Thank goodness the replacement part for the corn-burning outdoor furnace finally arrived! When it was installed, another working part immediately ceased functioning. Dan took the fan apart and found a live mouse stuck in the works. The mouse didn't make it.
In spite of the sticker shock, I managed to remember these arriving late last year. Not bad, and I still have valid coupons for three free propane tank refills and two hours of service.
Is this as unusual as I think it is for a gas company? We've never had any other.