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  1. jrsdws Feeling the Heat

    joined: Feb 9, 2011
    428 posts
    Central Illinois
    We've had the most amazing weather here in Central Illinois this week with daytime highs reaching the low 80's and overnight lows around 60. Who could complain, right?

    While it's awesome to not even be using the stove overnight and not spending money on pellets, it's still a little depressing that we're almost done burning for the year and the fires will be out for a while.

    The forecast still looks great for another week, then we take a slight dip. Maybe a few fires left for the year!!!!

    I sound like such a pyro!!! ;)
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  2. Snowy Rivers Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 7, 2010
    1,240 posts
    NW Oregon
    Well, out here in the Pacific NW we are looking at SNOW by Sunday "AGAIN" snow this late in March is not totally unusual, but rare.

    Fires will be burning here for at least another couple months.

    I suspect that unless the weather really does an about face, that we will have fires of and on until June.

    By May it will probably be just spot fires in the morning and or just through the night.

    Can't beleive that you folks are seeing 80F weather this early. WOW

    Snowy
  3. bbfarm Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jan 2, 2012
    330 posts
    wisconsin
    My stove looks so sad just sitting there without a flame.

    How do you old timers stand it all summer? maybe a fake flame or flashlight in the stove?
  4. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,723 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Throw open a winder and let em rip! ;)

    Totally enjoying this, No run is no clean and no fuel used! I'll save it for next season!!
  5. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2008
    11,440 posts
    Standish, ME
    Summer is outside time, don't miss the stove at all.
  6. gbreda Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 3, 2009
    1,202 posts
    Lakes Region, NH
    Sorry, cant say that I will miss burning due to good weather. If I want fire, I'll just light up some lump charcoal where the outcome is better than heat. :)

    Looking forward to this weekend's 60-70 degrees to shut down for more than a 24 hr period!!
    jtakeman likes this.
  7. DV Member

    joined: Feb 6, 2012
    212 posts
    Southern MD
    I just got my stove installed 2 weeks ago. I had 1 day in the high 40's and since then its been close to 80. Go figure???
  8. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,723 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Now your talkin!!! :cool:
  9. Snowy Rivers Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 7, 2010
    1,240 posts
    NW Oregon
    I like the Summer, but it cost me more to cool the place than it does to heat it.

    Seems like we get two seasons here, the cold wet one, and the hot dry one.

    Fall is the nicest time here in my opinion (NW Oregon)

    Snowy
  10. Don2222 Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 1, 2010
    5,378 posts
    Salem NH
    Hi bbfarm

    It will be over 70 Deg F here this Sunday!!

    I get by with my Microprocessor Controlled Flickering Flame LED amber Light Kit that I created! See my video of it!
    Wood pellet Stove ambient Light for Summer Time lighting effect? See new Video with Microproc Control

    http://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/...video-with-microproc-contro.68671/#post-68671
  11. urkiddin Member

    We should take up a collection so you can buy a new stove more often.Motorcycle weather all year long.Just kidding,i wouldn't mind a week of winter or so
  12. jrsdws Feeling the Heat

    joined: Feb 9, 2011
    428 posts
    Central Illinois
    That's how I'm battling the "depression"....rode the Harley to work today!!!
  13. gbreda Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 3, 2009
    1,202 posts
    Lakes Region, NH
    sweet !!
  14. DexterDay Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 11, 2010
    9,054 posts
    NE Ohio
    I miss the Fire too.... But I love being outside in my shorts. Getting ready for Summer (cuttin grass!).
  15. smoke show Minister of Fire

    joined: Apr 17, 2008
    4,608 posts
    Pittsfield, Wi
    I bet your sexy as all get out in some really short cut offs. Daisy. :eek:
  16. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,723 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Dex, Are you sure you let the wood eater die out last night?
  17. Eatonpcat Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 24, 2011
    2,039 posts
    Eaton Township, Ohio
    You my friend are a disturbing man!!!:)
  18. Eatonpcat Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 24, 2011
    2,039 posts
    Eaton Township, Ohio
    Fail...How do I quote someone??
  19. smoke show Minister of Fire

    joined: Apr 17, 2008
    4,608 posts
    Pittsfield, Wi
    Use the reply button. You quoted me just fine.
  20. Eatonpcat Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 24, 2011
    2,039 posts
    Eaton Township, Ohio
    Thanks Smoke...I qouted you, But I didn't get the smoke show said: box

    Now I know what to do.
  21. DexterDay Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 11, 2010
    9,054 posts
    NE Ohio
    Yep.. Its been out for a week...... It was 76° here yesterday. I gotta get my bronze skin back (Indian in me). I get Super dark during the Summer. But by now, I look like Casper's Cousin..... LOL (imagine a smiley right here winking)
  22. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2008
    11,440 posts
    Standish, ME
    Ok Webbie, what's this Lighting Up stuff?
  23. gbreda Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 3, 2009
    1,202 posts
    Lakes Region, NH
    Well Bear, that can be taken one of many different ways...................
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  24. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2008
    11,440 posts
    Standish, ME
    Well most of us on here are well past that point, a few from time to time might be considered as being lit even when not burning.

    How's it going there in New Hampshire?
  25. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,723 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Hey G, Don't be getting the lil green dude all excited about lightn something up. :eek: