We got home on Sunday, March 23 and of course went straight into lock-down/quarantine. The first couple of days were relatively nice with daytime temps above freezing. We were able to get a few things done outside, enjoyed some sunshine and some walks around the park (yes, I now know the rules have changed and I'm no longer allowed to do that!).
Nighttime temps were well below freezing and our first 30 pound tank of propane lasted just over three days! Yikes! Our neighbor was kind enough to get my propane bottle filled but I knew this wasn't going to be a sustainable solution. I contacted the local propane provider and solved that problem today. I got a 420 liter (about 100 gallons) tank. They charge $100/year rental which isn't too bad considering the convenience of never having to fill the bottles again. we'll be able to connect the tank to our fire pit and barbecue as well. That will be a project for later this spring. Another benefit is the cost per liter of the propane is about half what it costs to fill the smaller bottles and of course the provider comes out with his truck and fills the tank!
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| That tank should last us a while. |
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| The adapter from the large tank into our trailer. |
Snow and cold has really hit us in the last couple of days. We're having to run the trailer's furnace a lot just to keep the underbelly warm and keep the plumbing from freezing. The weather guy says we might not see above freezing temps until this time next week. Certainly abnormal, but in today's world what is normal?
Anyway, we've been trying to stay busy and keep from watching too much depressing news on the TV. I'm working on a few photography projects but none ready for publication. Reading some books, trying a few recipes and trying not to eat too much. We did make hard boiled eggs in the Instant-Pot and tried cornbread in it too. Both worked well but we should have left the cornbread in about ten minutes more. I still ate it!! (sorry, forgot to take pictures)
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| The frosty weather makes for nice picture opportunities. |
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| Frost on the side of our LED rope light. |
We're on day 9 of our 14 day quarantine. I did drive to town on Sunday where my son had done some grocery shopping and he placed the bags in the back of truck for me. As of yesterday the rules have changed and we are no longer allowed to leave our property. We should be fine for food but our neighbors at the lake have offered to pick up anything we might need.
Our biggest sacrifice is not getting those Grandkid hugs we've missed since last October, but we certainly don't want to get them sick or our pregnant daughter-in-law. In reality it's more likely we would pick up something from them but either way we'll continue to isolate even after our 14-day quarantine.
I hope everyone is well, safe and secure.
......and that was Our View From Here!
🥶 By BC standards we haven’t been all that warm or dry either. Good choice on getting the big LP tank. Nice to be back in the safety of the Canadian health care system. We had a neighbour offer to pick up our grocery order which took over a week to get...and still no TP! Many other items missing too. It’s a crazy world and I think it will change as it did after 911. 2 more days of isolation left but don’t think things will change much for us. Stay safe and healthy! 😷😷
ReplyDeleteGlad you guys are staying warm in this cold winter like spring. We have new snow on the mountain across from us too only 500 feet from the lake. Hopefully this cold snap is short lived. We are in self isolation after our 14 days too but our daughter's orders ... no grocery shopping for us for the next few months. Biggest bummer for me is that our first grandbaby is due mid-June and I won't get to see her... :)
ReplyDeleteThe snow is pretty especially from a distance. Hopefully, your weather turns warmer sooner then predicted. Nice to know you have neighbors willing to help out if you need it. You and Cheryl stay safe and healthy.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are keeping Safe with the help of your family. Don't think that Tank is going to last as long as you think.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your isolation.
It's about time.
I am interested in how long your 100 gal. tank will last, as we have thought about doing that here, but didn't know if we would use enough in a year to warrant a supplier in putting one in. The 100 lb tank is equivalent to approx. 15 - 30 lb tanks. A 30 lb tank is 7 gal., so if the 30 lb tank lasted 3 days, the 100 lb tank should last you approx. 45 days. Let me know how you make out, I think I should look into this more.
ReplyDeleteI sent you an email Bill!
DeleteI assume the weather will warm up soon, so I should get a lot more than 45 days out of the big tank. I'm hoping to fill it once a year.
Great idea on the propane Dave! Even if it doesn't last as long as you think, it was still a great idea especially considering the cost is cheaper and you don't have to go out to get it! Win all around! That is some cold weather you're having! You can't leave your property?!! wow..We, like you try not to watch much tv now. The cooking sounds wonderful..hugs to Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteOh my! That cold weather doesn't look or sound very pleasing. As Bill said above, we love the propane idea and have tossed it around. Encouraged by your post, Bill has put a call in to a local provider fro some prices etc. Thank you! Friends helping friends from a great distance, I love it!
ReplyDeleteI sure feel for you with all that snow and cold temps. We had a few flakes yesterday and woke up to -1C today but other than that we have hovered above freezing. Hang in there, hopefully it warms up soon!
ReplyDeleteSoon you will be able to get out and explore. Too bad the weather this spring isn't cooperating. Stay warm.
ReplyDeleteLeslie and I are staying in Osoyoos, your post confirms that we made a good choice. Great idea on the large propane tank. We're hoping we don't have to self isolate again when we finally get home. Stay safe and healthy.
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