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October has arrived. With it, the promise of cascading showers of Autumnal bliss. Leaves, I mean. Lots of leaves. Millions of the things. Everywhere. And those magical ear-splitting sounds of screaming 9000 watt over-sized blow dryers echoing throughout the valley at 6:30 in the morning. Oh, the glories.
At a certain point, not sure when it happened, I became the
"Get off my lawn," guy, or so She Who Must Be Obeyed has suggested.
So I retreated to my study (a broom closet which explains so much) and have delivered this month's epistle just in time to brighten? your day. Well, we hope so. Of course...next month is November and I don't have to tell you what that means!
And congratulations on being so used to your masks, that you DRIVE with them! I promise to return to my normal medication next month.
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Snowbird Alert
Sticking close to CT this fall-winter?
If, in the past, you've closed up house here in Connecticut and traveled off to Florida or North Carolina or New Zealand --- but aren't planning to do that this year because of the virus please let us know.
More than likely you will be using more fuel to heat your home than in the past, and we want to adjust your usage accordingly. So you won't run out. EVER. Please give us a buzz (860 342 3778) and let us know - it beats calling us at 2 am on January 22nd! Thanks.
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Although "signature" is a rough translation of the Ottoman's word "Tugra," Sultan Murad III did not literally sign all documents like this. Rather, it was a symbol of his authority.
It was placed on all official documents and seals and coins. Each sultan chose his personal Tugra immediately after their accession to the throne, and used the same format throughout
their life. What would your Tugra look like do you suppose?
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Edouard Marcel Sandoz, 1920. More here:
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On the Beach at Shinnecok, 1895,William M. Chase. Chase was an American painter known as an exponent of Impressionism
and as a teacher.
He is also responsible for establishing the Chase School, which later would become the Parsons School of Design. More on Mr. Chase here:
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Look What This Will Buy...
Yep! Own An Energy Kinetics System 2000 Boiler - America's Best Boiler -
For Less Than $20 a Month - NET NET!!
System 2000 Cuts Oil Costs As Much As 40%*
Have a family of 3-4-5 - or more?
Doing 8 loads of laundry a week?
College kids returning using the shower 24/7?
Grandma love her luxurious bubble baths?
You Need A System 2000 Boiler.
And You Can Afford It - Now!
Let Daniels Prove It:
Here's How
New System 2000 - Projects Cost: $12,260
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Term:
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10 Years
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Interest Rate:
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0.99%
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Down Payment:
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$1,266.00
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Monthly Payment: $96.61
Cost For Fuel Oil For 10 Years
Assume 800 gallons to heat 2,600 sq. ft home each year
Assume average home heating oil cost at $2.89 per gallon.*
Assume 40% reduction in heating oil usage = 480 gallons used.
Equates to a reduction of oil costs of $924.80 each year
$77.06 on average per mo.
Now... here's the good part:
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Monthly equipment cost:
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$96.61
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Monthly avg. oil cost savings:
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$77.06
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NET cost to own new System 2000
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$19.55
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Plus - System 2000 Offers...
1. Whisper quiet operation
2. Virtually endless hot showers
3. Proudly made in the USA
4. Operates with Oil or Propane
5. Proven track record of reliability and straight forward service
Remember System 2000 runs on oil or propane -no matter how you warm your water - you can start saving now!
Call Us Today -
Let's Do The Math Together
860.813.9122
*Avg, home heating retail prices over 11 years 3/09-3/20 was $2.899 per U.S. Energy Information. See below. Savings shown up to 40%. 0.99% for 120 months through EnergizeCT. Limitations apply. For illustration only, example does not include any additional installation costs such as chimney liner, if needed. Choice of system, availability of financing and down payment will affect final monthly cost. See Daniels representative for complete details. CT License S1-385517 HOD#19 / Daniels Propane. LLC: CT License S1-302857
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The Incredibly Fair Quiz #1
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While photographing this year's Perseid Meteor Shower, something unexpected happened: a gigantic gas jet erupted from a nearby cloud. The whole thing was over in a flash -- it lasted less than a second -- but was fortunately captured by an already-recording digital camera.
It was gigantic jets - a rare form of lightning, recognized formally only a few years ago.
The image, taken near the peak of Shikengkong mountain in China, may be the best image yet of this unusual phenomenon. The gigantic jet appears to start somewhere in a nearby thundercloud and extend upwards towards Earth's ionosphere.
The nature of gigantic jet lightning and their possible association with other types of Transient Luminous Events (TLEs) such as blue jets and red sprites remains an active topic of research. More here:
Tell us this isn't something Spielberg created for Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
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Top 5!
We're Going For #1
Daniels Energy is in the top 5 for HVAC and Oil & Propane Companies in the Best of the Shoreline Awards.
We're happy - but we won't rest til we're...ok, we'll say it: #1
We can be with your help. Please (if you're happy with our service) give us a vote here:
We'll let you know how we did next month - and...thanks
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Words with Friends
Here's a bit of fluff that might enliven your day. At least, we hope so.
Here are some words that are pronounced with three syllables, but have only four letters: Ohio, Iowa, Alda, Area, Aria, Idea, Iota, Olio and Urea.
Conversely - these are the longest one-syllable words: Scratched, screeched, scrounged, squelched, strengths, and stretched.
Two words with six consecutive consonants: Latchstrings and Catchphrase. One other little goodie...SEQUOIA is the shortest word to include all five vowels.
Finally...a bit o' quiz.
(C'mon you love these things.)
What is the longest common word that can be made with the letters in the top row of a typewriter/keyboard: qwertyuiop?
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For The Next Cold, Rainy Day
You know you need it. Dress warm. Bring a mask. Find an independent book store and...Discover a new world.
Deep River - Bennett's Books 171 Main St.
Glastonbury - River Bend Bookshop 2217 Main St.
Guilford - Breakwater Books - 81 Whitfield St.
Hartford - Jumping Frog - 56 Arbor St.
Madison - R. J. Julia Booksellers - 768 Boston Post Road
Middletown - Wesleyan R. J. Julia Bookstore - 413 Main St.
Mystic - Bank Square Books - 53 @. Main St.
New Haven - Atticus Bookstore - 1082 Chapel St.
New Haven - Grey Matter Books - 264 York St
Niantic - The Book Barn - 41 W. Main St
Old Saybrook - Harbor Books - 146 Main St.
Portland - The Library (a classic) 20 Freestone Ave.
Westbrook - Burgundy Books - 1391 Boston Post Rd.
Wethersfield - That Book Store - 446 Silas Deane Hwy.
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Everyone....had to start somewhere.
They played the prom. Then... a few other gigs.
Suddenly they were...
Those Guys!
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Your collective abilities to out-Google us down in the sub-basement of forgotten files at Daniels arouses in us, daily, a desire to spoil your fun. Sorry, it just does. So, we've posted two photos of a lovely lady from a time when hats like her's were worn.
That's it. No more clues. Why don't we just TELL you who it is? It's a QUIZ.(Sorry, got carried away, there).
If you think you know who she is...tell us here...and you may be like Harry Y. who correctly identified Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve in Madagascar and Susan S. who correctly identified Dora Maar, Zachary Taylor and Jack Keroac last month and received one of those shiny $25 Amazon gift cards.
More than 160 of you played - and we just can't thank you enough for your wonderful comments!
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Escape
So we (of a certain age) asked a younger (by 2 dozen years) friend if they had ever seen one of our favorite movies. Their blank expression was exactly the same as the one that finds its way onto own face when someone mentions Fortnite or Kiki Palmer.
So...we thought we'd suggest a few cultural stops for October that might enliven your evenings and/or weekends. And we are SO OPEN for correspondingly contemporary suggestions!
Music
Sam "Lightnin" Hopkins, a guitar and blues master.
For That Bookstore Visit
A non-fiction book of escape and discovery
Netflix Tonight
Robert De Niro being... funny.
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Food - AKA: The Late Night
"Gotta Have It" Snack
Nutella-filled Donut. (Had to be done) Recipe here:
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The work of Yoo Youngkuk - and much more at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art - Korea. Check it out:
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Live (ok, online) Theater
Rufus Hound in "What The Butler Saw" --- many more choices here:
Or
On Disney+ (sooooo worth it)
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Save A Classic.
Recommend Daniels Energy
Some people are already getting ready for winter - with disastrous results. May we suggest a better idea?
If you have a friend who needs a new oil company - or a new propane company - please, for the love of all classic pickups - recommend us.
And, wait for it - we'll credit your account for $50 for everyone who signs up. Thank you.
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Daniels Energy, 8 High Street, Portland CT 06480
Daniels Energy: CT License S1-385517 HOD#19 /
Daniels Propane. LLC: #846 CT License S1-302857
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