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Backwoods Savage · Oct 12, 2019

VOLKEVIN said: ↑

Thanks, Backwoods Savage! Good to hear from you! Hmmm....a get-together.....I think it’s sounds like a great idea! I’m going to start the plans now- that’ll be a great time.
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From experience, I forecast a good time for all!

T.Jeff Veal · Oct 12, 2019

FatBoy85 said: ↑

Smart for clean up as long as the wood isn’t loaded with varnish or the like.
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Mostly just plain sawdust from table saw.

T.Jeff Veal · Oct 12, 2019

VOLKEVIN said: ↑

Howdy, FHC Friends! Apologies for being absent for a couple, maybe a few months- work has taken me across the nation and as far as Ireland and Amsterdam. There’s been some long hours and a lot of firsts in the medical arena. Being a part of a lot of first surgeries and introducing a new, superior technology into the world of fixing fractures and stabilizing spines for treatment of spinal tumors has been a very rewarding and very humbling experience. I am thankful every day that I get to work with such dedicated, brilliant surgeons that have such an impact on people’s lives.

That being said, during my travels there is always something firewood related that catches my eye, whether it’s a little smoke from a chimney, a pile of splits, a large stack of logs, or even a wood stove store. Today has been my first real pick-up of the summer, thanks to CraigsList. I found a post for a large locust tree that was cut into rounds and stacked in the driveway. It’s funny because it had been posted a few days ago and I was gone; and thought sure it would all be gone by the time I got back. It was about 20 minutes from the airport and I detoured to see just in case....holy crap, it was ALL still there! People must think locust is trash wood or something. Well, I snagged as much as I could get in my truck bed! The biggest rounds are all still left, so I’m hoping if anyone drives by that they will pass on it since it’s the heavy lifting. When I come back up I’m bringing my trusty ATV ramp that I normally ride with so I can pick up the rest. Like I say, “CraigsList will provide!” Hope everybody’s doing great! Looking forward to cooler Fall temps and firing up the boiler! Last week I also scored an old but FREE Shenandoah wood stove from my local shop for my garage and had it hooked up. I’m pumped about having a warm garage this winter!
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Great to see you back, brother. Been missing ya...you used to live in GA, didn't you? Where do you call home now. Yep, sounds like you need a GTG for all those wood burners...

The Wood Wolverine · Oct 12, 2019

Good to see you posting again VOLKEVIN
Nice loaded truck pic!

Today’s project, I continued on the lean-to on the back of my garage. Worked till i lost daylight. Now sippin in a rum and coke, trying to dull the aches.

VOLKEVIN · Oct 13, 2019

T.Jeff Veal said: ↑

Great to see you back, brother. Been missing ya...you used to live in GA, didn't you? Where do you call home now. Yep, sounds like you need a GTG for all those wood burners...
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Howdy, T.Jeff Veal! It’s good to be back, and just in time to catch up with everyone as we head into our favorite season- firewood season!
You’re right, I lived in Milton, GA (near Alpharetta, 25 miles both of Atlanta); but now I’m in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley near Harrisonburg, Virginia. I’m serious about planning a get together for late spring next year, I think it be great to see everyone!

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