We lit our very first fire in the sitting-room today and, I am gratified to say, it lit with one match immediately. I haven't lost the old touch!
There is no mystery to my technique at all: Screw up half a dozen pieces of newspaper; throw in some fire-lighters, if you have them; arrange half a dozen kindling sticks gently on top; and then, with tongs, place a number of coals strategically.
This method seldom fails me.
I had to place an order for heating oil on Saturday. The last delivery was about June 2nd, so it has lasted very well.
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
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I was over in England on weekend and came home at midnight on Sunday to find oil had run out and the house extremely cold!! Fortunately have a wood burning stove which is open to on both sides which helped heat the house for a few hours.
You might find this interesting.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8426984.stm
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