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And the saga goes on,
"Public Notice
August 20, 2024
We hereby inform the general public that we are currently experiencing power outages in the areas listed below.
More information will be updated as it becomes available. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
12:20pm to 2:20pm
Bush Road, Zagersgut
11:35am to 1:35pm
Over the Bank, Harbour View, Buncamper Road, Juancho Yrausquin, Point Blanche
10:27am to 12:27pm
Mullet Bay, Cupecoy
9:35am to 11:35am
Red Pond, Oyster Pond, Rice Hill, Stewart Estate, Tamarind Estate, Dawn Beach, Blue Mountain Defiance, Middle Region"

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Yeah, I guess they now just call it "power outages", as compared to "load shedding".


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It's all in the presentation. wave

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Now they are back to calling it Load Shedding.
"Loadshedding Schedule
August 21, 2024
Please find attached the loadshedding schedule for today, August 21, 2024. Affected areas will experience interruptions for a duration of 3 hours. Schedule will be updated with affected areas accordingly.
9:49am to 12:49pm
Cay Hill, Cul de Sac
9:40am to 12:40pm
Oyster Pond Road, Stewart Estate, Tamarind Estate, Dawn Beach, Rice Hill, Blue Mountain, Defiance, Middle Region
9:29am to 12:29pm
Oyster Bay, Oyster Pond, Westin
9:00am to 12:00pm
Mullet Bay, Cupecoy
8:44am to 11:44am
Bush Road, Zagersgut
7:52am to 10:52am
Cole Bay"

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Yeah, I saw that, and in three hour increments, when before the new generators, it was only two hours. Sounds like things are getting better, not!!

And despite what Jeff Berger keeps saying, this DOES affect MANY tourists, as well as the poor locals who have had to deal with this mess for the past several months now.


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The Horny Toad has a generator but I have yet to notice it kicking on.

Yes, this affects locals much more than tourists but all one has to do is read the various facebook group pages and TTOL to know it has some contemplating their decisions. I can tell you, with the current heat situation, it would be very unpleasant to not have electric. Maybe Berger does the GEBE website so they get a pass???


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I saw the three hour window, too. Jeez.

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"Maybe Berger does the GEBE website so they get a pass???"
Ouch. rofl

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JD--I guess the Toad would be listed under Simpson Bay, for loadshedding. Edit--Simpson Bay now listed as loadshedding from 2:30 to 5:30 today.

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Originally Posted by Carol_Hill
JD--I guess the Toad would be listed under Simpson Bay, for loadshedding. Edit--Simpson Bay now listed as loadshedding from 2:30 to 5:30 today.

Well, it happened, probably around 2:30. I had left for a bit and when I pulled in the generator was running. Pure island speculation but the manger here "heard" this had not happened the last couple of days and a few days prior because of the election on Monday. Back to "normal" GEBE now I guess.


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Well, there you go. Glad they have a generator there, as it looks to be same ol', same ol' again.


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Ya just can't make this sh*t up.

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Originally Posted by ruralcarrier
The Horny Toad has a generator but I have yet to notice it kicking on.


I think it was the last time I was there, the generator didn't come on when electricity went out; I was in the middle of drying my hair. Turns out something was wrong with the generator, and they had to call repair to get it fixed.


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It came right on. We have one at home and while I change the oil and filter yearly, I will have it fully serviced and a new battery in late Sept. We suffered 7 days without electric the year Ike went through so with as much as we ae away and a finished basement, we thought it was a very good thing to have.


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Looking at the load shedding schedule from yesterday, there were several areas that were off for three hours two DIFFERENT times yesterday, including Beacon Hill. NOT good. Edit--just now posted start of loadshedding schedule for today.

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I'm on my home Generac as I'm typing. Not sure what caused it but it's nice to have when needed.

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I just got back from Mullet Bay (and it was as good as I have ever seen it) and the generator is running here at The Horny Toad.


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Glad that Mullet was good. I think I saw that Simpson Bay was supposed to be off for like 4 or 5 hours in a row.

So, it looks pretty official--the new generators have done exactly zip to make the situation any better.

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It sure appears that way.


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Remember GEBE
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Hey Neil!! Good to see you here! Are you in Anguilla still?


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Does BSV have back up generators?


I prefer the Isle seat
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Todd--No


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Hopefully GEBE has their act together by November, or out goes the "you will want for nothing " line.


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Well with the new formed Coalition Government formed today by November the Island will be totally back on line 24 hrs , but prayers still because a lot of monies will have to be found to totally replaced the old expired Genartors .

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Todd.

As Carol already stated, no private generator at BSV, but that said, in all our stays there we’ve never lost power - not even for an hour.. Not to say it couldn’t happen but we’ve been very fortunate so far.



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Hey, if we can get Wendell we can have some of the old gang back together.


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Todd--I hope so. This sh*t is just too old.


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Problems with #16 and #19 causing setbacks.
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Same ol', same ol'.


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