I lost power for about 36 hours in this weeks nor'easter. My land line and internet were out too. The heavy, wet snow was sticking to everything and freezing in place, lots of trees and branches came down. My yard is a mess, lots to clean up after the snow melts. While the utilities were out, after the worst of the storm was over and I had cleared my driveway, I drove by my friend's house but his driveway wasn't cleared of snow so I drove on. I drove by again that evening, still not cleared. That was unlike my friend, he would normally be out there getting it done as soon as he could. I drove by yesterday afternoon, the driveway was cleared so I pulled in. His sister was there and told me the terrible news. My friend appears to have died peacefully in his sleep early Wednesday morning just before the storm hit our area. Not vax related, he was quite overweight and had a pacemaker installed years ago. I knew him for 45 years. What a shock. We last talked Mar 31, made plans to hit the local Mexican Restaurant for some good Mex food some night this week and then he dies 4 days later. This is a taste of what life is like in your 60s. I'm fine but the shock hasn't worn off yet. I've lost many old friends along this journey of life. When I got home last night, the power, internet and phone were working again.