plenty of firewood to keep us warm through a few winters...

the new door is in place...

the other masonry stove is pretty much just for heating... and could work as a fireplace if you open the furnace door...

another view on the stove. the big door is an over - its very big on the inside and gets very hot. The rest of the features are for drying (things like mushrooms, apples etc.)

our new masonry stove - not 100% completed yet - but getting close... It is fully functional but needs to be painted.

A sauna is being built next to the house. Hoping to have it done and ready for the New Year celebration :). Looking forward a nice hot sauna and running around naked in the snow (I dont think we'll have pictures of that... but who knows who knows...)

Andy having fun at the park.

Andy by the foot of the Yakub Kolas in the Gorky Park.

Andy - 10/15/04