The Truth About WHY I Quit my Job
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2022
- I've been a full time Content Creator for a whole year now. Here's the truth of why I quit my day job a year ago.
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Blimey - you have had a tough time … I am so pleased to hear that you have had the support needed to keep doing the thing and that your health has improved!
I look forward to your videos - you have inspired a 54 year woman in the uk do get their full bike license and experience the thrill of riding! Thank you! Stay safe!
💛 Thank you so much Jennifer!
That means the world to me!! Congratulations on getting your full license!! That is AWESOME!
The buck stops with the executive and C-suite folks at REI. They mismanaged the entire process by putting in place a flawed rigid policy and botched the subsequent move to a new verification vendor. Regardless of the some aspects of the culture at REI, they are, after all, a huge corporation with leadership that is clearly disconnected from their "most important asset", their employees, as is the case with most large organizations.
Thanks Chris
I put a Mitshubishi Mini Split unit in my garage. My only regret is that I did not do it 25 years sooner. I now have full control of the temp both summer and winter. My garage door is insulated and I can air condition my garage down to 62 degrees when it is 98 outside and can heat it to 62 when it is 10 degrees outside. I just love it and get so much more work done in the garage now as I an work comfortably year round.
Good on you! happy to follow your journey!
Good on you health comes first all the best on your new chapter have fun !
Thanks for sharing your story. Many are moved by your message and energy on UA-cam. We hope you keep bringing it!
Best wishes!! Get well soon and good that you prioritized health..
So sorry to hear about your problems but pleased you have put your health first. I look forward to your videos, you are a true inspiration.
Thank you Roland!
So crazy you're almost at 30K, it's so incredibly well-deserved, I'm so excited for you!! I'm sorry to hear about the dreaded leave of absence paperwork. My boyfriend has a lot of heath issues and he's constantly making calls to insurance, doctors, etc. It's practically a full time job in itself! So I vicariously understand the nightmare. Glad you're feeling better and that it's all behind you now - and so much is ahead of you!
Good luck to you. You're gonna do great. thanks for all of the wonderful content.
I am so proud of you Amanda! Way to stand up for your health!!!!
Thanks man :)
We watch you all the time!!!!
Thank you so much, Kimberly!!!
Love you Amanda!!! Love your motorcycle trip stories.
Shout out from Coloardo!! Love the videos
Thank you for sharing, Amanda! Happy to see you doing your best to take care of yourself, to earn a living, and inspire many people to live their lives in a way that encourages exploration and fun! Thank you for inspiring us too! 🤗
We use an electric dish heater but the new shop is going to have a pellet stove! Very excited!!!
Not quite the “happily ever after” story I was expecting to hear from you Amanda. The old saying about when one door in life is closed, another opens is true. We are all the better for you stepping through and joining us, laughing with us and traveling with us. What ever your past life was that included REI is a good memory. That being said look what you’ve accomplished since then. Simply put “YOU ROCK GIRL”. You give inspiration to thousands to “Get out and do the thing”. Not only that, you lead the way. You host events, and actually show us how it is possible to enjoy life on two wheels. You are obviously the better for it (save one broken arm and a scrape or two). I look forward to viewing your travels well into the future. Thank you for all you do and for the decision to quit retail and establishing yourself as one of the leading women bikers on youtube..
Answer to question: Unfortunatly my garage heater is a heavy jacket, boots and gloves…(official Massachusetts winter gear)
lol Sorry to disappoint you Roger, lol now you know why I didn't talk about it at the time :P
Thank you for your support, I always look forward to seeing your name in the comments!
@@AstheMagpieFlies I will have to do better at posting my comments😳👍
Good for you!! I am glad you are well!! If you do not spend a ton of time in your garage a propane heater is sufficient, yet if your in the garage as much as I am you will want a more permanent solution. Ironically, I may have something next week you may be interested in. I also insulated my garage door which was pretty simple. I wish you all the best and ride safe!
I was in Portland waiting for my bike to be serviced / fixed in Beaverton, to re-commence my RTW and ended up buying a new tent from you in REI - it was certainly a nice boost to see someone who's videos I have followed. (I got so frustrated with my old tunnel tent, and ended up giving it to a guy working at a hostel in Vladivostok!). All that paperwork shenanigans is ridiculous for what should be automatic when there are health issues involved. I wish you all the best with your endeavours and I really value and enjoy your content. Keep going and all the best.
I'm so glad I could be a small part of your journey!
Thank you!
Just found your channel a few weeks ago and love it,having ridden and raced motorcycles for 50 years,I learn something new every time I watch yours.
The best bit of kit you can take with you on trips or anywhere is your health. Makes great trips epic trips. Jobs come and go. Im so glad you took care of Amanda cause there is only one of those. Keep doin’ the thing.
Good for you!
I'm so glad to hear your health is doing well and you are happy with your job situation. Taking care of yourself is job #1! As for garage heat, definitely absolutely without doubt do the garage door insulation kit if all you have is a bare uninsulated door. It made such a huge difference to my Utah townhome (very cold in winter!) that I didn't have to put a heater in the garage, just open the door to the house when working in the garage to let some warm house air in.
Thanks for the honesty. It's my 2nd favorite thing about you/your channel. I did notice that your garage looks clean.
lol Thank you David I appreciate that
Great story. It allows people to realize the challenge of going UA-cam full time. I hope you’re feeling better now. It also explains how you know so much about the camping gear you detail to those of us watching. Keep it up.
Thank you Robert!
So glad to have you on the UA-cam, and full time has to be a huge load. Great job! I am sorry you had to make the change under duress, but I believe in silver linings!
Great bike content! Very inspirational and logical, entertaining is the bonus. Thanks!
Take care, be healthy!
I found that the double reflective bubble wrap type insulation works well on the inside of garage doors. You can tape and staple it into place. If you have a 240 V socket in your garage, you could use a wall or ceiling mounted heater. I found one for $100 and it puts out 5 kW. I had to source a plug and cord which was a few more $ but it is a cheap and effective solution. It is also fairly quiet. Good luck with your channel!
I am so glad you have your priorities in order. You are a treasure! I don't have a garage, but we use a wave 3 propane heater when we boondock and it works amazing! Stay healthy!!🙂🙂🙂
I am definitely glad that you did this. I have watched you since you had just finished The Pilgrimage. Watching your channel grow and you develop into a producer has been a pleasure.Many of your followers have not met you in person like I had the honor and opportunity to at RMR6. This shows your transparency in all of this, (Riding, videography, etc.) YOu not only tell why you quit but how and the circumstance around it. You will always have a special place in my heart because you were the primary reason I tried to go back to riding (FTA and Dork in the Road too) and to be clear I was successful. I can assure anyone that doubts, you are seeing the real Amanda. She is humble, puts up no pretense and is as genuine as she appears to be in this video. Thanks Amanda this world needs more like you.
Thank you Falcro I appreciate you!
@@AstheMagpieFlies 😉
I’m glad that you are taking care of your health. 2020 and 2021 brought many changes and challenges for everyone.
If it works for you, and you can make it work, than good for you. I wish you continued success of your UA-cam Channel 🙏🏻👊🏼
Thank you!
Living on the Central Coast of California, such mild climate, no garage heater needed. Thanks for sharing your story. Faith over Fear...you will be just fine. 💜
Amanda, you make great videos and it seems you have talent in that department. To answer your question what I work in my 2-car garage I use a space heater only when I am present and I really depend on the clothes and hat I wear while working. That being said I don’t do a lot during really cold months only what is absolutely needed to get done. Good luck and looking forwarded to looking at all your videos in the order you made them. Thanks.
On to bigger and better things!
Thanks man :)
Good decision! Take care of yourself.
Wow! What a story. I'm new to your channel and your Patreon but I like videos like this. It helps to relate with creators so much better than strict moto content. Also, wish I could help with the garage heater question but I'm in Texas where this morning was 34 degrees and this afternoon is 79 lol
Thank you Jennifer, I'm glad it wasn't boring lol :)
Wow! What a crapshow! Having an ulcer at the age of 23 myself, I can relate and I whole heatedly empathize with your struggle. I'm glad to see you have an army of amazing Patreons helping you get back on your feet and stay afloat during your recovery. A job is a job at the end of the day but you taking care of that ulcer will lead to a much brighter and healthier future. As a sub on your channel, I can't wait to see more of your adventures and thank you for continuing to inspire us to get out on our bikes :)
Thank you! I appreciate the support!
Glad you were able to put yourself first Amanda and get yourself taken care of. Look forward to seeing what the future brings for you. I don't have a heater but I am thinking of installing a wood stove but like you would probably benefit from some insulation first
Hi Amanda, to answer your question at the end, I have insulated my garage door with plastic wrapped poly-styrene board, typically used to insulate a foundation. I bought two 4x8 sheets and it was WAY cheaper than buying a kit. a sharp knife, measuring tape, straight edge and some aluminium tape is all you need! I then added a 1500w radiant heater and life is good in the garage now :) Keep healthy!
Putting yourself first is the most important thing. I hope your health continues to improve as you move into the next chapter of your life!
I’m glad you were able to take care of you. My garage heater is a big buddy with and adapter for a 5 gallon tank. I have a longer hose for the tank and keep the tank outside, run the hose under the garage door and the heater pointed in my general direction. Works a treat!!
Thank you Heather!
Do you keep the garage door cracked for ventilation or do you have another ventilation system in the garage?
@@AstheMagpieFlies I keep a carbon monoxide alarm in the garage but the big Buddy’s you can use in an enclosed space. I just like to keep the propane outside.
crap happens and we prevail i so love your videos, its inspired a 58 year old guy from Canada to go out and " do the thing" I love how you inspire through your journey in life. thank you. love how and what you do for the motorcycle community. keep going thank you
I feel your pain with dealing with paperwork. I had a medical setback in 2018 that required some time off to recuperate. My employer was great but trying to keep up with the requirements from the insurance company was stressful. So, early 2019 I bought an Adv bike and it's been better than any medication or physical therapist!
I feel you, man....❤
Good for you. I've worked many retail jobs and although the coworkers are usually always nice to work beside I notice the corporation and 3rd party companies involved are so frustrating. I'm new to your channel but I only wish the best for you and the channel.
Thank you very much Rob!
I have a mini split I installed! Works great. 400sqft of safe and controlled temps
Hang in there & take care of yourself! For me garage - I use a Mr.Heater Buddy heater; It's portable and can use the 1lb propane bottles or connect to a standar 20lb propane tank with the hose they sell. I have a 2 car garage for a shop that is insulated and finished (drywall) and an insulated garage door. The Buddy heater will take the chill off enough to be confortable (Michigan winters).
I skimmed through but heard mainly the message of 'Disfunction' in *yet another system*. Glad you we able to reach a brighter side. Thanks for all the enlightenment. From CT, USA
Thanks
Glad you're were able to go full time and your health has improved! To answer your question about garage heaters, I use a propane torpedo heater that is adjustable from 40-60k BTU's. A 30# tank usually lasts me an entire winter here in Ohio.
I went through something very similar between 12/20 to 7/21. Sorry to hear you had to deal with that bs. I'm extra proud to be a member of your patreon group. 😃 Hope your health has improved since then.
As for for your end screen question. I can't help you but I bet Jess and Jordan would know a few things after insulating and installing a heater in their garage fairly recently.
Thank you Sean :)
Def feeling better than I was for sure.
Hang in there Amanda, you are awesome. I am new to the moto camping thing, but long time motorcyclist. I enjoy your channel as well as Dork & Tim. Thought real seriously about Rocky Mtn Roll, but can’t do it this year. Maybe next if you still have it. Keep on doing the thing, with you in spirit!
Thank you! I appreciate that.
I hope you can make it to RMR next year!
End Screen Crew is so proud of you and happy for you. Because I needed money I let my standards erode to a point where it was affecting me mentally. I have an amazing financial advisor and he is the only reason I could quit. I am happier now than I have been in many years. Today smiling because I'm happy for you! Thanks for having the courage to do the thing ;-)
I don't have a heater, ah, don't have a house, a few times I thought of getting a tent heater, but broke down and got a motel room. Heater probably would have been cheaper.
Pleased to hear you’re making this work for you, health is important, how else can you go out and do the thing? End screen. I have a large Kerosene heater (the wick type) produces a lot of heat. I have two small electric fans in each corner to move the air around. I also leave a window open just a touch for fresh air circulation. All the best for 2022, looking forward to your content.
lol truth!
Thanks so much :D
Amanda. 1. Garage insulation worked well for me. 2. Your story has several lessons for folks out there. Glad you are healthier and happier. Good for you!
Thank you Michael!
I’m sorry you had to deal with that whole ordeal. I hope you’re feeling well now. Also my garage heater is the Florida sun 😅 and when that isn’t enough, I rely on my sweaters and hats lol
I don't have a heater in the garage, but if I needed to heat it for a project I'd pull out our emergency heater for the house, which we have used during an extended outage and it worked great. A Mr Heater Big Buddy heater, with an adapter hose to hook it up to a bbq grill-sized propane canister. It cranks out plenty of heat and is safe for indoors. It has a fan that runs off batteries, or you can buy a power cord pretty cheap.
Hang in there Amanda - You have more strength of character than you think. From day one, I found your courage and down-to-earth views encouraging. I have learnt a lot from you about facing challenges and overcoming fear. One day I hope to meet you at your yearly rally on the ranch. i will be the first to give you a hug. Kerosene heater in the garage only to keep the pipes on the hot water system from freezing LOL
Thank you Sheralee I appreciate that! I hope I do get to see you at RMR soon! :D I'm also a hugger!
opportunities arise out of mysterious circumstances good for you AMMMAAAANDAAAAA!!!!!! 😁 best wishes !
Thank you :D
I’m glad things have worked well for you.
Thank you Edd!
Lady! Whoa...ulcer pain is N O joke! I ended up in the ER on Thanksgiving day my Sr year at PSU...full time load plus nearly FT work while planning wedding and trying to move finally beat me in to submission so I COMPLETELY understand. You can only function during that stuff for brief moments. But.... I think it happened for a reason (for both of us) cuz LOOK at you! Seriously, you put out the most amazing content on UA-cam and on your Patreon page - it is so well thought out, designed, and relevant! I think your UA-cam has become my favorite and the first (out of 100+ subscriptions including Bret Tkacs, FTA, OnHerBike, & ItchyBoots) that I look for updates on the daily. Also...I,too, am seriously interested in garage heading solutions,😂 😂 😂 😂. But insulation would be a great start, for both of us! Keep on keepin' on! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I have an 80K BTU Remington torpedo heater. I also use a wood pellet stove when it isn't so cold.
As an "older" person, who has been through 2 careers, numerous medical issues, and countless crisis, I can really relate and have the greatest empathy for you at this time. Many of us that watch you have great words of wisdom and encouragement, and hope the best for you. In the spring I plan on a bucket list ride. I am also trying to learn how to record it all and vlog it to youtube. I have learned a lot from you and your videos. Overall, the one thing I have learned from you is be myself, and be honest. Where will Amanda end up months, years from now? Who knows, but I am confident you will still be on you feet, confident and smiling. "do the thing"!!!!!!
I use a 'Torpedo Heater' in my shop. They are available in a variety of sizes and burn propane or kerosene (diesel). If your shop is like a 2 car garage then get a small propane fuel torpedo heater.
Concerning insulation, the gaps around the door leak a lot of air. Where the door contacts the door, check if there is any daylight. If there is a rubber insulating piece that can be glued to the floor under the door. Check a overhead door companies or construction supply stores.
Insulation on your garage door will help a lot I have a propane heater form Colman very similar to the buddy heater but much bigger works good for heat but what I don’t like about it is the condensation it puts out sounds like you are making things work out hard work will pay off in the end you do a very good job with your Chanel and seam like a very likable person I look forward to seeing more riding videos
Thank you :)
I’m so sorry you went through that horrible time with your stomach ulcer. My wife and I bought a Comfort Zone 240V 7500 W garage heater CZ230ER from Rural King online. It was $150. I paid an electrician to install it ($165 materials, $300 labor). It’s been great. Of course, our garage is fully insulated so that helps a ton.
Thanks Cliff!
Had a wood stove in my old garage, and an old overhead gas furnace. Using a propane torpedo heater at the moment but they make a lot of condensation. Diesel torpedo heaters tend to stink unless they're burning perfectly. If you're looking for gas heat Mr. Heater makes some overhead mounted, externally vented shop/garage heaters that aren't too terribly expensive and work really well in my experience. Usually available at places like Lowes, Home Depot, Tractor Supply Company, Big R, etc. Anything gas that isn't externally vented you'll need to watch out for CO buildup. Chances are if it's a way to heat a makeshift workspace, I've probably tried it, LOL. Hope it helps, and glad you're feeling better. :)
Glad you got better Amanda. I heat my garage with two heaters. One is a $40.00 electric oil heaters that looks like a old fashioned radiator and the second is a garage sale 220 amp heater I picked up this summer. I had a 220 outlet in my garage and just had to change the pig tail on the heater to match the outlet. It does not get real warm out there but it takes the chill off.
Thank you John!
@@AstheMagpieFlies You are welcome.
I'm so glad you're feeling better and things are going well. What you're doing would scare me to death!
I don't actually have a garage and there's no heating a carport! Brrrrrr!
💛 Thank you Cindy, I appreciate you!
Glad your feeling better!...I have zero heat in my shop!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
Just bought a 135K BTU kerosene / diesel Torpedo Heater for my garage, stinks a little bit but warmed the 3 car garage from 7 to 50 in an hour and it's portable. Was working outside in 7 degree weather with it and it kept me warm.
What kind of ventilation system do you have in your garage?
👏👏 congratulations it is well deserved. We have a propane heater but it is not the greatest, real loud, but loud is better than cold 😁 depending on the size of the space kerosene heaters like the salamander type work pretty good but are expensive
Thank you very much :)
Just keep going. You are doing great stuff and past is past.
I would pre-heat the garage with a convection type kerosene heater (indoor rated, but it would still give me headaches if used too long in a confines space) and then maintain with an electric space heater. This allowed work on the cars in Colorado winters so it was a pretty effective system.
Thank you!
The medical paperwork nightmare. I recently bought some life insurance and they wanted to see all of my records for the past five years from all of my doctors. I started the process in early November and just finished about a week ago. A solid 8 weeks. Glad you recovered well and wow, I never stopped to listen how articulate you are Amanda..!!
Ugh strength to you friend, well done for getting it all done.
Thank you :D
I have a propane heater that clips onto the propane tank itself. I have a golf simulator in my garage and live in a cold winter climate. It is absolutely great. (Dura Heat TT-360 from Amazon.)
Garage heater: look into getting some sort of infrared heater. Some are plug in models, some hardwired into your electric. Like the ones restaurants and bars use for their outdoor seating. There's upright ones, horizontal ones, wall mount, standing etc. Figure out what is the best option for the size of your space.
I currently have an infared and a regular electric heater and both bring up the temperature by about 5 degrees of what the outside is and then stop there lol
It is so hard for us to take our physical and/or mental health as seriously as we should. Bureaurcracies can be brutal to work with. I'm very glad you been able to transition over to full-time YT. I will fire up my Little Buddy propane heater in my drafty shed to warm my fingers if I am doing work on the bike in the winter. Not a garage heater.
stay true to your health and clarity of life
health is numero uno. everything else takes a back seat to that. garage heater: we had a propane one, but gave it to our friend (marta) who runs a rural roadside market because she can use it a lot more than we can.
Wow. What a cluster F@&$ that was. Glad you are feeling better
Thank you Kevin!
Going though the heater thing currently. A pellet would be most cost effective, A three or two phase electric next. Waste oil really pollutes and gas could be cheap, but the first two are the best.
Love ya Amanda your a champion 👍🇦🇺
Hay AZ
Sorry for your hardship I hope everything turns out OK
Sidenote: I enjoy your channel. I recently started riding and having the time of my life. It’s not easy learning but I’m embracing the suck because the outcome will lead to “doing the thing.”
lol Thank you!
Good story. I'm glad it worked out. Shadetree sent me.
I have a Mr. Buddy heater with a 5gal conversation hose and filter in my garage. It's the middle sized version, so I can put a one gal Coleman propane bottle on it and take it camping. Cheers.
Thanks John!
Welcome to the Magpie Fam
Do you have a ventilation fan in your garage?
@@AstheMagpieFlies Thanks for the welcome. I have fairly good ventilation out there. The Mr. Buddies are safe in a living space. The way they convert the propane into heat doesn't put off any bad gasses. I use a combo smoke alarm and Carbon Monoxide alarm. I like the Mr. Buddy too because it has a tip sensor to shut it off. There's a boatload of videos testing them out for safety in motor homes, tents, houses... I knocked mine over on purpose after letting it run for a bit. They're pretty good kit.
You worked a whole other job AND made some of the most awesome content on YT? What? You are amazing!! Even better that you are taking care of yourself ❤❤❤❤
Thank you! 😃
I would recommend a personal heater to heat you where ever you are at. Something to consider is the electrical in your garage. Example I only have 1 outlet in my garage and an electric heater can easily flip the breaker on its own. If that's the case a propane heater might work better and be more able to heat the space instead of just you.
Glad it worked out
Thank you so much for all of your support Scott!
Amanda, You did the right thing IMHO. health FIRST.
Thank you Richard!
very happy you made that made that move.
Thank you Kelley!
My garage is a large shed.. I use a diesel heater from eBay and it works great.. is still fairly inexpensive to run even at these current prices
Isn't it wonderful how the investors' profit motive ensures that employees are treated fairly. If only the whole world worked that way, all our problems would be solved. Best wishes for success in your YT world, may it more than pay for necessities.
I'm so glad you were able to sustain doing your art and UA-cam to be full time and being able to prioritize your health. The corporate BS and paperwork always sucks and wish the system was easier for everyone. As shitty as that situation was, you're coming out on top! No mud, no lotus. Heaters...As for garage heaters. We use a propane forced air (torpedo style) heater to heat it up really fast. It takes about 20min to go from 40*F to about 70*F.....BUT....they aren't supposed to be used indoors without proper ventilation. Any combustion style heater will use oxygen and expel carbon monoxide so you always have to vent the area. Which in the winter isn't helpful. It only takes about 10 minutes in a 300-400sq ft room for the oxygen to drop below 19.5% from the normal 20.9%. Those burn hot and fast so you'll lose oxygen faster compared to other smaller combustion heaters. Vented heaters are a good fix for the CO issues but are pricey and involve venting it.
We also have a wood stove that we use with a box fan to circulate the air around the room. If you go with IR or ceramic heaters they use a lot of power and are sort of hit and miss. They are ok for keeping right beside you while you work to keep the chill off. Same goes for those little oil radiant heaters.
Sorry, I went a little overboard with that.
Thanks man
You have to do what's best for you. I use a Mitsubishi combo air conditioner and heater. My prayers and thoughts go out to you. God bless and take care. 😁
Thanks Brian! I appreciate that!
......garage door insulation kit...... I really need that.
Just came across your channel and your face was so familiar to me; now I know why! I have most likely seen you at the Clackamas REI.
Working in healthcare and also having a medical condition, I understand how atrocious the FMLA and work comp processes can be. I'm sorry that you had to experience that but based on your recent videos, seems like it's working out ok :)
I hope we cross paths someday here in Portland! Cheers!
No garage heater because I live in Houston.
I'm very glad that you had the support. I understand how hard that gets; years ago, when in my first marriage, I had both a point where I needed to quit a bad job and one where I needed more time to recover after major surgery. Me ex worked full time and we could have managed on her income but she refused to cut any unnecessary expenses and cutting only my spending wasn't going to be enough so I had to push through. It seriously sucked and did a lot of harm to me. I took two years off work after my divorce to recover from the cumulative effect of it.
I have a couple of patio heaters I use. But my shop is 30 x 50.
Oh man! Shop Goals!
I tried electric heaters, but 1500 watts doesn't do anything in my 2 car garage.
I am now using a propane heater that is 2 burners bolted to the top of a regular tank used for the grill.
My understanding is that this isn't necessarily super safe for indoors and it could produce an unhealthy amount of CO2 depending on how complete the burn is.
So I try to do a combination of shutting it down for a while once the place is an ok temperature, and/or cracking the garage door a foot or two to let some fresh air in.
I think a good and safe system would be a vented propane setup, but that's a big project. Lot of time and money.
lol thank you Christopher !
Thanks for sharing your story. I quit my corporate jobs about 20 years earlier than I should have because of their idiotic BS. As for my garage heater, I use a small electric space heater. Happy Trails to you, Amanda!
Thank you Michael!
I used a Cadet Space heater 4K watts, 220vac to heat my 30' x 30' shop that was well insulated in Idaho. You'll need a 20A, 220 vac outlet min. to plug into unless your dryer outlet is nearby. Insulated or insulating the garage door will help. Is ceiling insulated? I finally install a 6K watt heater permanently. Much better for 900 sq. ft. Stay warm! 🥶 I use to date a gal who had bad ulcers. Not fun at all!
Bureaucracy is a pain in the *ss. Hope your ulcers are improving. :(
Much better nowadays thank you!!
I have an electric powered 2 kW heater (hot air blower). It heats my small garage up in no time 👍🏼