Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[chipper1]

Mulberry will put on a good spark show when you open the stove. I dont have any now but if I come across it I'll take it all.

Locust will do that too, that's why I was wondering about other woods.
I'll let you have it, as long as I got my black locust .
I feel very fortunate to have it around here .

 

[nighthunter]

View attachment 679148 Saw this beauty laying in front of Blarney castle. My wife mocked me for taking pictures of a log but it was huge. I may have made chainsaw noises....

did you kiss the blarney rock for luck

 

[moresnow]

You know your getting old when your wife smells like Icy Hot instead of French perfume.

Haaaa
Got me one of those! She is into Next Level Fitness class. Always using that stuff.

Me not so much


The Polaroid camera post cracks me up. I remember them well. It was "new technology" at the time

 

[JustJeff]

did you kiss the blarney rock for luck

Yeah I think you have to. It’s one of those things every tourist who comes here does. Jim o the mills tonight!

 

[JustJeff]

I have a picture of it in my head lol.

That’s hilarious. Musta been a poulan, he had to pull it a lot!

 

[Cowboy254]

Thinking about the denser species here I'm reminded that most of the hardest woods will shoot some awesome sparks when you open the door(I combat this by opening the draft first for a bit). I'm wondering if you guys in Australia deal with that on your dense wood too, and how about the softwoods.

Depends on the species, I think. Blue gum certainly does if you have had it shut down overnight then open it up in the morning.

 

[bigfellascott]

Depends on the species, I think. Blue gum certainly does if you have had it shut down overnight then open it up in the morning.

Yeah burnt a few bits of wood here and there that spark a bit at times, I couldn't tell you what they were now though, all I know is it's wood burn it, that's pretty much how it goes for me and firewood collecting. We've got 3 loads to cut tomorrow which should be interesting for this fat barstard

 

[nighthunter]

Yeah I think you have to. It’s one of those things every tourist who comes here does. Jim o the mills tonight!

that place should be busy so clear your schedule for tomorrow as you'll still be there

 

[JustJeff]

that place should be busy so clear your schedule for tomorrow as you'll still be there

Hopefully it’s busy enough to be fun but not so busy we can’t get a table. Looking forward to checking it out.

 

[nighthunter]

Hopefully it'll be lively, never been there on a night that wasn't. It's a pity that I'm working away from home this week or I'd join you in a heartbeat

Hopefully it’s busy enough to be fun but not so busy we can’t get a table. Looking forward to checking it out.

 

[JustJeff]

Darn it, that settles it then. I’m just going to have to come back to Ireland! Too bad, it would be welcome company.

 

[nighthunter]

Yeah timing sucks to be honest, if you do come back give me plenty of notice so we can make things work, how are you liking it here

Darn it, that settles it then. I’m just going to have to come back to Ireland! Too bad, it would be welcome company.

 

[JustJeff]

It’s the vacation of a lifetime. Ireland is so beautiful in its impossible ruggedness and every shade of green. It truly is the Emerald Isle. We’ve done a fair bit of the wild Atlantic way and every 50 ft you want to stop and take a picture. Loving the rich culture and the friendly people.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Anybody near Frankenmuth MI? Wife and I are going up for 4 days at Thanksgiving. Any good saw shops in the area?

 

[chipper1]

Anybody near Frankenmuth MI? Wife and I are going up for 4 days at Thanksgiving. Any good saw shops in the area?

@Flint Mitch is out that way, and quite a few guys from another forum firewood hoarders.
I'm about an 1.5hrs straight west of flint which you will go right thru.
As far as saw shops go I don't frequent them often, they are like gas stations, if you go in you will spend money .
If you need anything while up here feel free to contact me, I'll shoot you my contact info.

 

[Flint Mitch]

@Flint Mitch is out that way, and quite a few guys from another forum firewood hoarders.
I'm about an 1.5hrs straight west of flint which you will go right thru.
As far as saw shops go I don't frequent them often, they are like gas stations, if you go in you will spend money [emoji23].
If you need anything while up here feel free to contact me, I'll shoot you my contact info.

I am from that general area! Leo's saw shop in Clio is a good small Stihl dealer. There is a large John Deer/Stihl dealer in Frankenmuth, but I'm not a fan. Frankenmuth is a fun place, but be prepared to spend some money in the many tourist trap shops!

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[Flint Mitch]

There is also Card Brothers Equipment in Chesaning which is a Dolmar dealer. Was only in there once to fondle a few saws, but it seemed like a decent place

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[Deleted member 149229]

This is our 5th trip up there. Nice town and friendly people. Wife needs a get away. Might have to check out that Dolmar dealer.

I am from that general area! Leo's saw shop in Clio is a good small Stihl dealer. There is a large John Deer/Stihl dealer in Frankenmuth, but I'm not a fan. Frankenmuth is a fun place, but be prepared to spend some money in the many tourist trap shops!

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[JustJeff]

Frankenmuth is a cute little place. The chicken dinner is worth having once in your life. We used to go quite regularly and stay at birch run at a campground. Outlet mall is great for the wife and kids. I always looked at that trip as paying it forward for the times that I wanted something. Lol. I saw absolutely no deals on Craig’s list in central Michigan, somebody there snaps up everything! I won’t mention his name but will just look at him and whistle... @chipper1

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Already have reservations at Zender’s for Thanksgiving dinner. Can’t remember when but one year for their Thanksgiving buffet they had 7,771 people go thru. That place has good food.