My First Fire.

Even when it's August, the height of summer, it is always appropriate, and necessary, to have a warm fire going in Ireland. Nothing is cozier. I was a little nervous making one for the first time, but it was easier than I thought! A heapful of coals, a couple rolled newspaper twists, buried fire starters and a block of peat to top it off. oh, and the smell, just fantastic. I am well thrilled with myself :-o

now i just have to figure out how to get a new bag of coal from town and up the steep drive way...