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Itās hard to beat an indoor campfire on a cold, or wet/windy evening. I can see the flames on my heater too, and sometimes fire up my kerosene lantern too, just for the cozy ambiance.
Weāve already got snow up here in Minneapolis, what an abrupt change from S. Florida! Brrrrrrrrā¦
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Stay warm!..
I might try to mine some coal locally. Here in New Mexico bituminous coal is pretty accessible at the surface. A few hours should yield a few years of what I need. Iāll use coal to keep the fire going overnight.
Ten years ago the State hired me to investigate an underground coal mine fire that had been burning for 40 years (Iām a geologist). They were worried that it would reach a nearby housing development. I was able to put their fears to rest. Interesting project - we drilled right into the burning underground coal fire.
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The knowledge of others sometimes amazes me. I wouldnāt have a clue where to find coalā¦ Only store bought BBQ charcoal. I did know a place where I could get free presto log type pieces from a furniture store that made them out of their sawdust. They gave the broken ones away for free, so whenever I was in the area I would pick up a tote full for campfires.
I was hoping once I got back up North here, Iād be able to enjoy a few campfires before winterā¦ No such luck, snow came firstā¦ I guess I should count my blessings though, other than campouts/gatherings and eating out a few times a week, the pandemic has had very little effect on me. My business hasnāt suffered, and my goal of totally automatic website income is slowly approaching my goals.
Iāve just about got all my friends squared away, probably my last winter here unless I return for ice fishing, and one more summer in Florida, and by then my websites should be making $100k/year, hopefully the pandemic will be over, and Iāll be totally free to wander at will, which is something Iāve truly been missing. BUTā¦ Helping friends in need is important too!
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Sounds like you went from the frying pan into the freezer. The weather is changing fast here in New Mexico too. It was in the 70s and 80s last week, and tomorrow the high will be around 40. Albuquerque is a mile-high city, so the seasons change fast, but it doesnāt get too hot in the summer and most winters arenāt too cold. Snow is usually melted by afternoon or the next day here, but the mountains stay snow-capped all winter. Ski in the morning and a motorcycle ride in the afternoon.
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Heheā¦ Yeah, itās in the 20ās and snowing hard at the moment, but Iām cozy & working inside my van today. Itās actually beautiful with all my windows, and inside with my heat.
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Perfect chance to try out your new heater!
My van really sticks out up here, while everybody elseās rigs are covered in snow or ice, mine looks like summer time because running my heater keeps all the snow & ice melted off.
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