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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Jesus Christ that must suck. Sorry you're having such a shit time dude.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That's tough. Although at this point I'd be hoping it stays off until after midnight so you can get your $1920.

Fingers crossed for you that it won't be too much longer.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Thanks RustyRaven. A friend has lent me a generator so I can get some work done during the day. And grab a hot shower. The things we take for granted…until they are taken away.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I can't help thinking you should be paid a daily rate.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Dude! That's insane. I gather you aren't within the metro area?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Up in the Dandenongs, with Puffing Billy, which hasn’t been running either.