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Old 02-13-2018, 11:02 PM   #21
bcr229
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We have always had individual solar lanterns on hand - we get enough non-disaster related power outages that we use them frequently, and we have assisted villagers to install simple home kits with 3 or 4 lightbulbs and a phone charger. I totally recommend this brand if you are in the market:
http://www.dlight.com/
Hmmm and available on Amazon. That brand has great reviews too. Thanks for the tip!
 
Old 02-13-2018, 11:56 PM   #22
hotlips
I missed this thread until now, I'm so glad you're safe Helen. And I learned something too...I didn't realize there are battery-operated fans. I need to look for one, in case of an ice storm (power outage) here, it would be so helpful to circulate the heat from my fireplace. It does look like you live in paradise, but every place has it's bad weather days.
 
Old 02-14-2018, 12:25 AM   #23
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Hmmm and available on Amazon. That brand has great reviews too. Thanks for the tip!
The D-lights are TOUGH. We have had them in villages (the ultimate break-everything environment) in daily use for 2 - 3 years without a problem. Also if you are of a philanthropic bent you can donate to send lights to disadvantaged families in the developing world. My father's Rotary club put one in every home of the village I work most closely with, and it changed lives.

I wholeheartedly recommend them.
 
Old 02-14-2018, 12:29 AM   #24
Helenthereef
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.I didn't realize there are battery-operated fans. I need to look for one, in case of an ice storm (power outage) here, it would be so helpful to circulate the heat from my fireplace.
Yep, there are drawbacks, but you don't see me heading back to the UK... !

The battery operated fans were Rich's tip, so I presume are widely available in the US. Only thing is, as he say, they do eat batteries - 6 x D cells in the ones I bought which will run on high power for just over 20 hours or low power for 40+. So stock up on batteries too!
 
Old 02-14-2018, 12:36 AM   #25
hotlips
How long have you lived in Fiji? Just curious, if you don't mind me asking...it's quite a change from UK.
 
Old 02-14-2018, 01:29 AM   #26
Helenthereef
Over 20 years in Fiji now - it wasn't really a plan - left the UK in 1989 and worked in various parts of the world (Middle East, Caribbean, Central America) in biological sciences, diving and the tourism industry. I now run my own marine biology consultancy (www.marineecologyfiji.com) and concentrate on environmental impact assessments, sustainable tourism development and working with local communities on fisheries management through coral reef conservation.

I don't think I could stand it in the UK now - too used to temperatures above 20oC, clean air and swimming around coral reefs for a living!
 
Old 02-14-2018, 02:04 AM   #27
hotlips
Sounds like an awesome career and I can see why you don't miss the UK...sometimes the things we don't exactly plan turn out to be the best experience ever, just have to be open to them.

I've lived many places but the most time was in California...I do miss the weather there (& other aspects too) but I wanted a "change" & now I've got one. Some things are better here- I'm big on clean air too, also don't miss "life in the fast lane".
 
Old 02-14-2018, 11:06 PM   #28
Helenthereef
Yup - ran away to sea, and don't regret it!
 
Old 02-15-2018, 10:36 PM   #29
nickolasanastasiou
This thread is fascinating. I am glad you avoided the potential impacts, Helen.
 
Old 02-15-2018, 11:59 PM   #30
Helenthereef
Thanks Nickolas, I'm just glad to have a roof over my head - so far....
 

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