Patch Question: How Are You Coping With No Power?

While , Patch readers throughout the town have been checking in from smartphones, the homes of friends or family, work and more.

With no power we can't iron clothes, microwave some popcorn to watch a DVD, turn on a light to read, and a multitude of other daily activities.

So how have you coped with not having power? How have you decided to pass the time until power is restored?

Let us know (from your battery-operated devices) in the comments.