The lack of cracks and bark not being loose is an indicator of a slow drying process (or in the case of lumber a controlled drying process) because the cracks are usually caused by rapid drying. How long were the logs, did you have to cut them to length.
Yea thats part of why they look that way, nice long slow drying process, as you found out it burns nicely. Maybe some of the end pieces were cracked a little?
As far as anyone guessing the "seasoning" from a picture, that is like guessing what a nice looking lady's personality is like. 10 year old wood is not problem at all so long as you are aware that it is going to give you a very hot fire. I've known many folks who've burned wood a lot older than 10 years. And even this winter, we've been burning some wood that is well over 10 years (oak).
I don't think most folks even know what a crumpet is around these parts. They'd probably ask if it was a new type of booze.
Ah, didnt think of that Dennis. Pic of lovely toasted crumpets with butter (no margarine rubbish). Perfect winter snack. Easy to make too.....
Google a recipe, Dennis. Cant beat crumpets, butter and home-made strawberry jam. Batter needs a strong arm for beating to get lots of air in for best results, which wont be a problem for you blokes here. Now I've made myself hungry.......
Geeze Paula, now you sound like my Australian friends calling us blokes! I won't tell you what we call them.
I knew it would give a hot fire I was just amazed how well the wood had aged it looked so green. I had never knowingly burnt any wood that had seasoned that long before
