The only 'extra' that I had installed into my house when it was constructed was the wood stove.  I had to have one.  I love the smell of burning wood, the crackle of the sap when I burn pine/spruce and the hypnotizing flames as they dance behind the glass door.

Each autumn I have to feed that addiction to my wood stove which means it's wood splitting time.  Today, I opted to put my new firewood stand together instead of going for a hike.  When I finished, I realized that it will hold enough wood for two winters!

The new log splitter is supposed to be delivered tomorrow.  It is going to make the firewood job a lot easier.  

Three years ago I had to have 13 very tall trees taken down to accommodate the construction of a new home.  Half the wood is still stacked and needs to be split.  That will be my job over the next couple of days.

Next week, a new outdoor fire pit is supposed to be delivered.  It will feed my other addiction; moose.  Moose silhouettes are cut into the heavy metal drum that holds the wood.  It will be perfect for the backyard!