So the phone rings and a neighbor says "we have a pile of cut up black walnut that you are welcome to take". After thinking for a day or two, I called a friend that burns and will help him load up the entire pile tonight. Drove by and peeked at what looks like a solid 1.5 cords. Giving it up was not due to the lack of lawn left, becuase there is plenty of room. It is more an issue of drive to finish what has been started. There is close to 2 cords of hickory bucked that must be split and brought home, at least that much on the ground to be stacked along with 3/4 cord of oak, 2.5 cords of ash, 3/4 cord of locust and another 3/4 of cherry.
Indication that I have too much wood....
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Woody Stover
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I know what you mean. I've got several cords waiting to be bucked and brought home, and my processing area is probably about 3/4 full. But I just saw a big Pin Oak that was cut down yesterday and got the OK to grab it (pics are forthcoming.) 
I'll be working on that tomorrow. I want to keep it because it's fresh wood and I have enough time to let it dry. I can always give some of these scores that have been lying around for a while to some of the other folks I supply. The wood's still fine...just not perfect. I'm sick, I know. 
If it was just Walnut, I would pass on it too.
I'll be working on that tomorrow. I want to keep it because it's fresh wood and I have enough time to let it dry. I can always give some of these scores that have been lying around for a while to some of the other folks I supply. The wood's still fine...just not perfect. I'm sick, I know. If it was just Walnut, I would pass on it too.
Locust Post
Minister of Fire
Shame shame LOL I don't think you can have too much wood. You are just prioritizing and helping out a friend.
timusp40
Feeling the Heat
mywaynow,
You know what they say "a bird in the hand". Besides, variety is the spice of life, so I would add the Walnut to your mixed stash. You have the room. Grab it.
Tim
BobUrban
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Gark
Minister of Fire
It's a good thing when you turn on a friend to free walnut since you won't take it, and help to load it too. Good on ya!
PapaDave
Minister of Fire
Update: 8 ft bed and trailer loaded to the gills for 2 trips. Mostly Mulberry. Guessing there was 2.5 cords removed yesterday. There is still 1.25- 1.5 to go. Mostly Walnut. Don't know if the friend will need/want it, so it may come to my place after all. I will know today.
Wood Heat Stoves
Minister of Fire
With me there is not such thing s too much wood but I have gotten carried away in the past. It's sort of like walking by a $100. bill on the ground and not picking it up.
bogydave
Minister of Fire
It does pay to finish up a project before you start another one.
You can overwhelm yourself with to many "on going" projects & then none get totally done.
Good move getting the wood taken care of, in the future you are still "the wood guy" & will get more calls in the future.
Although there's a little feeling in you that says, "maybe I should've taken the wood", you did good
Now get caught up so you don't have to pass on futures "close/free" scores,
You can overwhelm yourself with to many "on going" projects & then none get totally done.
Good move getting the wood taken care of, in the future you are still "the wood guy" & will get more calls in the future.
Although there's a little feeling in you that says, "maybe I should've taken the wood", you did good
Now get caught up so you don't have to pass on futures "close/free" scores,
woodsmaster
Minister of Fire
It does pay to finish up a project before you start another one.
You can overwhelm yourself with to many "on going" projects & then none get totally done.
Good move getting the wood taken care of, in the future you are still "the wood guy" & will get more calls in the future.
Although there's a little feeling in you that says, "maybe I should've taken the wood", you did good
Now get caught up so you don't have to pass on futures "close/free" scores,
bogydave - "It does pay to finish up a project before you start another one.
You can overwhelm yourself with to many "on going" projects & then none get totally done."
Wow you described me to a T. I have way to many progects to finish, but I vowed to not start any new ones untill I finish the others. Wood still comes first though
.Wood fairy showed up yesterday. Maybe that wood karma some mentioned. Tree guy I know stopped in to tell me he was dropping a big Black Oak just up the road. Wanted to know if I wanted it. Can't refuse delivered Oak no matter how much wood I have. Will post pics when it is dropped.
smokinj
Minister of Fire
Woody Stover
Minister of Fire
I could start now and still have wood in four days.If I have wood more than 4 hrs I consult the DR.
Gonna get it all or at least most stacked before proceeding...
If I have wood that last more than 4 hours, I am not the one that needs to see a doctor.If I have wood more than 4 hrs I consult the DR.
smokinj
Minister of Fire
firefighterjake
Minister of Fire
Hell, I am taking out an advertisement.
Way ahead of you buddy . . . I posted the following advertisement in a few restroom stalls around town.
For a good (and long) time call Jags.
I thought after the last time, you had learned your lessons about going into the women's bathrooms.
firefighterjake
Minister of Fire
WES999
Minister of Fire
firefighterjake
Minister of Fire
Too much wood, is like too much sex... You wish you left that last peice of ash alone.
You think you never have enough . . . while your partner thinks you have way too much?
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