I'm baaaack (coalnewbie)
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- Hot Air Coal Stoker Stove: LL AnthraKing 180K, Pocono110K,KStokr 90K, DVC
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Invader 2
- Baseburners & Antiques: Wings Best, Glenwood #8(x2) Herald 116x
- Coal Size/Type: Rice,
- Other Heating: Heating Oil CH, Toyotomi OM 22
After a catastrophic year including the death of my wife and brother and other issues with my health (prostate). My last remaining family member is in hospital as I write. My sons? NC and NYC feel sorry for me but they have a life to lead. Many visits to Florida, sorry I missed Roberts calls (you know crazy Bob). Even selling the farm was pending but I withdrew. I did sign on from time to time but I was going to move to Royal Palm Beach and there is not a lot of demand for coal down there. So starting up my coal fires and trying to pick up the pieces. Florida summers are not for me ... geez.
Soooooo hi!!!!
Soooooo hi!!!!
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- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Hitzer 983/ Hitzer 55
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Simon sounds like a real bummer of a year, sorry for your losses. Keep your chin up, glad to see your back.
- Lightning
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Nice to have you back Simon. Sorry to hear you had some rough times. I've missed your witty sarcasm, I wish I could be so clever. Ready for more entertainment. I always enjoy reading your posts!
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- Posts: 8601
- Joined: Sat. May. 24, 2008 4:26 pm
- Location: Chester, NY
- Hot Air Coal Stoker Stove: LL AnthraKing 180K, Pocono110K,KStokr 90K, DVC
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Invader 2
- Baseburners & Antiques: Wings Best, Glenwood #8(x2) Herald 116x
- Coal Size/Type: Rice,
- Other Heating: Heating Oil CH, Toyotomi OM 22
So here I am back on the farm alone. However, family is collecting for thanks giving and there is always things happening on this board. So life moves on and no I will not be a stranger.
- StokerDon
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- Stoker Coal Boiler: Gentleman Janitor GJ-5, Van Wert VA-600, Axeman Anderson130 X3.
- Hand Fed Coal Furnace: Harman SF3500 reduced down to 3 grates connected to its own plenum
- Coal Size/Type: Rice, Chestnut and whatever will fit through the door on the Harman
- Other Heating: Noth'in but COAL! Well, Maybe a little tiny bit of wood
Glad to have you back CN, we missed you!!!coalnewbie wrote: ↑Sat. Oct. 23, 2021 7:17 pmSo here I am back on the farm alone. However, family is collecting for thanks giving and there is always things happening on this board. So life moves on and no I will not be a stranger.
Sounds like you took a couple Hard Hits. I wish you well on your recovery, and as always, we are here to lean on if you need it.
-Don
- freetown fred
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Hi right back at ya Simon!
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- Hot Air Coal Stoker Stove: LL AnthraKing 180K, Pocono110K,KStokr 90K, DVC
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Invader 2
- Baseburners & Antiques: Wings Best, Glenwood #8(x2) Herald 116x
- Coal Size/Type: Rice,
- Other Heating: Heating Oil CH, Toyotomi OM 22
Well FF you can relate. I also got back a 27 year old pony with cushings and blind (uvitis) that no stable wanted and a three legged saddlevarian that needs to be on equiox that no one wants. However, Shelleys remaining pets and my responsibility. I turn them out every day now and they have fun. However they still chit and I have to clean up, hay and feed. Perhaps I will upload a pic of the pathetic duo
- freetown fred
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Indeed I can Simon. Got 2 filly Belgums ready to go back for the winter. Next spring we'll either get 2 or 3 colts or fillys to gentle--Keeps my heart thumpin!!!
- CoalHeat
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- Coal Size/Type: Rice and Chestnut
- Other Heating: Fisher Fireplace Insert
Welcome back Simon.
- Keepaeyeonit
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Good to hear from you Simon! Sounds like your doing ok with the hand you were delt, As Freddy always said” forward we go” friend! Welcome back.
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Ah, Simon. You have been missed, that was about as long as I could hold my breath buddy.
I understand the Florida allure, especially not in the summer and hurricane season is out too, so that leaves a short vacation period which for me these days why bother
Glad you’re back and have things you enjoy to do
steve
I understand the Florida allure, especially not in the summer and hurricane season is out too, so that leaves a short vacation period which for me these days why bother
Glad you’re back and have things you enjoy to do
steve
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- Joined: Sat. May. 24, 2008 4:26 pm
- Location: Chester, NY
- Hot Air Coal Stoker Stove: LL AnthraKing 180K, Pocono110K,KStokr 90K, DVC
- Hand Fed Coal Stove: Invader 2
- Baseburners & Antiques: Wings Best, Glenwood #8(x2) Herald 116x
- Coal Size/Type: Rice,
- Other Heating: Heating Oil CH, Toyotomi OM 22
I just want to tell you .... you guys have made my day and indeed as Freddie says ... and forward we go. Hey, only you guys can relate, I enter my living room and Sunnyside is staring at me. Would that not alone put a smile on your face? I'm losing it.....