Family Vacation At Our Favorite Florida Beach Day 1! House Tour, Dinner & A Beautiful Sunset! The Tim Tracker
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Date: 2022-02-09
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So my dad was a mason that specialized in restoring fireplaces in old homes and I showed him that portion of the video, he said, without being able to look in the hole that its one of three things. It could be something called a chimney thimble, an opening to accommodate the chimney of a separate wood burning stove but he doubts it because normally the hole would be round and why would you need a stove in addition to a fireplace in Florida? He said thats something you would see in a climate like New England. Or it could be a ash dump or a ash well (kinda self explanatory) but he said it would normally be lower unless there was at one time a second fireplace directly above on the second floor. Again, he doubts that one too because the flue is too narrow to support the weight. He said that the most likely reason, again without being able to examine it, is that it appears that the firebox is wide but not too deep and the flue is narrow and they were having a problem with the fireplace smoking. By removing a couple bricks they were able to get another oxygen source into the flue to help the smoke draw up the chimney. He says it probably still smokes which is why they have candles in it and its out of commission. Also, no, that room would not have been the outside. In that era, before modern heating, and only one fireplace, it would be placed in the center of the house so that the heat of the fire would warm the bricks both behind and the flue above and then radiate warmth into any room butting up to the fireplace long after the fire has gone out. At night, you let the fire die down, then you would bank the coals in ash (build a little wall of ash around the coals, dont do this btw, very unsafe, this kept the coals alive through the night. They gave off heat and it was easier to relight the fire in the morning. He said most likely those two bedrooms were originally one larger room and the shiplap wall is probably a modern addition and thats what threw you in thinking it was once outside. Hope that helps
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So my dad was a mason that specialized in restoring fireplaces in old homes and I showed him that portion of the video, he said, without being able to look in the hole that its one of three things. It could be something called a chimney thimble, an opening to accommodate the chimney of a separate wood burning stove but he doubts it because normally the hole would be round and why would you need a stove in addition to a fireplace in Florida? He said thats something you would see in a climate like New England. Or it could be a ash dump or a ash well (kinda self explanatory) but he said it would normally be lower unless there was at one time a second fireplace directly above on the second floor. Again, he doubts that one too because the flue is too narrow to support the weight. He said that the most likely reason, again without being able to examine it, is that it appears that the firebox is wide but not too deep and the flue is narrow and they were having a problem with the fireplace smoking. By removing a couple bricks they were able to get another oxygen source into the flue to help the smoke draw up the chimney. He says it probably still smokes which is why they have candles in it and its out of commission. Also, no, that room would not have been the outside. In that era, before modern heating, and only one fireplace, it would be placed in the center of the house so that the heat of the fire would warm the bricks both behind and the flue above and then radiate warmth into any room butting up to the fireplace long after the fire has gone out. At night, you let the fire die down, then you would bank the coals in ash (build a little wall of ash around the coals, dont do this btw, very unsafe, this kept the coals alive through the night. They gave off heat and it was easier to relight the fire in the morning. He said most likely those two bedrooms were originally one larger room and the shiplap wall is probably a modern addition and thats what threw you in thinking it was once outside. Hope that helps
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janet
You know when you wish you had done things differently, well this is the type of place I would have loved to stay in maybe 10 years ago. We had been coming to Orlando for maybe 4 years then always staying at Disney never venturing further than Universal for the day and then back to resort. But I just so wish I had taken the plunge, stayed a bit longer and either stayed at Disney for a week then the rest of the time just chillin in a beautiful home like this. This is the best place you have stayed in so far. The hotel stays were nice but this feels like a home away from home. I am actually welling up here it is just so lovely
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You know when you wish you had done things differently, well this is the type of place I would have loved to stay in maybe 10 years ago. We had been coming to Orlando for maybe 4 years then always staying at Disney never venturing further than Universal for the day and then back to resort. But I just so wish I had taken the plunge, stayed a bit longer and either stayed at Disney for a week then the rest of the time just chillin in a beautiful home like this. This is the best place you have stayed in so far. The hotel stays were nice but this feels like a home away from home. I am actually welling up here it is just so lovely
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M&A
Here in Leavenworth KS a lot of our houses look much like the house your staying at, with the brick and very old wood. not many places here use fireplaces anymore but the one we used as a kid had a red tin/metal top and never had the little compartment you looked at. We also still have houses with wood paneling like the one Jen asked about, and some not so modern style.
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Here in Leavenworth KS a lot of our houses look much like the house your staying at, with the brick and very old wood. not many places here use fireplaces anymore but the one we used as a kid had a red tin/metal top and never had the little compartment you looked at. We also still have houses with wood paneling like the one Jen asked about, and some not so modern style.
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Denise
Looks beautiful! I miss the beach so much! We are here in St. Pete, but with red tide and my son's asthma, we have been staying away. How was red tide in your area? Hoping it was non-existent and that you guys have an awesome trip (or had one depending on when you post this and when you are heading home.
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Looks beautiful! I miss the beach so much! We are here in St. Pete, but with red tide and my son's asthma, we have been staying away. How was red tide in your area? Hoping it was non-existent and that you guys have an awesome trip (or had one depending on when you post this and when you are heading home.
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Marilou
Those large bird of paradise plants in the backyard are actually Traveler's Palms. They are soooo amazing! We have 1 we planted in our backyard, and it is the centerpiece of that area of our yard.
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Those large bird of paradise plants in the backyard are actually Traveler's Palms. They are soooo amazing! We have 1 we planted in our backyard, and it is the centerpiece of that area of our yard.
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LetsROAMaround
The second Tim when in to the bathroom I tought of the overlook hotel and seconds later Tim also mentions the overlook. Great minds think alike
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The second Tim when in to the bathroom I tought of the overlook hotel and seconds later Tim also mentions the overlook. Great minds think alike
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Charles
What I found interesting about the house is either due to its age, or use as the former post office, there were no closets in the bedrooms.
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What I found interesting about the house is either due to its age, or use as the former post office, there were no closets in the bedrooms.
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Kim
Beautiful sunset! Can't wait to watch more.
I'm sure someone already answered, but the horizontal wood on the wall is called shiplap.
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Beautiful sunset! Can't wait to watch more.
I'm sure someone already answered, but the horizontal wood on the wall is called shiplap.
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Shana
Came here to comment how cute Jackson was to do the same arm movement as his daddy while showing the table but everyone beat me to it
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Came here to comment how cute Jackson was to do the same arm movement as his daddy while showing the table but everyone beat me to it
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