Fireplace News

The fireplace has been glorious. It is so nice to sit in the living room and watch the flames perform their dance, mesmerising really. I am so grateful that Willie has been here to chop the wood. I tried it one day, chopped one piece and my hands ached for a week, I mean really ached. Plus it took me about a half an hour to accomplish that. Willie goes out and chops five pieces of wood in ten minutes, thank goodness.

This is the first fire we lit. We've had one almost everyday since, then the local news reported that the air quality is so bad in Reno, fires are forbidden unless you can prove this is the only source of heat for your home. Chimney watchers will be out and the fines are steep. Big fat bummer...I'm hoping for some wind as soon as possible.

My alternative, as always, is to make my own fire with candles. It was nice, but not quite the same as a fire in the fireplace. I am hoping for the all clear very soon.