Thanks for the interesting pics! Now wasn't it nice, doing that traveling and wood stacking etc., with no snow? I hope your dad and father in law get healthy again soon.
We drove the whole way out in the snow, but only hit one area of PA in the mountains where it stuck, had to go 45 there for a bit. I've done the trip in a blizzard before, wouldn't mind it again. It would have been really nice to take the kids sledding before we all got sick. My dad is doing well enough to do the snowbird thing, my FIL is getting better, thank you
So I posted this on Craigslist, trying to inform people. Actually got a thank you for it. Them some scum flagged it... CL new hampshire > free stuff ... This posting has been flagged for removal. [?] favorite this post Firewood scams - $2 image 1 of 3 size / dimensions: 48"x48"x96" Be careful when buying firewood,it's really easy to get ripped off. A Buying Guide is below. Most firewood salesmen are shady used car salesmen types with chainsaws. Expect them to dissapear with your cash and not return calls once the load has been dumped if the wood isn't up to the advertised quality. Some are indeed honest. ***NOTE: You have the right to refuse the load before it gets dumped in your yard! Before you get to that point.. 1) Ask to look at the wood first,at the place where it is stored. Most will say no. Few will agree. 2) Ask to help load the truck. It's easy to hide bad wood in the middle of a load. 3) A cord is 4x4x8 (48"x48"x96"= 22,1184 cubic inches, you can get that final number with different lengths, but 22,1184 is a full cord) Its not gonna fit in a regular pickup truck. A medium duty dump truck (If it doesn't have dual wheels on the back, expect to be short-changed) or large dump-trailer is usually used for a cord. 4) Wood in a pile takes up more space than stacked wood. You can only get an accurate measurement if it is stacked. 5) Split a piece when it arrives,before it is dumped. Check the moisture content with a moisture meter if possible to make sure it is seasoned,if that is what you asked for. Moisture meters are inexpensive. Wood can be too dry. A non-commercial service in support of responsible home heating with wood - Can Firewood be too Dry? The going rate for a seasoned and split cord of mixed hardwood varies. Look up your btu rates online. Some wood is better than others for heat. If it's all nice red oak and locust,you might pay more. The same goes for fragrant woods like Apple or Hickory. Know your btu's: Sweep's Library - Firewood Heat Value Comparison Charts Beware of rotten pieces, beware of firewood infested with ants, splits that are very light compared to the rest will burn too quickly, keep an eye out for short pieces. Most stoves can take 16-18" long wood, some require shorter lengths. Obviously you will end up with less wood if there are many short pieces. Buyer beware! Tip: Try to stay 1-year ahead if you have the storage space. Up here it can take oak three years to season enough to be ready to burn. Wood seasons best when split and stacked, with a top cover over it, and plenty of sun and wind. It doesn't matter how long ago the tree was cut down, until it is split, it will not season. © craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMap (google map) do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers post id: 6779423079 posted: 5 days ago updated: 5 days ago email to friend ♥ best of [?] language of posting : english
Here in Haverhill there is a non-profit organization that feeds and clothes people, working with and supported by the local churches , called common ground. Recently they bought a new building and are in the process of renovating it to serve all of their ministries and provide counseling space for local churches to use. I went to meet with the director on Saturday and ended up being fascinated by the details of the old factory building. These belts are what drove the freight elevator , and they were still being used a month ago! The director told me he even rode it before the city ordered it disabled. one belt is crossed and the other isn't , probably from up and down. The transmission drives a cable to raise and lower the elevator. Basement pulley foe the cable, the elevator rails are actually wood, not metal. This is the third floor of the elevator , those doors over the shaft look kind of sketchy. Apparently this was a candy factory once upon a time, the last owner was Spartan electronics. This was the motor that drove the elevator. I mentioned that the whole setup reminded me of the elevator a local old school department store called Mitchell's had to the director, it turns out that he worked there for many years .
Someone here posted that they seen this ad...and was who thanked you too! One of those shady firewood sellers flagged it I'm sure...
Found a good use for the tote tank base Had to reinstall the bolts that hold the pan to the pallet base This brings my racks up to 13.33 cords. The best part was that while I was building the rack, two guys from church were splitting wood, ended up putting a good dent in the pile blocking the next two cords for this year. After they were done for the day I got some of their work racked Unfortunately I'm out of pallets now and pickings are slim, it might be a while until I find more, even with winter being AWOL
That might actually be someone else , I was inspired by his CL ad to do the same thing. I'll run it again
Actually stayed up for new years eve for the first time in many many years . Played Dutch Blitz, Quirkle , and tried ticket to ride for the first time , after owning it for months . Got to look out at a winter wonderland at midnight, then by 1 AM, when we wrapped up the train game, it was already washing away Facebook marketplace to the rescue , got enough to stack another cord or two. Marketplace is better than Craigslist because it seems to have a better idea of geography built in. Started the year with a crazy week. Drove to Newark Airport to change a tire. Tried a different route, crossing the Hudson on the George Washington bridge. All because someone ran over a bolt and it stuck.
Thursday, another broken airplane in Newark again, started driving again , made it all the way from Manchester airport to Windham before they aborted the mission. Thursday night, an airplane landed in Newark with a flat tire on one side, stuck on the runway. They ended up dragging it off on the flat tire, but left it on the wrong side of the airport. Friday, drove to Newark again, to change a tire, again . Flat spotted all the way through to the air... Most of the times I drive to/from EWR (Newark) I cross the Hudson river on the Tappan Zed bridge and use the pallisades parkway and Merritt Parkway to avoid most of the craziness around NYC. I try to visit interesting places as a quick stop on my trips. I found this massive flywheel left as a monument to the factory that built the town of Piermont, NY. The pier still remains as a state park. The ferry dock at the very end, last used in the 60's, I think. The view down river, yes this is definitely on my paddling bucket list! Looking upriver from the pier at the Tappan Zed bridge. You can just make out the remaining original bridge sections, they were being dismantled , but then started to crack apart. They plan to blow them up in a few weeks. I remember crossing that old bridge a few times , always hated the high sides that didn't let you see the river
I grew up playing that game. It is so much fun. We actually played a few hands on new year's eve as well
Yup, C208B cargomaster version. No windows, no air stairs, and a smaller cargo door, the version specifically designed for FedEx.
Heard stories of those guys flying in the middle of the night throughout the northeast in icing conditions to get the packages where they need to go. Certainly not a job for the faint of heart. Looks like they keep you busy so they can keep the metal moving. Wiggins and Mountain air cargo are the two operators I’m familiar with. I’m sure there are more. Would love to have a 208 on floats. Maybe when the powerball pays off. Be safe in your travels.
I'm guessing the answer is no, but are there not tire services available at the airports? I would think that even with exorbitant prices it would be at least break even to sending you down there for a tire swap.
Not going to speak for Rowerwet but while a place may have a qualified A&P mechanic, they may not stock the part. Putting a mechanic on the road with the correct part might cost a bit more, but it minimizes down time for the airplane which ensures that the plane is still generating revenue. Waiting for a part to be flown in by FedEx when the plane that would be delivering the part is broken and awaiting a part and Mechanic is a chicken and egg scenario. Can’t fly the part without fixing the plane and can’t fix the plane without flying in the part. A lot of A&P mechanics chase airplanes around, sometimes being flown to the broken airplane in a private jet just to get the metal moving and money flowing again.
I totally get the driving or flying wherever to bring parts to repair a plane. I was asking about tires in particular.
I guess I blew right by that. Generally at major airports there are qualified A&P mechanics who can change tires and will do so when requested for a price or in accordance with the terms of a contract. At smaller airports, the reliability/availability of a mechanic may be in question so a mobile unit might need to be sent out.
