Two more months of using the fireplace

Two more months of using the fireplace

I’m pretty gleeful with my last power bill I just got for $155 for the two month billing period. Last year at this time I got a whopping $600 power bill for my little flat for two months. Maybe this doesn’t sound like a lot in the States, but over here in Europe it was

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Work more efficiently, make more money

Work more efficiently, make more money

My entire life I’ve realized that I’m not the sort who should have a traditional job. I can’t handle the idea of reporting somewhere 9 to 5 everyday based on somebody else’s schedule. I’m happiest when I have personal freedom and that includes being my own boss. At a minimum, I know that I’m not

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Allergies get in the way of dating

Allergies get in the way of dating

My friends and family are always joking about my lifestyle. I guess that they find it very funny that I tend to live alone and keep to myself in the comfort of my own home. If you ask me, there’s nothing weird about this preference for being alone and having control over your indoor environment.

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Two more months of using the fireplace

Two more months of using the fireplace

I’m pretty gleeful with my last power bill I just got for $155 for the two month billing period. Last year at this time I got a whopping $600 power bill for my little flat for two months. Maybe this doesn’t sound like a lot in the States, but over here in Europe it was

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Installing media air cleaner for partner’s cooking

Installing media air cleaner for partner’s cooking

There are particular sacrifices that must be made when you are trying to align your life with somebody else. It’s hard for two people to be completely compatible, plus oftentimes someone is going to have to make extreme compromises in at least one area of their life. For me plus my partner, that is our

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Write a book about sharks as well as boiler repairs

Write a book about sharks as well as boiler repairs

My friends tell me to write a book about my life because of all of the crazy things that happened in it. I don’t absolutely feel like writing a book though, but maybe one afternoon when I am an aged guy I will have the desire to do so. I feel like I’m not done

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Coworker stole mini split system from office

Coworker stole mini split system from office

I’ve always heard that employers are extremely nervous about disgruntled employees after they leave. It hasn’t made much sense to me why this would be such a major issue. I can’t think of any scenario in which I would retaliate against a past employer. I guess that doesn’t mean I’m the norm. Apparently, there are

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Trenchless sewer line repair was ideal for my situation

Trenchless sewer line repair was ideal for my situation

I had the worst issue any homeowner could have recently, an issue with my septic and drainfield, but i noticed a foul odor in my backyard and immediately knew something was up… There was standing water in the backyard and it was foul. I called a plumbing business instantly. The guy informed me that my

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Work more efficiently, make more money

Work more efficiently, make more money

My entire life I have realized that I am not the sort who should have a traditional task. I cannot handle the idea of reporting anywhere 9 to 5 everyday based on somebody else’s schedule. I am happiest when I have personal freedom plus that includes being my own boss. At a minimum, I know

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Write a book about sharks plus furnace repairs

Write a book about sharks plus furnace repairs

My friends tell me to write a book about my life because of all of the crazy things that happened in it. I don’t really feel like writing a book though, however maybe one day when I am an seasoned man I will have the desire to do so. I feel like I’m not done

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WIFI thermostat keeping us cool

WIFI thermostat keeping us cool

It is time to go grab that cologne from the store that I can’t remember the location of. This neighborhood is pretty small though plus it can only be on a few streets, so I will go around neighborhood plus look down the streets till I find the site. I will shell out $30 for

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Extremely old Heating, Ventilation as well as A/C is annoying

Extremely old Heating, Ventilation as well as A/C is annoying

I recently just started a new part time job working at a local theatre downtown. It is a historic theatre that has been around for at least 50 years. The building has been broken down and sectioned into smaller buildings and even has elevators with the old handheld cranks. While they have upgraded some of

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Dogs plus UV air purifiers all around

Dogs plus UV air purifiers all around

I know my pal and I have more pets than ever now in this town. It seems like when I go out I see more pets walking than people, but I believe that is how it is in this town so I just need to accept it. I like pets, but when you go out

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Tour de cottages – best heating goes to…

Tour de cottages – best heating goes to…

I think I have a concern with making decisions. I’m not good at pulling the trigger on things, plus I tend to rely on other people to reinforce my decisions before I make a move. This might be a good thing in some circumstances, however it also causes me to procrastinate a great deal. Unfortunately,

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So glad my inlaws got a cat, now I can’t visit them

So glad my inlaws got a cat, now I can’t visit them

When people start telling me about their pets I have to admit that I completely zone out. It’s not that I dislike animals or domesticated pets… But I don’t want to hear about yours. If I wanted to talk about the animals that make our lives amazing, I would tell you about the animals that

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Getting an automation system for my parents’ home

Getting an automation system for my parents’ home

My parents are in their eighties yet remain quite independent. They still drive themselves to their appointments, mow their own lawn and enjoy a fairly active lifestyle. While it’s wonderful that they are able to remain in our childhood home, I worry about them. I try to stop by and visit every day. I either

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Making music at the heating dealership

Making music at the heating dealership

Well, our band now has a location to practice inside when the weather is not agreeing with us. Sometimes my associate and I want to play outside but it is either too cold or too rainy out to play. This week is one of those afternoons as it looks like my associate and I are

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Long drives

Long drives

Working almost an hour away from my home use to drive me crazy. This wasn’t because of the traffic or the fact that I had to wake up two hours earlier just to make sure I was arriving on time. The real issue was the fact that my vehicle had a bad air conditioning system

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Time for the cooling waters of the sea

Time for the cooling waters of the sea

I just had a relaxing bike ride around town, spending $35 on a new pair of shades and some cologne. I need to cut back on my spending though because I’ve spent a few hundred extra the past month or so and need to start saving for this trip coming up in a month and

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Cold weather is for romance

Cold weather is for romance

Sleeping with the windows open instead of relying on any form of treated indoor air, going on long walks and holding hands to keep our fingers warm, but picking peachs in the warm and sunny day time and starting a raging fire in the fireplace at evening I realized recently that my brain responds to

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Two more months of using the fireplace

Two more months of using the fireplace

I’m pretty glad with my last power bill I just got for $155 for the two month billing period. Last year at this time I got a whopping $600 power bill for my little flat for two months. Maybe this doesn’t sound like a lot in the States, however over here in Europe it was

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Looking for second task in preparation for winter

Looking for second task in preparation for winter

Well the time has come. It’s nearly June which means that I need to be lining up my second task for the winter… Unfortunately, I am not one of those people who can toil one full-time task all year plus comfortably get by. Now, you might be thinking that I am talking about getting a

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WIFI control unit keeping us cool

WIFI control unit keeping us cool

It is time to go grab that cologne from the store that I can’t remember the location of. This neighborhood is pretty small though as well as it can only be on a few streets, so I will go around neighborhood as well as look down the streets till I find the locale. I will

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Exercise & heating & cooling

Exercise & heating & cooling

I am not the most fitness savvy person, i blame this on the climate where I live… Majority of the year the air is thick & balmy making it consistently feel hot & sticky outside. I used to provide excuses saying it was too muggy to go outside partly because it was true, & then

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Uncorrect indicator that the heat is coming on

Uncorrect indicator that the heat is coming on

When our current boiler was installed we were amazed at how quiet it was. My buddy and I were used to hearing the drone of the old on each time it kicked on and now we hear nothing. It is a wonderful feature but sometimes I wonder if it is one or not. There is

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Getting basement humidity under control

Getting basement humidity under control

I asked him to point me towards the correct dehumidifying units, plus he issued me a quote for several energy efficient models that wouldn’t cut the bank, since I need to operate them 24/7 I enjoy having a basement! I feel like it’s a real luxury, plus I can’t imagine moving into a house separate

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Time for the cooling waters of the sea

Time for the cooling waters of the sea

I just had a great bike ride around town, spending $35 on a new pair of shades and some cologne. I need to split back on my spending though because I’ve spent a few hundred extra the past month or so and need to beginning saving for this trip coming up in a month and

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I ended up not needing a whole up-to-date heater

I ended up not needing a whole up-to-date heater

For a long time, I just thought that my heater was too seasoned to get the job done. In Terrell, TX my pal and I really do get quite the winter season. The weather gets in the 50s as well as can even drop in the 30s at night. Having a heating season for the

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Allergies get in the way of dating

Allergies get in the way of dating

My friends and family are constantly joking about my lifestyle, then i guess that they find it certainly funny that I tend to live alone and keep to myself in the comfort of my own home. If you ask me, there is nothing unusual about this preference for being alone and having control over your

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HVAC in our camper

HVAC in our camper

My in-laws just got a brand new camper. They travel a lot and have invested in not only a new camper but a new truck to efficiently pull the camper and save on gas. The camper they just purchased is ideal for the long mountain hikes and cross country trips they plan on taking later

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Extremely old Heating, Ventilation & A/C is discouraging

Extremely old Heating, Ventilation & A/C is discouraging

I recently just started a modern part time task working at a local theatre downtown. It is a historic theatre that has been around for at least 50 years. The building has been broken down & sectioned into smaller buildings & even has elevators with the old handheld cranks. While they have replaced some of

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Write a book about sharks and furnace repairs

Write a book about sharks and furnace repairs

My friends tell me to write a book about my life because of all of the crazy things that happened in it. I don’t really feel like writing a book though, but maybe one day when I am an old man I will have the desire to do so. I feel like I’m not done

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Work more efficiently, make more currency

Work more efficiently, make more currency

As such, he told me that he number one to toil long, hard afternoons for his own financial gain My entire life I have realized that I am not the sort who should have a traditional job. I can’t handle the idea of reporting anywhere 9 to 5 everyday based on somebody else’s schedule. I

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