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On 8/10/2013 11:31 AM, sf wrote:
> On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 10:31:37 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 8/10/2013 9:07 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Gas is not always an option.
>>>> The only propane tank I have is for the fireplace,
>>>
>>> So then your HOA does permit propane... therefore propane IS an
>>> option... somehow I was under the impression that you didn't have a
>>> gas stove because your association didn't permit propane.
>>>

>> Yes, they permit it for faux fireplaces. The gas lines don't run to the
>> kitchen. I'd have to dig up the slab foundation to have lines run to
>> the kitchen. I don't see the point. Electric works just fine.
>>

> I've had gas for a few years now and I still don't understand all the
> hooha by the people who claim it's so danged wonderful. Makes me
> think their mouths are bigger than their ability to cook, so the way
> to build up their fragile little egos is to talk smack about electric
> stoves.... which is exceedingly childish and boorish behavior.
>
>

The only benefit I ever saw with having a gas stove was instant flame.
Which means next to nothing. I'm not in such a hurry that I can't wait
a few minutes for the an electric coil to heat up. While waiting for a
pot of water to come to a boil I'm busy chopping/prepping vegetables.
It all works out.

Jill