-=> Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 05-29-17  16:20 <=-

 NB>>> basement... I was also thinking that yours was probably made
 NB>>> of different materials than ours as well and/or to different
 NB>>> specifications...
 RH>> Probably less insulation but don't know about the spec/materials
 RH>> used. We have an attic (not full), no basement but a crawl space
 RH>> instead of a slab.
 NB>> The less insulation would be a factor in whether or not things
 NB>> would maintain temps... no basement means that you don't have the
 NB>> cooling help in summer of the ground keeping constant temp,
 NB>> although the crawl space would provide some ventilation that
 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.
 
I'd not think the fuel would make that much of a difference as the
manner of delivering the heat... We have oil (also needs an electric
spark), with forced air...  

 RH>>>> Lydia's shakes sound much more appealing. (G) And, yes, the
 RH>>>> main idea is to push nutrients that may not be consumed thru
 RH>>>> other meals. Much easier to drink a "shake" than to have to
 RH>>>> wrestle knife/fork/spoon/chew/plate/bowl as you get older and
 RH>>>> frailer.
 NB>>>> Exactly....  :)
 RH>>> Better than having an IV line for nutrients tho.
 NB>>> Or the PEG into the stomach.... absolutely...  :)
 RH>> That too. That's not eating, no matter what they call it.
 NB>> Yup, at least the "shake" is something you put into your mouth
 NB>> yourself...  ;)

 RH> Or have help if neccessary.

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

ttyl       neb

... "Haggis is no more revolting than scrapple, if that comforts you."

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