While Winter is not our favorite time of the year, there are some aspects that are enjoyable. We watch the various and colorful birds that arrive to eat at the feeder and are amazed at how God created these little creatures to be able to endure the cold and harsh weather. Their little feathers are all puffed up against the cold, making them look fatter than their true size. Here is a little peek in the video below.
When the temperatures drop in to the single digits and our furnace works overtime to keep us warm, we bring in firewood and get the old double barreled wood burner going (located in the basement). Dwight describes the wood heat as a "thick heat" and it feels absolutely wonderful. He burns the wood until we have a thick bed of coals that sends heat to the upper barrel that radiates heat for the whole house. This was our only source of heat for a number of years before the furnace was installed.
Loving the "thick heat"
Serving us for 30 years!
Because we live on a small hill, sledding is an attraction for the grandkids and friends. We posted a video of them sledding in an earlier blog, but you can see it again here.
The Shoveler at work!
Have a cozy and safe Winter from our house to yours!
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