"and besides it's a shame to run a generator just to keep your beer cold!"
Hey Denny.....let me think about that for a minute.
Well, I guess if you prepared properly in advance with lots of ice in a cooler on your beer you would not need a generator. However, in this case usable food is a more important priority for your generator's use!!!
Seriously, my suggestion is to test run your generator every six months for at least an hour, use Sta-Bil in the gas and make double, triple sure your engine oil is fresh and full!! My "in-laws" out in east Long Island wish they had done this preventative maintenance because their generator died after about an hour Tuesday morning early!!! Saying you have a generator is cool, however one that is not working is not really all that good! They are not very happy.