Those damn power company mofos!! You definitely had it hard compared to my baby power cut the other week. We just had a taste, enough to be exciting but not enough to bea pain in the arse. I do like icy cold water from the tap. It's the best bit about winter!
And yes, flamenco!! I used to be a typical string man but I was always searching for the brought flamenco sound and when I saw some random dude swear by these strings for that sound, obviously it's not all the settings but still, it made me think they were worth a shot and besides, they look awfully cool. True to the guys word they do have that brightness which I think sounds lovely.
It shows the value in having simple things like light to do tasks. Icy cold from the tap, yes it is nice but not drinkable here (metals, chemicals, and who knows what else makes it that way). I bet you'd also like the polar bear plunge.
Okay, I'm sold on those strings. I must try them out. Really liking how you describe the sound.