Ralph,
true, I am lucky to have a basement, so when I remodeled, it was easy to run a gas line. At least you do have a downdraft vent. They are great, especially if you grill on the stove. The smoke goes down and out. Not onto your overhead vent, microwave, or cabinets.
Greg, Lodge is bar none the best chicken frying pan there is. Fish also, and breaded cauliflower.
I make it now and then at the shelter where I volunteer. At my age, once a year is plenty to enjoy those foods.
With nice weather finally here, I grill outside more than cook in. It also keeps the kitchen cleaner, with so much outdoor work to do.