Our living room at Christmas time. December 12, 2009.
When I lived in western North Carolina we had a wood-burning stove to supplement the heat in the house. I was teaching at the time, so I spent much of the summer cutting and splitting wood to use in the stove. (I was MUCH younger then and had MUCH more energy!).
Years passed and I met my beautiful bride. When it came time for us to find our dream house, Betsy essentially had one requirement — it had to have a wood-burning fireplace.
So now, many years later, I have to be concerned with firewood. We now get firewood cut to length, but some of the pieces still need to be split. So I often spend a chilly day splitting wood; at least that helps keep me warm while I’m working outside.
And I have to admit that there are few things as pleasant as sipping tea in front of a fire on a cold evening.
Tags: American Life, Betsy, Glade, Home
Senior Moments 
December 17, 2009 at 5:24 am |
I so get the need to have a wood burning fireplace…ours…….is not! I had one before I moved here………..one day, again… Just think splitting that wood from time to time is building muscles.
December 17, 2009 at 7:31 am |
its warm and i will never get tired of looking at the tree. awesome.
December 17, 2009 at 7:36 am |
I’d love a fireplace…but I’d probably not love the work…so enjoy yours George and Betsy!!!
December 17, 2009 at 8:28 am |
This looks very cozy,and yes,there is not much better than wood heat.I miss ours now that we don’t have it.
Blessings,Ruth
December 17, 2009 at 8:49 am |
It would be so nice to have a wood burning fire place. I don’t have one but do have a gas fireplace that looks real so I guess that’s the next best thing. No work either, just a flick of the switch.
December 17, 2009 at 9:01 am |
If I want a fire, I have a video of one that runs for about an hour…
No work splitting wood!!
December 17, 2009 at 9:19 am |
Wood burning fireplaces are great! Love the way they smell too. We have gas logs. I reckon that’s the next best thing.
December 17, 2009 at 10:04 am |
George: A burning fireplace is so neat but does take some work.
December 17, 2009 at 10:10 am |
I imagine this is a wonderful way to end your day George!!!
December 17, 2009 at 11:07 am |
Oh George, that is the prettiest most cozy warm picture ever. Love it!! MB
December 17, 2009 at 12:49 pm |
This sure looks like a warm cozy spot. Enjoy!!
December 17, 2009 at 1:04 pm |
that is a cozy scene. i would like some cocoa to sip to complete the mood. happy christmas
December 17, 2009 at 6:39 pm |
Love the little snowflakes floating by…what a cozy spot to sit and enjoy the end of the day in. We have a fireplace but only for emergencies. But there is nothing better than wood heat!
December 18, 2009 at 12:49 am |
You know that burning wood warms you twice…once when you cut it and then again when you burn it. The smell of woodsmoke is one of my favorite things on earth.
December 18, 2009 at 8:48 pm |
Looks cozy and festive! I’m with you and Betsy … there’s nothing quite like a wood burning fireplace and even here in Southern California, I use mine frequently during the winter … just because 😉
Hugs and blessings,