That was a pretty cool article but for me it is a natural compulsion to save money too. My propane bills during winter would sky rocket if I did not burn wood. So when I look at my stacks of wood out there in nice neat rows between T-posts I see money in the bank and that no matter what come winter I will always be warm and can cook my food if necessary. Even when the power goes out and the wind is blowing at 65 mph.
Welcome Jack! Its great that you decided to join and we especially look forward to having you participate in this somewhat strange but rewarding lifestyle we all have. I found it interesting that the folks reading your well written article, all seemed to connect with a certain aspect of your firewood experiences (if not all of them!). We all can relate to something that touches us in your exceptional writing. Your dad should be proud....! Now we all like pictures here, so we fully expect you to eventually eventually post something showing us your firewood obsession. Regards Mark
Sir, you have described us with more dignity and unanimous accuracy as well as yourself and Father! Welcome, warm yourself by your fire, whittle and/or whiskey and consider yourself with friends. Camaraderie to ensue.
I think compulsions stem for anything that really has meaning to the quality of life. People do not change their eating habits until they get cancer People do not exercise until they have a heart attack When I cooked and shopped for food between wives, I stocked my house with food staples I burn coal so I like to squirrel that away for future use And so it is with firewood... I think ultimately it is just a mental note: with firewood I am warm, so we tend to squirrel more away. I am doing that now. I have 6 cord in my firewood shed, 2 cord more than what is needed for a full winter, yet I am burning green cedar to "stretch" my wood out. I am just hoarding that is all. Next year, rinse and repeat.
