tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post2891147213032913960..comments2024-03-25T16:44:35.555-04:00Comments on Sixbears in the Woods: The propane company, final chapterSixbearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-55782918609121047862012-07-28T20:05:51.233-04:002012-07-28T20:05:51.233-04:00The extended family is back.The extended family is back.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-71532022925485580072012-07-28T09:33:10.987-04:002012-07-28T09:33:10.987-04:00Sadly, there are more and more people in your daug...Sadly, there are more and more people in your daughter's situation. Guy at our local Dollar General supports himself, wife, adult daughters, three grandkids and a brother in his two bedroom home. I asked how he does it. He said lots of humor and people agreeing to spread out through different rooms.treesonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364847483878018809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-84823589521987259992012-07-27T20:25:47.806-04:002012-07-27T20:25:47.806-04:00My daughter tried to get away from living the way ...My daughter tried to get away from living the way we do, but keeps ending up here. She has a degree, works full time, but has a hard time making ends meet. <br /><br />I like feel of towels that are dried on the line.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-76754745171689876872012-07-27T16:14:06.263-04:002012-07-27T16:14:06.263-04:00And, a cup or less of white vinegar in the rinse w...And, a cup or less of white vinegar in the rinse water eliminates the need for a dryer. Not that these modern day folks would believe it.treesonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364847483878018809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-51916617094956803702012-07-27T16:13:06.517-04:002012-07-27T16:13:06.517-04:00George would have done the same thing: installed h...George would have done the same thing: installed his "own damn regulator!"<br /><br />As for your daughter. Maybe someday she'll thank her parents and herself for enduring her parents' lifestyle. I don't think the current generation is going to handle the next crash as well as folks like us. When more people are forced into living with less it may become more palatable. Let's hope so.treesonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364847483878018809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-55677141601594861462012-07-27T12:47:17.101-04:002012-07-27T12:47:17.101-04:00The putz part is what I was objecting to.The putz part is what I was objecting to.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-23172372556670757392012-07-27T12:21:09.707-04:002012-07-27T12:21:09.707-04:00I guess I can see where they'd take exception ...I guess I can see where they'd take exception to using their regulator on your own bottle. But the guy didn't have to be a putz about it!Mayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664966137470121099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-48845692599373071542012-07-27T10:14:12.963-04:002012-07-27T10:14:12.963-04:00Good to keep an eye on that stuff. Better get it ...Good to keep an eye on that stuff. Better get it now before the price goes up and you really need it.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-39873675102119509882012-07-27T10:12:25.356-04:002012-07-27T10:12:25.356-04:00In cold weather I'm using my wood cookstove. ...In cold weather I'm using my wood cookstove. My lovely wife and I only really use propane in the summer -and we really don't have to use much of that.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-65195620029606945432012-07-27T09:58:40.813-04:002012-07-27T09:58:40.813-04:00Now that you mention it, my tank is down in the re...Now that you mention it, my tank is down in the red, will have to call the propane company since we cook with it and heat our water with it.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-51853276225596680442012-07-27T09:42:29.170-04:002012-07-27T09:42:29.170-04:00It is funny how far a 20lb tank will go when its o...It is funny how far a 20lb tank will go when its on your mind that its all you now have.I use one in my bbq trailer for beans and corn i think i last swapped tanks in march.A 20lb tank allows you more control over what you will spend the only draw back you need to be expecting is in cold weather it is slow to turn to gas likes to stay a liquid.Gary in Bamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-82492210656791318362012-07-27T09:27:15.099-04:002012-07-27T09:27:15.099-04:00My daughter just looks at the way we live and sigh...My daughter just looks at the way we live and sighs. She's happy we took her in, but she really doesn't want to live the way we live. I feel for her. Things where different when I was younger. I could afford to live on my own at 19 and never looked back.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-32849216915035200282012-07-27T09:01:10.801-04:002012-07-27T09:01:10.801-04:00My oldest daughter has been living with us since l...My oldest daughter has been living with us since last july. I know she thinks we are very primitive lol. It's her daughters that are coming.<br />Oh well it'll give me a chance to set up the wall tent and check out all the camping gear, cuz hunting season opens the following month.Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-83919036508065786112012-07-27T07:44:17.638-04:002012-07-27T07:44:17.638-04:00The kids are going to melt.
It should be a fun ...The kids are going to melt. <br /><br />It should be a fun and educational visit. <br /><br />Sometimes my daughter acts like living here is like Colonical Williamsburg.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-68355582302905200052012-07-27T07:42:13.930-04:002012-07-27T07:42:13.930-04:00It's nice to be able to tell them to stick it....It's nice to be able to tell them to stick it.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-43196763509197775542012-07-27T06:10:43.699-04:002012-07-27T06:10:43.699-04:00My grand daughters are coming to visit next month,...My grand daughters are coming to visit next month, with their spouses. They are going to really hate those rough towels he he.<br />We only have a 900 sq. ft. house...<br />They say they're going to camp out in the back yard with tents. In AUGUST...the kids are from the northwest...<br />Gramma and grandpa tent camp all the time, so we can do that too they say. Need I repeat that the kids are from the northwest...heh heh<br />I expect to see youngins spread all over my AC'd floor next month after bout one night in the tent.Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-33922053701264905712012-07-27T02:47:18.716-04:002012-07-27T02:47:18.716-04:00The arrogance of the utilities may well be the cat...The arrogance of the utilities may well be the catalyst that eventually causes many folks to go off-grid.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.com