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That’s my plan too, house is at 71 equilibrium seems to be met from being out of town the other day. Stove has some coals I’ll let burn down, quick cleanout then off to the races again. Cold, cold and more cold 🥶 on the way.
About 11-1/2hrs on the burn, here’s what was left:
STT was still 240, shops 62… yea, I love hickory and oak. lol
The stove relit instantly with some wrapping paper and log splitter slash. Now it’s back going with some non-oak mystery wood and a piece of maple. I’ll let it burn this load out and then restart it later.
15 degrees with 40mph gusts. Will head out shortly to start cleaning up the 7 1/2" of snow. Wet and heavy on the bottom, lighter on top. Last night's load of cherry and white ash kept the house at 69 this morning with good coals. Load of pine, aspen and black ash going currently.
2nd load just downed the dragon's gullet since i got up early this morning. This load is a few small ash, small red oaks, and a couple larger oak splits. Just to maintain some heat in the house and kill the chill. Not cold out.....yet. Just a cool dampness from the cold rain showers. It's 37* now and expected to get cold tonight, followed by several days.
Luckily, before the snow, I put a good load of splits down the stairs to the lair. I'll be loading again in a couple days after the winds have a chance to do some magic to the wood piles.
Well, after over a weeks I had to light the rock back up. It's been 60 when I wake up headed to 70 everyday so hadn't needed the girl. It was 47 and falling fast this morning. Low 30s now and windy. Headed into the teens tonight.
Pine bringing the girl up to temp and I have to say it feels good.