Yup. So much is beyond our control. Haven't you found that often your strengths can be your weakness? I have.....but I must say I have also been blown away by my husband and myself here on the homestead. Because we have no other human assistance we have to come up with solutions. It may be a Plan B or C .... or X, Y, Z .... but we're still here!

Sorry to hear that you (ALSO) had solar problems. I sometimes wonder if living without mod comms doesn't involve the solar systems. What do you think @queenmountain?