It is the chimney cleaning season once again. Every couple of years, all house owners are required to have their chimney swept. Wood fires are a normal part of life up here and essential for those colder periods during the winter. Sometimes the effective wall heaters and the magnificent Norwegian insulation is not enough to warm the wintery soul. The crackle of the burning firewood adds a cosy atmosphere and an intense warmth that electricity cannot match. If the power cuts out, as it does during the icy storms, the logs stacked neatly against the garage wall can be the saviour.
The chimney cleaning dudes perform a balancing act on the slippery roofs, weilding their tools. The job is important. A chimney that has been negleted is a potential deathtrap. A big cheer to all the chimney sweeps out there!
The invitations have been sent out for the annual Øksfjord sports club party. It is one of the major events of the year. The big bash will happen at the Town Hall, where all of the exciting events take place these days. I wouldn't say that the occassion will be an intimate affair with a few close friends for a few quiet drinks, if you get my drift. There won't be any saw dust on the floor, but by the end of the night, the cleaning committee will surely wish there was.
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