Well, it's been raining all morning and the house surface is actually pretty cool so if there was appreciable warmth around it, it would be easy to feel. Since everything, including the outlet itself is cool to the touch, I'm going to attempt to relax. A little.

The breaker is off, o_a-- that was the first thing I did. And I've got the extinguisher nearby.

if the breaker is off, no power is going down that line to the outlet, so you should be fine. See, you reacted perfectly! Killed the breaker, and had extinguisher on the ready! Nothing to fear.

I will not freak out

I will not freak out

{{{Barb}}}

{{{ Barb }}}}

Barb--o-a is wise. Electricity is really really predictable. Now that the breaker is off, you really are fine. Think of it like water--once you close a valve, water is not going to sneak in.

Scary, Barb! You did exactly the right things, though.

Oh, Barb. {{{}}}, although I didn't understand what the problem was (I tried Google some of the things, but alas, it just confused me more). So sorry, but I can't be useful.

But it'll turn out alright. Eventually.

{{{Barb}}}

I have a cheap-o Best Buy "Insignia" monitor on my work desk. And the logo keeps reminding me of the Green Lantern [link] And keeps me thinking a tattoo of the ring would be cool. Of course the wallpaper images on the desktop and as screen saver aren't helping any either.