The power company for my area has been horrible lately. Averaging about once /per month our power goes out for 3-4 days. If it was stormy/windy outside I would understand, but most of the times the weather outside is perfect. Now if it is stormy.. oh boy.. we're talking 7-10 days w/o power. Ever since the energy company got bought out the new management hasn't been able to keep the power stable...
If you hang out with a few friends while the power's out though, it's not all that bad. Also makes you realize how much we depend on electricity, lol.