[CH] OT Freezers

Matt Prerost (mprerost@mindspring.com)
Mon, 21 May 2001 23:06:16 -0500

For the last few years I have been thinking of getting a freezer.  For
one reason or another I have put it off.  But with a rise in gas
prices, I have been noticing a higher prices in alot of grocery items,
especially meat.  I got a smoker last year and really like having a
few pounds of meat ready to smoke or better yet already smoked meat
siting around that was on sale.  Also I increased my garden size this
year and could be looking at alot more produce to freeze.  So I'm
thinking buying a freezer would be a wise decision at this point.  

So I am looking for some recommendations from list members who might
own  one.  Brands?  Sizes?  Uprights or chests?  Any lemons?  I
noticed one called a Avante had a interior that was made a of some
type a metal and had a scraper.  It was a little to small for my
taste.  My parents had one when I was little but it broke and they
never got another one.  I remember it was small and I had a hard time
fitting some boxes in it.  So I think I am going to shoot for one
bigger than that one, it was a 5 cu ft. chest model.  So if you have
had a freezer for a while, I would like to hear your thoughts.

Matt