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2/1/07, 4:03 AM #1

Dan Donaldson
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Dan Donaldson

>It is supposed to get down to about 6° tonight and my furnace is out. The blower died and they cannot get the parts to fix it til tomorrow ;-( Should be an interesting night.

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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2/1/07, 4:37 AM #2

Dale Lenz
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>Good luck Dan,

How many doggies you got? I bet you got plenty of space heaters. What kinda heaters you got out in the shop. A few weeks ago when we lost power, if I'd had a cot, the shop would of been my (our) bedroom. Dale

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2/1/07, 5:33 AM #3

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud, Fla.
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Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud, Fla.

>If it will ease your pain we dropped below 40 degrees Tuesday morning.

Only in upper 40's tonight. Love it-- cuts down on the A/C use.

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2/1/07, 10:30 AM #4

Moses Yoder in White Pigeon, MI
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Moses Yoder in White Pigeon, MI

>My sister used to send us pictures of their beach parties at Christmas time when they lived in Florida. For some reason they moved back here; I can't imagine why. I think their might be enough residual heat in a house that it wouldn't get dangerously cold overnight, but I would probably be heading for a local motel. My -15 sleepig bag is not here yet; I am thinking I'll have to test it next week sometime after it arrives ;)

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2/1/07, 1:24 PM #5

Brian Hahn in SW Wisconsin
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That's what fireplaces are for.

Brian Hahn in SW Wisconsin

>The ignitor on my furnace died a couple of months ago during a cold spell. I just stoked up the fireplace (high-efficiency type) and the house actually was warmer than I normally have the thermostat set for.

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2/1/07, 2:14 PM #6

Bob Dodge
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Hang in there Dan

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>I'm in the same boat, and I'm in southwest Quebec. Was -20 to-30 Celsius overnight-lows most of the last week or so.

Bob

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2/1/07, 5:26 PM #7

Dan Donaldson
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Got heat back !!!

Dan Donaldson

>'course, now I got no money, but.........

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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2/1/07, 6:10 PM #8

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Re: Glad to hear

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2/1/07, 6:30 PM #9

Bob Dodge
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Re: Got heat back !!!

Bob Dodge

>Good News Dan ;-)) I'm still doing without, and don't expect to be up and running for quite some time yet. (March at the earliest) brrrrrrr.

Had a basement flood last May, insurance offered $5k for "clean-up", and assumed furnace was ok. I refused the settlement until the furnace was verified during heating season. I had been warned to expect corrosion since most of the electricals had been under water. Come fall, insurance sends cheque for $5K which I refused to cash. Insurance company "cancelled" my policy.

They sure love ya when you're making those payments, but when you're a "claimant", you're the dirtiest word in the industry. The entire bi-energy (oil & electric) furnace, and air-conditioning units have to be replaced. Probably around $10K.

Bob

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2/2/07, 2:37 AM #10

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>Ken-I live in St. Cloud also. St. Cloud, Minnesota. Presently we are at 5 degrees with a wind chill of -15. Supposed to drop down to

-10 tonight with wind chills around -25. Sunny tomorrow though.

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