Oh my heavens, this was such a fun and informative read. I recently watched a docu about the switch from whale oil to kerosene and the 'birth' of Standard oil, it was really eye opening on many levels. Love the kitchen pump, had not considered that part of off grid homesteading!!!
I have to admit, that Berkey...please forgive me, but when I saw it, I had a moment of Berkey envy~~giggle :) <3