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I'm sure each end of those logs might be ready to burn. I wouldn't be so sure about the middle of the logs.


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Maybe if it wasn't 150ft from vehicle access. But I'd never give him a deposit, just out of principle.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/zip/d/free-firewood/6281211803.html
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blacktail said:
Maybe if it wasn't 150ft from vehicle access. But I'd never give him a deposit, just out of principle.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/zip/d/free-firewood/6281211803.html
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Folks agreeing to take something, and then only cherry-picking the best while leaving the rest, is a common problem for land owners in these situations. Seems like he came up with a reasonable solution for that, but he's opening himself to other liabilities, by basically asking folks to process wood on his land.

One of my cutting buddies, who has been using a chainsaw weekly for more than 35 years, just managed to hit his left hand with a running saw. chit happens. Would be concerned, if that happened to some random stranger, removing wood that I had offered under these conditions. Thankfully, the injury in this case was about as minor as one could hope, when your hand hits a spinning chain.
 
Ashful said:
One of my cutting buddies, who has been using a chainsaw weekly for more than 35 years, just managed to hit his left hand with a running saw. chit happens. Would be concerned, if that happened to some random stranger, removing wood that I had offered under these conditions. Thankfully, the injury in this case was about as minor as one could hope, when your hand hits a spinning chain.
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The assumption that experience implies competence is quite common with motorcycle riding skills too. But I have seen plenty of people who have been riding 20 plus years yet have worse riding skills than an astute learner with only 2 years experience.

The fact of the matter is, experience does not necessarily imply competence!

I have heard many motorcyclists with over 30 years riding experience tell me they had to "lay 'er down" to avoid a more serious accident. The fact of the matter is that the rider has the most control of the speed and direction of his/her motorcycle when they keep the rubber on the road. Engine sidecases and exhaust pipes have a very low coefficient of friction compared to motorcycle tires. There is no trajectory a motorcycle can take while laying down and sliding on hard parts that can't be better accomplished in riding position. The claim that it was necessary to "lay 'er down" is only valid in one type of scenario, specifically, a scenario in which it is possible to slide under an object that is otherwise unavoidable (such as a semi-trailer or a steel gate). Yet no motorcyclist has ever described that scenario to me.

There are videos on Youtube of people who have been using chainsaws their entire lives doing completely bone-headed things (as well as complete beginners operating saws in a skilled manner). Experience does not equal competence. It's also true that competence does not eliminate all accidents (but it goes a long way).
 
Ah I forgot about this thread, one of my favorites. Here's a good ad that's been popping up lately. I texted the guy a couple weeks back and asked if anyone has taken him up on the offer. "Nope just you so far"

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Woody5506 said:
Ah I forgot about this thread, one of my favorites. Here's a good ad that's been popping up lately. I texted the guy a couple weeks back and asked if anyone has taken him up on the offer. "Nope just you so far"

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Hmmm maybe he got his wish in last nights wind gusts!!!
 
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Guys killing me with this ad. Been up for awhile now. Probably get 3 face cords dried, split and delivered for what he wants for this mess.
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https://appleton.craigslist.org/for/d/fire-wood/6348018872.htm

We have an elm tree that came down in our back yard. It is cut up, ready to be picked up and burned. There is approximately 3+ face cords available. Asking $175. for all of it. Call
 
"Pay me for my garbage" is the basic mindset for non wood burners trying to make a buck. Why can't people just understand the concept of a mutual favor?
 
Free beautiful Walnut!

Only have to drop the tree between 2 sets of power lines, a house, and what appears to be a road. Totally worth it.
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