Tuesday, December 7, 2010

A Wood Stove Is Like A Pet

Tonight I read an informative article at Mother Earth News, How To Use Wood Stoves (And Use Them Safe!) and gleaned this delightful quote:

"Keeping a fire in a wood stove is like having a pet in the house with you. A fire needs your attention at regular intervals, and is in danger of either dying or running amok if your judgment slips. You have to feed it the right things at the appropriate times, and you have to carry its waste products out of the house."  ~ ~Ole Wilk (Alaska Northwest Publishing Company), 1977

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