now our prius is the family gas guzzler too.

Way to go!

Any sources lined up for used oil yet?

 

So whoever drives this car is going to smell like French fries?

Actually I saw where a local fast food resteraunt is running some of their behemoth Dodge diesel trucks on wvo... not a bad deal when you can get the 'propellant' for 'free'

 

I had a friend who burned virgin soy oil in a Jedda. Even that stuff smelled like french fries. I don't like diesel, but I must admit that with wvo you're carbon-neutral, you're not importing energy, and you're using something that otherwise would get sent to the landfill. So, congratulations on getting cheap transportation for your DH.

 

that is cool that you still have FF to rely on in case of weird weather, bad heaters, etc... but still has exhaust... mine doesnt (*smugness emerges*)...just thought i would point that out...

but all in all, i'd rather breathe exhaust that is home grown than to have to pay someone else to destroy my health

 

This could go unsaid, but I'm in the posting mood. Keep us posted on how it's working.

 

Every time one of those French Fry burners goes by me, I have an instant yearning for a Big Mac. I wish your would stop driving around town ... I'm trying to lose weight!

 

Does a power station have an exhaust? If you use solar or wind could that be otherwise used to displace coal fired electricity?
Just thought I would point that out ...

 

So did you sell the fixed up Lexus at a profit to pay for the veggiebrid?

And does this mean you'll get to drive the Prius again? (Yeah!)

 

That all makes sense.

If you don't plan on driving the Lexus, you can let the insurance and registration go for a few years. I imagine he can start it up and move it around a bit just so it doesn't rot.

BTW and little off-track...I've decided to attend my commencement for my Master's this May. (providing I pass the last course ). I didn't bother with my first Master's but I'm very excited to walk this time.

I want some really nice regalia, but don't want to pay a lot for cheap cr@p. I absolutely want the fluted cartridge pleats but can't afford the high end gowns. So...I've decided to sew my own. Yep....gown and hood. I've done the research. I've done threatrical costuming before so drafting a pattern and doing the pleating doesn't phase me. I own a vintage mortarboard so no problem there. And Santa is giving my my class ring tomorrow night.

I really like the gowns and hoods for the PhD...but not enough to go for one. I swear once I finish this master's and National Board Certification I'm DONE.

As for the VMW...after 5 semesters and all of the work he'll be putting in to it (because you know he will) I imagine you can get MORE than you paid for it.

 

Actually, one of the larger coal-fired power plants is in the Tri-Cities areas, and there is a Nuclear plant there, as well, that our local PUD draws from.
Yes, Hydro is a significant source, but our electricity comes from pretty diverse sources... I just wish it really were mostly Hydro!

 

every month in our electric bill, we get a breakdown of the percentages from various sources... hydro is always the largest portion, even in summer where percentages get as low as 45%...coal is always 2nd unfortunately and can run as high as 40%....

but this month, hydro is at 68%, thanks to flooding i would think. but wind, solar, and "other" (mostly landfill capturing of methane) is getting bigger and is approaching 10%)

the problem with explosive growth in western WA is that peak demands have outrun what hydro could do for us about 15 years ago. that requires natural gas and coal plants to cover the period from 11 am to 7 pm every day. during that time, coal can provide up to 75% of total power.