Don't worry, the only things I take the wrong way are the things my wife says (apparently).
There are several reasons for keeping this one going.
1. The used stove I looked at wasn't really what I wanted. I
will be keeping my eye open for a great deal on a used stove this summer though for a future replacement.
2. Wood boilers are technically already outlawed in MD, so the new EPA regs don't really impact me like others, I can't buy a new wood burner anyway unless its Phase II, and I can buy one of them at anytime if this stove completely craps out.
3. Buying a new stove right now was going to be a stretch financially, it was kind of a relief to know there was at least a chance I could repair this one. I have already told my wife who is a part time waitress that she might have to pick up an extra day to start contributing to the "new boiler fund".