It doesn't get any easier

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I also am happy to be old. I cut or split or haul or stack wood several times each week. I am 83 and all my stuff hurts after I work for a couple of hours. I know it would be easier on my body if I didn't have to mess with wood and the stove but I enjoy the burning and the heat. Every day I try to do something and Mrs Hornet wants me out of the house for a while. I have a big selection of Stihl saws and it's still fun to run them. It's best to keep moving.
 
Absolutely have to keep moving. I have a bad back but if I'm cutting and splitting wood I feel much better.wiener dog keeps me moving as well.we walk close to 5 miles daily.
 
My back is holding out so far so decided to stockpile to fill in the rows I burn this winter.frost tonight.first fire this morning.
 

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Absolutely have to keep moving. I have a bad back but if I'm cutting and splitting wood I feel much better.wiener dog keeps me moving as well.we walk close to 5 miles daily.
Interestingly one of the best interventions for back pain is walking. When you look at the literature it outperforms surgery, injections, PT, meds............. So good job keepin er moving.