On Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:16:49 +0100, soup wrote:

Rod Speed wrote:

Happens with a power failure etc too, you can't do any work or
entertainment either.
And in that situation, at least I can read.

I tried reading by candlelight at the last power cut, I wish I had some
jelly to knit it would have been easier and less painful on the eyes.

Candle in jam jar. Aluminium foil around half the jar will direct a
surprisingly large amount of extra light towards the page[1]

Nick
[1]Presuming the light is pointing towards the page, obviously.