FIREWOOD

Up here our lakes remain frozen and we still have lots of snow. Melting has started and our afternoon temperatures are often above freezing. Spring is in the air.

Yesterday we made fire-starters. We take egg cartons fill them with wood chips and pour melted wax over the containers. Break off a section, place it amongst some kindling and you have a guaranteed fire. The chips I got from the mill were damp so we first dried them on the stove.

We've gone through more firewood this winter than any of the previous seven. So glad spring is just around the corner. Most days we have a fire in the morning and by ten the sun is heating the house.  Last night it got down to -19*C and we were warm without the fire.  I do have a truck load of firewood on order but it won't be delivered until June. Looks like I'll be busy all summer splitting wood. Glad Owen can come and help.

Safe travels everyone and thanks for stopping by.