We've Got Wood

Rosanna's husband dropped off enough wood to get us through the winter.  Now to get it stacked and ready for the many trips out to the wood pile.  The work required to heat with wood is daunting, but nothing is more penetrating in times of intense cold and damp.  My chimney must be cleaned out with a wire brush prior to the first fire.  I got through the winter without turning on the thermostat but I doubt if I'll be so lucky this time.  Keeping the house warm with wood requires stoking the stove at midnight, then 3 am, then again at 6.  By four in the afternoon when I try to be home the doggies are piled on top of each other to keep warm.