Monday, November 19, 2007

I CAN'T BE LOSING MY MIND CAN I?

This morning when I got up, I went to the front door and opened it. It was foggy outside and kind of damp as though it had rained. All of a sudden I spied the electric power lines and they appeared to be down lower than usual. I kept staring at them and then I began to wonder what had gone on last night for this to happen. I looked next door and the lines were low. I called Mid-American Energy's 1-800 number to report it. They took my name, address, etc. over the phone and said they would send someone out to check it. I then decided to go around the neighborhood and see if they were down all over. After a trip around the block, in my car, I decided that the power lines were low all over and again called Mid-America to report it. Approximately 20 minutes later, there was a knock on the door and when I answered it, a man from the power company said he had come out and checked everything and that it was normal. I looked surprised and then asked if he had gone around the neighborhood. I was a adamant that what I had seen were lowered power lines, lines that appeared to be so low that they almost touched trees and houses. I even warned a couple of neighbors to be careful. I was almost devasted that the man from Mid-America had told me that they were supposed to be that way. I then began to wonder what made me think that things were different, after all, I have lived in this same house for over 30 years and have never thought the lines were low before. I then kind of panicked, wondering what was wrong with me. Why had this happened? I was embarrassed and stunned. Finally, I called Mid-American Energy and apologized about reporting this and how "stupid" I felt. The lady was very nice and told me not to feel that way; she was glad I had called. It was better to be safe than to be sorry. I then called one of my neighbors to straighten out the confusion. I am still wondering why I thought the lines were down and the only thing I can think of is it was probably because of the heavy fog. I was not disappointed that the power lines were normal, I was upset because it appeared that I was losing it.

3 comments:

Brotha Buck said...

Alzheimers.

Oricon Ailin said...

Sometimes with fog, it creates a strange look to everything.

You aren't losing your mind, I promise. Sometimes our eyes play tricks on us.

Just be glad it was nothing and that everyone was safe. Like the lady said...better safe than sorry. *HUGS*

Happy Thanksgiving, Momma Bear!!

Believer said...

@Brotha Buck
Shame on you!

I'm thinking that Oricon has a point about the fog. Possibly the omission of separation between the sky and landscape distorted your perception of the power lines and trees.

You were right about calling the authorities. I would have done the same.

No, you are not losing your mind!

Blessings this Holiday Season, and always.