Day 3115 Hot wax!

24th February 2026

Another trip to John the wood’s barn, the last before my UK visit.

I had hoped to have finished all the parts for my sofa, but alas the only thing I managed to do was build the base frame. I realised that to do anymore was not possible, so I found a corner of the barn where I could store the parts.

I went through all the costings for his milling of lumber, writing it all down in his “ memory book”.

That seems to be working as he takes it everywhere.

With all the business finished I dropped him off at his home, and then headed back to Holland.

There was a bit of excitement in the Avenue. As Kelli was closing the blinds, she looked across at Larry’s place and saw orange flickering in the bedroom. She called me to take a look, and it definitely looked like fire light.

I ran across, and climbed up on the gas meter to look through the window. I saw what looked like a paint can with flames coming out of the top.

It was difficult to make an accurate identification, but I shouted across to Kelli to call the fire brigade.

After spending a lot of time on the phone giving every bit of information, we heard the fire truck arrive. The flashing lights were blinding, it was now difficult to see the orange glow in the house.

I explained where the “fire” was. One firefighter climbed the steps and barged the door. Of course it didn’t stand a chance, it flung open to reveal a large candle with three wicks burning away. I was a little embarrassed, my observation was way off, but it was still a hazard, and shouldn’t have been left alight.

Also it was the sort of candle that shouldn’t have been lit in the house at all.

So as the firefighters were clearing up, we joined a group of neighbours discussing the event. I by this time was freezing, at least if the house was ablaze, it would have warmed me up a bit.