1.28.2008

Sign of the times

Because of its low energy consumption, some might even consider it "green":
These miracle fireplaces have what’s being called the ‘Fireless Flame’ technology that gives you the peaceful flicker of a real fire but without Everyone is getting them because they require no chimney and no vent any flames, fumes, smells, ashes or mess. Everyone is getting them because they require no chimney and no vent. You just plug them in.

The Fireless Flame looks so real it fools everybody but there is no real fire. That makes it safe to the touch. It’s where the kids will play and the cat and dog will sleep.
But here's what makes The Surge truly unique:
The Amish and the Mennonite’s take extraordinary pride in their innate craftsman- ship ability. That’s why each and every Roll-n-Glow mantel is specially crafted to last forever. Because of this, you just can’t find custom made Amish mantels like these in the national chain stores. hand-rubbing each and every piece Not only is each mantel crafted with the utmost importance on quality, every fireplace has a hand-rubbed stain and heat resistant varnish. In traditional Amish society, it is the men that do the quality wood working and the women that take time and care hand-rubbing each and every mantel.

Because the Amish are sticklers for quality they only use the finest materials. Therefore, each mantel contains hand cut precision pieces, complete with fluted trim side panels and a cove trim top, all rubbed to bring out the character of the wood. It’s not just a fireplace it is a fine piece of furniture.
Awesome! A decorated space heater made in China with an Amish-made mantel slapped on it.

They look more like Mennonites to me