It's wise to try and adjust to the sun's schedule. Go to bed
when it gets dark. That cuts back on your need for
artificial light.

Other, less cheeful thought. I live in NY, but I personally
know of at least two people who have had generators stolen.
If you use it, chain it securely. Preferably within chain
range of a big dog who is protective of the family and
generator. Dog might have rock-concert type hearing for a
couple days. And post armed watch over the generator.

If you bought name brand alkaline batteries (Energizer,
Duracell, Rayovac) they should be fine. As others have said,
keep them cool but not frozen. Refrigerator may be overkill.
But they should be stored in a cellar, or at floor level.
Dry can be accomplished by storing the batteries in screw
cap jar, wtih a dessicant packet.

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Thanks. I have lanterns that require the large ones and
then lanterns
that need four D size. The TV takes 6 D size. There are
several of
those small round lights (4 AA each) ... one of each room.
Weather
radio that can be recharged by turning the crank plus it
takes plain
AA batteries in addition to the rechargeable one.

Last year I bought a generator but we have very little
experience
actually running it - and that's fine with me. I want to be
prepared
in case of several days without power - and not rely too
much on the
generator. Everything appears to be working fine as long
as the
battteries are still good.