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Despite howling cold at night and daytime highs in the single digits, I've been able to keep the house fairly comfortable with just one wood burning stove, very encouraging. The warmth percolates upstairs, too, and I can go about my business anywhere in the house. The basement is chilly and damp like a root cellar should be, but clearly above freezing, so I bring my root vegetables back down there.

Concerned about my bees, so I go out and put my ear up against their hive box. I can hear them buzzing robustly inside, so I guess they're doing OK as well.

I spend today writing lots of letters and bills, and cut up and cook a few more pumpkins for pie.