Although not the same but with the same awareness to the CO2 and carbon emissions which I dread as the cause and effect is quite clear around me for all who can see I still drive an old beautiful classic sports car. This is a car you have to drive, it doesn't drive you. Its little Italian engine purrs and pulls you along with the top down and the air in your face. It takes the winding roads with ease leaving the generic cars far behind. And it also gives you this feeling of independence no other kind of car can. It makes a statement that you aren't a drone but a rebel, someone who dares to be different, an individual if you will.Yet it burns fossil fuel, makes noise (that to car people is music) and is really made just for the joy of driving. But it gets driven only once or twice a week and it is my hope that soon my daily car will be electric. As you I do all the same things to make up for it. But our house came with an electric stove that just doesn't do things as well as your Aga. Some things you have to make allowances for.
Thank you for providing the picture! I've read stories that reference an Aga but pictures were not included so left up to my imagination and not once did a white one emerge. I thought they were all wood burning. In colder climates I could absolutely understand a reluctance to part with, perhaps an induction hot plate could be a compromise, keep her for winter warmth and comfort?
I have only just learned about the Aga from watching episodes of Come Dine With Me. The ones they aired during the pandemic were set in mansions with said Aga. So how is it fuelled?
I'm sorry to say that mine is oil fuelled. You can convert them to electric but they're not the same & cost a lot. When I was a kid ours was fuelled with solid logs from the forest. However, in terms of footprint, mine is reliable, hasn't needed anything major for over 60 yrs, and warms the whole house, so there is that.
I see. How do you fuel it? Where does the oil enter from? I've never seen one. When I was little, I lived in a house with no hot water. We had a wood stove in the kitchen with water pipes that ran through it and that's how the water was heated. It was a super hot part of the world in summer and that fire had to be on every single day if we wanted hot water.
Keep it ! I love your Aga !!We must keep some things , it's a choice !
This one made me smile! Welcome home. Xx
Although not the same but with the same awareness to the CO2 and carbon emissions which I dread as the cause and effect is quite clear around me for all who can see I still drive an old beautiful classic sports car. This is a car you have to drive, it doesn't drive you. Its little Italian engine purrs and pulls you along with the top down and the air in your face. It takes the winding roads with ease leaving the generic cars far behind. And it also gives you this feeling of independence no other kind of car can. It makes a statement that you aren't a drone but a rebel, someone who dares to be different, an individual if you will.Yet it burns fossil fuel, makes noise (that to car people is music) and is really made just for the joy of driving. But it gets driven only once or twice a week and it is my hope that soon my daily car will be electric. As you I do all the same things to make up for it. But our house came with an electric stove that just doesn't do things as well as your Aga. Some things you have to make allowances for.
Yes this. Your car is my Aga. Exactly
Mmmm lovely warm comforting hill to die on
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Thank you for providing the picture! I've read stories that reference an Aga but pictures were not included so left up to my imagination and not once did a white one emerge. I thought they were all wood burning. In colder climates I could absolutely understand a reluctance to part with, perhaps an induction hot plate could be a compromise, keep her for winter warmth and comfort?
We’ve looked at all the options and it’s all or nothing I’m afraid. Compromises either don’t make economic or environmental or emotional sense….
I have only just learned about the Aga from watching episodes of Come Dine With Me. The ones they aired during the pandemic were set in mansions with said Aga. So how is it fuelled?
I'm sorry to say that mine is oil fuelled. You can convert them to electric but they're not the same & cost a lot. When I was a kid ours was fuelled with solid logs from the forest. However, in terms of footprint, mine is reliable, hasn't needed anything major for over 60 yrs, and warms the whole house, so there is that.
I see. How do you fuel it? Where does the oil enter from? I've never seen one. When I was little, I lived in a house with no hot water. We had a wood stove in the kitchen with water pipes that ran through it and that's how the water was heated. It was a super hot part of the world in summer and that fire had to be on every single day if we wanted hot water.