Anticipation

We've been dreaming of putting in a wood burner since we tore the old one out 5 years ago. We finally got around to ordering one just before the coldest protracted temperatures this region has seen in years. Yesterday it was installed by the very affable Jérôme Coq.

Now we have this on the roof...

and this in the living room.  We're not allowed to light it for 24 hours while it cures. So we just stared at it. Daytime temperatures are predicted to hit 18 today, but no matter what, matches ready, tonight's the christening!