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The Furnace Man
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The Furnace Man |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458
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Our furnace decided today was the day, The furnace man, a visit must pay. It's cold outside, and inside it was getting the same, And after all we know, being cold is a pain. So the call was sent out for this busy soul, But while we were waiting, a bell did toll. You know the part, why not see, If we can buy it, and replace it for free? So the phone came in handy And the results were just dandy. Homedepot sells it!!! Run out and get it!!! Less than a hour later and $6.26 spent, The "furnace man" downstairs he went. A few minutes later our prayers were heard, The gas went a rumbling and heat was splurged. Now if you are wondering who this handy man might be, He's none other than the sailor and my husband thee. So next time you have a problem come your way, Use your brains...and do not pay!!! PS...the last time the real furnace man came, he charged us $72. to tell us the problem, $31.03 for the part!!! [This message has been edited by Lorelei54 (edited 01-17-2000).] |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
I can relate with you on this one, those guys rip ya off any chance they get...tell Long John Congrats from me!!  Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Great to see you writing, Lorelei!! uh, what's a furnace  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Great poem, Lorelei!! Nothing like having a handy man around the house, heh? My husband fixes washers and dryers, so I never have to pay those $70. house call fees!! Balladeer-a furnace is one of those things that we have to have so that we can pretend we live in FLORIDA like some lucky people we know!  Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
ps..and now it is 14 degrees outside deer'...send us some warm air please? |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Such a wonder, that sailor of yours, Is still able to light a fire somewheres, At least on a furnace, some heat at last, He does have experience, when it comes to gas. |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Yanno... I never would have thought about writing a poem on this subject... whoda thunkit??? very creative lor!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ya mean the sailor is good for something? (other than those dubious attributes Toe mentioned?) LOL Enjoyed the read, Lor... glad you're warm again... it's been in the high 70's here. *EG* |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Geeze.....rub it in, Suthern...LOL....the wind chill factor in Philadelphia right now is -10 degrees....ouch...that hurts!!! .......brrrrrrrr Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
But Denise... y'all will get the last laugh when I'm sweltering in 105 temps with 98 percent humidity this summer! LOL |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Not really, Suthern......that sounds close to what Philadelphia is like in the summer!! 98-100 with 98% humidity sounds just about right! I think I need to find a more friendly climate!!! Seems we get the worst of both summer and winter in this area!!! Plus I live in a brick 'rowhouse' (townhome for you 'suburbanites'..hehe) with no cross ventilation.....whew! Talk about uncomfortable!!! Thank God for furnaces and air conditioners!! Denise And slight is the sting of his trouble Whose winnings are less than his worth; For he who is honest is noble, Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~ |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I can relate... I can relate... I can relate... I can relate... I can relate... I can relate... I can relate... I can relate...  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Boy had to get out my dictionary for this one...let's see furnace..oh, ok. Wind chill factor..ah, I see! It's 80 degrees here today..a slight breeze.. I can smell the blossoms on my tangerine tree... Do you think your sailor man can fix my air conditioning?  Cute poem!!!! |
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Lorelei54 Member
since 1999-07-27
Posts 458 |
Thanks one and all for the comments! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lorelei- A furnace? Hmmm ... I think I saw one of those once. Nope, I was wrong ... it was just a FLORIDA sunset ! This is a cute (and come-in-handy hint) that could be used when the A/C goes out. Heck, it's cheaper to just *perspire*. Thanks for this adorable post. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Darn those furnaces...brr, tis cold isn't it? Devine and Balladeer just have to rub it in whenever they can. LOL... I think they ought to pay us for calling them whatcha say? <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Lucky you...I've found I've had to get rather handy at elecrtical, carpentry and plumbing...lol, well, still need to work on the plumbing part |
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