In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

It has started with a nice little drop. X2. Tree Buddy strikes again!

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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    Well, My tree Buddy called and said, "I'm coming over again with another load of Oak"! :cool::D:banana: I got solid 2 days+ worth of work splitting. Thank GOD I got my new Power Buggy.
    This is one hefty load... Oh, and Free, Free, Free! Just cost's a couple cold Beers! :drunk:
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    can’t wait to see the new wagon at work!
     
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    Dave, I hate to tell you, when you finally move north; these deliveries of free firewood to your front yard will stop. I thought this was a joke when I joined up. Up here tree companies stock pile it and keep guys busy in winter and sell firewood..


    Great load delivered!:thumbs:
     
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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    They have to dump it here! "Law". Thank you a specific group of politicians which I am bound not to say! :zip: Unless they sell it right away and then they have to declare another Income from the tree cutting. :headbang: This is what I was told and (I Don't know this to be factual) But I have 3 Tree cutting guys that all said the same thing. It's actually cheaper for them to dump it. :hair:o_O :picard: Lyle, I'm not worried to much about up there. I can take it slow and at my time. I'm well aware what's Involved, I'm just very Blessed by some of the friends I have and in return, (I) do things for them as well in a different way. When they break stuff, I get a call and weld it up for them. many times it's an Emergency while they are working. I have one friend who is a Scotch drinker and he knows I always get him a Nice $$$ bottle of Scotch at :santa: time! He usually doesn't spend the money :emptywallet: I do on a bottle for him. It's all appreciated in each direction. :yes:
     
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    Dave I have no doubt you take good care of these guys! It’s just so out of normal up here I was shocked when I learned this was a reality. When I lived in NYC; worst 9 months of my life; space was in such short supply it makes sense for suburbs!

    I let neighbors use 5 acres of my land for free for their 2 horses..
    1 they look pretty
    2 I don’t have to brush hog the field
    3 he’s active duty Army and it’s easier for his wife when deployed
     
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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    o_O:eek::faint::jaw::loco: :crazy::hair::picard: I need not ask why... I know... :salute:
     
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    At least the tourists’ dogs will stop pooping on his lawn! He’ll just have to worry about those darn weekend Flatlanders from CT.

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    You need a "Firewood Parking Only" sign. Another nice load there Dave. :thumbs:
     
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    My back hurts just looking at this load! o_O Gonna peck away this morning. Weather going to be nice, low 70's, perfect working weather. :yes: Noon time, crack a :drunk: and go a little more... :D See how much stuff I get done, not gonna push this.
    Sadly, My favorite Beer may be going "Woke" also! :headbang:
     
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    Actually cut pretty well/consistent for tree guys!
     
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    I do have some "touch ups" :saw: but your right, all in all these guys are great. :woodsign:
     
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    Very nice load, Dave. Can't wait to see the Power Barrow in action.
     
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    Well, In for a lunch break! I'm a little PI$$ED at my tree guy, :mad: he snuck in a "Sweet gum tree" in the mix! :headbang: if any of you have ever split sweet gum, it's the basic characteristics as splitting Elm. :headbang::picard::headbang::hair: I knew something wasn't right when the 35 ton splitter started to squeal and moan...o_Oo_Oo_O Then my choice words started! :whistle::zip: :rofl: :lol: I need a Beer after that, :drunk: and I got some big stuff in there also. I might put these aside, I'm not really interested in that crap! It burns fine, just a P.I.T.A. to work. :picard:
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    That’s just built-in kindling/fire starter, WeldrDave o_O
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    I can think of some other words for it! :zip: Had to come in for Motrin... :pain: The Maiden Voyage of the Track buggy will be in a coupe hours! :banana::cool::) Once my back gives out! :picard:
     
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    Strong dislike on that gum!
     
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    Keep it coming Dave!
     
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    Here's the maiden Voyage of the Buggy, and a couple more trips! I made a dent in the pile, not huge, but a start. Knowing what I know now about the powered wheel Barrow, I should have bought one 10 years ago! :headbang::doh: Seriously, What a back and body saver.
    I'm still tired but not in much pain as if I wheeled those loads back. Well, well worth the $$$$ :emptywallet: It takes a bit of getting used to and at middle speed, vibrates like hell when it's empty. As I said, I should have got one of these years back. (live and learn) o_O:doh:
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    Suck$ about the sweet gum. Maybe jrider can take it off your hands? :whistle:

    Leave it by the curb with a free wood sign on it! :woodsign: :)
     
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    That's exactly what I'm gonna do with it! :yes: Lots of folks in Campgrounds around here, it'll go.
     
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