# Ep 24: Swan boats, Power outages and generators, oh my!!

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Podcast: [Merlin’s Barn Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/merlin-s-barn-podcast-7101492)
Published: 2025-09-09T05:00:00+00:00
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Merlin begins his summer break with a trip to New England to spend time with his parents and nephews……. aaaaaand returns in time for an almost week long power outage where he goes through generator after generator. Met Ed LIES!!!!!! Matt consoles Merlin while learning about swanboats. Substation fire in Adams County (second substation down!) Solving problems with a massive WW2 Generator. Thanks Paul!!!! The swanboats in Boston. Much nicer than power outages This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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