if you want more details on the actual situation, i'll get into that now.
the auguer motor of our pellet stove took a dump. that means that fuel doesn't feed into the burn pot and consequently the fire doesn't stay lit. which means that instead of burning economic pellets we're back to burning heating oil, which is 3x more expensive if not moreso.
the GOOD news is that it's something that can be repaired. the chipin is for the quoted high-end price of the repairs, plus 100$ to offset the oil we've burnt while it's broken.
i REALLY didn't want to do this this month, and didn't think i was going to have to...until the stove broke but i really *REALLY* appreciate anyone who donates or considers donating.