Furnace guy has been here TWO hours, and labor is double on weekends...I don't think he is anywhere near done....something about a flame sensor! This furnace is 3 years old!!

I am going to get a darn fireplace insert, or pellet stove! If we could have waited til Monday, it would be half the cost.

Well....here is my idea....I have been inspired by watching the Olympics and I think I should take up ski jumping....it will help me avoid the infirmity of old age. First I must get over my fear of heights, but it may be doable. No broken bones from ski jumping, unlike speed skating (skate blades now under the bed), xc skiing, (gave my 'suicide' racing skis to my daughter after I broke my arm), powerkites and kite skiing gear, (went to sons, one kite is still in the basement, my finger has been sewn back on.)

Nope, ski jumping is ALL or NUTHIN'....fall and kiss your behind goodbye. It beats paying a premium you can't afford for long term care insurance.....not to mention health insurance!

After I get the bill for this furnace repair, I may just jump off the platform! The hell with the ride down on skis.

I have had enough excitement and cold feet for the day.

I HATE winter. It has NO redeeming qualites, neither does aging....(I think it is down to about 55 in here now). Grrrr.....Brrrr.....