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

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Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by jrider, Feb 13, 2018.

  1. Eric VW

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  2. jrider

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    No woodlots for me...would love that but it's just not in the works. I am a wood gathering whore. If you can think of a way to get firewood, I have attempted it through the years. Most of what I've been getting for the last 5 years or so has been from tree guys (mostly 1). I've gotten a lot of logs ranging from reasonable in price to free. I also know most of the farmers in the area and some years are better than others but I would say I average 10-15 cords a year from their projects.
     
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  3. GrJfer

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    Welcome to the land of BTU's. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Sounds like you keep pretty busy.
     
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    Wow!! You need to share how you stretch 10-15 farmer projects and tree service cords into 125-130 sellable cords. The tree service stuff must be quite sizable. Now that's scrounging, for sure!

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    Welcome to the forum jrider
     
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    Hello fellow wood producer
     
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    Nice work jrider, if you were closer to me i would buy some wood from you. Welcome to the Forum
     
  9. jrider

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    It took years to make the tree service connections but my moms farm is easy in easy out and once we have a good working relationship they can come and go as they please. I pay in cash when they ask.
     
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    Have really enjoyed your pics and posts on another site. And love environmental science although I didn't study much on the subject until I was in college majoring in biology!!! Let's always be cognoscent of protecting our planet earth :thumbs:
     
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    Thanks. I will add more pics and conversations as time passes. I'm really liking this group so far. Very friendly.
     
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    Yes it is a great place. Welcome jrider.
     
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    Welcome to FHC.
     
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    Neat story. Close to home for me. My dad taught/coached high school for 32 years. Even taught a environmental ed. coarse. Including canoe outings and a yearly backpacking trip to the Rockies each summer.
    He also cut wood every summer. With me in tow. Not always thrilled:rofl: :lol:. Now I can't get enough. Twist of life!