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Now I am trying to decide if I should stick with the Regency stove or just re-install the Tempwood.  I seriously like them both.  The Regency shows the flames, it's EPA certified, and it fits nice into the alcove which is all non combustible material.  The Tempwood, is easy to use, no need for cleaning the glass, and it is very kid and dog friendly.  I can stuff almost any size of log into that baby and not worry.  Although the temperature fluctuates.  I do like that the Tempwood is a top loader, so it will be easier for me this Winter, when I have that "thing". There has been one man who keeps saying he is coming, I turn the stove off, and then he doesn't show up, this is his last chance for the stove.  There have been a few others interested, and I am awaiting responses.  I did manage to get pictures of the back, which shows clearances, and the graphs of burning vs smoke.  Meanwhile, I almost pulled a Van Gogh, because of the Eco-Fan's blades. Next time, I will remember to move it. My other option is, is to actually install it in one of the rentals.  It is approved for mobile home use, or it could be put into the house. I still have a few hollyhocks in the garden, a bright coral, one of the original colours that begged me to buy the house.  It was all about the hollyhocks.  When we first saw the house there were actually double flowers.  The black hollyhocks that I planted shriveled and were taken over by a type of late blooming yellow faced tall swooning flower. I planted gigantic emperor anemone for next year, my mom split a few off her large mother plant.  I am actually anticipating next fall, because, the flowers seem to move independent of each other, when washed with the wind.  It is such an odd ball flower, beautifully creepy, creepy, because of independent movement. I am already starting seeds for Rose of Sharron bushes.  My spider plants are procreating, and babies are being rooted. More hours next month at the casual part time artist co-op.  I can't wait.  I was also given a contact number to someone who knows much on the history of my house.  I made the call, and the lady was sick, but her husband did tell me some interesting tidbits.  I knew that the other house was the original Summer kitchen. I did a major house cleansing yesterday, so intense in fact, that when the Gibbles and Tibbles came home from school, they noticed an immediate lightness.  I didn't tell Addled, and he to wondered about the feeling.  I caved and told them.  It's clear.  The damp blanket has been lifted. In the next few weeks, there is much to do. The list keeps growing, but it is all very positive, things seem to be falling into place with lightning speed. I went to my first "She She" party, purses, jewelry with a friend the other day.  It was a little disappointing.  There is one purse that my DD likes and if I find it elsewhere, or something similar, it will be a nice Christmas gift for her trip.  Lucky girl is headed to the Big Apple.  It was a trip that had to be taken, because the teacher who has organized is the best History teacher in the world, and the itinerary, makes me drool with envy.