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Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by TMACK, Oct 25, 2018.

  1. TMACK

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    Been cutting and hauling home wood I got in a sealed bid auction. Doing good I think in last three weeks. Have till December 1st to get it out . Also been splitting when I can.
     
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    Sorry can't seem to post all pics. Keep getting security alarms when try to upload. Not sure what that's about.
     
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    Nice load of wood. How many cords?
     
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    Entire pile was /is about 9 cord.
    Was sold and advertised as 7.
    Nice stuff mostly red and white oak and few birch sticks.
     
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    Nice -what drove the sealed bid auction and how much did you pay for unprocessed wood?
     
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    It's from the university where I work. And was offered to employees. They had 4 different piles to bid on . I bid on three of them and was awarded 1.
    I paid 325$$ for it . Didn't think it was to bad.
     
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    Great deal! Military bases sometimes do the same thing! Enjoy
     
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    It's your utility company messing with you for cutting into their profits.:DKeep up the good work!
     
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    Top notch BTU in that pile :yes:

    Keep it & pictures coming
     
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    Nice pile of logs and wood. Keep on chopping.
     
    T.Jeff Veal, Oct 26, 2018
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    That's a great hoard.
     
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    That sounds like a good way of buying wood.
     
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    Fantastic deal and looking great TMACK !! Well done for sure!!!
     
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    That's a great deal for a ton of wood.
     
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