I'll Light the Fire, well, maybe not...

See that beautiful chimney?

The current diagnosis is that it isn't safe to use. So we are running the electricity, and getting multiple opinions about options for better heat. 

I'm not missing cleaning out ashes, but since we just purchased a brand new wood burning stove that has never been used, well...

I hate complaining online, so here is a pic of one of the beings that missed me while I was out this evening. The other being has already gone to bed.