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Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon
Cookstove! Chimney
Pics or it didn’t happen: The same part costs the same thing on Amazon: (6″ Chimney Pipe Adapter). Given that ill fitting parts foisted by evil box stores killed several man hours I’ll order online from now on. Lesson learned. … Continue reading
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Cookstove! You Gotta’ Be Kidding
No shit, there I was. A custom fabricated component tucked neatly into a nearly perfect 1935 cookstove. All I needed was to hook it up to the existing chimney. How hard could it be? For those of you who heat … Continue reading
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Cookstove! Nothing Is Easy.
We all know how the world works; nothing is ever as easy as it seems. Get out a pen and write this down: “Nothing is ever as easy as it seems.” That’s why I’ve always hated the smug jackoffs (like … Continue reading
Cookstove! Google Fu Challenge
Some folks asked for more details about my stove (named Betsy) in hopes of delving deeper with their Google Fu. Here goes: The manufacturer is Jungers Stove and Range Co. of Grafton Wisconsin. Model is CC-8-39. I didn’t get far … Continue reading
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Cookstove! The Middle
It took a while, but with a great deal of grunting and swearing (and wishing my strength was a little better; I haven’t been firing on all cylinders lately) I managed to get the job done. I repositioned the stove, … Continue reading
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Cookstove! The Beginning
Sometimes things work out. Yeah, I know. I’m as surprised as you are. I think I’ve had an actual documented homesteader success. I should quit while I’m ahead! Here’s the story. Curmudgeon Compound’s garage came with a useless, warped, rusted, … Continue reading
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The Man In The High Castle Is Here! / Amazon Is Using Me As A Lab Rat
Saying television is shit is like saying water’s wet. Yet once in a while a good story gets past the pandering dickheads in Hollywood and makes it to the small screen. The Man In The High Castle is ample proof … Continue reading
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Bowling Pin Chicken Just Doesn’t Care What I Think
If you’ve been reading this blog you’re aware of the world’s dumbest duck; Bowling Pin Chicken. Frankly it’s been quite a summer for the little moron. Here’s a recap: Mrs. Curmudgeon forced identity issues on it in Homestead Update #1. … Continue reading
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Money ‘Aint Money And Why The Butcher is God
Recently I got a call from the butcher. This was a “red alert moment”. The butcher is a man to be admired and feared. It occurs to me that folks in cities might not understand why a call from the … Continue reading
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