For some reason, the heat doesn't circulate to the back two bedrooms of the apartment and an icebox has formed where the rooms used to be. We have been here for almost two years and during that time, the fireplace in the big bedroom has never been lit. Last night, I thought would be a perfect opportunity. It was freezing and I wanted to fall asleep in peace without curled up in a ball, shivering. And, I wanted fall asleep to the crackling of the duraflame. This plan would have worked perfectly if I had been 100% positive they chimney flue was open. Apparently, there was a second flue that needed to be opened or Dick van Dyke was long overdo to come sweep the chimney. All of the smoke backed out into my room and filtered through the entire apartment. I fell asleep, knowing the duraflame would burn out eventually and hoping all the smoke filling up my room would just disappear. Luckily, Erin and Maureen came home and put out the fire! I was still half asleep and didn't really know what was going on. I just went back to sleep in my smoke filled room. Now I smell like a bonfire. Anyone who grew up in a rural area and spent many nights outside in the woods getting drunk around a fire - you know, that smell lingers! Aside from showering multiple times, anyone know to make the smell go away?! It could be worse, it's not like I got sprayed by a skunk. To be perfectly honest, I kind of enjoy it. The smell is nostalgic and reminds me of home. But I don't think my lungs are big fans.
Lessons learned here -
1- Don't light a fire when you have been drinking
2- Don't light a fire by yourself - I should have waited for Erin to come home
3- Be 100% positive the chimney flue is open and it is safe to light a fire
4- When smoke starts filling up the room - open up the window and put it out. Do not be back to sleep! (Idiot!)
At least we are all safe and no permanent damage has been done.
Sorry girls! :(
Love, Lili
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