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A nice piece of Ash

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  1. jo191145

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    I'm sure that titles been worked to death.
    I had decided to leave this tree as there’s so much other nice wood to grab. Butt I changed my mind and went for it this morning. Get it off the guys yard for him. His neighbors a jerk but that’s no reason to renege on my word to him. Three loads today. 1 more still there.

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    And I forgot to take a pic before dumping sooooooo
     

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    Some nice wood there.
    :thumbs:
     
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    I’ve never had any ash before so it will be worth trying.
     
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  4. Chaz

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    Ash is one of my favorites.
    Splits well, dries well, burns well.
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    Was a dying tree. It certainly does seem dry. Nothing better than wood you can split and toss straight down the cellar :)
     
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    I didn't have a moisture meter previously, and I always took the last week of August off to get the firewood done.

    That said, I never had an issue with the ash I burned. Primarily the reason I like it so much.

    Of course, our old stove wasn't finicky either.
    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Everyone needs a good piece of ash.:whistle:

    Sorry, couldn't pass up a bad line!:picard:
     
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    I’m not totally kidding here. I’ve done it once before. Was bringing the moisture meter into the woods. Found a few small dead oaks that were dryer standing than anything in my stacks. Split and toss straight down the hole. LOL
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    Your stoves will like it better if you give it a year to dry.
     
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    How did you get em on the trailer ???...looks like some biggis there...
     
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    Winch, snatchblock and that support arm in the back.
    First time I’ve pulled the rear tires of my 2500 off the ground. LOL
     
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    Very nice stack of logs!!! I’m envious!


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    Good on you for getting this. You gave your word and you did what was right, even if he is a jerk.
     
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    That trailer is hauling ash big ash to boot.
     
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