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I never know what I might find around here some days. Yesterday it was this:

I felt a little sorry for this frog. According to my weather station, it hit 99 degrees here yesterday. That glass, though only in filtered sunlight, had to be warm.

Surprisingly, the new goslings are still here as well. The family has been spending a little more time in the lake than on shore. The water here is probably a lot cooler than in the shallow lagoon on the property next door – where they were staying end of last week. The other adult geese seem to give the new family a wide berth as they move around the property.

Wouldn’t you?

Multi-tasking at its finest!

Provides warmth in temperatures as cold as -40º F without the restrictive bulk of a heavier parka.

The jacket owes its exceptional warmth to its unique construction – a double layer of fleece bonded with a polyurethane layer that retains the body’s heat while blocking wind, water, and snow. It allows the body’s moisture to escape, keeping skin dry and warm for optimal comfort.

Its lightweight construction also permits nimble movements that are otherwise impossible while wearing a heavy parka, ideal for recreating or working in cold weather. Both sleeves unzip to provide use as a vest. Three zippered pockets–two at the waist and one at the chest–secure valuables.

The Unparka.

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Really a cold week for December this year. 16 degrees yesterday morning (snowing this morning so a little warmer,) gave the lake a very cold perspective:

Brrr…16 degrees at 0600.

Fortunately, inside the cottage looked and felt quite a bit warmer thanks to my Century Hearth wood stove:

Century Hearth FW240007 wood stove

Dragon not included, but I got mine via Plow & Hearth.

It takes a very hot fire for the dragon to steam so this is a great shot on a really cold day. Humidity yesterday morning was 22% – very low and very dry for North Carolina – adding a little moisture to the air is a good thing.

Winter is nearly enjoyable with a wood stove! Read more about it on the Rose Cottage Ltd web site…

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I might need these for my wood stove. I will wish for the energy to chop enough wood this winter to keep my house warm!

Verdigris Hearth Cricket

A cricket on the hearth is a traditional sign of good luck. These solid brass crickets make a great gift for new homeowners, or put one on your own hearth!

Choose from polished brass or verdigris finish.

Verdigris Hearth Cricket