A little stove rope, some fire cement and a coat of paint; all finished.
The stove’s bigger than it looks, possibly more than we need for the room, since it’s an 8 or 9kw. But it’s legal in a smokeless zone.
I need to start thinking about the next project now.
There’s clearly still a little work to do, but the kitchen stove is finally fitted.
Should be able to try it out tomorrow.
Stuff tends to pass me by, but is it close to the anniversary of Elvis’ death?
I only mention this because Priscilla Presley seems to be on every UK TV chat show lately. And I only mention her because she’s had pretty shocking cosmetic surgery.
Why?
Continuing on from a few days with stops in Samuel Smith’s pubs, I felt compelled to visit Ye Olde Blue Bell after a work trip to Preston.
I only had time for a pint of stout before having to catch a train, but it was a most welcome break.
And, naturally, the train is delayed, so I could’ve had a second.
Home after a very pleasant few days away. A most enjoyable time. Nice people were encountered.
I’m presently enjoying a pint of Sam Smith’s stout in the Three Goats Heads, in Oxford.
A lovely building.
The beer’s nice too.
An important new discovery was made today. The Angel, a Sam Smith’s pub near Shaftesbury Avenue. Lots of old panelling and tiles.
We also, on a closed Regent Street, came across Genevieve, the car from the old Kenneth More film.
Currently in Windsor. Apparently, my dad lives in the vicinity. Well, in the county.
Sam Smith’s pub in Stamford.
Today I have pointed the kitchen fireplace. My second in command is off for a haircut, then it’s a trip to B&Q for some fireproof concrete board. The stove won’t be fitted today, but it’s getting there.
The living room stove’s now up and running, so we just need to pick up some smokeless fuel.
Fortunately, the kitchen stove is super efficient, so we can burn wood in a smokeless zone. It’s a shame we couldn’t find one small enough for the living room though.