Farmerjan's journal - Weather

[fuzzi]

Decided to order the stove since it is over $200 cheaper... from TSC of all places...only available online... at least that way if it is damaged or anything... it can go back to the store. Getting it shipped to the store for no extra charge... plus if there is damage or anything.... I will be right there at the store when I get it...... have to see about getting the blower separately... can't find it on their website... so that I can use it or not... at least if the power goes out, it will work without the blower and has a larger surface that is steel to radiate the heat off also. It is a little cheaper on a few other websites... but there are some saying "no returns"... some saying buyer pays return shipping... so at the odd chance I would want to do that... it would not be saving me any money at all...
Won't get it until after Christmas... but that is okay... got to find something to go under it so it doesn't scratch the wood floors... I actually have a piece of cardboard under the one in here now... would like something a little more "finished"... maybe something that looks like a piece of slate or bricks???? BUT, has to have a non-abrasive backing, so it doesn't damage the refinished pine floor.

How about ceramic floor tiles placed underneath?

 

[Mini Horses]

Most hardware, big box, etc, have large fireproof panels for that...under heater floor things. Most are brick or stone patterned. Worth the price for the fire safety. Floor and walls can get pretty hot from those stoves.

The tire inflators are excellent in middle of "nowhere" when you need them. I carry a can of fix a flat in both vehicles but, can be messy. The inflators & jumpers can be your saving grace sometimes. Especially with the smaller portability.
Amazing what they're doing now!!!!!! Better & smaller solar panels are coming along now, too. Geesh, what I've seen happen in my lifetime so far.