Woke up this morning to a chilly and smelly house. The overnight load in the firebox had burned itself down to coals and not enough heat to lift especially with the steady wind and high gusts. After grabbing some smaller dry splits the fire took off quick but was a challenge to keep the fire going and keep the smoke from coming back out the stove and in the house. Everything is up to temp now and going well but the smell sure reminds me of my younger days partying in the pine barrens with a nice fire going. I can still remember walking to my room those early morning hours and being told to throw my clothes in the garage and take a shower!!
NW WINDS 30 TO 35 KT...DIMINISHING TO 25 TO 30 KT
Wind gust to 50
Temp with wind chill 14 degrees
NW WINDS 30 TO 35 KT...DIMINISHING TO 25 TO 30 KT
Wind gust to 50
Temp with wind chill 14 degrees