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Old 11-08-2008, 15:17   #12
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The best thing about kerosene is that you can be independent of petroleum suppliers. Remember, before there was kero, folks went whaling and sealing and rendered the bludder to make their own premium whale oil that kept millions of oil lamps and stoves burning for many many years.

Any handy marine mammal, a couple of sharp knives, a goodly sized kettle, and you too can help solve the fuel crisis! Side benefits include lots of meat and some nice furs, once you get the hang of using the whole thing.

Can't do that with propane, although with a composting toilet and a methane conversion kit, you might give it a try.
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