I called the local supplier today, thinking I was going to have to lease a
75/25 because I own mine and they only lease theirs. They said they would send mine to Salt Lake to have it filled and give me a loaner in the meantime. Saved a $259 lease. Still have to get an Oxygen tank, but at least it's $259 and not $518.This supplier is cheaper than Air Gas. Air Gas charges 1.5 to 1.8 times for the same size refills. Over five years, that justifies the difference in lease vs. buying.
I guess it isn't against the rules to catch a break once in a while. But I WAS nice with the lady on the phone, and she was nice back. Funny how that works.
Looks like I'll be getting the gopher exterminator going soon. Will report on progress. They're starting to come back.
Steve