HI Nancy,

 NB> the  NB>> cooling help in summer of the ground keeping constant temp,
 NB>  NB>> although the crawl space would provide some ventilation that
 NB>  NB>> could help...  :)

 RH> We also heat with gas (electric sparker tho). Had trouble with that
 RH> our first winter in the house but it was fixed the same day.

 NB> I'd not think the fuel would make that much of a difference as the
 NB> manner of delivering the heat... We have oil (also needs an electric
 NB> spark), with forced air...

I don't want a total electric house tho; our rental in WF was one and
had an  unit that wasn't powerful enough to heat/cool the whole house
effectively. Not good for utility costs.

 NB>  RH>>> Better than having an IV line for nutrients tho.
 NB>  NB>>> Or the PEG into the stomach.... absolutely...  :)
 NB>  RH>> That too. That's not eating, no matter what they call it.
 NB>  NB>> Yup, at least the "shake" is something you
put into your mouth
 NB>  NB>> yourself...  ;)

 RH> Or have help if neccessary.

 NB> True, sometimes might need someone to steady the glass for you...

As long as you're getting nutrition,...but that can't replace a steak,
potato and salad, with a yummy dessert. (G)

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