Found this posted on another board I frequent and thought it was interesting. I made a campfire tonight and roasted hot dogs and marshmallows all by my lonesome - plus my one dog. She became frightened when the neighbors began shooting off fire crackers so we had to come in. Happy 4th. everyone. 4TH OF JULY Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well-educated, but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge and Middleton. At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wifeÂs bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. Some of us take these liberties so much for granted, but we shouldnÂt. So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots. ItÂs not much to ask for the price they paid. Remember: freedom is never free! ItÂs time we get the word out that patriotism is NOT a sin, and the Fourth of July has more to it than beer, picnics and baseball. City Henry Whitney

Brickeyee, I do know how much power I consumed on the days the testing occurred. I am one of those anal folk who keep a daily log (generally at 6:30 a.m. give or take 15 minutes) of power consumption. The first day of testing was Saturday October 11. 24 hours later the meter showed I consumed 46 KWH of power. The second day of testing was Sunday October 12. 24 hours later the meter showed I once again consumed 46 KWH of power. Similar temps. My results, therefore, are not meaningless. The unit works. That was the second tme I had done the test as recorded on the Tree Hugger forums, but only the first time I had published them. The first time I simply took the readings. The second time (published) I was carefult to record everything that was on/off, temps, times, etc. Short of taking the house into a laboratory, it doesn't get any better for real world testing. For those who utilize inductive motors such as found on heat pumps, hot tubs, freezers, refrigerators (no, they don't have to be old, either), this unit works well. If you don't have these types of units, don't buy one. You won't really get the benefit. The results are what they are. Sorry if you are one of those people who refuse to accept results that may run counter to your theory.

disneyrsh: "Hope you're feeling ok, BethesdaMadMan." Most people go to the beach for Memorial Day, but I have my own unique "vacation" plans. I'm going to the sun and fun capital of the world.......The Washington Hospital Center. I'll be checking in for my all-inclusive resort accommodations on Monday, May 28th. The accommodations package includes around-the-clock visits from various resort personnel (whether I want them or not). This resort is so much fun that I may never want to sleep. In fact, the resort personnel usually come by in the middle of the night just on the off chance that you've fallen asleep and wake you up. They want to ensure that guests enjoy every minute of the resort experience. I've even signed up for the extra-special amenities package which includes a six-hour visit to the operating room on Wednesday, May 30. I'll have my own personal attendants during that period of time - one of whom will even be giving me drugs! I told you this was all-inclusive! My resort stay will last about 7-10 days, with an expected check-out on Wednesday, June 6. I couldn't ask for a better vacation. In fact, this sounds so wonderful, I'm already planning my next "vacation" at this resort for sometime in July. Some people schedule two vacations at a time......I schedule two surgeries!

Hi Tom, i think I have 36 feet of cabinetry , I have gotten a price from a custom guy for 22,000, and that was a stacked look to the ceiling, I am going to try the kitchen expo in flemington, they do a design and give an estimate and they carry elmwood for there custom line. I will also try c&c right near ur house in hampton,I spoke with the owner he seemed nice, has been doing this a long time, he carries showplace and mouser for his custom lines. Are u thinking about oxford the amish guy in PA, I think that is near Atlantic city, so I think that is too far for me, I want someone local, to minimize problems, but his work looks real nice and very reasonable, let me know what you find out with the amish place in flemington, iv'e been there, also keep me posted on what u find out and I will do the same, because we are literally minutes from eachother, and this research stuff is tuff! What is your budget for cabinetry, I would like to do no more than 20,000, thanks, in advance, Michelle