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  1. Bigg_Redd Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 19, 2008
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    Shelton, WA
    Brought in 2 wheelbarrow loads.
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  2. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
    9,147 posts
    Bend, Oregon
    I just stepped out the workshop door, selected three splits from the stack, brought them in and reloaded the stove. I'll keep you posted. Rick
  3. bsruther Feeling the Heat

    joined: Oct 28, 2008
    372 posts
    Northern Kentucky
    I just went outside the back door and picked up a piece of locust, a piece of cherry and two pieces of ash. I then brought them in and threw them in the stove, closed the door and opened the air. I don't know if I should mention it, or if it even makes any difference, but I had to give the pieces of ash a good whack to get the snow off of them. The smaller piece needed whacked twice.
  4. Bigg_Redd Minister of Fire

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    Shelton, WA


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  5. Bigg_Redd Minister of Fire

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    pics?
  6. bsruther Feeling the Heat

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  7. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
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    Bend, Oregon
    :lol: Nice T-shirt, the blue looks good on you. Rick
  8. Bigg_Redd Minister of Fire

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    Best Thread Ever.
  9. fossil Super Moderator

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    I'm thinking that next trip, I'll bring these three in. I dunno...which ones would you guys pick? Rick

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  10. bsruther Feeling the Heat

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    Northern Kentucky
    I would opt for the three half round ones, just to the right of the ones that you have improperly chosen.
  11. Bigg_Redd Minister of Fire

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    I like the three just out of frame to the left.
  12. kenny chaos Minister of Fire

    joined: Apr 10, 2008
    1,995 posts
    Rochester,ny
    I never saw a picture of goose bumps before. :lol:

    Right now, the stove is full of coals and I pulled a small split out of the oversized pickle jar but it was light. It would've gone up like a slightly used tissue. I quickly returned it and opted for another. It went real well. I read once where a guy put one in, waited until it caught fire, and took it out again.
  13. savageactor7 Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 25, 2008
    3,698 posts
    CNY
    I quickly got dressed and went out to do something important...but forgot what it was. So then I went back in and sat by the stove.
  14. Bigg_Redd Minister of Fire

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    ROTFLMMFAO

    THE ARROWS ARE KILLING ME!

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  15. kenny chaos Minister of Fire

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    Rick- It's only Monday. Stick with the lightest ones and maybe only go two at a time.
    Good luck friend and let us know how it goes-
    Ken
  16. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
    9,147 posts
    Bend, Oregon
    I'm only burning the little Century in the workshop...there's only so much it'll swallow at a time. Typically one nice half-round in the back and then whatever else I can stuff in. Don't worry, Kenny, I won't hurt myself, unless it's while re-splitting some of this wood. Rick
  17. bsruther Feeling the Heat

    joined: Oct 28, 2008
    372 posts
    Northern Kentucky
    Thank you. I figured that it would provide good contrast against the hue of the splits.
  18. bsruther Feeling the Heat

    joined: Oct 28, 2008
    372 posts
    Northern Kentucky
    Wait a minute you never said that in your post. That changes everything. The logs that you chose are clearly the right ones.
  19. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
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    Bend, Oregon
    Had I been burning the big Liberty, you'd have been completely justified in pointing out what a stupid choice I'd made. I should have made that clear from the outset of this erudite discussion. I think your choice of attire, with the color blending and all, was marvelous. Rick
  20. kenny chaos Minister of Fire

    joined: Apr 10, 2008
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    Rochester,ny
    I concur that the brilliant blue really made the picture pop!
    I'm more impressed with the number of splits balanced on one arm.
    As you mature, you may consider splitting that into two loads, or even more.
    After looking at that picture twice, I had to sit down and take a break.
  21. bsruther Feeling the Heat

    joined: Oct 28, 2008
    372 posts
    Northern Kentucky
    It's already half the load it used to be.
  22. learnin to burn Feeling the Heat

    joined: Nov 22, 2008
    347 posts
    Southeastern, Pa
    Question? What kind of wood are those 3 splits you have in your arm? Is the 1 red oak?
  23. glacialhills Member

    joined: Jun 5, 2008
    218 posts
    S.W. Michigan
    Let me guess.....you guys like watching paint dry also. It's been to dang cold out 'round here to "select" the right, properly aged vintage splits. We don't do more do more than grab loads and hustle back inside.
  24. Cluttermagnet Minister of Fire

    joined: Jun 23, 2008
    829 posts
    Mid Atlantic
    I take my canvas tote outside- I must admit I bring in a few more splits than you. Good choice, though. Mine is like a 'wood buffet', a veritable smorgasbord of tree pieces. "Hmmm, let's take a few Locust, some of this gnarly Red Oak, and some of the Cherry. Oh, and a little bit of Oak kindling, and... ;-)
  25. bsruther Feeling the Heat

    joined: Oct 28, 2008
    372 posts
    Northern Kentucky
    The red one is cherry. No oak.
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