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We did that 3 years ago now GG , for the same reasons. Worn out with carrying coal in and clearing ashes out, and coping with 47k Propane cylinders for cooking and the severe winters up in the hills. I have to say it felt amazing being here, like being on holiday. Gentler weather, tiny cosy warm hou...

Loving this discussion, so much commonsense and it is an issue that does, or will, affect all of us at some stage.

After 40 years of living with an open fire or stove, and now 3 yrs in a gas central heated house, I am not happy at all! I miss my fire

A rare example of a real old style stove, renovated and working. On a croft in Shetland.

Very true re illness and getting older as well JM. We found the same thing when the husband got heart probs and I got ill too. Adapting always has to be the way forward, and you never hear of an old Rambo - or if you do, then they're found dead in their homes or sheds because nobody knew they were i...

I'd rather chew my own leg off than sew. I buy bulk packs of safety pins.

I got flung out of sewing class too Arzosah. And cookery too. Both for being utterly clueless.
Oh and the Brownies, for fighting

Andy yer a very dangerous man! *enabler*

Getting cold and icy, have ordered more salt for the garden paths.

Another one here with a tiny kitchen - but I couldn't really manage to get into that space, I'd never get back up again if I got down there Plus there's the risk of forgetting about stuff and it going out of date. My kitchen is so awkward - really needs pulled out and started from scratch.