The weather is turning

The morning was very fresh, with a dusting of frost on the grass. Though the day became sunnier and warmer, it still benefits from a good log fire. We have an abundance of logs - we inherited a number of log piles, and have built a huge one from the 3 trees that were cut down last winter. However, log fires do need a lot of attention, as the fireplace has to be cleaned out thoroughly every morning. Also, there is a glass screen that has be scrupulously cleaned too, as the soot staining is very noticeable after each fire. But it is a real benefit to have the fire burning, even though the central heating deals quite adequately with the chilly temperatures. It is warming just to see the colour of the fire, and we feel snug as a bug in a rug!