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

I am back with a vengeance

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Buck55, Jul 16, 2023.

  1. Buck55

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    I've been swamped at work for the past two months. On top of that I tore my hamstring three months ago, so my firewood harvesting ceased. Until today.....

    Driving out of my neighborhood, just around the corner from my house there was a crew cutting up a large sugar maple limb that had broken off the main tree. I stopped and inquired if I might have the wood. They were all too happy to let me take it all, so I did! And, as it turns out they are taking down some pin oaks in the neighborhood in a few weeks and they said I could have that wood as well.

    Best yet, my hamstring feels great after today's workout.

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  2. The Wood Wolverine

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    Looks like a good way to get back into the swing. :thumbs:
     
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  4. Softwood

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    That's a heck of a "limb". Nice score!
     
  5. FarmerJ

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    Go big or go home I guess…
     
  6. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Great timing. :thumbs: Nice grab there Buck. Sorry to hear of your health issues but nice to see you back on the scrounge again.
     
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  7. Ronaldo

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    Great score with more to come it sounds. Glad to hear it felt good to be at it again.

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  8. Buck55

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    It looked like it was 1/3 of the whole tree. I am guessing sometime the owner may have the whole tree taken down. As it turns out the homeowner burns about 3/4 of a face cord of wood every year in there fire place. I told them I'd hook them up this fall. And to keep me in mind if they have that tree taken down. Not a bad deal, less than 1/4 mile from my house.
     
  9. Buck55

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    Thanks man - good to be back in action. I've got a bunch to get after in the next two month on other sites. I'm still a bit tentative with my hammy and took it slow today but so far so good.
     
  10. buZZsaw BRAD

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    You know your limitations.
    Hasnt been the nicest weather for hoarding even in good health. :singingintherain: :dennis:
     
  11. jrider

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    Good to hear you’re hammy is feeling better
     
  12. Buttermilk

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    Great job and congrats on feeling better. I have a mountain of large noodled quarters to split and stack but it's a 100° and high humidity here. It's just gonna have to wait!
     
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  14. Backwoods Fellin'

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    Glad you are well enough to get out there:thumbs:
     
  15. Reloader

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    Always good to get a chance to get back in the game. Slow and steady will keep you there.


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  16. Backwoods Savage

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    Good to hear you can once again function. Nice way to get back into things again.
     
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    Go easy. Get wood.
     
  18. T.Jeff Veal

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    Glad you're feeling better now. That was a huge limb. Nice score
     
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