We've had multiple days in the upper 70's here this summer. We've even had a couple of days in the 80's. That's pretty dang warm for us. I'm already looking forward to shoulder season. Is it weird that I'm already getting a nice shoulder collection going for late summer early fall? We typically get our first frost in mid to late August. We have a pretty much endless supply of dead or dying Aspen trees on our property. They grow as fast as they die off, fortunately. I'm constantly cutting them down and bucking them. I rounded up several little trailer loads over the last few days. Aspen is great shoulder wood. I don't even split rounds like these. I just toss them in whole Are you all getting primed for shoulder season too? Don't tell me you aren't setting a few punky chunks aside already...
NOOOOOOOOOO! I love everything about summer and HATE winter! The only thing I like about winter is burning wood and wearing flannel and jeans!
Still firmly in the grip of summer here and will be till the latter end of September. Haven't even thought of a fire just yet. Sent from my SM-G930VL using Tapatalk
Cash,- stop, no. Not ready for Fall at all. Last night @ 11:30, it was 75 in N/E Wyoming. Gentle breeze and sooo quiet , I had a whole outfitters lodge to myself. I haven't felt so much at ease in forever. Last thing on my mind was coming back to 54 deg. and rain, much less firing up the stove. It's not right, wearing a hoodie in July.
Not having any control over the weather, I don't worry about it. Life happens. Any day with the AC and heat(furnace or wood stove) off, is a good day. The wood identified for this coming heating season, is dry and covered. Whatever happens, happens.
I am ready! I cut my shoulder season wood November through April (poplar). I have a strong affinity for winter, but love our fall and spring shoulder seasons as well. Gardening and fishing make summer fun for us too, but hot weather is not my favorite.
I enjoy each season. They have all something different to offer. By the time you're sick of it, another seasons just around the corner!
It looks like it is a good idea to get that popple out when you can. It doesn't keep well once it dies but that you have will indeed make a good quick and easy fire that will be short lived. Yes, we are ready for many shoulder seasons and winters too. We have no fear of running out for several years. I wish the weather was like October year around and with the color on the trees too.
I’m envious of your high temps. We will be in the 80s- 90 till middle of September. I’m looking forward to the first fire.
I spent too many years deployed to hot climates and I despise summer. Heck, I turn my A/C on at 65 degrees. Looking forward to shoulder season and the first fires in the wood stove.
Am I the only one on a 3 year plan with shoulder wood? I have shoulder wood put up for this year and next year and I am working on replacing what I burned last fall.
Not ready for SS but am looking forward to cooler temps and no humidity. Once we get our first cool day usually in late September them. I enjoy our outdoor firepit and grilling when its not super humid. Are all those "white" trees aspen?
My SS supply is ready for this season. But after that, it's a different story. Im on the 3 year plan, but not with SS. Need to scrounge some pine, box elder, tree of heaven. I love summer, but fall is by far my favorite season. Cool, crisp mornings and evenings, less humidity, canvas of colors, and start of hunting.
I try not to do anything firewood related May-September. Enjoying a summer with my kids that includes beach, camping, kayaking, and grilling. Got everything ready to go for SS which for me starts in October but not eager to get there just yet.
We are in the midst of a summer not unlike when I was growing up on LI in the ‘70s and early to mid 80’s... Over the past 23 years that I’ve been in Wiffle, VA we have steadily moved from 4 seasons to 2.5. Spring and fall became almost unnoticeable for many years. Suddenly this year has been like a twilight zone reset and the weather is of another time. Strange indeed. I’m thoroughly enjoying the fire pit on a random summer night and see no need to think about the wood stove.
We usually start burning in late August or early September. Those white trees are all Aspen. The poor aspens have a tough go here. The deer and elk love to eat them. And I love to burn them!
Having the first autumn fire never loses its magic for me. Last year was the earliest I’ve ever lit my stove, September 20th if I remember correctly. Of course the real burning season didn’t settle in for several more weeks afterwards but that first chilly morning was very enjoyable. Breakfast and coffee while watching the flames dance. That for me is therapy without the copay. All that being said, I’m in no rush for that moment to arrive. There’s more swimming to do, more fishing, canoeing, and summer evenings that stay light far past dinner time. My supply of shoulder wood is ready when I need it. Aspen outside the back door on my deck, a little box elder and plenty of white pine, spruce and hemlock. I think I’m more prepared for this upcoming burning season than I have been at any other point in my life, and that’s mostly due to being a member here. So... I’ll be ready when the time comes but in the meantime I’m happy enough having outdoor fires, cooking s’mores and hot dogs with my kids.
