Lighting a pavillion for picnic

Backup lights, or dome light from inside passenger compartment. Both good ideas.

Yes, many singles have kids. I know at least a couple. We had two girls about 11 and 12 at the gathering.

Were they looking for husbands?..... Sorry, I couldn't help it. 8-)

TDD

not ready for marriage at 11 and 12 just looking for sex partners at that age:(

Now that was mean. 8-)

TDD

Ive help set up at a pavilion exactly like the one in the picture. We set up spot lights that reflected off the ceiling.

Jimmie

Pass out a bunch of Harbor Freight coupons at the next service, and tell each single person in the congregation that they have to go there at least twice, and get a couple of the free flashlights. That oughta provide enough light for 4 or 5 hours.....

That sounds like soft, even lighting. The pavillion near me is aluminum. Might work there, too.

Now, that's a proper idea. My Mom is in some kind of coupon clipping network. And she keeps me loaded down with HF coupons. Dad jokes with me, that I've got enough HF lights, I can give them away for presents, next Christmas.

Does that mean I can run more bulbs? Or less?

Our power was out for hours last night and the two UPS systems ran the CFL equipped desk lamps the whole time without a problem. I got to test all my flashlights too!

TDD

Less... 60% less.

Not that the bulbs take much power. I think it's a good plan to get an inverter and a car battery, you can pick up strings of party lamps at Target for $10 or so too.

I bought those kerosene lamps at Big Lots for $2 and $4 a few years ago. I haven't had a chance to look to see if they still carry them, couldn't have made much on them!

Jeff

Reminds me. I've got two UPS with dead batteries. I'd been meaning to wire one with a marine trolling battery. I'd still like to, but I can't justify the $100 or so for the battery.

And the flashlight test is good. What do you do, to stay occupied? Read book? The four day power cut in 2003, I wrote a lot of letters. Even mailed some of them.

Less... 60% less.

CY: Bummer. I was hoping for more.

Not that the bulbs take much power. I think it's a good plan to get an inverter and a car battery, you can pick up strings of party lamps at Target for $10 or so too.

CY: Good idea. The pavillion isn't mine, so I was looking for a portable and temporary answer.

I bought those kerosene lamps at Big Lots for $2 and $4 a few years ago. I haven't had a chance to look to see if they still carry them, couldn't have made much on them!

CY: Good idea. At that price, I could afford to leave a couple of them for the farmer. Thanks, Jeff.

Jeff

If the electricity was off, how'd you use your word processor?

Hand crank.

TDD

Ancients like me use something called a "manual type writer". Ask someone elderly what that is.

It's a secret. Can't tell anyone, or the whole world will know.

As of now, the most practical answer seems to be battery lanterns. I'm going to build a couple metal rod hooks, so I can suspend the lantens from the peak inside the roof. Thanks to all, for a lot of good ideas. And some wise acre responses, which I also enjoyed.

I may also pack two tea lights, and a birthday candle. With faith, that will light the entire area.

Gee, I must be REALLY ancient - I use a ball-point pen. The REAL ancients used a fountain pen/ cartridge pen/quill