Anybody in SE Michigan had a fire yet?
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jlow
Feeling the Heat
Wife was not feeling well and had the chills Friday. Burned for a couple of hours to take the dampness out of the air. She felt better so I did it again on Saturday. Experimenting with the top down method and it is working well so far. I have been grabbing the shredded paper from work and it works well on top as it spreads flame quickly onto the the couple of rolled up newspaper and kindling.
Backwoods Savage
Minister of Fire
We're a bit north of you and have had, I think, 3 fires. Just small fires, like 3 small splits then let the fire die out. Take the chill and dampness out. Feels good to do it and we have plenty of fuel here so no problem.
The problem we will soon be seeing is those new wood burners who are amazed at how much heat their new stove gives out. They will load up that stove (rather than just a small amount of wood) and roast everyone.....and many will use the wood they should be saving for January and February.
The problem we will soon be seeing is those new wood burners who are amazed at how much heat their new stove gives out. They will load up that stove (rather than just a small amount of wood) and roast everyone.....and many will use the wood they should be saving for January and February.
Backwoods Savage said:
Yep that was me, All the windows and doorwalls opened. I swore I wasnt going to light it off till October, but we will see
Backwoods Savage
Minister of Fire
Well you were not alone Hanko. That mistake will be made by many in their first year. Some will learn and others will continue on with the same results. Then the next step is to get enough ahead (2-3 years) and once you experience that dry wood you won't want to go back.
Backwoods Savage said:
Right again. My son and I are working on wood for 2012 season. Proabaly have 50 cords (not face cords) piled up on the farm.
Backwoods Savage
Minister of Fire
Great Hanko. It would be hard to beat that size of a woodpile! Very nice indeed. Now maybe if some of the guys see this they will let off on pestering me about how much wood I have. lol So get ready, you may get some kidding aimed at you....but it is all in fun.
gregp553
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Nope. The house got to 65 but then warmed back up the next day. Can't light a fire if the boat is still in the water.
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