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dianaji
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNuts
buy the unit, ship it to me in WA state, and for a negotiable fee of ....let's say......gas, food and lodging for 8 days (4 days down, 4 days back
[I'll cover the 10 days in between myself]), I'll deliver it to your front door!
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would u mind ordering it for me, pay for it, then i'll give u the $$ when u get here...and in dollars!!! that's the least i can do for all of your
trouble.  
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Martyman
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I'm sorry but a fireplace in Baja??? Wow... it must get down to 50 degrees. I'm shaking in my boots. What a bunch of pansies. The answer is NO, you
don't need a fireplace in baja.
Unless, of course, you need the romantic mode to get some action. I use my inherent charm, not a lame fireplace.
Sheesh people and I'm from California.
I thought us baja types were rough and tumble and could take a punch.
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dianaji
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bajanutty!
oh, and would u also install it...and for that, u can stay an extra night...oh, and i need a couple of other things done, like leveling my home,
electric pole installed and then connected...what exactly are your skills? 
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Pacifico
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It looks to me like some of the above posts are coming from people who have only traveled baja in the "good" months!!! Believe it or not, baja can get
really cold. (I guess I'm a pansie!!!) I would definitely put in a fireplace or wood burning stove. If you really want function (heat) over ambiance,
then go with a wood burning stove. I have one that is a Regency. Here is a link: http://www.regency-fire.com/Wood/Stoves/
It would be better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it! Also, I wouldn't worry about finding wood too much - you can always
purchase wood and have it delivered if it is not readily available in your area.
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dianaji
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pacifico
It looks to me like some of the above posts are coming from people who have only traveled baja in the "good" months!!! Believe it or not, baja can get
really cold. (I guess I'm a pansie!!!) I would definitely put in a fireplace or wood burning stove. If you really want function (heat) over ambiance,
then go with a wood burning stove. I have one that is a Regency. Here is a link: http://www.regency-fire.com/Wood/Stoves/
It would be better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it! Also, I wouldn't worry about finding wood too much - you can always
purchase wood and have it delivered if it is not readily available in your area. |
i'm just part time in baja and a couple of nights it was very cold...therefore, i have decided to get a wood stove. however, thinking that to make
matters simple, that rather than have it shipped to me in california, then bringing it with me, having someone unload it, install it, etc., (or to
having bajanutty do it...maybe he/she eats too much anyway), i should just go to home depot in rosarito or ensenada and purchase it there. it's been
so great having all of the help in making this decision on this forum. Thanks!!!
ps to bajanutty. perhaps we can make some arrangement where u can deliver the wood as needed.
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BajaNuts
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hey dianaji, glad you found a place to get it down there, even though I was sorta hoping for a roadtrip. If we ever get a trip scheduled andhave some
extra room in the truck , we'll bring a load down.
Ann
ps- I don't eat that much, but the 10yr old can put it away!
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dianaji
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNuts
hey dianaji, glad you found a place to get it down there, even though I was sorta hoping for a roadtrip. If we ever get a trip scheduled andhave some
extra room in the truck, we'll bring a load down.
Ann
ps- I don't eat that much, but the 10yr old can put it away!
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oh, please...tired of bringing a load and when i get there, no one to help me unload it...and now i have u! yeah, bring your son also...he can help
too! i'll have lotsa hotdogs, hamburgers and we can solar cook it outside. and if u bring a tent, he can sleep outside...i also have a free
standing hammock too! of course u will have to let me know ahead of time so i can schedule a trip also.
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Martyman
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Hotdogs, Hamburgers and fireplaces...in Baja??
Moooo!
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Martyman,
Your place used to have a woodburning stove very similar to, if not exactly like BajaWarrior's stove. It came in very handy during the winter months
on into the spring. Doc had an older one in the house prior to my mom taking it over, it may just be in his collection in his garage. Needless to say
we took hers back up to Ensenada when my mom gave up her lease.
For any pansies that might be interested, the stove is sitting in our garage in Punta Banda. It's in excellent condition, if anyone is interested in
it, let us know via u2u.
P<*)))>{
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dianaji
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i have an opportunity to buy an antique wood stove that is in perfect condition with flue pipes and some insulated with roof cap for $250. is this a
good buy? it is a laundry stove, flat on top so that i can heat water, or even cook.
thanks, diana
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squintingringo
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A few elements required to make a house a home:
1. The smell of woodsmoke on a cool evening.
2. A little sawdust and a few wood chips here and there from hauling the wood in.
3. Burn spots on the rug or hardwood from sparks that flew out when you tossed a new log on the fire.
4. A wood stack inside and out.
5. Fire box low enough to enjoy it while lying on the floor.
6. A hint of smoke still in the air from when you forgot to open the damper.
Wouldn't be without one.
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Diana, I believe there are some additional safety concerns installing a wood stove in a mobile home. I think there are unique codes & different
clearances & I believe you might need to brick the wall behind the stove if you want it within a foot or so of a wall. Maybe an internet search
for wood stoves in mobiles homes might influence your decision.
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dianaji
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thanks, longlegs!!! i will do the research.
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wilderone
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Do yourself a favor - keep it simple, clean, efficient. Wood costs money too.
http://www.electricfireplacesource.com/electric-fireplaces/b...
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dianaji
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wow! that's a good deal...and with free shipping.
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EnseNADAslim
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Gulp,,,
We kind of cheated. Living down here full time you do find out that there are some cold days down here and walking out into your 50 degree living room
can be----cold. I looked at many options, from wood burning to pellet and we went with a Vent Free propane fireplace/heater. Yea, not as comfy feely
as wood, but living here full time means "Storage". Then with Pellet stove means hauling a pallet load of pellets and them keeping them dry.
Electric---well, going beyond that 500 Kwh is painful enough without an electric fireplace.
The Propane unit has worked out great, looks nice, and warms the upstairs in about 30 minutes. Yea, on a chilly night with the lights off it looks
nice as well, and just pop some popcorn to substitute for the popping of the wood fire. We don't use it all the time and I can probably count out with
my fingers the number of times we have used it.
The only draw back is this,,,if you have a California mailing address you can not have replacement parts sent to you from the Manufacture. I found out
this when I had to have a new regulator sent to me, which was covered by the 3 yr. warranty.
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