Well, now you have crossed over from Egypt to the Promised Land, a place where a whole new world of opportunities is opened up, and where you will CONTINUE to see miracles and blessings if you keep walking in faith :-) 

Other interests include ancient history, biking, tennis, chocolate (dark), and travel.

Epictetus, the ancient Greek philosopher, noted that grounded optimism often leads to the greatest satisfaction in life.

A/C unit is there, newer hotwater heater and furnace doesn't look ancient.

Contemplating oil to gas conversion of four ancient oil boilers in a 4-plex where leases stipulate that new tenants receive their tanks 'full' must have auto-delivery contract and leave tank full upon lease expiration.

Find some ancient cottages and start mail-blasting the owners.

The furnace is ancient and inefficient and the house is drafty and your heating bills are huge and the garage is full of his stuff so you can't even use it. 

I just finished with "The Richest Man in Babylon" which I would highly recommend to listen to in the car if you can get past all the ancient names!

There is some hideous vinyl in the kitchen & dining and the water heater is ancient, but the HVAC is brand new.

Back in the day (now I sound like I'm ancient) we used to be able to do exactly what you describe.