Today was a day we waited for a long time. We lit the first fire in our masonry heater.... well, we actually did not light it. Our mason, Jerry, came over and showed us how to work our heater and lit our first of about 3o small fires. We need to light one to two very small fires every day for about 25-30 days to ensure all the moisture exits the heater. If we were to light a normal size fire right now there would be a good chance we would crack our heater - and that would not be a good thing!
So, we will be patient and do what we need to do. Here are a few pics of the ceremony.... Deb took one of our "chimney.." Looks like we are living there...... not yet but soon.
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Now that's worth celebrating! Nothing like a fire in the stove to make a real home. Looking forward to sitting around that beautiful stonework with you guys... a warm fire going, the smell of bread and pizza wafting through the air, a good bottle of red... You've worked on this dream for a long time. Hang in there and it won't be long.
PS - Deb, no more ladders, sleds or cars for you, OK? Be safe and keep the homefires burning... carefully! That goes for you too, Don!
[Nice website by the way!]
Love and hugs, Dan
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