we're part of the cool crowd

i totally understand these folks. even the title of the accompanying article, "chilled by choice," hits close to home.

with twelve foot ceilings and over 3600 square feet to heat, we generally turn down the heat in our day to day lives by economic choice.  it's only when company is over that we'll pump the thermostat up.

dabney and i have made a habit of bundling up while working and hanging out in our house/store. that often means wool socks, fleece, and flannel.  in fact, i am wearing almost exactly that: long-sleeved tee, wool sweater, fleece vest, cords, and wool socks.  i look like i am about to go for a hike in the vermont woods rather than spend a day at home.

hot coffee in the morning helps. how dabney drinks ice cold diet coke each a.m. confounds me.

that little woodstove works overtime these days and thank god for it.  i've made a little nest at the end of our dining room table 'cause it's the warmest spot in the house.

does anyone else put themselves through this each winter?

would i trade lower ceilings for warmer temps?  hell no.