On 11/26/2018 12:16 PM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
> cshenk > wrote:
>> Working out how to share a photo. Nothing fancy here, just my backyard
>> and some of the wood pile
>>
>> https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/...EcXJfBAiPMs5HM
>>
> Nice wood stockpile! We just had the chimney sweep out on Saturday morning
> to inspect the condition of the fireplace in the new house before we
> started using it. We had our first big thanksgiving family and friends
> gathering in the new house later that afternoon, and it was so nice to have
> a beautiful fire going in the living room. It really added to the cozy log
> cabin vibe. Im fast tracking some campfire cast iron pie makers and
> whatnot onto my wishlist because I think that would be a fun thing for my
> daughter to do, especially if she has friends over this winter.
>
> The old owners had a small stockpile of wood left behind for us, but we
> definitely need a lot more to get through the winter. It hasnt really
> snowed much yet here, so we did go around and collect a bit of the smaller
> stuff on Sunday. There are a few fallen trees (mostly oak and maple) in
> the woods to gather, but we need to acquire a chainsaw for those. Theres
> an old shed up the driveway a ways, and itll be a great wood shed. Or
> chicken coop€”time will tell. LOL
>
>
>
Â* Don't skimp on a good chainsaw ! Stihl and Husq-Varna both make good
ones . I looked closely at the label on my consumer-grade Poulan , and
guess what I found ? That saw is only designed to last FIFTY HOURS !
That's run-time , but geez , that's ridiculous ! I put way more hours
than that on each of mine every year . I'm surprised that one has lasted
as long as it has , probably because I maintain them well and never ever
run a chain dull or dry . BTW , maple is lousy firewood , but usable if
that's all ya got . My preference is oak , white or red , with hickory
close behind .

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Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !