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They would be dangerously incorrect in their thinking. I love wood heat. But I take it very seriously. Old doesn't really trump new when it comes to chimneys or appliances. Everything has a limited lifespan. Even masonry chimneys. It all depends on construction, use, and maintenance.

Don't just fire it up without posting up some pics. Also without verifying the cleanliness and condition of the chimney. Wood heat is serious business. You're a fireman so I'm sure you got it covered but I have four smoke alarms and three co detectors in my house. At the minimum, one of each...

Jim if you have a stove in the basement why don't you just use it? Do you not use your basement at all, or is there no way to get any of the heat upstairs? I heat my whole home, primarily from the basement wood stove, only run the upstairs insert when it's really cold out and we need a boost...

We are rolling down to about -5f tonight. Chilly for these parts. It ain't a party without lights!

It's not about the presents anyways. I mean presents are nice. I just like having a good time with family/friends. Enjoy some drinks and a hell of a feast. As we do every year we have the big Christmas dinner at our place. I cook the bird, keep the fires stoked, spike the drinks! Christmas is...

I never even considered that. I guess that's a thing? Borrow money to buy presents? Seems that would take some of the fun out of it.

I celebrate both winter solstice and Christmas. I love the holidays. Happy winter solstice to everyone! We'll be off to my parents for a nice dinner today.

Happy solstice. We had a winter solstice dinner at my parents place last night. But nothing was killed. Here's to the longer days! I love daylight.