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Show What His Wood Stove ReaUy Did Cost Him Again this year more and more people are turning to wood stoves. They are the answer to soaring fuel costs for many but not all. While recommending the idea, we nevertheless call attention to the humorous experience of one new owner. AFTER THE first year's use, he totaled up pluses and minuses like this: Cost of stove and installation, $458; chain saw, $149; gas and maintenance for chain saw, $44; 4-wheel-drive pickup, $8,379; maintenance for pickup, $438. Replace rear window of pickup, $300; fine for cutting unmarked trees, $500; 14 cases Michelob, $126; littering litter-ing fine, $50; tow charge from creek, $50; doctor's fee, removing splinter from eye, $45; safety glasses, $49; safety shoes, $49; new living room carpet, $800. PAINT, WALLS and ceiling, $110; chimney brush and rods, $45; log splitter, $150; fifteen acre woodlot, $9,000; divorce settlement, $33,000. Total first year's cost, $50,000-p!us. Savings in conventional con-ventional fuel, first year, $62.!! |
