tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post8057502212468324460..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: Chimney SweepDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-28797632940279237362013-06-27T04:21:11.219+02:002013-06-27T04:21:11.219+02:00I appreciate all of the information that you have ...I appreciate all of the information that you have shared. Thank you for the hard work!<br /><br />- The <a href="http://www.salemchimneysweeps.com/chimney-sweep-saugus-ma/" rel="nofollow">chimney sweep saugus ma</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01418402263179550192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-84585513187039244042011-10-01T18:35:55.366+02:002011-10-01T18:35:55.366+02:00Pam I am very happy that we can now light our fire...Pam I am very happy that we can now light our fire knowing that we have a nice clean chimney. Looking forward to that aperitif with warm toes LOL. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-34422378283971186712011-10-01T17:44:14.134+02:002011-10-01T17:44:14.134+02:00Way to go, Diane! Isn't it the best when thin...Way to go, Diane! Isn't it the best when things are clean and fresh? If only they could stay that way! Your guy is a gem, brave and strong! He's a keeper! Now you can enjoy sitting by the fireside and enjoying a drink or 3 with your friends!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-9804065862584416862011-10-01T08:29:01.904+02:002011-10-01T08:29:01.904+02:00Dolly I was so delighted that done this way I had ...Dolly I was so delighted that done this way I had no cleaning up to do. All soot and junk contained and the massive vacuum cleaner he had brought had it all up in seconds. A fire always looks warm to me which is always a huge help, somehow radiaters are not quite the same!! Take care. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-37712848340123458432011-09-30T22:51:13.878+02:002011-09-30T22:51:13.878+02:00What a great post Diane! When I first moved to Ire...What a great post Diane! When I first moved to Ireland in 2006, I lived in a house that needed to have the chimney "swept" and was fascinated with the goings on. I couldn't believe the amount of soot I had to clean up before my (then alive) two cats investigated! <br /><br />A real fire is just so wonderful, but the place I live in now (I call it my artist's garret) doesn't have a fireplace alas. Just think of the cosy fireside hot toddies, or wine and cheese you and Nigel can share this winter XDollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477812986531102750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-58569667023518965682011-09-29T13:37:23.463+02:002011-09-29T13:37:23.463+02:00M.Kate, it was interesting for me too, I have live...M.Kate, it was interesting for me too, I have lived in S.Africa for so many years we certainly did not have a fire there. Looking forward to warm house now though in winter :) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-91833192745622451282011-09-29T10:23:14.786+02:002011-09-29T10:23:14.786+02:00Very interesting for me Diane. We dont have chimne...Very interesting for me Diane. We dont have chimney here and I havent seen a house with chimney too, I honestly dont know why...but great to know that its spotless and good again. Have a great week ahead.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402753481785047700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-77619401257940181272011-09-29T08:37:09.527+02:002011-09-29T08:37:09.527+02:00Words Of Deliciousness thanks for the visit good t...Words Of Deliciousness thanks for the visit good to 'meet' you. Yes I am delighted that this job is now done and we can,I hope, enjoy a good fire with no worries. Take care and have a good day. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-19143832786600371692011-09-29T08:35:16.970+02:002011-09-29T08:35:16.970+02:00Paul and Roz I was surprised when I saw that he wa...Paul and Roz I was surprised when I saw that he was going to work from the top, but I am sure it is much easier and very much cleaner!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-67945367384916459682011-09-29T08:20:16.648+02:002011-09-29T08:20:16.648+02:00Mouse I wonder how we survived before we put in th...Mouse I wonder how we survived before we put in the wood burner, the open fire was useless! <br />Yes I have Bûche de ramonage, bought this year because of the cedar that we will be burning. The smoke is very tarry and clogs up the chimney but when wood is free what can you do? We will burn half and half with oak. Thanks for your visit and have a good day. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-47621606153045897682011-09-29T08:13:18.441+02:002011-09-29T08:13:18.441+02:00Bourbon&Pearls I am sure they must be around b...Bourbon&Pearls I am sure they must be around because there are people who do still have wood fires and wood burners. Probably some still coke I think mainly in the towns people have gas fires and radiators so no they would not use them there. Have a good day DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-393822679868397582011-09-29T04:18:00.423+02:002011-09-29T04:18:00.423+02:00How interesting. I have never seen a chimney sweep...How interesting. I have never seen a chimney sweep at work. Now you are all ready for some nice fires. I hope you enjoy them.Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494584217024682385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-79220104293864361682011-09-28T23:16:43.949+02:002011-09-28T23:16:43.949+02:00Not everyone, just faily, lol, others were fasinat...Not everyone, just faily, lol, others were fasinated, I remember as a child I used to watch the sweep, the job of children was to let the sweep know when the brush came out the top, French kids don't get to do that as French sweeps as shown in your pics sweep down.Paul and Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126233296681037098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-55001804709387725012011-09-28T20:47:20.894+02:002011-09-28T20:47:20.894+02:00Cor blimey Mary Poppins, this brings back memories...Cor blimey Mary Poppins, this brings back memories!<br /><br />I love my stove in France and used to spend a lot of time cleaning, stoking, feeding it <br />It is such a pleasure to sit by a real fire and watch the logs burn, especially when you've hauled ansd stacked them yourself.<br /><br />Do you use those special logs you burn to loosen the clinker stuff? I found the mice had eaten mine when I returned last time.juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283759962211889152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-47023179066444281922011-09-28T19:32:16.667+02:002011-09-28T19:32:16.667+02:00Fantastic, do we even have them here anymore?
I lo...Fantastic, do we even have them here anymore?<br />I love seeing old professions like this still on the go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-39074776762207874862011-09-28T18:29:14.435+02:002011-09-28T18:29:14.435+02:00Paul and Roz, I wonder why everyone laughed at you...Paul and Roz, I wonder why everyone laughed at you it seems most people are interested!!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-70406883858412453232011-09-28T16:58:33.616+02:002011-09-28T16:58:33.616+02:00Jut had ours swept as well, a few years back I was...Jut had ours swept as well, a few years back I was laughed at for taking photographs and putting them on my blog, lol.Paul and Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126233296681037098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-2452666742168836622011-09-28T11:44:27.455+02:002011-09-28T11:44:27.455+02:00Thanks Magda, it is good to have you back again. T...Thanks Magda, it is good to have you back again. Take care. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-89333471255174133702011-09-28T10:39:42.770+02:002011-09-28T10:39:42.770+02:00Diane,
Many thanks!
I admired him the "acroba...Diane,<br />Many thanks!<br />I admired him the "acrobat" cleaner chimney!<br />Your photos are amazing!<br />Best regardsmagdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14348628808078637370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-33085527688176030462011-09-28T07:56:01.943+02:002011-09-28T07:56:01.943+02:00Christine's Pantry, I think that it is a job t...Christine's Pantry, I think that it is a job that either you are happy with, or you definitely cannot do. No in-betweens!! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-59577712097101010062011-09-28T07:54:07.221+02:002011-09-28T07:54:07.221+02:00Marjie we are in a hamlet of only a dozen houses. ...Marjie we are in a hamlet of only a dozen houses. When we had the open fire it was hopeless, all the heat went up the chimney, but the wood burner is a completely different story and the chimney is sealed to outside drafts. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-8891968609183733882011-09-28T07:20:45.208+02:002011-09-28T07:20:45.208+02:00I think that is one job I would not want to do.I think that is one job I would not want to do.Christine's Pantryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667351264908715753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-77571250967688246192011-09-27T22:28:57.787+02:002011-09-27T22:28:57.787+02:00So, I'm guessing you live in a tiny town like ...So, I'm guessing you live in a tiny town like mine, where the chief of police or deputy mayor (which we don't have) will just show up to see what's going on. I've had my chimneys swept, too, although I don't use my fireplaces. This house is so sturdily built and draft free that it actually becomes colder when we open the flue in the fireplace, even with the fire burning.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-44099966399799037522011-09-27T17:17:45.577+02:002011-09-27T17:17:45.577+02:00chcmichel, glad to be or service sir. I seem to ha...chcmichel, glad to be or service sir. I seem to have reminded quite a few people that the job needs doing!! Hope the weather stays like it is now for you next week, it is like mid summer at the moment :) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-90895336003410669822011-09-27T17:14:24.098+02:002011-09-27T17:14:24.098+02:00Peggy I agree not a good job if you do not like he...Peggy I agree not a good job if you do not like heights!! Thanks for the comment on the fireplace, we also think it is pretty nice :) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.com