More Adventures in Thermodynamics

The old de Dietrich's life in the house is nearly over, as it now awaits removal from the hallway into the garage and ultimately into a lucky ebay bidder's home.The furnace has been replaced by a buffering tank and, to the right, something known as a washing machine.
The star attraction, 145 kg of CIAT heat pump, capable of generating 13.5 kWh.

The Ghosts of Xmas Past

S & G unwittingly demonstrate why an Apple notebook is instantly recognisable. It was supposed to be a computer for the rest of us, but for some of us, it's merely an appliance -- and that's the beauty of it.

Winter Sports

The heat pump that is supposed to replace the furnace, and cut our heating bill in half, was scheduled for delivery this week. Unfortunately, the suppliers forgot that the house is three stories above the street and that it has been known to be winter in January.

Bear Gone Good

Maxime turned 18 last week. Everyone is proud of him and would continue to be so even were he to accomplish nothing more than he has already achieved at his tender age.
(Must not forget to take him to rue Blondel, for him to apprehend fully this Age of Consent question.)