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[ffp] 05/11/2017 16:28

I am here ig, 25 deg hereabouts. Just back from a bloody good lunch at the fort... perfect. So good that all drinks are on me for the rest of the day and seeing as gates is about, i will direct all tabs to his account. mind you gonz could stick up his lining....

[ignoble] 05/11/2017 13:35

Ruddy sun has vanished

It is cold ... Guess have been spoilt by the recent mild ish spell

[ignoble] 05/11/2017 13:26

Boom boom

Where is our ffp noticeable by his absence !
Hope all is well in Porty

[jonjonck] 05/11/2017 13:14

You both must be russian about today ig.

Afternoon chaps.

[ignoble] 05/11/2017 09:40

Slow cooker on
Beef Stroganoff apparently

[ignoble] 05/11/2017 08:20

Morning All

Definitely a cold morning but we have clear sky and bright sunshine

[springhead] 05/11/2017 08:02

Morning all, raining and cold in the Peak District, I think golf is a no no!
Hope you all got your flues sorted!!!

[jonjonck] 04/11/2017 20:54

Gates, raked up all the leaves and made a few trips to the skips but temperature dropped this afternoon so never went for a drive...maybe tomorrow.

[gateside] 04/11/2017 18:10

Oh dear... Why are my football team so rubbish!Pass me a single malt please.

[gateside] 04/11/2017 18:09

JJ... Did you make it out in your camper today?My old VW is off the road for the winter.

[gateside] 04/11/2017 18:08

Distilleries everywhere near here... Some days all you have to do is breath the air and you can feel tipsy!

[ignoble] 04/11/2017 17:34

Good point !
I will go to Specsavers for new spectacles to read the small print

I know all our locks comply but would never have given a thought to the fire

[gonzo123] 04/11/2017 17:29

Ig , perhaps it may be an idea to look at your house insurance ,there could be a clause in the small print.

[ignoble] 04/11/2017 17:24

Sausage rolls ....
Guess there are many uses for a wood burner

[ignoble] 04/11/2017 17:21

Ta Gonz
I'm envious Gates

Have a single malt and ffp will pay

[gonzo123] 04/11/2017 17:21

Besides , I must have the only sister the can burn sausage rolls on the top of the stove instead of warming them through , do you think the Korean chief would have a place for her in the kitchen?

[gonzo123] 04/11/2017 17:17

Ig,the requirement for lining the chimney is to reduce the chance of acids and tar building up in the flue. Not only does this stop damage to the flue it also reduces the instance of chimney fires.The chimney is swept once a year and there has been no issue with birds dropping down or having a build up of soot,which also leads to fires in the stack.Also, without looking it up it may also be a requirement of some law somewhere.

[gateside] 04/11/2017 17:16

Have two multi fuel stoves. Agree they throw out a lot of heat... Cheery on dark evenings too.We burn wood, with some coal and peat. No idea about our chimneys... Doubt they are lined, as we live in an old cottage in the Highlands.

[ignoble] 04/11/2017 16:21

Silly question Gonz
Why are chimneys lined these days ?
Ig Towers was built in 1925 and had 4 fireplaces in its day.
No linings in those days

Guessing a health and safety thing so the chimney does not catch fire
90 odd years ago I am supposing they burnt coal which did not leave flammable
residue unlike wood sap

My best guess

[gonzo123] 04/11/2017 16:10

Ig , I agree , i'm having the lining re-done after 15 years service.It's starting to break up.

[ignoble] 04/11/2017 15:56

Oh to have a real fire
Talking about opening one of our chimney breasts and having a fireplace put back
Bit of a dream but having had a wood burner in our last house, do miss it
Didn't half throw out some heat

[gateside] 04/11/2017 15:46

Gone chilly.... Wood fire going.

[ignoble] 04/11/2017 15:15

Heating on

[gonzo123] 04/11/2017 15:08

Afternoon all, bit nippy here, I think a warm toadie is called for , when is himself back? His tab is most inviting.

[gateside] 04/11/2017 14:19

Lovely walk this morning... Time for a pot of tea now.