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from Jane Ransom contains these words:
In article , John Flax john@grangefh.
freeserve.co.uk writes

Phew! What a relief!

Let me explain,

The phone system here was struck by lightning yesterday.

You aren't in Lancaster by any chance, are you?

If a thunderstorm creeps up on me unawares I can unplug everything
(including power) in a moment and then shut down the computer(s).

note to self

Must test the UPS to see how long it will last now - it's getting on a bit.

--
Rusty Hinge http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/tqt.htm

Dark thoughts about the Wumpus concerto played with piano,
iron bar and two sledge hammers. (Wumpus, 15/11/03)