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autumn, carbon monoxide alarm, chimney sweep, fire, fire place, home, luck, turf
I love the open fireplace in my living-room, there is just something so relaxing about sitting in front of a blazing fire while enjoying a cup of tea. I love watching the flames dance as warmth and the fragrant smell of turf fills the room.
So on Saturday night the chimney sweep came to make sure it would be safe to light a fire. I was amazed how quick and efficient he was and I was even more amazed how little soot came down and how quickly he had the whole thing tidied up again. He even fastened a carbon monoxide alarm to the wall to keep me safe.
Yesterday evening it was finally time, I made myself a cup of tea, lit a match and ignited a fire. I then spent the evening with my feet up enjoying my first fire of the season, reading, knitting and watching TV.
The only problem was that it was so cozy and lovely that I stayed up well beyond my bedtime hours. Now I hope that the chimney sweep left some of his luck behind and this week will be filled with wonderful surprises.
first fire of the season
jensinewall 
It’s early morning and I’m reading your post in front of the fire, the toasty way I’m welcoming morning these days.
I really light the fire in the evenings as I tend to be out most of the days – but on those rare Sundays I love a day time fire
I suppose the neighbors thought me crazy when they saw smoke from the chimmey in July! You come visit me in Key West and when you go back home you’ll be wondering how to live without A/C! Open invitation!
I wish I could jump on a plane and come over – but time and money constraints make it something I may need to post phone for a bit. And yes Debbi did comment on the smoke but she only said that she hoped you weren’t feeling too cold in our Summer
It had been almost 20 yrs since I sat in front of a fireplace! With a cup of tea, a good book to read, the fire helped me feel comfortable. And it was cool by Key West standards! Am living with the same restraints but it’s an open invite!
Thanks and I will take you up on it asap … and I hope you enjoyed the fire while you had it 🙂
Beautiful spot and wonderful for you to enjoy such comfort!
I know, I always feel so grateful that I can enjoy it