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Bat Mummies in the Furnace Flue
by Dave Armbrust

Published: 2008-11-11
Paperback : 208 pages
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The fire department turned it down. The last tenant left over 10 years before. Windows were broken, animals had moved in, gutters were hanging off the eaves, and the roof had big holes. Most people would have driven right by without giving it a second look, but apartment life had run its course ...
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The fire department turned it down. The last tenant left over 10 years before. Windows were broken, animals had moved in, gutters were hanging off the eaves, and the roof had big holes. Most people would have driven right by without giving it a second look, but apartment life had run its course and what better alternative could there be to fill Dave and Lynn’s first-time home buyer needs than this? Ignorance truly is bliss. Had they known what was in store over the next 10 years they surly would have run away before pulling in the driveway for a closer look. And, as it turned out, it offered some of the best experiences – and crazy stories – that anyone could have hoped for. Bat Mummies in the Furnace Flue is a collection of many of the events surrounding the discovery, purchase, renovation and adoption of this farm as a member of the family. And, if the walls could talk, they would probably say their adoption of Lynn, Dave, and the family. At times you will laugh, you will shake your head, and you will enjoy this collection of these events told first-hand by Dave. And when you are done, you will begin writing down your own stories to share!

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Although it seemed to take forever to happen, the day finally came when we would get inside. We drove out to Sunbury Road during a beautiful Ohio summer day. It was one of those pleasant Ohio days, neither too hot nor too cool. You could either nap in the shade or work in the sun in complete comfort. Possibly it was our excitement of the progress we were about to make in actually seeing the house, as we had talked ourselves into a frenzy by that time, but it seemed like a more perfect day would be hard to describe. ... view entire excerpt...

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  "Great Response at the Release and Signing Last Night"by Dave A. (see profile) 11/17/08

We had a great attendance last night at the book's "official" launch and signing party. There was unanimous confirmation of the book being a good read and highly recommended.

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  "Great Stories and Great Story Telling"by Dominic C. (see profile) 11/14/08

This book is my favorite so far this year - a year that is almost over! In my opinion, it has a great chance of becoming one of the best collections of contemporary non-fiction stories I ma... (read more)

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