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Making big pieces into smaller pieces 2026

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  1. jrider

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    My log guy called again and I just couldn’t say no. Everything to the left of my finger is part of the new delivery. Think I need to reset my goals haha.
     

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    Cut 35 logs between yesterday and today. Temps hit the low 90's each day with dew points right around 80. Pretty disgusting weather to be working in but it's gotta get done. Most logs were in the 16-24 foot long range so it made for a lot of rounds. Didn't take any pictures though because you can't really see much of a difference in the log pile.
     
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    Ugh! Miserable cutting weather, for sure.
     
  4. jrider

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    Different angle than previous picture but there’s 85 less logs in it now. Have cut 15 days in a row now with some of them being as many as 6-7 hour days and I have to admit, I’m tired. Have a couple days off coming up this weekend though.
     

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    Have made good progress on the log pile. I do think there’s a chance I could get this all cut up before going back to school. Last picture is the fresh oak splits from the last 4 weeks.
     

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    I'd be dead. :rofl: :lol:

    I commend you for how hard you work Joe! :salute:

    When do you go back?
     
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  7. jrider

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    I have an inservice on Wednesday and Thursday next week and start teaching on the 31st.
     
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    Only about 65 logs left from that giant pile. Have about 40 oaks and 25 mixed hardwood logs. Cut up all of the cherry there was this morning.
     

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    you have been very busy

    I just cant saw and split in the heat anymore
     
  10. jrider

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    All gone
     

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    Thankfully though I still have this pile of logs to work through. I will probably hit it for 4-5 hours tomorrow and then it’s back to school come Monday so it will all slow way down.
     

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    Wow, you sure got a lot accomplished. Good job, my friend. I'm kinda glad school is starting so you can rest a bit.
     
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    After tomorrow, 53 customers will have received wood since Friday 10/16. Been too busy to post much these days haha.
     
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    Good problem to have!!:thumbs:
     
  15. jrider

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    598 miles of driving around in circles from Friday late afternoon through Sunday. 24 deliveries made. A few more weeks at this pace and I will be out.
     
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    That’s a lot of deliveries in 2 days plus a bit! Sheesh. Any thoughts on how many cords you processed this year?
     
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    Not as many as I had hoped. Can update once I have a chance to figure it all out.
     
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