Chuck’s Blog Articles

I am content lounging in my camouflaging “cat tub”. Those of you who pilgrimage to Day Heating to view me in all my glory are familiar with what I’m referring to. I am right there in front of you, and yet I blend in like a Ninja. “Where’s the cat?” you ask, as I enjoy…

Being a cat in Oregon has its drawbacks. We’re not real fond of water (except for drinking and playing in the sink), so that whole “forty days and forty nights of rain” thing that goes on here most of the year gets old real fast – even for those of us who stare at it…

I was managing the analytics on my blog the other day (yeah, curiosity and the cat thing) and I stumbled upon a very interesting and impressive stat (of course, everything about me is interesting and impressive, but we’ll cover that on a future article titled “The Most Interesting Cat In The World”). Most cats never…

It happened again. The field-trip from hell. A visit to the vet. Now don’t get me wrong – I love my vet. I just want to keep the relationship profession and with a three foot minimum “no touching” zone. Poking, prodding – not a fun time. Of course, on this most recent visit, my silhouette…

Not long ago, I welcomed Marq to our service department. After 11 months, Marq opted to saddle up and ride into the sunset, accepting a different challenge in his life. Since then, two people have “revolved” through the dispatcher position (the second not even staying long enough to warm up my chair). After a self-sniff…

Change. Not my favorite thing (unless I’m finding it between the couch seat cushions), but sometimes it’s a necessary part of life. And while it is usually painful, change can often produce extremely positive results. That brings me to some recent changes in the office at Day Heating. Starting in September, Luke began transitioning from…

I know it’s been a while since I’ve imparted wisdom – they finally found my hiding spot and set me in front of the keyboard again. I almost made it an entire year without having to work for my treats! As a cat, I have extensive knowledge and experience on a wide variety of subjects.…

Recycling has been working its way into being a buzz word for the last two generations, but I want you to know that cats have been recycling for thousands of years. Nothing on the planet can recycle loose pelt hair into hair balls faster than a feline! Coming in at a close second to me…

Veteran. An experienced soldier or former member of the armed forces. When I hear the word, I think of an older gentleman who has seen combat (and, knowing how I can be during my doctor visits, I’m wondering if the word “veterinarian” wasn’t coined based on what I put the doctor through). All joking aside,…

I’m like most people – maybe even just like you (except I’m better looking). I hate going to the doctor. I realize that this feeling does not make me unique – on the contrary, this bandwagon is squatting under the weight (literally) of those who have hopped on. But I believe I may have a…

The Pacific Northwest has a lot to offer – ocean beaches, mountains, rivers, lakes and a climate that’s perfectly suited to maximizing the performance of a heat pump. While there are many types of heat pump units, the two most common types are ducted and ductless. Ducted heat pumps have been around for over 60…

It’s with mixed emotions that I say goodbye to Jenny – sad because Jenny has been my Mamma since I arrived at Day Heating four years ago. She cooked for me (okay, she opened the can and fed me), she cleaned up after me and she entertained me (nobody can toss a kitty treat onto…

Now that my taxes are all filed and I’ve given the government my pound of flesh (Hey! No fat jokes!), I’m back in the saddle (or basket, if you will – see my profile picture). And fair warning to the IRS – if you even think about auditing me, I’ll give a whole new meaning…

I think it’s definitely time to share some more feline wisdom. If I go too long, you may go into withdrawal, and we wouldn’t want that to happen! As I was taking a bath the other day (I guess I’m kind of like Timex – I take a “licking” and keep on ticking), I was…

Last time my excuse was holiday over-eating. This time I’m going with “I couldn’t get to the computer because of the flooding”. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. But now that we’re dry(er), I’m out of excuses (well, I do have “The dog ate my keyboard”, but I was saving that one for…

I gotta say that Christmas was worse on my expanding fur pelt than Thanksgiving was, but it was a good time for the family to get together and pay attention to me. During the holiday I heard a lot of stories told – some of them quite nostalgic. I thought I would share a few…

Just a quick reminder that many incentives change or are eliminated at the end of the year. If you are waiting on having a project installed, make sure you check and see if there are changes in the incentives. Federal geothermal tax credits are not supposed to be changing until after next year, but with…

It’s been a while since I crawled to the keyboard, so now that the turkey hangover has worn off, it’s time for “more Chuck”. Ductless. It’s what the Beavers would like to be (I guess that would actually be Duckless), but that’s not what I’m referring to. It’s the new buzz-word in the heating and…

If you haven’t read parts 1 & 2, I highly recommend them (after all, I did write them). Reading them will give you context for part 3 – however, if you tend to be the obstinate type and wish to do things your way, the wisdom here will still transcend the boundaries of your stubbornness.…

In spite of the fact I consider myself fascinating, I try and keep the discussions here related to Day Heating. However, from time to time I may choose to share stories and details that are entirely about me. This is one of those times. Today I had my annual checkup. About now I’m sure you…

In part one of my article, I told a sad story of a homeowner who thought she was getting more for less, then found out that there were hidden costs that drove the final price up. In this article (part two), I’m going to impart some of my famous feline wisdom and offer pointer on…

Before I get the ball rolling (cats like things that roll), here’s a little tidbit of information that can help you receive my posts automatically. In the bottom of the right column on this page,there is a line that says “RSS 2.0: Posts, Comments”. If you click on the posts link, it will take you…

As you can tell from my photo, I whole-heartedly subscribe to the notion that less isn’t more. But this article is not about my physique. I recently overheard a conversation in the office (it only looks like I’m sleeping) that I felt would make a good topic for my first full length feature post. Mrs.…

Welcome to my blog! For those of you new to the internet, a “blog” is a web log or, more succinctly, a way for you to obtain my vast wisdom without coming to see me in person. I have to admit that the first time I heard the term “blogging” I thought it sounded like…