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Done something this foolish 3 vote(s) 21.4%
Thought about doing something this foolish 2 vote(s) 14.3%
Never even consider doing something this foolish 4 vote(s) 28.6%
You're CRAZY! 5 vote(s) 35.7%
  1. Boobo0 Member

    joined: Feb 24, 2011
    87 posts
    Eastern Ma
    Drove 220 miles round trip today from southern Mass. to Berwick ME to grab 2 tons MWP softies. Am I off my rocker or has anyone else done anything similar? Hoping I'm not alone on this one.
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  2. subsailor Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 8, 2011
    1,315 posts
    Winthrop, Maine
    Have you tried them before you bought or just relying on what you've read here?

    Out of curiosity, what did you pay?
  3. Danny Cathcart Member

    joined: Apr 28, 2012
    76 posts
    Michigan
    Eh... Foolish? Na. One has to do what they have to do when it is in the best interest of their family and livelihood. Sometime this spring I'll be making a 200 plus mile round about for pellets myself.
  4. Boobo0 Member

    joined: Feb 24, 2011
    87 posts
    Eastern Ma
    Too far away to drive up for test bags, so I had to go on the forums opinions (which were very positive). I've been burning the blends with pretty good results, but I just wanted to try something "a step above". Plus a had the spare time today to do it.

    $259 a ton
  5. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2008
    11,442 posts
    Standish, ME
    In a single word, yes.

    You got it real bad, you need a 12 step program and a very large support group of folks that are not members of this forum.
  6. Danny Cathcart Member

    joined: Apr 28, 2012
    76 posts
    Michigan
    OH sure, egg him on Bear :)
  7. subsailor Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 8, 2011
    1,315 posts
    Winthrop, Maine
    Fuel cost = $40? $60? Which puts you up to $279-$289. You prolly could have bought something as good or better at home. That said, there's nothin wrong with a good road trip.
  8. kinsmanstoves Minister of Fire

    Why? where they indoor stored?
  9. Boobo0 Member

    joined: Feb 24, 2011
    87 posts
    Eastern Ma
    :)
  10. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2008
    11,442 posts
    Standish, ME
    Hey Danny, one of a members' responsibilities on here is to help others who may be going down the slippery slope before it is too late.

    In this case we may have failed.
  11. Woody1911a1 Member

    joined: Sep 23, 2012
    249 posts
    Marblehead , Ma
    where in Berwick north Berwick , south Berwick or just Berwick ? i live in Ma but have a camp up in Limerick Me .
  12. Danny Cathcart Member

    joined: Apr 28, 2012
    76 posts
    Michigan
    Understand. Everyone needs a nudge in the right direction once in a while. Myself at times, have gotten a good swift kick in the rump. That being said - Ole Boy has to learn just like we all did and, hopefully still are.
    SmokeyTheBear likes this.
  13. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2008
    11,442 posts
    Standish, ME
    Quick, barricade the borders.
    jtakeman and subsailor like this.
  14. Woody1911a1 Member

    joined: Sep 23, 2012
    249 posts
    Marblehead , Ma
    waaay to late Smokey :) the "camp" is my wife's family's on lake Sokokis . struggling to hold on to it .
  15. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2008
    11,442 posts
    Standish, ME
    We can at least try to keep you out so you can't grab anymore pellets.
  16. DexterDay Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 11, 2010
    9,055 posts
    NE Ohio
    I have driven 200 miles round trip to to get pellets. Would've been 400 if my BIL didnt grab the 2nd ton.for me :)

    There is this really nice Stove shop about 100 miles away. This guy named Eric....... lol
    kinsmanstoves likes this.
  17. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,726 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    My limit is 100 round trip. Adds to much due to gas hoggyness. Now if a $300 pellet was on sale for say $200 I might strech the distance a lil!

    But I had to vote your crazy! Just cause you hang here say that about ya! ::-)
  18. hotdawg Member

    joined: Nov 3, 2011
    197 posts
    Central, MA
    Wow, and I thought I was nuts driving 60 miles round trip to CT for some GT when they were $209/ton. Not sure if I'll go any further then that for pellets. There's quite a selection in my area. Maybe next time pick up 4 tons to make it worth your time and gas. 2 tons just doesn't sound like it's enough for that distance.

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