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

This could be an interesting winter

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Backwoods Savage, Nov 29, 2014.

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  1. papadave

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    Oh yeah, we all have/had something.
     
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  2. bogydave

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    How often do you wear them ?
    I usually put them on "after" I slip on the ice . LOL :)
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  3. papadave

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    Evidently, Dennis does the same thing.
    I at least have an excuse...don't have a pair yet. Bad excuse.
     
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  4. bogydave

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    I can see the headlines now, when locals Michiganders were asked
    why they are hoarding more & more firewood, when they already have a 5 year supply ;
    All the responses were similar:
    "We are expecting future Michigan winters to be some of the worst on record "
    Reporter asks:
    What make you think that?
    Answer:
    " BackwoodsSavage is buying firewood. "

    LOL :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :lol:

    Not gonna happen any time soon..
    I can see him hiring a small crew or a laborer helper for a few days to cut, buck, split & stack
    the dead standing & down trees.
    No reason to buy wood when there's several years worth , of prime firewood, on the property.

    Dennis might need help cutting wood,
    & have read several local guys volunteer to help with that.

    Now , take my stupid attempt at humor away .
    His neighbor is in need of heating assistance this winter
    Michigan taxpayers would be very happy, even eager to assist there. Michigan
    has senior heating assistance programs to help.
    All they need is a phone call to get things moving
    here's 2 links I easily found: Links:
    http://michigan.gov/documents/homeheatinghelp_106697_7.pdf

    http://www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/Michigan.htm

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    Alaska has similar programs.
    Every state does,
    Federal & state funds pay for the programs.

    " funded through the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Block Grant and state general fund dollars."

    Here wood sellers apply to the state to be able to supply wood to those who qualify.
    Payments are made from the state, directly to the firewood vendor
     
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    Many thanks RJames and that is certainly a generous offer indeed. An 11 year old would also be nice to have around. Shoot, my youngest turns 51 in less than 2 weeks... Where has the time gone?

    Will answer more of this in one of the next posts but for now, thank you sir.
     
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    OMG! :bug: Will send you a PM.


    Please everybody, I know that some are aware of what we have but some are not. First, we don't need the dollars. We're not rich or even well-off by most people's standards but we really are not looking for handouts. This offer is almost overwhelming!
     
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    Since starting this thread, I had no idea the response would be as it is. I figured a few responding and the thread would die a quick death. Now I fear I've started something that was not intended. So please allow me to set this a bit straighter.

    1. We are not going to be buying wood in the forseable future. No need to as we have plenty of wood right here at home.
    2. This winter's wood is in the barn and ready to keep us warm. Well, it has been for some time now.
    3. We won't run out even next year if nothing else changes.
    4. We have lots of wood waiting to be cut, split and stacked. It is just getting it done that is the trial right now but we're trying to work on that.

    I have a running conversation with one of the moderators and he is making plans for some folks to come and and cut sometime after the Holidays. Even that is making me a bit uncomfortable. Why? Because as they drive in and we head back to cut wood, they will be passing some wood piles. To the new wood burners, they would no doubt shout, "That wood will all rot before it gets burned. Why does he have so much?"

    In other words, we do have plenty on hand. Even if we give the neighbor wood from our own stacks, we won't be running out. But hopefully he can help cut and we would like to get the rest of the white ash cut before it does go bad. And it is getting to that point now as we have several trees falling and the tops breaking off, etc. A lot more than I can do in a year or two for sure. So again, we are not hard up for wood; just getting it done. But hopefully I can get my body to working right soon and get more done. My wife and I have been working maybe an hour per day (started at half hour) except today. With the weather forecast looking as it is now, we'll have ideal cutting conditions for at least another week. I hope we can take advantage of that.

    I really do want to thank everybody who have posted in this thread. You are a great bunch of guys and gals. Yes, it would really be nice if we all could get together sometime even just to meet and chat a bit but distance and other things will keep that from happening. I've been lucky and have met some really nice folks from the forum and plan on meeting many more.

    From our house to yours. Merry Christmas everyone!
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    Dennis, if someone wants to help, for your sake and theirs, let them. I know exactly how you feel. But you don't have an exclusive when it comes to lending a helping hand.
    there are times I feel helpless, times I think I'm going to get better, and times I'm too embarrassed to allow someone to help. I always provided for all my needs and helped others as best I could. But now I'm in a heck of a fix. My kids step in and help. They winterized the yard and got the garage emty enough so I can keep the car in there. I have two of them that keeps the yard clear of snow. I don't like how this injury has left me. However, like it or not, I am very greatful for the assistance I have received. I do appreciate your concern for your neighbor.
     
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    Glad yo cleared that all up.

    You know how good it feels inside when you help someone.
    Like when helping your neighbors over the years.
    That's just a GREAT feeling , right?

    If you don't let others help you,
    you are depriving them of that the same great feeling.
    Stop being so stingy !

    All comes down to the compassion & love we have for each other as Americans.
    ( That includes the USA & Canada by the way :) )

    It comes out more easily this time of the year,
    but is always hanging in the background,
    waiting to be needed.
    Especially strong when someone you call a friend (who feels like a brother) needs some help. :)
    Those who can, really want to help, so they can feel the great warm feeling that comes afterwards :)

    I'm speaking from the heart.
    Now I have tears in my eyes
     
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    Well stated Dave.
     
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    Dennis, I hope I didn't give the impression that you couldn't afford any new wood.

    Rather, I was saying to have a whip round for your neighbour. I'm not sure where it got lost in translation, but I did mean to buy your neighbours wood in as a stop gap for your neighbour now rather than to top up your own supply.

    Thank you for your reply earlier, I do mean it with a good heart, and I wasn't sure how to properly reply to such a reply. Hard to explain how I could have such a respect for someone I've never met from just a few words. Many here are those that would like to know you personally. Lucky are those that do. (And clearly also lucky are those that taste your wife's cooking)
     
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    Dennis,

    If that moderator you speak of is following this thread, he can count me in on the before or after holiday cut. And don't fret, if we drive past some stacks of wood I'll just play dumb, I forgot to mention all the stuff we've neglected that ended up at our campsite firepit at the lake, oops!
    It all gets used though, if we don't burn it it just goes back to the earth where it came from, no worries.
    The goal is to get you set up so you can relax a little and enjoy life some. You sure are a good man and obviously a great neighbor, we should all be so lucky to have someone like you around. That alone makes helping you out an easy proposition, even when you aren't asking.
    Doing a little work for some good folks doesn't feel like work at all:)

    RJ
     
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