Man, the Summer Is Rough...

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Mon. Jun. 27, 2011 2:43 pm

Gotta say, that when I shut down my wood stove during the 2009/10 winter for the summer I didn't look at it again until a week before I was going to fire it up. The rest of that time was spent in the driveway, splitting, stacking and sometimes moving the wood pile around.

I shut the DS-1600 down mid May. Same day I shut it down I cleaned it out. Vacuumed it, steel brushed certain areas, disconnected it from the chimney and put two "Moisture Remover" tubs in it. Then I went top-side and cleaned the chimney and capped it.

I look at it everyday. I open the door (yes, all the doors are cracked open) and peak inside. I just took delivery of my first ton of Nut from American yesterday and I can honestly say, I can not wait to hook it back up and fire it up.

My first season of burning coal while a huge learning curve and I had some ups and downs was a blast. I have never been warmer and wish it'd get cold already so I can fire it back up.

What say you?

CapeCoaler · Post by **CapeCoaler** » Mon. Jun. 27, 2011 2:58 pm

Now with all that 'free time' you can tighten up the house a bit more...
But yes the summer is rough...

Post by **Rob R.** » Mon. Jun. 27, 2011 3:09 pm

I'm On Fire wrote:What say you?

If you upgrade to a stoker boiler you can peak at the fire year-round.

When I used to run a hand-fed stove letting it go out was like saying goodbye to an old friend. The first month was especially bad, when we would get a few cold nights and the floors were cold.

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Mon. Jun. 27, 2011 3:24 pm

If I confess that I am looking into another type of coal stove that I absolutely have no need for but just because it is different and fun to play with. Can I then please join your "I'm a coal screwball" club? Forget being asked to become a Freemason. Psst, I hear from a friend at Freetown that Fred sings to his Hitzer at night --- shhhhh, it will be our little secret.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Mon. Jun. 27, 2011 3:53 pm

Secret??? don't all you guys & gals do that--whistlenut told me I had to do that to remain a member in good standing--damn it, he got me again

c.n.--there's not a doubt in my mind that you are already a coal screwball. In fact, I've heard rumors that you might be getting nominated for the Head Coal Screwball coffee mug this year.

coalnewbie · Post by **coalnewbie** » Mon. Jun. 27, 2011 4:04 pm

Wow, you really think I have a shot at it? I'll never sleep tonight -too excited.

Hambden Bob · Post by **Hambden Bob** » Mon. Jun. 27, 2011 4:32 pm

Dammit,always a Bridesmaid and never a Bride ! I've heard of the "Coal Eight-Ball Club" but never had I been informed of shooting for the "Coal Screwball Club"...........Now you've got CoalNewbie all bound up with anxiety of having to really shoot for this most high of callings that this Life and Coal Board have to offer! What about me,whats my motivation..? Damn....Damn..!

CoalHeat · Post by **CoalHeat** » Mon. Jun. 27, 2011 5:08 pm

If you upgrade to a stoker boiler you can peak at the fire year-round.

Indeed!!!

SteveZee · Post by **SteveZee** » Tue. Jun. 28, 2011 8:05 am

Summer is always painting season for me. One side a year, scraped, and repainted.

I've been doing just about everything but that! Yesterday I was looking at my barn door and thinking that I'll have a go at building a new one since the bottom is getting a bit pootchie. Already did new steps, a bulkhead door set, and I have a deck on the second floor that need to come off so I can reroof the porch. Anything but painting!

I'm On Fire · Post by **I'm On Fire** » Tue. Jun. 28, 2011 9:25 am

Unfortunately tightening the house is not going to happen. Nor is finishing my son's room. Money is all but non-existent this summer. Hell, my wife and I are scraping money together just to buy two more tons of coal before the prices go up in August.

We were talking about a coal fired furnace or boiler for this summer as well. But, that is also not happening.

SMITTY · Post by **SMITTY** » Tue. Jun. 28, 2011 10:08 pm

Hmmm ... 8-ball club.

There's something awfully familiar about that name ... (sniff) ... I can't seem to (sniff) put a finger on it (sniff sniff) ... Oh crap wait! Strike that from the record!

I don't know about you guys, but there's nothing rough about summer over here. No need to dress in 15 layers, so I get out of the house quicker & spend less time doing laundry, I'm warm all the time, there's no need to spend all my hard earned money on fuel to stay warm, I can stay up later & not have to deal with the stove - no loading & no ash .. then there's motorcycle rides, atv rides, drinking outside under the stars ....

I'll take summer any day, thank you very much!

Hambden Bob · Post by **Hambden Bob** » Wed. Jun. 29, 2011 7:16 pm

Geez,Smitty....Not a Belushi Eight-Ball.....Rehab's for quitters !

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Wed. Jun. 29, 2011 8:46 pm

I think I'm going to name this new colt I'm working with--"8-BALL-- he's whacko--if he don't hurt me real bad, we're going to do just fine.

Poconoeagle · Post by **Poconoeagle** » Wed. Jun. 29, 2011 10:34 pm

wow fred nice lookin little guy there. looks like good muscle tone..

Hambden Bob · Post by **Hambden Bob** » Wed. Jun. 29, 2011 10:41 pm

Yessir',thats one fine pony. I'm also interested in that staunch Winnebago behind the pony. Maybe thats fred's Field office ?.....

Man, the Summer Is Rough...

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