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Zero and negative temps for the next week only mean one thing.....

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  1. slvrblkk

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    Out with the PTL's and in with the 'Sets and Tuman's....a quick vacuum and cleaning and back online. Did I mention I hate this cold chit?
     
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    I have Vermont's going right now and don't foresee any problems staying warm. :)
     
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    My co-worker went out to Michigan this week for "vacation". I texted him today and asked if he happened to drive by a Tractor Supply or something of the sorts to please stop in and see if they have any type of softies and to grab me some. I hope he comes back with something....although I hope it's nothing chitty....lol
     
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    PTL's doing OK, I might try riding them out. Supposed to warm by the week end. The cubex are on standby and prolly won't need them unless the temps go below -10°F.
     
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    Me too, on both counts. Not sure if these new Heat Resource aren't that great or what, but just got home and the house was down to 65....and the stove was on 7. Scooped them out & replaced with the TSC (Ligs) I used during the last "polar vortex"....we'll see what happens.

    I hate this chit too. :mad:
     
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    That would be disappointing if you had an oak pellet that you'd have to use as your "shoulders" :eek:
     
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    X2 Oak is one of the better fibers to make pellets out of. But not all pellets are created equal. If they aren't jam packing the dies to give a high density, They will be off on the heat department.

    I had hopes for them though. :confused:
     
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    It can only mean one thing .... Move to Florida and hang out with our new fishing buddies :thumbs:
     
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    I didn't see any fish.:confused:
     
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    Me either:D
     
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    Oh my.....I like the way you think....
     
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    They break pretty easily. :(
     
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    Loaded the Fahrenheit with Sets tonight. It's had a pretty steady diet of PTL'S since that last cold snap.
     
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    dangit, Will, Im sitting here looking at this post of yours, and my gf walks in, sees me looking at that, and now thinks all I do is lookit stuff like that!!!!.....my only answer: I happen to LIKE mahi-mahi!
     
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    Chester was a dud for us, Didn't get but 2" of white chit. Just enough to make things slick. My coworkes that live south got the brunt this time. My turn to giggle at them and their complaints of to much snow. I didn't even need to clean of my car this morning. While they had to shovel/snow blow 8 plus inches!! :D Cold as heck though. Woke up to a blustery 2ºF! :mad:

    PTL's did just fine, Kept the house at 72ºF without much struggle. :thumbs:
     
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    Pretty much the same here. Got about 2" (maybe), and it's cold. 2* this morning and -15* w/ the wind chill. BRRRRR
     
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    Its 5°F and I'm not liking this chit! Feels like -20°F with the bit of wind were getting. :eek:

    Smoke, Stick another knife it that snowman. I don't tink he'd died yet! :mad:
     
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    Cold outside and warm inside!!

    Love my pellet eater!!
     
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    8 Deg F outside here but the new Feed Motor with new Capacitor on the old Quad Contour in the shed makes it start like it is Summer Time! ! !
     
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