This morning we burned the last fire in the masonry heater, for this season. If we need heat in the next few weeks, we will build a fire in the little cast iron stove in the basement. Hopefully we will not need to do that, but you never know. The last two nights I’ve slept… Continue reading Last Morning Fire in the Masonry Heater
Category: 2013
We are unable to connect your call.
“Due to call volumes, we are unable to connect your call.” I need to make a call a government agency (one), their choice, not mine. I have been calling for the last two hours. On the first call I actually got into a queue, waited 30 minutes and was privileged, after my wait, to speak… Continue reading We are unable to connect your call.
Beautiful Day
It just doesn’t get any better than today. The weather is perfect, and Attila and I and Mist are all here at the country house, enjoying the day. There will be beautiful days in the summer, but then the bugs will be out enjoying it, and enjoying us. Beautiful weather in early spring is ideal,… Continue reading Beautiful Day
Filling the Woodshed
This morning the piper was paid. My arms are stiff, but I can still move, I can still eat and type, so all is well. Loading wood yesterday was a good idea. Tonight, after Attila gets home from work, we will give it another go. If this routine is maintained daily, the stiffness will gradually… Continue reading Filling the Woodshed
The Peak of the Flood
Sunny! Warm! Gotta love it! The birds do, I can hear them through the open window. An open window! It has been an uneventful day, thank goodness. The flood waters continue to rise, and still have not peaked, according to the local news. I thought they had peaked, but Attila assures me that they have… Continue reading The Peak of the Flood