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July 13, 2007 (12:35pm)
66º F, Sun and shining, NNW wind, 3 mpg.

Good afternoon,

Another gorgeous day at Guds Nordtre. It is on the cool side and we like that. Very little wind and there is a promise of rain showers later in the day. That is a nice way to have the weather I think, but can’t wait until the sun showers turn to snow showers. Anxious to see this place in wintertime. Cool!

We had to go uptown yesterday, so while we were there, we stopped in at a place that sells outdoor wood furnaces. The smallest one they have should be about the right size, but they don’t carry it in stock at the moment. The cost for it is about what we expected. We should pay for it in about 2 years with the LP we don’t buy. Hope we can strike a deal with this place, as it is local and they will deliver here at no cost. The thing will weigh about 1400# and with water about a ton. Once it is set, I ain’t gonna’ move it I think. The brand ( http://www.woodmaster.com/ ) we are looking at is made in Minnesota as are most of them. A bunch are also made in Manitoba, but don’t think we will get any of those. I really am not too keen on having it outside and would like some shelter over it. Probably mostly for my own protection while loading it. Might have to figure on that some.

The fire box on it is a barrel, 34"x32", made from ¼" steel as is the water jacket. Hence the weight. I don’t think it will burn through or wear out during my lifetime. It appears to be fairly solid construction, with a lot of heavy iron and cast-iron in it’s construction. Not sure how far I need to put it from the house, but want it to be in a place that is close and yet keeps the smoke from the house. It will more or less be on the northwest corner of the house. Digging the trench for the piping and wiring should be and adventure. I suspect the piping needs to be about 4' down! It is insulated, but I think it needs to be down a bit.

While I was figuring, I measured up the house with some accuracy and put it down on paper, at least closer than a guess. Turned out the house is a bit wider and a bit shorter than I thought. We will be adding an 8'-0" section to the west end of the bump out, after the lean-to’s are taken down. I think we will need three loops to heat the place. Not all that sure how I will apply the transfer piping to the floor whether under or over it. Have to do some pencil pushing on that yet. The basement is also a question mark at this point too. I had this all figured out for the first place we looked at, but now have to start over again. Should be easier as I have that experience to fall back on. I hope.

Since it is a cool day, Margriet decided to make a pot of chicken soup for tomorrow and following. She also is putting a small pork roast into the oven along with a peach cobbler for dessert. I ain’t gonna’ complain too much. It sure do smell good in here. Can’t wait to make all of that on the woodstove during the really cold weather. Just something about that picture that I like - warm fire, warm food, good smells!

Returned to working on the shop and the storm door again today. Cut some more iron from the old shelving and now am trying to get the brick moulding in place for the door. Have to remove a 2"x4" which is in the way, cut some relief into it and put it back again. Got it off and the half nails, after cutting them, out. Hope to have it back in the "new" place again before ending work today.

Margriet is happy as a clam too. We got her computer working on the internet and an email account set up for her. With the cable not working, and we didn’t know that, we tried to connect manually. In the process, we messed up the settings. Got a hold of the tech folks from the ISP on the phone and they walked me through the process. It works! Now she is trying to get all of her various contacts changed to the new address also. Sure am glad that is taken care of.

Time to get a-going.

In Christ My Saviour,

Chris <><