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Back into the season!

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Oakman69, Oct 5, 2025.

  1. Oakman69

    Oakman69

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    Hey everyone! Hope all's been doing well! Been busy as a one arm man running my tractor repair business for 12 years now had a busy year so far, plus a full time technician job on the side... trying to take a little break to get ready for the season n catch up stocking wood for 2 seasons away!
    Sweep the 2 chimneys get the sticks in the shed for winterfrom outside, its been dry. 4 year old wood burns like it means it! Excited, but dont ask why as I'm sure you all know exactly the reason I say that, aside from just saying hi!
    Have a great sunday!
     
  2. The Wood Wolverine

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    You as well oakman. It's been crazy dry here this summer and early fall. Really gets the fresh cut wood dried out though.
     
  3. Chud

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    I swept 4 holes this morning and filled the basement with wood. I’d probably start a fire to celebrate, but I pulled the door gasket, so now I have to wait until Tuesday for the new one to arrive. :fire:
    Also been dealing with shingles for the first time. Initially I thought I had been bitten by a spider and then thought it was a bad case of poison ivy. When it felt like hot lead was burning through my skin for a week I sought out a professional diagnosis. The Lidocaine patches I got obviously were not tested on firewood workers, or anyone who is remotely active.
     
  4. Backwoods Savage

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    This is the first I've heard about the patches. I've had no problems with them, but I can't work hard or long now. I will say the liquid lidocaine works faster and better than the patches.