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

Way, way, way late start to the 23/24 firewood season

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  1. Dok440

    Dok440

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    I finally got a few hours in to start this seasons firewooding, only six months late! My father in law passed last month after a long battle with cancer. My son for his 8th grade project decided he wanted to rebuild his grandfather's Ford 9N tractor to honor him. Between travelling back and forth to spend time with FIL/family and working on the tractor project home projects like firewooding have been pushed aside.

    In the winter I was able to skid several trees up to this flatter area where I CSS. Not a whole lot of production today, mostly clearing the limbs and getting some areas cleared so I can get around.

    Some of the wood is actually straight!

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  2. MikeInMa

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    Better late than never!
     
  3. Eric Wanderweg

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    Firewood might be a bit late, but you had your priorities straight. :handshake:
     
  4. ThomH123

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    Sounds like you got some much deserved ME TIME.
     
  5. wildwest

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    Rest In Peace FIL. Wonderful tribute by your son :)
     
  6. Yawner

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    Good luck on tractor project, cool idea. What is that fabric-topped shed?
     
  7. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Life has its priorities. Looking forward to following your progress.
     
  8. John D

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    Sorry to hear about your father in law
    Your firewood will be there and it will be processed when the time is right
     
  9. Backwoods Savage

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    You definitely have your priorities right.

    I like your atv trailer. Mine got a little use lately and is about to get more. It already has lots of miles on it but many more to go.
     
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    Life is about choices; keep making the right ones :yes:
     
  11. Buttermilk

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    Condolences to you and yours.
     
  12. The Wood Wolverine

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    Sorry for the loss of a family member Dok.

    Looks like a couple ShelterLogic carports. I used one for many years. Still have it and ended up using random tarps because the replacement covers are :emptywallet:.
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  13. Dok440

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    Here's my son taking his first drive of the tractor after the restore.
    The Principal at his school wants us to display it for open house on Thursday, I'm proud of him!
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    It's actually a Harbor Freight with three year replacement extended contract. I'm on my second set, one more year to go! Best $75 I've spent.
     
  15. Buttermilk

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    Good looking rig. Great job on the resto.
     
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