Above the Roofs

As an inexperienced house owner, you get to experience many interesting situations. Yesterday, for instance, when I wanted to try my hand at heating the house by lighting a fire, I only managed to smother the flames and fill the basement with smoke. It's a good thing we have windows in the basement.

My good friend Mats, a man very experienced in this area, advised me to check for birds' och wasps' nests in the chimney. Having had close encounters of the third degree with wasps twice this summer, I was slightly hesitant to get up on the roof of the house. But somebody had to do it, so I did.

While there, I brought some tiles to replace a couple of absent ones. Luckily, there was no wasp nest, at least not as far as I could see. I must confess that I was none the wiser after looking down the chimney. One thing is certain though. Santa will not come down this pipe. Not unless he is less than 9 cm wide. Maybe an elf?

After securing the new tiles, I took a good look at the surroundings. I could see as far as Söderåsen in one direction and in the other direction, I could almost see the sea. At least with some imagination involved.

I spent most of the day finishing IB's newsletter. It's done now except for a picture that is still missing. This is due to Mats' scanner refusing to work.

Above the Roofs is an Isildurs Bane song, composed by Mats that has been slightly neglected I think. It's a beautiful composition with its long melodic lines and relaxed pulse.

NP: Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes