Every week, we've had the usual power issues of power on then power off when the school loses power. It's not been as frequent as it was before Christmas (touch wood) but it still happens.
This week has been a little unusual though.
After 7pm, when it's dark, power has been flicking on and off randomly and then insanely as though one of the vervet monkeys has got a hold of the breaker and is flicking it up and down. The solar generator squeals on and off, internet flicks on and off, and the lights dim then glow then dim again.
"Stupid Ugandan Power Service," we'd mutter and laugh.
Today, as we were getting ready for a marathon kit making session, we heard Ediga's voice coming from the front door. "Hello? Hello?"
It's unusual for Ediga to come to the door during the day unless he has mail to deliver. We went to the mailbox ourself today so I knew that wasn't the reason.
"I am checking the power meter and the power is very dangerous. Come see."
Andrew, Ediga and I trekked around the side of the house to see the meter and power connector. Where there used to be two connectors, there was one connector and a melted mess.
"Must be fixed soon. Ask the directors."
I returned inside and told Corey that we were lucky we didn't blow up in the past month. It has to have been this past month because the meter is checked monthly. A quick text to our kind Mr. L. and the school electrician was here by the end of the day.
"He's very good." Andrew remarked about Ediga.
"He's awesome!" I replied.
I don't know what we'd do without him.
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