Please help again, thanks!

[chazcarr]

Hi Guys,

A while back some of you here were able to point me towards some good firewood vendors in my area. That person seems to have gone out of business and I am hoping you can help me find a replacement. Or at least a few good CL ads so I can buy a few cords.

We just welcomed my first child 3 weeks ago and I want to make sure I keep ahead on my wood. She demands a lot of attention so my scrounging and splitting time is diminished this year. I live in the Wolcott, CT area.


Here is a pic of my baby girl Filomena enjoying the heat so you know what I am dealing with...




On a side note, do people ever "share" a tree here on this forum? I have a gigantic tree that fell in my back yard that I probably don't have the tools to handle all of. It is very thick, and I have to try IDing it still. Thick black bark. I was thinking I could offer the wood to anyone who wants to help bust it up. Keep what you cut kind of a deal. Is that something that happens or should I just call a tree service to take whatever I cannot handle? Tree is already on the ground.

Thanks guys.

 

[blades]

A couple friends with saws, a free diner and refreshments maybe give a bit of the wood away in exchange for help. A couple pictures of the tree -closer in on the bark and one of a cut off limb. With that we might be able to identify. Congratulations on new addition.

 

[tcassavaugh]

good luck getting someone to help. if we were closer, i'd be willing. always looking for a little additional wood.....especially if its down. congrats btw.

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

You could probably pay someone cheap to cut it into rounds for you and then just split alittle at a time, you'd be surprised at how much you can get done in 1 hour, 2-3 times a week, great exercise too.... Gl and congrats on the little one...

 

[chazcarr]

Thanks, I know when I am out of my league, and perhaps when the snow clears up I will take some pictures and you can all see what I am up against here.

This tree is a monster.

 

[firefighterjake]

Congrats on the daughter.

 

[chazcarr]

Congrats on the daughter.

Thank you, I love her, the dog is not so sure. She already loves being near the fire. I can tell she has her mother's lack of cold tolerance.

 

[gregbesia]

So, any idea what kind of wood is it? Any pictures? I'm in Southington , maybe we can make some kind of deal . Thanks

 

[Arnoldnorth]

I'm in Wallingford and would be happy to help you harvest that tree if I can have a cut of it.

 

[weatherguy]

Sounds like it might be locust, shouldn't have any trouble finding help if its BL.
Congrats on the new addition.

 

[albert1029]

how sweet is the name Filomena...

 

[chazcarr]

It is pretty sweet. If the warm weather comes this weekend and melts the snow, I will go get some pictures and post here. As you can guess getting free time is a real hassle now a days, especially with the holidays.

 

[Paulywalnut]

If the tree is as big as you say, your ms250 might not have a large enough bar. Whoever you get to help you
Might have a larger saw making it a lot easier to round up.

 

[andybaker]

Beautiful daughter. I always tell young people when they marry. Marriage doesn't change your life, Kids do! Yes, I can see how your time for scrounging is going to be limited. Oh, I remember those days. Most of all, enjoy all you can. BTW, it sounds to me like BL too. Wish I was closer.

 

[lml999]

I have a gigantic tree that fell in my back yard that I probably don't have the tools to handle all of. It is very thick, and I have to try IDing it still. Thick black bark. I was thinking I could offer the wood to anyone who wants to help bust it up. Keep what you cut kind of a deal. Is that something that happens or should I just call a tree service to take whatever I cannot handle? Tree is already on the ground.

If you don't find someone local to cut/split/share the tree with you, check your local CL. You may be able to find someone who will cut and split for you for a given $.