Brrrrrrrrr...ight!

Our furnace chose yesterday for its annual "hey, my pilot light could use cleaning" poop-out. I called the gas company this morning and was first scolded for not using the magic words ("we have no heat") and then informed that they could come and help us no earlier than Thursday.

So then I called some repair places. I got quotes for $85, $89, and $470. The gas company would be free, so we contemplated waiting for them. Then Frank decided to try it himself, something he's done once before under the supervision of former gasman Tom.

Success! The house is warm again and all is cozy and bright.