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Skriven 2008-02-12 00:07:00 av JIM WELLER (1:123/140)
     Kommentar till en text av GLEN JAMIESON
Ärende: Re: IT COLD HERE! 80210
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-=> Quoting Glen Jamieson to Jim Weller <=-

 
 JW> When the power went out, the circ pump stopped running.

 GJ> Now that is when you _really_ need a standby generator.

 JW> It would have been nice, but I was complacent after 27 winters
 JW> without incident.

 GJ> So what are you going to do now?  Get
 GJ> a generator in preparation for an anticipated increase in extreme
 GJ> weather conditions

I am at least considering a generator.

The new water lines have 2.5 times as much insulation as the old
ones did so they should be able to handle longer power outages than
before.

 GJ> or arrange the valves to bleed both water lines

I WILL remember to alternate valves and bleed each water line every
10 minutes!

 GJ> your fresh water supply is normally constantly circulated by the pump,
 GJ> where is the water meter placed?

There is a "T" in the inlet line with one branch going to the circ
pump and the outlet line and the other to the water meter. I do not
pay for the water that goes back to the city mains, as it does not
go through the meter.

 GJ> Well, you could still bring back the bath water for your toilet,
 GJ> pumped into a 200 litre drum on your sled.  Easier and cheaper than
 GJ> melting snow, which turned out to be not enough.

If I had a 200 L drum I might have! If I'm ever faced with this
situation again I will find one.

 GJ> (I love making
 GJ> suggestions for other people to act on, without taking any personal
 GJ> responsibility!)

Do continue. You sometimes come up with good ideas despite being
hampered by your tropical biases. [g]

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Easy Onion Soup with Stilton
 Categories: Soups, Beef, Onion, British, Cheese
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
      1 oz Butter per person
      2 md Onions per person; chopped
           Salt
           Black pepper; freshly
           Ground
    1/2 pt Each beer and stock
           Fresh thyme or winter
           Savory
           Stilton
           Croutons
 
  In a heavy saucepan heat the butter and saute the onions slowly until
  golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
  
  Add the liquid and bring to a boil. Adjust the seasoning and add
  thyme. Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
  
  If you are using Stilton rind, grate it finely. Otherwise, chop the
  cheese. Add it half way through the cooking and stir well.
  
  Serve with croutons.
  
  Recipe by: TWO FAT LADIES
  
  From: Patty
 
MMMMM
 
 

Cheers

YK Jim


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