Fire Starting by the Wall Street Journal

[ChoppingAccountant]

I read the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) almost everyday for work. I was catching up this morning and saw this article. Thought I would pass on and see if anyone else got a chuckle at the fire starting and a real laugh at some of the recommended accessories for a fireplace.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100...2671374347104.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_editorsPicks_3

 

[Shari]

That wicker basket should really add the fire enjoyment when it blazes.

Shari

 

[gerry100]

So I can get all set up to have a cheery fire for just over $8k.

Maybe I can buy Bernie Madoffs' stuff at the auction and save some money.

 

[begreen]

Well, remember, this is Wall Street's journal. Have to have something to spend that .1% of your last bonus on. Good that they at least mentioned a screen in the accessories. The fireplace beauty shot gave me the willies with all those combustibles nearby.

 

[PapaDave]

Did anyone notice the screen goes for $7500? :ahhh:
I wouldn't do that even if I did have the money. Can't fix stupid.

 

[n3pro]

Also it says "first wood just delivered", I'm sure that's real seasoned. Nothing warms a home like a fireplace with green wood - how about a wood stove and seasoned wood that actually heats a house instead of the chimney.

On another note I saw the other week on "This Old House" they interviewed and showed a guy how rebuilds old fireplaces. I was shocked at the price he gave (can't remember now in the ball park of 10 - 30 grand) for restoring old fireplaces.

 

[DanCorcoran]

Hey, newspapers make their money by selling advertising, not subscriptions. Those articles that mention specific products are many times related to advertising paid for by the vendor.

I wouldn't be surprised if the author is getting topnotch seasoned firewood delivered to her door in small bundles, but in NYC it is probably at prices that would leave all of us gasping. It probably makes the firewood sold at 7-11s look like a bargain!

"The fireplace beauty shot gave me the willies with all those combustibles nearby. " No problem with her combustibles...all the heat's going up the chimney.

 

[BrotherBart]

Lighting a match to crumpled up pages of the Wall Street Journal is putting it to its highest and best use. :lol:

 

[Pagey]

Jesus Humphrey Mortimer Christ! And all this time I've been using a $5 Rubbermaid tote for my wood. Brb, I need to auction one of the kids and a kidney.

 

[nate379]

Reminds me of the articles in the magazines they have in the fancier airport planes.

About the only time I read the paper is while by the fire waiting for it to light and I happen to have an extra sheet or two in my hands haha!

 

[Bobbin]

I shouldn't laugh. She probably makes a ton more money than I do. But I'm still laughing. Even my boss who's been burning for "over 30 yrs." is still burning green wood and crawling around on the roof at least twice/season to clean out the creosote. Yeah... whatever!

 

[precaud]

My thoughts exactly!

Lighting a match to crumpled up pages of the Wall Street Journal is putting it to its highest and best use. :lol:

 

[SolarAndWood]

My thoughts exactly!

Lighting a match to crumpled up pages of the Wall Street Journal is putting it to its highest and best use. :lol:

NY Times burns better but I use the Journal in a pinch

 

[EatenByLimestone]

All I can think is that if somebody learns to start a fire from the WSJ, they probably need wicker baskets for their wood and $7500 dollar screens.

I can't imagine a basket having a long life with splits thrown in it every night.

Matt

 

[precaud]

Anyone dumb enough to spend that kind of money for those accessories wouldn't be using them personally, they'd be for the servants or housekeeper.

 

[corey21]

Lighting a match to crumpled up pages of the Wall Street Journal is putting it to its highest and best use. :lol:

Sounds good to me put a match to it!

 

[ChillyGator]

Did anyone notice the screen goes for $7500? :ahhh:
I wouldn't do that even if I did have the money. Can't fix stupid.

That's why THEY need that 4% tax relief :roll:
(headed to the ASH CAN) :cheese:

 

[northwinds]

Lighting a match to crumpled up pages of the Wall Street Journal is putting it to its highest and best use. :lol:

I actually enjoy the Wall Street Journal. The international news is tons better than what I get locally, and I
can get it free in exchange for frequent flyer miles.

But I can confirm that it does tie into a bow very easily and has no problem igniting.

 

[Renovation]

Did anyone notice the screen goes for $7500? :ahhh:

No, I was distracted by the $750 andirons, which I'm sure are made in China for $20. Seriously.

EDIT: Oops, actually $950. Clearly I do not have an appreciation for fine things.

 

[madrone]

I'm surprised the fire starting instructions didn't begin with opening a briefcase and pulling out stacks of 100's.

 

[Renovation]

I'm surprised the fire starting instructions didn't begin with opening a briefcase and pulling out stacks of 100's.

Or insider trading records, lol.

 

[begreen]

That's the instructions for the bathroom.

 

[Mad Tom]

7500 for a fire shield and 950 for some andirons.. I could install 2 Oslos with pipe and have some left over for wood for 2 years.

 

[woodjack]

I don't understand. Am I the only guy here with $950 andirons, a $700 poker, $600 stove gloves and a woodstove I bought on craigslist for $250?

 

[woodjack]

I guess the wall street bailout money is going up in smoke.