Tuesday Challenge - Not so Fast, but somewhat Furious

Scenario #1: There was a big storm last night and the power is out.  It will not be restored until 6:00 pm tonight.

Scenario #2: You have to take a family member to the doctor because the gorilla flu is getting worse.  On the way home your car breaks down on SR-73. 

Challenge #1: Don’t use power!  You can keep your refrigerator running, but turn off the A/C or heater, lights, TV, computer, etc.  Do not use the microwave, stove, outlets, garage door opener, or anything that cannot run on alternate power.

Challenge #2: Troubleshoot your car.  What are 5 things you would check in your broken down car?  If it is winter, do you have blankets or snacks in  your car?

POINTS:

• 15 points for keeping the power off all day. Minus 2 points every time you use power.
• 5 BONUS points for every cooked meal you have during the power outage (up to 2 meals).
• 5 BONUS points if you discuss with your family a plan for how you would stay warm in the winter during an all day power outage.
• 5 BONUS points if you inventory everything in your house plugged into an outlet.
• 10 points for telling someone the 5 things you would check to troubleshoot your car.
• 5 BONUS points if you have tools to fix a flat tire and jumper cables in your car.
• 5 BONUS points if you have blankets and snacks/water in your car.