Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[svk]

Finally decided to swallow my pride and contact the guy about the Leyland Cypress trees that fell in his yard. I initially contacted him back in October lol. He was really cool about it. Said there's a total of about 12 trees I can take! Woop woop! That will put me over the 1 year supply along with the white oak I'm getting. I think it's just about time to upgrade the Makita to 84cc to keep up.

Slacking! You should be 3 years ahead by now lol

 

[Ambull01]

Slacking! You should be 3 years ahead by now lol

lol. I know dude! I was feeling a bit depressed after looking at my rows of split firewood. I thought all the scrounging I did would have given me 3-4 cords by now. It's my fault for not stacking up the rounds in my van like dancan.

BTW, you know you will anger the the one that shall not be named when you like a ton of posts. I remember him teasing you about liking stuff all the time lol.

 

[svk]

lol. I know dude! I was feeling a bit depressed after looking at my rows of split firewood. I thought all the scrounging I did would have given me 3-4 cords by now. It's my fault for not stacking up the rounds in my van like dancan.

BTW, you know you will anger the the one that shall not be named when you like a ton of posts. I remember him teasing you about liking stuff all the time lol.

LOL Mr Notre Dame can yank himself.

It's too bad you aren't closer to me. I'd hook you up with an endless supply of scrounge.

 

[MustangMike]

Reid, I missed that one, looks awesome, but that new Ford GT and the GT-350 are also going to be something else!

The Mustang has been in snow twice this year so far, those Blizzaks keep it going!

 

[Ambull01]

LOL Mr Notre Dame can yank himself.

It's too bad you aren't closer to me. I'd hook you up with an endless supply of scrounge.

Where you getting this endless supply of firewood?

Reid, I missed that one, looks awesome, but that new Ford GT and the GT-350 are also going to be something else!

The Mustang has been in snow twice this year so far, those Blizzaks keep it going!

Isn't the Ford GT going to be over twice the sticker price of this little rocket ship? Read somewhere this little car may be priced around $37. I think that's way too much for a turbo charged 4 banger. I know there's a lot of tech in that thing but a regular Mustang GT was priced around the low 30k mark, much better deal.

 

[svk]

Where you getting this endless supply of firewood?

Public land up here has an endless supply of blowdown. If they log 40 acres that creates a mile of new treeline and those trees are always prone to blowdown because their root system isn't used to supporting the tree in the open. In one 1/4 mile stretch there was easily 10 cords on the ground within 3 years of cutting.

Of course the downside is we don't have the real primo hardwoods up here. But running out isn't an issue.

 

[MustangMike]

I think the Ford GT will be about $200,000, but your investment will likely appreciate, unlike the other cars U mention! And with 600 Hp of bi turbo V-6 in a car that may weigh under 2,000 lbs (mostly carbon) it will kick some serious A**. It will also have adjustable ride height, so you can clear those pesky bumps!

The price of performance is not cheap.

 

[SteveSS]

Ford GT is right at the top of my "dream car" list.

 

[Ambull01]

Public land up here has an endless supply of blowdown. If they log 40 acres that creates a mile of new treeline and those trees are always prone to blowdown because their root system isn't used to supporting the tree in the open. In one 1/4 mile stretch there was easily 10 cords on the ground within 3 years of cutting.

Of course the downside is we don't have the real primo hardwoods up here. But running out isn't an issue.

They log public land? Here I thought most logging operations were on private land. That sounds kind of depressing in a way. They're really wrecking the environment.

Then again, more trees to for the stove.

I think the Ford GT will be about $200,000, but your investment will likely appreciate, unlike the other cars U mention! And with 600 Hp of bi turbo V-6 in a car that may weigh under 2,000 lbs (mostly carbon) it will kick some serious A**. It will also have adjustable ride height, so you can clear those pesky bumps!

The price of performance is not cheap.

Yikes! $200k! I only like to look at cars that I can afford. No use in reading about stuff that will always be beyond my means lol. That's a real light car. I'm surprised it doesn't come off the ground at speed.

Maybe not cheap but surely pretty reasonable performance can be had for a decent price. Mustang GT, the new Corvette C7, turbo charged 4 bangers, etc.

 

[MustangMike]

Yes, but they will all depreciate, the other will likely appreciate, the previous Ford GT did. (My wife would not allow me to cash in the pension to buy one, but it would have been a good investment, just like I told her!) Don't know if I could afford the insurance though!

 

[svk]

They log public land? Here I thought most logging operations were on private land. That sounds kind of depressing in a way. They're really wrecking the environment.

Then again, more trees to for the stove.

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Yes. Just about every inch of public and timber co land has been logged. But the lifespan of the major species up here (aspen, birch, red maple) are much shorter than what you are used to. Any public land that has cedar or oak is spared from cutting and pines are left until maturity.

 

[Ambull01]

Yes, but they will all depreciate, the other will likely appreciate, the previous Ford GT did. (My wife would not allow me to cash in the pension to buy one, but it would have been a good investment, just like I told her!) Don't know if I could afford the insurance though!

That's a great point. Cars are not an asset unless you buy the right one lol. I wonder if the C7 will appreciate? The first year models. I really want one. Was actually researching if it was possibly to somehow fit car seats in the back lol. Then I looked at the Mustang GT but the back seats are too small so finally settled on the Caddy. Good thing about the Vettes, heard the insurance rates are surprisingly reasonable. Something to do with most people buying them and making the cars into trailer queens. Or maybe it's just the age of the drivers.

Yes. Just about every inch of public and timber co land has been logged. But the lifespan of the major species up here (aspen, birch, red maple) are much shorter than what you are used to. Any public land that has cedar or oak is spared from cutting and pines are left until maturity.

Okay, log the crap out of it then lol. I was picturing a tree less landscape, the beginnings of a Mad Max-esque hell on Earth.

 

[olyman]

Thanks Ambull but it's not even close to what all the ice covered trees look like in real life when the sun is out , you just have to see it .
Olyman , you mean this guy ?

me thinks so.....

 

[olyman]

Damn that's the best freaking driving skills I've ever seen! If it's true, 0-60 in 1.9 seconds!!! Of course that thing is seriously modded. Nice 6 spd paddle shifters.

like I said,,animal!!! but hes good.......

 

[Ambull01]

I have a question for you scrounging gear heads. What are the trade offs from getting say a 1 ton van vs a 1 ton truck as it related to scrounging? Some of the things are 4x4 option, ability to just dump crap into the truck bed, cool looking factor. Will a 1 ton van pull a loaded trailer of wood as well as a 1 ton truck?

 

[svk]

I have a question for you scrounging gear heads. What are the trade offs from getting say a 1 ton van vs a 1 ton truck as it related to scrounging? Some of the things are 4x4 option, ability to just dump crap into the truck bed, cool looking factor. Will a 1 ton van pull a loaded trailer of wood as well as a 1 ton truck?

Just going off of Ford E350 and F350 you can actually carry more in the van. However stacking a van to the gills will require a lot of time loading/unloading and depending on the window situation in the van you may need to build a framework to keep the wood off the windows.

I'd find an older 3/4 or 1 ton 4x4 pickup if you need a different vehicle. Otherwise a good trailer pulled behind your current van can carry a cord plus and way cheaper than an extra vehicle.

 

[Ambull01]

Just going off of Ford E350 and F350 you can actually carry more in the van. However stacking a van to the gills will require a lot of time loading/unloading and depending on the window situation in the van you may need to build a framework to keep the wood off the windows.

I'd find an older 3/4 or 1 ton 4x4 pickup if you need a different vehicle. Otherwise a good trailer pulled behind your current van can carry a cord plus and way cheaper than an extra vehicle.

Thanks. I was actually going to use whatever I buy for towing wood. Helps that I would be able to fit 6 plus people in the E350 too. I could use my current van to tow but I don't really feel comfortable with its lack of gonads. Always wanted a truck again after I bought a late 80s F150 but I want to keep it simple. Just one commute car and one to haul wood/family.

 

[svk]

Thanks. I was actually going to use whatever I buy for towing wood. Helps that I would be able to fit 6 plus people in the E350 too. I could use my current van to tow but I don't really feel comfortable with its lack of gonads. Always wanted a truck again after I bought a late 80s F150 but I want to keep it simple. Just one commute car and one to haul wood/family.

If you can find an older F series 3/4-1 ton truck they usually have a bench seat so 6 peeps is no problem. I love the factory high lift on the newer (say 96') era pre-super duty models.

 

[Ambull01]

If you can find an older F series 3/4-1 ton truck they usually have a bench seat so 6 peeps is no problem. I love the factory high lift on the newer (say 96') era pre-super duty models.

I do like the older models. Especially the box style, not sure about the years. I need something that's able to fit a 2 car seats, 2 booster seats, and three more people (myself included). So seven people in all. Plus soon to be two dogs.

Edit: Actually, not sure why I wrote about needing 7 seats. That would automatically rule out trucks lol. What I meant to say is, I prefer a truck but know a van is more sensible in my situation. If I go with a truck I would have to keep my current van to haul the whole family around. If there isn't a huge difference in towing from an E350 vs a F350 I will sadly go with the van and sell my current one.

 

[svk]

I do like the older models. Especially the box style, not sure about the years. I need something that's able to fit a 2 car seats, 2 booster seats, and three more people (myself included). So seven people in all. Plus soon to be two dogs.

Edit: Actually, not sure why I wrote about needing 7 seats. That would automatically rule out trucks lol. What I meant to say is, I prefer a truck but know a van is more sensible in my situation. If I go with a truck I would have to keep my current van to haul the whole family around. If there isn't a huge difference in towing from an E350 vs a F350 I will sadly go with the van and sell my current one.

I hear you. With 5 kids we need something with 3rd row seating.