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Yes, but, there is that caveat, "if it's working properly"., Avant
I remember reading in the newspaper about a minor league baseball player dying of carbon monoxide poisoning from an improperly vented propane heater, I think.
Such a stupid way to go.
posted by
Blanche.
on October 31, 2006 at 8:03 AM
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Julia
Yes. I don't remember many dreams, but I did that one. I think it was for a reason.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 31, 2006 at 8:02 AM
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avant-garde
What an awful dream and it sounds like it felt very realistic too- I think dreams can be good warnings. I had a goofy one last night- I dreamed that Jack Nicholson was asking me for health advice about his prostate.... geez, what a funny dream- totally goofy.
posted by
Nanaroo
on October 31, 2006 at 8:02 AM
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blanche
Personally, I think there is more of a danger of carbon monoxide from gas and fuel oil than fire. If your chimney is properly drafting, everything just goes straight up and the heat is dispersed.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 31, 2006 at 8:02 AM
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Mrs Tanga
Yes, I do think that mismanaging fire causes a lot of breathing problems. Our electric heat pump just cannot keep up when the temps get under 35. So, for us, it is an essential source of warmth.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 31, 2006 at 8:00 AM
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SYMPHONY
Well, I think it was a way of validating something I was thinking of doing.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 31, 2006 at 7:59 AM
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sannhet
Yes, I will use extreme caution when burning wood upstairs.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 31, 2006 at 7:59 AM
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Tanga
Sounds like you are very close to the equator.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 31, 2006 at 7:58 AM
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avant--
I think that's a good idea. What a frightening dream to wake from, but being careful will ensure that it does not occur in your waking state. our dreams are amazing in showing us the way, aren't they?
posted by
Julia.
on October 30, 2006 at 11:04 AM
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Avant, you're wise not to take any chances, in either illness or fires.
It's too much of a risk, and as Mrs. Tanga says, there is also the carbon monoxide. Why risk it? As for it being tough, so are you, lol, I'm sure you can handle it.
posted by
Blanche.
on October 30, 2006 at 10:17 AM
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What a horrible dream. You probably wanted to hug your child when you
woke up and was probably so relieved that it was just a dream. Wowy. I am so glad we do not have to make fires, its just always way too hot and we do not need fires. In winter we just cover ourselves with lots of blankets. I don't believe in heaters or fires. They are just too dangerous to have with young children around..and not just that they make you sick!
Mrs Tanga
posted by
Tanga
on October 30, 2006 at 10:10 AM
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I missed 'about'
'about our own children.
posted by
_Symphony_
on October 30, 2006 at 9:30 AM
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I have had spooky dreams like that.....always worse when it is your own
children.
posted by
_Symphony_
on October 30, 2006 at 9:29 AM
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Avant -
Your dreams know the Truth. It is wise, as you say, to listen to them.
posted by
sannhet
on October 30, 2006 at 6:55 AM
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Your dream obviously shows
your great concern. It will be wise to follow this premonition. We are just too hot here to have fires, even in winter
posted by
Tanga
on October 30, 2006 at 6:34 AM
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Justi
Thanks. It did leave me in a panic. I haven't had one like that in quite awhile.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 30, 2006 at 1:07 AM
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Bright Irish
Yes. I think I'll be shown when it's safe to do it. Thanks for the support, Mary Ann.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 30, 2006 at 1:06 AM
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Whacky
He won't be in there unsupervised, that's for sure.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 30, 2006 at 1:05 AM
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jacenta
You're very kind. I think it may very well have been a fear dream. He's all over the mantle right now, and this is the time of year we begin to burn wood.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 30, 2006 at 1:05 AM
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appleworks
You are right about self-fulfilling prophecy. I didn't dwell on this, other than to tell my wife that maybe we should be very careful this year, and only burn when special occasions arise.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 30, 2006 at 1:04 AM
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blanche
It is tough, but I don't ever regret having done it.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 30, 2006 at 1:02 AM
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AG
Oh my dear man, that was a nightmare. Yes God does show us ways to move in most situaions in some form or another. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on October 29, 2006 at 8:18 PM
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avant-garde
Your dream was terrifying! I think after such a dream and knowing how active the boy's are that it would be wise to only have a fire when the whole family are in the same room. You are a concerned father and I'm sure your instints will guide you. 
posted by
BrightIrish
on October 29, 2006 at 8:01 PM
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Well, better safe than sorry.
posted by
Whacky
on October 29, 2006 at 6:21 PM
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avant-garde...
If it is any consolation, I have had dreams for many years of something happening to my children and some times I still have them. They will again be little children in my dreams and I am totally afraid for their safety. The dreams seem so real. When I awaken, I wonder why I still dream such dreams as this when obviously they are all grown up now. As they grew, I continually tried to stay one step ahead of them protecting them from harm. I think you're concerned, because you love your son so much and I would feel the same way. It is up to parents to protect our children from any possible harm. You are a great dad!
posted by
jacentaOld
on October 29, 2006 at 4:58 PM
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What a horrible dream, Avant-garde. You can't be too safe around little children.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 29, 2006 at 4:28 PM
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avant
driving is the mind frame i would have premonitions. i have not driven in over a year. i was quite freightened once, believing i was to have a head injury. i arrived at my friends house within minutes and ended up hitting my head on a shelf turning a corner. not serious and i was relieved. this was years ago and a good lesson. i dont play videogames but that is the mind where you hear, like you are removed from yourself, like in the backseat.
i have dreams that are right on and some that i believe help create certain situations. knowingly or unknowingly i believe we carry this throughout the day.
a friend once recomended B complex vitamin for remembering dreams. it really helped me beyond a doubt to recall dreams. i havent taken them in a long while.
posted by
appleworks7
on October 29, 2006 at 4:09 PM
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I know my limitations, Avant Garde, I chose not to have children for two
very pertinent reasons: I'm not patient, I'm highly sensitive to loud noise, and I need regular sleep. Which although I don't always get regular sleep and sometimes am up in the wee hours, I can make up for later. Not true with small children.
So, my hat's off to you, for even making the attempt. Having children is one thing, raising them well is a whole different matter. The first any animal can reproduce, the second takes self-sacrifice and patience.
posted by
Blanche.
on October 29, 2006 at 3:39 PM
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Blanche
My wife's informed me that Luke will be
The Hulk, Sam will be
Spiderman, and Noah will be
Darth Vader. I'd love to try and get some pics up.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 29, 2006 at 3:37 PM
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blanche
I'm not as patient as I'd like to be. There seems to be a curious balance between getting things done and allowing things to happen.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 29, 2006 at 3:36 PM
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Mason
I've regretted
not listening to it before.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 29, 2006 at 3:35 PM
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mari-am
You are very sweet, like honey, yourself.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 29, 2006 at 3:35 PM
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And btw, what are Luke and Sam going as for Halloween and have they done
their trick or treating yet, as it is the weekend preceding the actual holiday on Tuesday? I saw a whole procession of little ones in the business district near our apartment yesterday, there was a sea of little princesses, fairies, and indeterminate costumes on kids from toddlers to pre-teens. The adults even wore costumes, some of them, and the merchants handed out candy.
It was very sweet to watch.
posted by
Blanche.
on October 29, 2006 at 11:28 AM
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That is two sick kids you've had in the last month, Avant, the dream
might be metaphorical or it might be literal, referring to either Noah's fever or fire, but either way, you cannot be too careful and exercise too much caution. You're a very good father.
posted by
Blanche.
on October 29, 2006 at 11:26 AM
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..wise to listen to the subconscious...
posted by
MasonGarrett
on October 29, 2006 at 6:29 AM
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Avan thanks your comments carefull on my page
yes your dream is seems same to some others may be .. but not me ..
on those days all ants jump into my honey bottle . even i close so tight . but i love them , even eat them making kernel honey bread , not porposely .... they like honey so much so ... 
yes i will prepare some attention from tommorow for my university works .
posted by
Rosetree
on October 29, 2006 at 5:54 AM
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blanche
It's something that's been on my mind lately. Noah is sick right now with head and chest congestion, so the fire could be a symbol of a virus. I'm not chancing it.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 29, 2006 at 4:40 AM
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afzal
I cannot distinguish between a fear dream and a premonitory dream, so I am not going to chance it.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 29, 2006 at 4:39 AM
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Bhaskar
A few more BTU's of heat are simply not worth risking this sort of outcome.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 29, 2006 at 4:38 AM
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Avant, the job of a parent is to be hypervigilant. I think you're wise to
take precautions, and listen to your dreams.
posted by
Blanche.
on October 29, 2006 at 3:38 AM
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God is great. Thanks.
posted by
afzal50
on October 29, 2006 at 3:32 AM
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Avant
Inscrutable are the ways of God, as they say.
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on October 29, 2006 at 2:51 AM
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