[dbbk]

Unrelated to the cause but I just want to say, actually experiencing it in Barcelona was thrilling. No lights in the streets, just illuminated by strategically placed police cars. Everyone out meeting their neighbours, playing music on their phones, playing card games, bars giving away their drinks.

It was a real communal event. Like going back to a simpler time that hasn't actually existed in modern times. Maybe we should do it again.

[elmolino89]

If you would have a family member having a scheduled chemotherapy treatment for that day the thrill would be gone. Not every day is great for the chill out.

[dbbk]

Yes obviously

[mbonnet]

what is the point of this comment?

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A quick check at comment history shows a few replies with cancer as the main topic. My guess would be the nature of the topic being on top of op's mind; adding the worst-case scenario of how a city-wide power outage would affect them (painting a realistic picture of life that is not all song and dance and free drinks as laid out by the original op).

Be safe and well op.

[elmolino89]

Thank you for your kind words. Sorry for the Captain's Obvious a bit rude comment. It just happened that me and my partner were battling traffic using rickety road through the hills above the Barcelona to get on time for a chemotherapy session. Just to be told that due to the blackout it must be postponed for a few days. Luckily nothing serious in the long run, but nevertheless rather annoying. Because of the traffic jams and lack of mobile coverage for many hours in various locations in Spain I am quite sure there were some extra fatalities.

Thinking about it, there is nothing wrong writing about unexpected pleasures of that day. Just that we keep in mind the fact that blackouts have this non-hipstery, rather serious aspects.

PS I am doing ok-eish, splendid even considering the initial diagnosis (pancreatic cancer 1b stage diagnosed in December 2024). Maybe still way too touchy about some topic apparently triggering me.