"Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind between 9 and 11 mph." So says the National Weather Service. That seems cold to me. But this time we're ready, I hope. This is our pile of Fossil Fuel. Great lumps of Carbon, just waiting to be Oxidized. Mostly, we burn trees. They're "renewable" energy, and I've been told, "Carbon Neutral". But then, aren't those Carbon Lumps "renuable" if one waits long enough ? I mean, how did they get there in the first place ? By the way, those aren't tiny saplings in the picture, those lumps are really that big. They last a long time, and burn very hot. But that is just what The Fuzz wants in this old drafty house at 16 F. 
This is the small heater we use in the back of the house, the West Wing, known as "The Condition". (But that's another story.)
It was fixin' to be lit early Christmas morning. I just liked the Picture and needed one for this post. So you get to see it. I think I'm just fascinated by fire and stuff. Maybe it's the contrast between light and dark.
Any how, the big stove is full of coal and wood. The Fuzz is full of Burritos. If he goes in there next to that thing he will probably fall asleep. But what's wrong with that on a cold winter's night ?
1 comment:
looks very cozy. we have been very cold here, too. Macon (the outside cat) water keeps freezing over. He's not happy to be outside, but he does have fur and a unhappy habit of peeing once he gets inside, so outside he stays.
stay warm!
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