Starting a Beehive Oven and Looking at New Year's Traditions of the 1700's

[@ryanstottlemyer5698]

Nice to see ,Two gentlemen sit down and have a couple drinks and talk about how we celebrated.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was a very grand evening indeed. Happy New Year to you.

[@ryanstottlemyer5698]

@ and a very happy new year to Kathy and yourself

[@randiegadberry5448]

Two guys getting tootled together. 😂😂😂

[@garyhartman7904]

Thank you for being so realistic. Our heritage should not be forgotten.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I agree wholeheartedly Gary!

[@timkraft4583]

What could be better than a fireside chat with Peter about the past with some spirits from the present.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well Tim, the feeling is mutual if you’ve a passion for history, you’d be welcome at our fire anytime.

[@johnclarke6647]

Your story about a Turkey shoot reminded me of something that happened to me about 40 years ago. I carried my oldest daughter to a local Turkey shoot when she was five. I competed with my 12 gauge but did not win. On the second round, Hollie, asked me if she could shoot in the second round, so I said ok. One of the shooters had a 20 gauge shotgun and loaned it to me for her to use. So, she shot in turn and she only got one pellet in the target but it was dead center in the cross hair on the target, so she won the Turkey. I let her carry it into the house when we got home. Her mother said “ I see your father won a Turkey!” Hollie said “No, I did.” Then, I had to explain everything to her mother. She is now a high school teacher but has never forgotten her first Turkey shoot, nor have I.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

What a great story. Makes you think about the next generation carrying on the traditions!

[@johnclarke6647]

@ I have done my part, Peter.

[@WilliamSims-yf5wq]

Looking forward to a new year with woodland escape. Can't wait to see things being cooked in the oven.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are going to be cooking up lots of different content. We appreciate your continued interest and support.

[@wadeschwartz6281]

So good to see you had some help with that Little Rock . Great idea to cover the traditions , learned a wee bit there . Coffee came out of Africa into the Arab world ( Yeman ) then to the Ottoman Empire . Coffee in the morning here and tea in afternoon

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Good point! Coffee is a big part of our day too. Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@earlshaner4441]

Happy New Year everyone from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone and thank you for sharing your adventures in history

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And Happy New Year to you, from Canada!

[@marieleopold1625]

ABUNDANT BLESSINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR dear Emperor and Empress Kelly! This was a lovely time of repose by the hearth and I thank you both for it! The weather surely assisted in the beehive oven...a Great Gift, when the heat of the year kicks in...I can only imagine dear Catherine's beautiful smile. Is it a Christmas gift for your Empress, Peter? If so...what a fine bit of 'giving'! Always nice to time the 'brawn of Brandon's' arrivals eh? "“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” (Benjamin Franklin). Continued Peace, Joy and Love to fill your lovely home, my dear ones! :)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you so much for your kind words, we wish you and your family Peace, Joy and Love in the New Year.

[@bobboyer9440]

Congratulations on getting that stone on it's perch. You are blessed with a lot of volunteer help. All the best for you and Kate in 2025. Looking forward to your many posts.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you for your kind words and we wish you and yours a happy and prosperous new year.

[@smoothvern165]

I’m glad you had help, getting the heavy stone in place! Thank you for sharing the information about the 1700’s New Year traditions. We always learn such cool things on your excellent channel!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the kind words, we're always happy to share what we're learning along the way!

[@rocklickranch2804]

I found myself trying to help you two getting that rock up the ramp. Once again a great video with a wee bit o history. May the coming year bring you both good fortune and health.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed, I think I felt you in spirit, lol. Happy New Year to you and your clan.

[@johnlea8519]

You must feel secure inside Kelly Station as I didn't see any muskets near the Beehive Oven....but I guess they are loaded and not too far away 😊 Happy New Year Peter and Cathy.,

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Very observant, but they are always close at hand and loaded.

[@edmedlin2936]

I really like the way you and your friends can enjoy a drink now and then. Our ancestors drank a lot of whisky, as you know. Actually, I am doing that right now...

[@beverlymichael5830]

May the new year be a blessing to you and Cathy. I struggled with you lifting that rock up. And then a wee bit of history.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I do believe I felt you helping in spirit! Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@EXARCWithGrandpop]

Looking forward to the finish of the oven in the spring. I have made two in my day, based on your friend Jon Townsend's you-tube videos.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are all indebted to Jon's knowledge, he has contributed so much.

[@billm9709]

Another great episode, Mr. Kelly. I can't wait to see what wonderful food will come out of that oven.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for watching! We’re planning on some interesting recipes to showcase in the coming spring!

[@randolphchappel6098]

For those of you that do blacksmithing; one of the New Year’s traditions on New Years Day was the village blacksmith would haul out 2 anvils in front of his shop. Place one upside down out on the street; then fill the cavity with black powder and place the other anvil on top, right side up. A small channel chiselled or filed on the bottom of the anvil would provide a point of ignition either by a fuse or a touch-hole. The tradition was called “Ringing the Anvil!” Depending on the size of the cavities and anvils; the sound carried for quite a ways through the settlement. The upper anvil got blown at least a few feet into the air‼️

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wow, what a tradition. Thanks for sharing that! I might just have to try it next time year.

[@randolphchappel6098]

Just one word of caution; there are some ridiculous videos out there of guys that have ground out bigger cavities In their anvils and have launched 100 pound anvils like 150 feet into the air. When the anvil lands; it’s just about buried itself into the ground! Their method; they’re using pounds of powder. The tradition I’m talking about is maybe a 1/4 pound of powder at the most.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@ Sorry, I was being a bit tongue in cheek… not likely to be blowing my anvil anytime soon. I do appreciate your fine council though.

[@loissowter6254]

Good job gentlemen.....love seeing how things were and how they have changed. Personally I prefer the older times.!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are most certainly of the same opinion!

[@jackcook8613]

Happy New Year, Peter and Cathy, and family. I hope the new year brings good fortune and more great videos.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Happy New Year to you as well, we hope you have a great year too.

[@kellydietz6720]

I am so excited about the oven, and I l9ve seeing my ink vessel on the hearth. ❤I'm now learning to use a srap loom, back strap. I saw it on one of your videos. I'll make knee straps and sashes. From my home spun wool. I hope they come out nice. Thank you both for such inspiring shows.❤❤❤

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It sounds like you’re really getting into the 18th century way of life and your wool sashes will be beautiful! Btw, we never did receive your Christmas card you mentioned. Happy New Year, Kelly to you and your clan.

[@kellydietz6720]

@TheWoodlandEscape I'm so sad you did not get our Christmas card. I'm so sorry. We did pay extra postedge. Yes I'm loving the history of fiber.

[@rickcooper6817]

Happy New Year to Kelly Station!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And to you … may your year be filled with good health and happiness.

[@offgridwithmarty]

HAPPY NEW YEAR and many blessings to you and your family.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you and happy new year to you as well.

[@melissam9064]

Happiest of New Years Mr and Mrs Kelly!! Looking forward to more wonderful videos this year!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Happy New Year to you too, and thank you for your kind words!

[@lae52]

Happy New Year Peter & Kathy. As a kid, I had the good fortune to live in Edinburgh in the mid '60's. The tradition there was similar to what you talked about. The tradition there was to start at one house and have a drink. Then everyone would move to the next house down the street along with their bottle where it would be repeated. This was repeated until the whole street/neighborhood was covered. This all took place on New Years Eve.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

What a wonderful tradition. Just curious, how did you find your own home at the end of the festivities ?

[@QuiltedLily]

Happy New Year! 😊🎉

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And to you … may 2025 be filled with happiness and good health.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! An oven will be a very nice addition. Happy New Year and thanks again. Keep your powder dry!!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We're glad you enjoy the content, we're hoping to have it completed this spring. Watch yer top knot.

[@Cid1758]

Lifting that rock gave me more anxiety than any movie in 2024. Good stuff once again.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was a wee bit heavy and awkward,lol. It’ll make a great floor for the oven come spring.

[@RonOhio]

Good way to start the new year, with good friends.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It's always better with good company!

[@caseyoingo6440]

Happy New Year! A new Oven is in the making, pizza will be available at the tavern now. Good video! That stone hurt my back just watching.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was a bit of a challenge to get it in place. Happy New Year to you and your clan as well!

[@petrimurphy6152]

Greetings from the off grid cabin in Ohio. Nice project. I'm working on leather, and horns. Tools for rifles are next. Stay safe, see you down the trail.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And to you and yours. Love to see that off grid cabin some day.

[@victortuten4399]

Beautiful and interesting! Looking forward to watching the oven being made...I am thinking about one myself!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you. I can’t wait to get at it this spring and start experimenting with its capabilities.

[@jdog881688]

Enjoyed your latest video Peter. Happy New Year! Cheers!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Happy New Year, and many thanks!

[@stephankramb204]

Happy new year to the Woodland Escape Team!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We thank you and wish you and your family the same!

[@deniscaron1306]

Happy new year to all clan and visitors, of Kelly Station.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And to you my friend!

[@lancehenderson7249]

Good thing you had a mini truck to help move that stone. Great video, Peter and Kathy. Cheers to you both. Keep your powder dry and take care

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Cheers to you as well, and we appreciate the well wishes! Watch yer top knot.

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We did indeed and we wish the same to you and your clan.

[@kevinwhite4101]

Glad u 2 got it up there without a flat toe. Think I would have used a cross pole on roof frame and ur block and tackle to move and lift the heavy rock.. easyer on backs. But I'm very glad u got it up there and can't wait to see the oven build on top.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We did consider just that approach, but the frame was still in a pretty wobbly state. Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@kevinwhite4101]

@TheWoodlandEscape lol could not tell that in the very nice video. Love the livevations uall had by the warm fire

[@ianandresen2326]

He's got heart! Now think of the pyramids! Fun video! Thank you!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That’s funny and pyramids, how appropriate, lol! Happy New Year Ian.

[@jeffgrier8488]

I hope that you had a great Christmas, and i'm looking forward to seeing that beehive oven! Thanks for all the great content, Happy New Year!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you for your kind words, we hope you had a merry Christmas as well! And happy New Year to you.

[@blindlemming7446]

Peter, you had the right idea on how to move that heavy piece of rock, but you didn't go far enough. Two longer planks and 3 or 4 small roller logs would have been much easier, but never the less the two of you got it done! Well done!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the tip, where were you when I needed you, lol? We actually did think of rollers but on hand I only had one oak plank and a short one at that.

[@chrischilders2188]

Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Happy New Year to you and yours, we're glad you enjoy the content!

[@Redhackle]

Boy, that was just great.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the compliment and your kind words.

[@jeffersonspace]

Thanks Brandon, Peter, and Cathy for the history, and good cheer. Happy New Year to one, and all.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And to you and your clan sir!

[@richardofsylmar]

Enjoyed the work and enjoyed the traditions. Thank you very much. And happy new year.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, we're glad you enjoyed the video! Happy New Year to you as well.

[@michaelgoolman918]

Happy new year my friend ( Mike, from Boonsboro)😊

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Happy New Year to you as well Mike. Hope to get to Boonsboro some day.

[@gerardvanengelen9001]

Happy and prosperous new year.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And to you and your clan, sir!

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

Now ya sure can’t beat this for the start of a new year, a dob oven platform, roof joists and glasses of cheer clicking together at hearth side! I can’t wait to see the dob oven on its stone base, that took some well to do effort to raise it to it new home! You sure don’t let the grass grow under your feet Peter! I can picture it in my minds eye and the smell of bread just out of the oven, a true traditional oven at that. My Mentor born in 1889 was one of thirteen children and next to the last. In their house in back of the walk in fireplace was the fox tail, John said it was called in these parts. An iron door big enough for all types of food to enter and exit. My Mentors name was John by the way. His Mother would get a fire going in the oven long before light and as things warmed, she’d turn the bench table upright to keep the heat around her shoulders as the fire in the hearth and oven made good heat. John said when the fruit was abundant is want uncommon that she baked 13 pies for deserts of the four meals they ate together everyday. One year John’s Mother canned 2000 jars of fruits,mostly cherries fromma bumper crop that year. They ate at 4am, 8 am, noon and then their evening meal that would run late in summers. The farm was lots of work for everyone in the family as they grew up. And after a good fire was down to coals, scraped out and cleaned a bit, the high heat foods went in first and hours later the breads and biscuits. It would be good for many hours. Keep in mind this was a large oven built against the chimney outside wall. Where I used to live my old farm house had a 5’x5’ walk-in fireplace and a fox tail, I had an old iron door I replaced the missing one with. The original domed oven was 6’ wide and as much tall. It had been torn away many years before, as many were after iron cook stoves became the norm. In season John and his family each had a quarter pie for desert with each meal. Seems like an impossible feat to eat all that but it was very hard full time labor to keep a farm going with milking cows, cattle, pigs, chickens and maintaining the crops. Their farm was several hundred acres of the original 1000 acres granted by William Penn to John’s number of Greats Grandfather. It was years to clear the land and very fertile in Lancaster County. 18 hour days was the usual and a bit less in winter. John said every Sunday afternoon all the family and neighbors would visit their farm for homemade ice cream and made with all cream. They also had an ice house, which they filled every winter. I believe it is hard for us to imagine super hard work with 18 hour days. At 13 John worked in the carriage shop in addition to the farm work. It was the beginnings of his apprenticeships. He talked about some neighbors and their dovetailed two story log house had a dirt floor. It had been limed over the years and the ground became like concrete. They’d sweat it out each morning. In the winter they would open the wide door and drag in a large log with an oxen, roll it into the very large walk-in hearth and build small fires by this huge log, that would last a month or more sometimes John said. So there were always embers around that big log and add a bit of wood for cooking and heat. I remember John saying that he didn’t have to stoop to walk in the fireplace at home or the neighbors. So it hasn’t been that long since people still used and practiced to old methods of living if they had the means. John also told me that gasoline was 7 cents a gallon and kerosene was 11 cents a gal. And we should not forget that maintaining those kerosene lamps was an everyday job, filling them, trimming wicks and cleaning chimneys from being smoked up! Not the purified paraffin clean burning oil of today’s novelty lighting. And we can’t forget the outhouse, it’s cleaning and maintenance. You can imagine with that big family it was a job in itself, even though it was a two holer! It had to be dug out regularly and moved sometimes. Then with that was the cleaning of the chamber pots from every bedroom. My Grandparents had white porcelain buckets with lids and a thin red stripe on the edges. Every morning my Grandmother would empty them and rinse them out with boiling water. I remember when they built their first bathroom with tub and toilet and the fear of bees flying up the hole of the outhouse in the summer! A bucket of lime with an old cup and a Sears catalog, at least not the early 60s. What grand memories and what a gift to have experienced the last of the old times. My Grandparents didn’t get electric back to their farm until after WWII. I have a canceled check my Grandfather wrote to the electric company in the 40s for $5-$6-$7! I am going to build a dob oven here one day, been saying that for 4-5 years now. This may well e the year with the inspiration from Kelly’s Station! A Fine As Frogs Hair New Year with many Blessings filled with Love, Light, Peace, Abundance and Joy of Being! DaveyJO in Lancaster County Pennsylvania

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wow DaveyJO, that was a fantastic story. You're giving us a glimpse into a time when families worked hard, but also found joy in simpler things. We love that your story connects to our beehive oven project.

[@rogerclyde2720]

Been looking forward to this episode for a good while now. Very interesting indeed. I love beehive ovens. Primarily 😂

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are looking forward to building it first thing in the spring.

[@rogerclyde2720]

Can't wait to see things cooking in it.

[@killerbraincow]

A colab with the Townsend's would be awesome.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We’d love to,but have never been approached. Thanks for your interest.

[@richardcorwin1828]

Good job and great teamwork guys but I think you should get a draft horse to help with various jobs. 🙂 Thank you for the content and God Bless to all. P.S. I love turkey shoots and still happens here in Virginia.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Funny you mention horses, we used to farm with horses, we raised the Canadian breed … should have kept one, lol.

[@milliebanks7209]

Wonderful video! Happy New Year Woodland Escape Team! All two of you!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate your support! Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@eugenejung4808]

Brilliant!!!

[@8626John]

Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing this video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks John and the same well wishes to you and yours!

[@michaelrobinson2630]

Happy New Year, another great video, awesome hearing about the traditions

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Happy New Year, we’re glad you liked the video!

[@johnclarke6647]

Dragging stuff up a 45 degree incline is not as easy as one thinks, but still a lot easier the picking it up on a 90 degree incline. I have two long 2 by 6’s that I use together my emergency generator up on my front porch, but now I just lengthened my electrical pigtail, so I can leave it on the front walk and don’t have together it up on the front porch, anymore. When you get old, you have to get smarter, to overcome your loss in strength.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I've found that to be true, in all sorts of situations. It's good to be creative!

[@oldschoolboyscout]

The ending was a nice touch. Happy New Year and all the best to you and your family in 2025. Also don't forget to fill out your MNR questionnaires. Cheers.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the reminder. Happy New Year to you and your clan.

[@hayward434]

Happy New Year to you and all your clan. Ended up the old year with a very ambitious project. Is the steel tool you were using called a "burke bar"?

[@rocklickranch2804]

Here in Ohio we call that a spud bar.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And to you and yours Hayward. We call it a spud bar in these parts.

[@Blrtech77]

Peter, As Always a Heartfelt Thank You For Having Brandon On and For All That You Do! You Make Hard Work Look Easy? lol Cheers and Blessings For a Great 2025 and Be Safe!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you for your kind words, we are always happy to share our adventures with you. I trust your 2025 will be healthy and happy!

[@robertwiggins4921]

Oh darn!! I missed that gathering!! There wouldn't happened to be a fine single malt in that decanter, would there??😮 I noticed that your discussions around libations, made no mention of Mead. Wasn't that a popular drink in the 18th century? Loved the video. Can't wait to see some sourdough bread being baked in it. I can almost smell it now!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed,a fine single malt Irish whiskey, can’t call it scotch. There were indeed many types of drinks in the time period. Charlie says we can both bunk over at his house for the Kalamazoo show if you’re still in. We need to think about motel reservations.

[@stevenshanofski6801]

Happy New Year! All the best this year! Looks like a nice way to spend New Years Eve.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We're glad you enjoyed the video, we’re hoping to have the beehive oven completed this spring. Happy New Year to you and your clan.

[@timsheridan3987]

Happy New year may the wind be at your back in the coming year

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And to you and yours Tim … wishing you a healthy happy 2025.

[@AndreaWillers]

I love the music

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

All our music is provided by a few close friends.

[@markpapworth8727]

A very happy new year : )

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And to you and yours, sir!

[@cooreeii]

Happy new year!! 🙂

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Cheers to a happy and healthy new year.

[@jimf1964]

Ohhhh, that kind of oven. I was worried you’ve spent so much time on the frontier that you’ve gone a little loopy and were going to cook beehives! 😀😀. Place it looking so good you’re gonna have to invite the Townsends gang up to cook something.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Perhaps when completed! You do have a sense of humour.

[@jimf1964]

@ I hope I do. A sense of humour is all I have at the moment, and if things don’t go well in the next couple weeks I may not even have that. That really would be awesome to have them up when the place is done. I think you’re a little farther back than him, no? but lots of the same stuff in the frontier.

[@alexs3447]

happy new year guys

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And to you Alex.

[@loupuleff571]

Happy New Year ! How did you do hunting this year ?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

An excellent year. Got a bull moose n Northern Quebec and 3 bucks for 4 of us in deer season. I trust yours was also successful. Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@brianweaver8024]

Kept thinking, switch the stone around to use the bar on the flat in. Then rotate it…. But ya got it 🎉

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Where were you when I needed you, lol.

[@brianweaver8024]

@ pretty easy for one to armchair quarterback Lol. Love all your content!

[@Badhabit-cx1ch]

On a mountain of sand,where the sky turns dark the color of millet burnt in a stone oven.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed, can’t wait for that first loaf of bread, it will reason for celebration!

[@deanbarill3182]

Happy new year Peter.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And to you and your clan.

[@dougtheslug6435]

Very good, happy new year. Crazy how there's no snow down there in Tweed, unheard of just a few short years ago. We came close early to mid December here in Bancroft of losing it all too, but the powers that be managed to give us a fresh 8 inches on new years day, I think the snowmobilers prayer group had something to do with that.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It's amazing how the weather is changing so drastically! Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@robstevens6960]

There is an awesome book, available online as a PDF; BOILY, Lise, and Jean-François Blanchette. 1979. The Bread Ovens of Quebec Ottawa: National Museum of Man. 119 p. This book has many designs for different style ovens as well as lots of cultural info about baking bread.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That book sounds like an absolute treasure, we'll be sure to look into it.

[@josephmaschari1073]

Happy New Year

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Happy New Year to you, wishing you health and happiness in 2025.

[@paulfrizzell31]

👍great video

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you kindly!

[@paulfrizzell31]

@TheWoodlandEscape 🙂

[@dwbunloaf8245]

Don’t get the chance to make this joke but since you mention the place. I believe most of the Arab nations don’t watch the 1960’s animated series The Flintstones. But Abu Dhabi Do! 😂. Oh come on is it really that bad a joke? Yes it is lol 😂. Always love your content and happy new year 🎉

[@CynthiaRockroth]

The Flintstones are AMERICAN AMERICAN IS ENGLISH who gives a crap what it means in Arabic. Happy to oblige to insult people whom dont have common sense that it's an AMERICAN CARTOON FOR AN ENGLISH SPEAKING AUDIENCE.

[@dwbunloaf8245]

@ this is absolutely priceless thank you. I’m going to share this reply far and wide!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Actually sir, I found your joke hilarious and I thank you for a hardy laugh. We appreciate your ongoing support and wish you a year of good health and happiness!

[@SirFrederick]

Wassail wassail all over the town, our toast is white and our ales is brown

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed sir, indeed! Cheers!

[@johnhunter287]

Oh No It's bad luck to make a toast and either not drink or to put your shot/glass down without a drink. Happy New Year

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Oh my, am I in trouble ?

[@johnhunter287]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I hope not

[@davidprocter3578]

Very mild so far, some poor souls flooded out. Hope everyone else getting a better start for 2025. Just occurred to me bread ovens and forges both have a long established propensity for setting fire to their surroundings. How is your fire insurance??

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Just like our ancestors, the only insurance I have is my ability to rebuild. Happy New Year?

[@bookwormaddict3933]

Why didn't you put the stone in flat side down?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The flat side will become the floor of the oven. In the spring it will be mortared in level and some stone added to enlarge it

[@tadeuszjaremko2652]

❤

[@talleyrand2739]

Peter pity did not think of a Spanish windlass or small rollers under that large gibber ,beats a buggard back mate.and lang may your lum reek with anothers coal .

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Where were you when I needed you,lol? I did think of rollers but ruled it out, only had one oak plank, had I two it would have worked.

[@jtsterry]

❤😊😊

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

Passover is always 14 day after the Spring Equinox...God calendar never changes.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed.

[@yellowboot6629]

🧙❣️.... 🥃🤸

[@MDI997]

well my brother who drinks from leather bottle another good year hath come and gone and another birthday hath passed as well. Thank you and can we wish for many more, that our trails continue to cross again and again. Where we can hoist a glass of that stuff in your glass bottle Huzzah ! no rhyme nor reason here just a good wish for the cheerful new year.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You've got a good heart and a good head, happy New Year to you, oh maker of leather bottles,lol.

[@MDI997]

bottles do run dry and heads get cold, the misses and I have moved on to making hats that keep the heart and head bold

[@deanjernstrom3760]

Let's all hope for PEACE in 2025

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Hear, hear … you’ve got my vote.

[@JeffGloverArts]

Happy New Year!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Happy New Year to to you Jeff, wishing you health and happiness this year.

[@h.s.5550]

❤