thanks for all the responses. too bad i couldn't even get to a computer to read any of them till about 20 mins ago when the power went back on. only reason i was able to make the thread is b/c i was at my aunts for my niece's birthday party. but wasn't able to access the computer after making the thread, b/c too many people sitting inside (it was HOT yesterday).
so basically the plants got about a total of 36hrs of complete darkness(at the time i thought was the best idea). on top of that, since i had no air conditioning for 36 hrs. one of the girls developed a moderate case of heat stress. she's isn't very happy atm the moment :-( no hermies YET, and gonna keep a very close eye on them for the next week or 2.
on a upnote all 8 of the clones started rooting. i bet they LOVED the high natural humidity(90% humidity yesterday)
not able to get a generator cause every store was out of power lol. its a cfl grow so no issues with ballasts and generators