Great idea Chuck! If he wants to keep it there, I’ll do it. If not, I’ll wait till we move it. How big of a hole for the vent?
Will this next winter be his first using the stove or was he able to use it this past fall/winter. Good on you for helping him out even while he is finding his way and learning to balance everything as a young adult.
He burned last winter, which was his first. Working 60-65 hours a week doesn't leave much free time and when he has some, firewood'n isn't high on the priority list. He'll be 24 next month so I guess if there's ever a time to do that, it's now. The $$$ he's raking in doing it is worth it, for a bit anyway.
Glutton for punishment today. This is starting temp: Had to bring my own shade. Called it quits here. Trying to replenish. Pretty sultry heat for firewood stuff. Hanging out with Andrew while he works on his fiancé car. Last Thursday he had a pretty bad car crash. Rolled it and landed upside down. Pretty much just wanted to be around him was the excuse to start all this work. Hug em if ya can and tell em ya love em. Tomorrow is never promised.
Wow. Glad he’s ok. FWIW I was a slow starter myself. Didn’t want to grow up I guess. Eventually everything youve taught him will take hold. He’s working hard now anyway. That clear return line on my DHT always seeped. Hose clamps seemed to loosen with time too. One day I decided it was time to replace it. I found out why it seeped. It had turned to glass from the heat. Cheap Chinese plastic I guess. It just crumbled when I took it off. Good hydration, smart man.
Glad he is okay. Well shaken up I'm sure but okay. Smart move bringing the shade. Handy thing to have for Summer splitting.
Thanks for the feedback on the line. I was considering getting the same stuff for the return but I’ll seek out something else. I did notice it was pretty supple today after I shut down. And after the blowout, I retightened all clamps.
Meant to say “was.” My bad. Yikes!! Glad everyone is okay. The newer cars these days are basically designed to wad up and protect the occupants like eggs in a nest. The older vehicles were just designed to be a battering ram, which is great until the occupants are being sent into the Jersey barrier (immovable object vs and unstoppable force). Not good for anyone. The hardest extrication I was ever part of was a 70’s Chrysler New Yorker. Thing was built like a tank, but took forever to get the people out.
Unfortunately no. I split all that wood myself while Andrew was recovering from the crash. At this point, he’s fine and I’m expecting some help. Ball is in his court so to speak. I’m not going to do it all.
I get it.. His firewood/wood heat motivation level is likely not the same as your’s.. Especially if he’s workin 60-65 hrs a week !!
