Staying warm is always better when you're next to a fireplace. We purchased this insert a few months ago. We love it!! Normally, we don't have pans sitting on the top; however, during a power outage, it's a great way to make tea and coffee.
This log is an example of how the trees have completed blocked out the light. That's moss growing all over it, as well as the entire tree. The tree fell during the same storm that caused the power outage. What a mess (it actually blocked our driveway). Watch for pictures in the future.
Hubby had a hard time splitting this log. Now we know why. Can you see how they just fit together perfectly? One of these days I'll post pictures of our ever-increasing wood piles.
Don't look at the next photo.
a piece of firewood!
"And we will cut whatever timber you need from Lebanon..." 
This next photo was taken while standing on our back deck. I zoomed in to get as close as possible. The crystal formations are incredible, aren't they?
My neighbors stated I have a water theme going with my blog postings. We do live in NW Washington. What other type of weather is there in the winter?
This log is an example of how the trees have completed blocked out the light. That's moss growing all over it, as well as the entire tree. The tree fell during the same storm that caused the power outage. What a mess (it actually blocked our driveway). Watch for pictures in the future.
Hubby had a hard time splitting this log. Now we know why. Can you see how they just fit together perfectly? One of these days I'll post pictures of our ever-increasing wood piles.
