BloodyCats,
Personally (keep in mind this is not my forum, of course) I think that type of post is 100% apropriate. Frankly, I like to think of myself as a responsibile contributor to humanity, and as such, when it comes time for me to part with my money I definately prefer to give it to like-minded "RCs" than to globalized corporations whose sole objective is basically opression of the masses. Frankly, it's nice to hear that there are still companies out there who whould have this level of responsibiliy - so many brokers of goods or services these days don't seem to care about their product, their employees, or even their customers, and so for me it is good to be reminded now and then that there ARE still forces of GOOD in the world
RichZ,
Trust me, you aren't the only person relieved that things worked out as they did for you this weekend - I'm certainly not the only person out here anxious to meet the 2002's you will (God willing) be hatching and feed-training for me.
While insurance companies can kiss my arse, there's nothing like providing a little TRUE insurance for yourself. Obviously I strongly urge you to get a diesel generator installed (and tested!!!) ASAP. While I have never priced an emergency generator myself, it's obviously no small consideration for you.
On the "plus" side, this is a type of expenditure that you can depreciate over many years, and you should make a little "in return" with some tax savings, not to mention the peace of mind you get (oh, well I guess I DID just mention it.) In summary, obviously I wish your B-day had been better, but it might have been something that needed to happen, eh? And many best wishes for your forthcoming V-B-day, whenever you should decide to proclaim it.)
^Curtis