Not a frost but very cold this morning, 5 degrees C. I lit the fire first thing but then we let it go out as it warmed up. The wind has been icy coming from the south but it was warm in a sheltered place.
5 p.m. and the fire has just been lit, four baskets, 1 of paper, 1 of kindling, 1 of slightly larger wood and 1 of the large pieces. On top of the stove is a pot of frozen soup defrosting for my evening meal. Doug is having poached eggs. We have our main meal at lunch and often have something different in the evening.
I could do with a stove like that!
ReplyDeleteSnuggle up and stay warm xx
It is a great stove and being able to heat soup etc. is a bonus.
DeleteNo frost here either, but I was glad to have a warm fire to cozy up to - it always seems such a luxury to have a fire in the morning :)
ReplyDeleteThere will be another fire tomorrow morning and we won't be going early to the market.
DeleteThat photo is so cosy. that's just what we do kindling, big and small pieces of wood separate. And a pot on top. Enjoy your warmth!
ReplyDeleteWe also start the same way. Here in Taupo for a few nights, cold on the Desert Road on Thursday, sleet and snowing up the mountain.But lovely sunshine Friday all day.And some shopping!!! I am always so thankful for a shed filled with dry wood,.
ReplyDeleteJust as we had our first really warm day of 2024. I think it reached 24 C. Not bad for May.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot better than our high of 16 degrees.
DeleteI was doing stocktake at my work 2 nights ago and it got down to 1 degree when I was in the storeroom, freezing cold, the fire has been getting used.
ReplyDeleteThat is cold. I think it was 5 degrees here this morning. It warms up nicely during the day though. and good drying weather.
DeleteThat fire looks good, nice and cozy for the coming winter.
ReplyDeleteYes, Diana, it will get plenty of use over winter, in fact it is going right now. I just had a quick look at your blog and think you are in Mosgiel so a lot colder than here.
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