Wood Stress

[Got Wood]

Man this wood world has lots of stress...

Maul or Fiskar?
Cover or not?
Stihl, Husky or Dolmar?
Seasoning time
Wood Sellers...

I could go on.... but dont want to get myself more worked up

 

[stejus]

Man this wood world has lots of stress...

Maul or Fiskar?
Cover or not?
Stihl, Husky or Dolmar?
Seasoning time
Wood Sellers...

I could go on.... but dont want to get myself more worked up

Sure beats the simple life of calling for oil or an LP delivery though. How much fun and thought goes into calling for a delivery of fossil fuel other than ordering when the market price is at it's lowest for the season

 

[CowboyAndy]

oh come on thats the fun part!


actually the most stressful part for me is getting the kids to help...

 

[smokinj]

oh come on thats the fun part!


actually the most stressful part for me is getting the kids to help...

lol yep the rest is gravy compared to that!

 

[Corey]

Makes you long for the 'good ole days' when all you had to do was push a button or turn a dial on the wall and heat magically came out of the vents!

This new fangled stuff - now you've got cutting, felling, bucking, loading, hauling, unloading, splitting, stacking, seasoning, hauling to the stove, stoking, burning, ash removal and disposal - and perilous conditions at every step!

 

[stejus]

Makes you long for the 'good ole days' when all you had to do was push a button or turn a dial on the wall and heat magically came out of the vents!

This new fangled stuff - now you've got cutting, felling, bucking, loading, hauling, unloading, splitting, stacking, seasoning, hauling to the stove, stoking, burning, ash removal and disposal - and perilous conditions at every step!

You forgot one more important time consumer where you could be doing other things... hearth.com

 

[Birdman1]

Ahmen Brother

 

[smokinj]

Makes you long for the 'good ole days' when all you had to do was push a button or turn a dial on the wall and heat magically came out of the vents!

This new fangled stuff - now you've got cutting, felling, bucking, loading, hauling, unloading, splitting, stacking, seasoning, hauling to the stove, stoking, burning, ash removal and disposal - and perilous conditions at every step!

that pretty well covers it now lets teak each one individually! lol

 

[CowboyAndy]

Makes you long for the 'good ole days' when all you had to do was push a button or turn a dial on the wall and heat magically came out of the vents!

This new fangled stuff - now you've got cutting, felling, bucking, loading, hauling, unloading, splitting, stacking, seasoning, hauling to the stove, stoking, burning, ash removal and disposal - and perilous conditions at every step!

You forgot limbing!

 

[Got Wood]

Makes you long for the 'good ole days' when all you had to do was push a button or turn a dial on the wall and heat magically came out of the vents!

This new fangled stuff - now you've got cutting, felling, bucking, loading, hauling, unloading, splitting, stacking, seasoning, hauling to the stove, stoking, burning, ash removal and disposal - and perilous conditions at every step!

You forgot limbing!

And proper Kindling

 

[Bootlegger]

Do I get bonus points or boos for mentioning the benefits of outdoor exercise?

 

[Got Wood]

Do I get bonus points or boos for mentioning the benefits of outdoor exercise?

I'm sure we could debate that .... shoulder and back injuries ??? SHIN SHOTS??? LOL

 

[Bootlegger]

Do I get bonus points or boos for mentioning the benefits of outdoor exercise?

I'm sure we could debate that .... shoulder and back injuries ??? SHIN SHOTS??? LOL

Almost all exercise is fraught with danger. Stick to yoga if you want safety. This from a guy who was just told by his doctor to try yoga for his shoulder bursitis that flares up when splitting wood ;-)

 

[Slow1]

Do I get bonus points or boos for mentioning the benefits of outdoor exercise?

I'm sure we could debate that .... shoulder and back injuries ??? SHIN SHOTS??? LOL

Almost all exercise is fraught with danger. Stick to yoga if you want safety. This from a guy who was just told by his doctor to try yoga for his shoulder bursitis that flares up when splitting wood ;-)

Of course it is the swinging sharp things at high velocity that makes THIS exercise more fun isn't it?

 

[SolarAndWood]

Makes you long for the 'good ole days' when all you had to do was push a button or turn a dial on the wall and heat magically came out of the vents!

This new fangled stuff - now you've got cutting, felling, bucking, loading, hauling, unloading, splitting, stacking, seasoning, hauling to the stove, stoking, burning, ash removal and disposal - and perilous conditions at every step!

You forgot limbing!

And proper Kindling

winching and skidding

 

[stejus]

Any form of exercise builds up endorphans which help elevate mood and take away stress. Now if you get hurt while exercising, the endorphans are replaced with stress all over again.

 

[Slow1]

Any form of exercise builds up endorphans ....

I think I get a few of those from a great score too...

Somehow "I locked in a good price on oil this year" just isn't the same as "I just found and picked up a full load of rounds for free"... and we get it more often when chasing wood scores too - feeds the addiction I guess... but then back to the topic - the stress of "will I find enough scores to meet my self imposed quota for xyz season's pile?"

 

[Bootlegger]

Of course it is the swinging sharp things at high velocity that makes THIS exercise more fun isn't it?

No doubt!! Add in the heavy metal music pumping on my iPod and its downright aggro!

 

[Got Wood]

Any form of exercise builds up endorphans ....

... but then back to the topic - the stress of "will I find enough scores to meet my self imposed quota for xyz season's pile?"

I resemble that remark!

 

[kork]

And nobody mentioned sitting back enjoying a "cold refreshing beveredge" (aka beer). and admiring your hard work, while getting weird looks from your better half.

 

[iskiatomic]

Come on guys! Did you forget about the BEER!!


KC

 

[iskiatomic]

And nobody mentioned sitting back enjoying a “cold refreshing beveredge” (aka beer). and admiring your hard work, while getting weird looks from your better half.

At least someone is paying attention.



KC

 

[Bigg_Redd]

Man this wood world has lots of stress...

Maul or Fiskar?
Cover or not?
Stihl, Husky or Dolmar?
Seasoning time
Wood Sellers...

I could go on.... but dont want to get myself more worked up

1) Fiskars
2) Cover after Sept
3) Stihl (duh)
4) "Season" till it's dry
5) Cut your own wood


There. No stress.

 

[Bootlegger]

And nobody mentioned sitting back enjoying a "cold refreshing beveredge" (aka beer). and admiring your hard work, while getting weird looks from your better half.

Amen Brutha!

 

[stejus]

And nobody mentioned sitting back enjoying a "cold refreshing beveredge" (aka beer). and admiring your hard work, while getting weird looks from your better half.

Amen Brutha!

Add getting weird looks from your better half while drinking beer and enjoying the activity on hearth.com. I always get "who you chatting with, your wood buddies". I try to tell her "it's not a chat room, it's a forum to share and learn wood knowledge".