The rain returns
October the 6th 2009. We’ve not had rain here for about five weeks, and the grass was beginning to look like Spain! Yellow and bare on all the verges and the lawn not needing mowing for weeks. (which is great if you don’t enjoy lawn mowing!)
The fact is, we don’t really start thinking about cuddling up in front of a stone fireplace until the weather starts getting chilly and the nights start drawing in, and certainly the weather has taken a while to change this year… not that we in the uk will complain about that!
So, with three months (roughly) to go till Christmas, we need to make sure our logs are ready, our chimney is swept, and our stone fireplaces are ready for the wintry season. So make sure your wood is dry; no birds have nested in your chimney; and that have your stove functioning well, or your new dog basket ready and waiting.#
There’s something beautiful about a plume of smoke gently rising from the chimney of an old cottage or farmhouse while all around outside is frosty and cold. Go for a long walk in the winter, and as you approach that lovely smell of smoke, you can picture where you’ll soon be…. in an arm chair, with your feet on the hearth of your stone fireplace, and mug of tea…. (or glass of good malt) in your hand. What finer vision is there really.