Winter is Here

Winter has arrived early here in Orford. As Laura and I have found, the minor elevation gain that we experience here at the base of Mt. Cube creates for a very different weather as compared to Hanover, where we work. While we may have 3-4 inches of snow here, there may be only a minor dusting down the mountain. We are still doing work on the house. I have waterproofed the garage door, which after several bouts of minor flooding during heavy rains appears to be cured. I also painted the upperstairs landing. It is a yellow that is an aquired taste. As for heating, I am experimenting with anthracite coal as a supplement to wood. While it requires a bit more time and attention, it does provide a very cheap and intense heat. I am convert. I did have some hesitation at first provided my anxiety about the CO2, but from my research it burns more efficiently than wood with only a marginal increase in CO2. Last, please take a look at my recent pictures. Several dozen deer and fishercat tracks were found around the grounds. It has made me realize just how wild the area is.