301

General Discussion / Save Thousands $$$ Next Winter

« on: June 02, 2011, 10:23:58 AM »

Hi Neighbors!
Yes I know it's Spring, and soon it will be hot, hot, hot. But I feel obligated to let you know how we saved thousands this winter!
It was all my son's doing. Last year we paid about $1,000.00 / per month for propane from Pyrofax for about 6 months. Ouch and double Ouch! This winter we made big changes. 1) we sealed all windows in clear plastic. ( cheap kits you can buy in hardware) 2) we replaced our wood burning stove with the best Harman pellet stove. Love it!!!
We bought wood pellets from Vermont Co-Op for about $279.00/ton. Free delivery. We used about 8 tons. $2,232.00. We bought a good 50gal electric water heater ( Craigs List, almost new for $75.00 ) .This allowed us to take propane out of the equation for heating the house water. Now propane is used Only for cooking on the gas stove! We bought Vornado electric heaters for rooms that needed a little extra heat.  Very good reviews on these. Small and very efficient. Has built-in thermostat and heats up room within 1-2 minutes. Very safe.

Well that's it folks... Oh yes... We got $1500.00 energy tax break on the pellet stove.
We did save thousands!!!!  I wanted to pass this information to you.

My best to you. I hope you too can save next winter!
Nancyd

302

General Discussion / Re: What Do We Do Now? Fairfax Falls "Park"

« on: May 26, 2011, 08:31:42 PM »

Thanks everyone! Good information!  My son and I Kayak down the river 3 or 4 times a week and we have such a great time. Last year we even went in the dark... Wore head lamps... I do not recommend this! I was scared. At 63 years old.... I should be ( it was a stupid idea) .
It's a great way to bond with your kids. Sometimes we drop in at our backyard and head all the way to Lake Arrowhead. That's exciting when the rapids are running.... I get scared then too, but it's fun!  Another way I like to go is in a rubber boat but not when the river is low. Too many rocks !  Have fun out there! And thanks for your replies.
Nancyd

303

General Discussion / What Do We Do Now? Fairfax Falls "Park"

« on: May 24, 2011, 08:47:09 AM »

Hello,
I'm new to forum, and I have a question or two or three.
Have you seen the Fairfax Falls fishing area? It is totally all
filled with rocks... No "beach area" anymore. Can't park there
anymore. No place to put in our kayaks. Will the town clear the
area? Should we have a community volunteer day to clear it
up? Where can we put in our kayaks??? I miss not being able
to go to the "park".
Suggestions/comments? Thanks
Nancyd