There's not a great deal I like about dark, cold nights but this is one of the few things that compensates...a roaring fire...it's just so cosy. No doubt, Les will suggest making toast, and I just happen to have bought some teacakes...I can smell them already!
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SeasideMan
Pro - 24. Nov 2008 @ 10:28:55 pm
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- 25. Nov 2008 @ 12:36:34 am
I love a roaring fire. Do you toast the bread over the open fire? xxx
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loiswakeman
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- 25. Nov 2008 @ 08:44:30 am
What a lovely image that conjures! My cockles are all warm and fuzzy...
We got the local forge to make us a toasting fork so we could burn (or make) toast in front of the flames - it tastes so much better than grilled I think. And crumpets, muffins and teacakes.
And it's almost time to dig out the chestnut roasting pan, too.
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thehomelyyear
Pro - 25. Nov 2008 @ 09:26:43 am
Yes, we make toast on the fire using our old toasting fork. Sometimes the bread drops off into the coals, which is a bit unfortunate!
We also roast chestnuts at Christmas.
It's a bit difficult to get them just right, so I ought to look out for a pan...that's a really good idea. -
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How about getting in a supply of marshmallows? They'll make all the difference.
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MrFlighty
- 25. Nov 2008 @ 09:39:53 pm
Looks and sounds wonderful! xx
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- 28. Nov 2008 @ 01:35:02 pm
Oh yummy, toasted teacakes in front of the fire!
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- 29. Nov 2008 @ 06:08:47 pm
This picture is one of the things autumn/winter is all about for me. Wish I was the proud owner of a working fireplace!!
I miss having fires. In our last place we had a Rayburn in the kitchen and a fire in the living room. There's something primeval about fire and humans - it quickly puts us into a more contemplative mental state.
Enjoy your fire.
Tom.