Are you sitting comfortably?

Then we can begin! Begin burning our multi-fuel stove that is. This is the first day we've lighted it for the coming winter, spurred on by an electricity cut this morning which has now been fixed.

But as soon as the stove was up and running, guess who firmly placed herself in the best spot to catch the heat! Troi, the greyhound, of course! And she was followed immediately by Sweep, the black cat, who had to be contented with the rug in front of the fire!