Tina:  I don’t know about you Bette, but I’m staying. I really do not want to spend three days on an airport floor.

Bette:  You’re right, that appears to be our best option. Okay so when may we have breakfast?

Tina:  And some coffee please?

Helena:  Sorry, I did not realize that you have not eaten. Let me call Andy.  Andy Johnson is the head butler at this facility. And George Hamilton is the head Secret Service Agent on this property. The Marine Captain is Gerald Rothman. All the rest of the White House staff are headed back.

Helena:  Andy, Miss Tina and Miss Bette are in need of a full breakfast. Can you provide that please? Thank you.

Bette:  That’s better than a hotel.

Helena:  It has been a pleasure meeting you two. Thank you for visiting. Now just relax and enjoy yourselves. Got any questions, just ask Andy.

Andy:  Ladies, where would like to be served?

Bette:  The dining area is fine.

Andy: I’ll get you some coffee.

Bette and I went to the table and found mugs of coffee with a pitcher of cream and a various other thing for coffee.

Bette:  Looks like we are going to have the place to ourselves for a couple of days.

Tina:  Yes, it does.  Sounds like we are going to get a lot of snow.

Bette:  Yes, let’s ask Andy when he serves our breakfast.

Breakfast consisted of a cheese omelet, some sausage patties and a small bowl of grits. I was absolutely over the moon with the grits. There was a couple of pieces of toast and some pear preserves. Bette then caught Andy before he left and asked him to join us at least with a cup of coffee.

Andy: That is not allowed under the code of conduct for the Butler staff for the White House. But since you are not from the White House but guest, I will join you.

Tina: Thank you Andy.  Have you eaten? This is delicious. If you haven’t you need some of this too.

Andy:  I had my breakfast before I started my shift. Now what can I help you with?

Bette:  Tell us what kind of weather we are expecting.

Andy: A severe snow storm is coming. It will be as much as two feet of snow but it could be more. There is a possibility that electrical service will be lost, but we have a back-up generator if we need it and we also have some solar batteries which are fully charged. The batteries can keep this cabin fully operational for three days and possibly five if we conserve our electrical usage. If we keep the solar panels clear of snow, the batteries will charge during the day. The gas fireplaces will keep the cabin at about 60 degrees and the electrical heat brings it up to about 72 degrees. The water heater is heated with gas and gas supply will not be affected by the weather. Now, should we lose electricity, we will cut the electrical heat to 60 degrees so that we do not use our reserves unless necessary. So, you must dress warmly. And you may need extra cover on your bed when you sleep at night particularly if you sleep alone. Once we have electricity restored, all things go back to normal. Oh, and our stoves are all gas, but our ovens are electric. So, meals may be adjusted to that which can be cooked on top of the stove. You may not be totally comfortable, but you will not be putting your health in danger either.