Okay, so I'm now ready to admit that I'm powerless over my woodpile and that I suffer from FSS (Firewood Scroungers Syndrome). I came to believe that a power greater than free wood could restore me to sanity......lol.
Once you get started it's hard to stop! Just scored 3/4 of a cord of 3 year old seasoned Cherry for free--they were selling the house and the new owner's wanted the sellers to get rid of the "icky wood pile" because they are afraid of spiders......
One the way home I spot a nice standing/dead Oak tree in the front yard of a local church. I stop in to ask about cutting it down, the pastor asks how much would I charge and I said "nothing, I'll do it for the wood." He tells me that they got an estimate from a pro for $300, but if I would do it they'd give me $100 because "that's a lot of work and we wouldn't feel right if we didn't pay you." I checked the base of the tree and it's still solid, so it will be an easy drop and a good cord++ of nice oak, plus $100!!
It's getting so I can't drive anywhere without looking for standing/dead stuff along the road......one tree--I mean--one day at a time
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NP
Once you get started it's hard to stop! Just scored 3/4 of a cord of 3 year old seasoned Cherry for free--they were selling the house and the new owner's wanted the sellers to get rid of the "icky wood pile" because they are afraid of spiders......
One the way home I spot a nice standing/dead Oak tree in the front yard of a local church. I stop in to ask about cutting it down, the pastor asks how much would I charge and I said "nothing, I'll do it for the wood." He tells me that they got an estimate from a pro for $300, but if I would do it they'd give me $100 because "that's a lot of work and we wouldn't feel right if we didn't pay you." I checked the base of the tree and it's still solid, so it will be an easy drop and a good cord++ of nice oak, plus $100!!
It's getting so I can't drive anywhere without looking for standing/dead stuff along the road......one tree--I mean--one day at a time
!NP
I must confess, I'm not seeking a cure, but MORE WOOD! Found a tree at a dump site partially bucked, partially slabbed that is at least 4-ft diameter. There must be 1 1/2 cords of wood all total. It will require a front-end loader to even move the slabs and I'm about to go nuts trying to convince myself to leave it alone. AHHHhhhhhhh !!
