Winter Firewood

On Saturday we finished splitting the last of the firewood supply for this winter at Mom and Dad's.  It took the two of us working about two and a half hours to split three cords of wood.  We were working like madman being chased by a boogeyman and today we are sure paying the price. 

As we worked along lifting, twisting, bending, splitting, tossing, moaning and the occasional aaaaggggghhhwww in the cool temperatures, one of the things that kept us going was the realization that this is the last time this winter we will have to split firewood. The fact that we are not trying to complete this task at -40 degrees, like in years past, also made it easier.

Sunday morning we enjoyed our coffee in front of our gas fireplace.  Warm and toasty at the push of a button complete with the glow of dancing flame. 

Here's to a cozy winter ahead for everyone and that we are all able to keep the winter boogeyman at bay!