Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[MustangMike]

Not a problem … No swimming allowed in NYC Reservoirs! (The was the last one in the NYC system, they are usually named after the Towns that they buried).

 

[MustangMike]

My property is on top of the mountain in the middle of the "U" on the East side of the Cannonsville Reservoir. It is surrounded by water on 3 sides. The view from my Life Guard stand is to the West.

https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/nycsystem.pdf

 

[mountainguyed67]

they are usually named after the Towns that they buried

We have that too, the old town of Millerton is under Millerton Lake. The courthouse might be the only building left.

 

[svk]

Not a problem … No swimming allowed in NYC Reservoirs! (The was the last one in the NYC system, they are usually named after the Towns that they buried).

That no swimming rule is one of the dumbest rules that NY has.

We drove across the causeway that splits the Tomahannock reservoir between Troy and the VT border many times. NO SWIMMING NO BOATING NO FISHING. But you can drive a polluting car across the causeway and all of that pollution washes right into the reservoir.

Oh and the North American record 45 lb Northern Pike....was reportedly caught in the reservoir south of Albany illegally. The lucky angler said he caught it in Sacandaga.

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

That no swimming rule is one of the dumbest rules that NY has.

We drove across the causeway that splits the Tomahannock reservoir between Troy and the VT border many times. NO SWIMMING NO BOATING NO FISHING. But you can drive a polluting car across the causeway and all of that pollution washes right into the reservoir.

Oh and the North American record 45 lb Northern Pike....was reportedly caught in the reservoir south of Albany illegally. The lucky angler said he caught it in Sacandaga.

New York. Nothing more needs to be said.

 

[djg james]

I haven't been out to the log yard in a couple of days because of all the rain. Still too wet for me to get in with a 2 WD truck but the tree guy has been in. He dropped off what looks to be 2 whole Red Oak trees. Enough for four 5 x 8 trailer loads. Most of it 18" or less in diameter but there is the 24" trunks there too. A lot of straight wood. And probably twice as much Maple lying around. I'm lucky with such a supply I don't take crotch pieces any more because it's harder for one person to split and they just don't stack right. I don't need to take Maple either because there's so much Oak around.

Now here's the problem. I'm usually done with cutting firewood by now because of the St. Louis heat and I really don't need or have the room for any more firewood. I've got probably 2 or 3 years supply for myself already and I don't sell firewood. Too much competition. But if I knew I'd find one or two customers for the 2021 season, I would just start a new row in the yard. I could take the splitter to the yard in my trailer and split it right there.

Man I hate to pass it up but I don't want to stock pile firewood and have it rot on me.

 

[MustangMike]

Oak will not rot for a long time, I would take it. If you mention that you have wood available, likely you will find a buyer, especially if you specify it is Oak!

 

[Philbert]

I'm usually done with cutting firewood by now because of the St. Louis heat and I really don't need or have the room for any more firewood. I've got probably 2 or 3 years supply for myself already and I don't sell firewood.

Consider a charity / home heating assistance cut?

Philbert

 

[svk]

Consider a charity / home heating assistance cut?

Philbert

I’ve thought about this with my involvement with the Lions....I’d happily provide the manpower. But my biggest concern would be reliable wood sources and folks taking advantage of the final product.

 

[Philbert]

I’ve thought about this with my involvement with the Lions....I’d happily provide the manpower. But my biggest concern would be reliable wood sources and folks taking advantage of the final product.

Contact others who have done this to learn what you can from them. I believe that the Interfaith cut in Burnet County, WI relies on social workers and existing assistance programs to identify potential clients, rather than just posting a 'free firewood for the needy' sign. A few others have posted about 'charity cuts' here on AS - might take a little digging, er cutting, searching, whatever, to find them.

Philbert

 

[svk]

Contact others who have done this to learn what you can from them. I believe that the Interfaith cut in Burnet County, WI relies on social workers and existing assistance programs to identify potential clients, rather than just posting a 'free firewood for the needy' sign. A few others have posted about 'charity cuts' here on AS - might take a little digging, er cutting, searching, whatever, to find them.

Philbert

Right....there would need to be a way to vet people as nothing worse than donating sweat equity to someone who does not deserve/need it.

 

[farmer steve]

Right....there would need to be a way to vet people as nothing worse than donating sweat equity to someone who does not deserve/need it.

@John Lawler might be able to give some input as he has been doing a charity cut the last few years.

 

[Philbert]

Right....there would need to be a way to vet people as nothing worse than donating sweat equity to someone who does not deserve/need it.

Sent you a PM: these type of events in WI, PA, and IA (others?) have been posted here on AS. For a general Google search, 'Firewood Ministry' brings up more hits than 'Charity Firewood'.

Philbert

 

[KiwiBro]

The trouble with charity cuts is they are riddled with xians trying to make it to heaven.
I started a Heathens for Humanity cult. Current membership is 1.

 

[Philbert]

I started a Heathens for Humanity cult. Current membership is 1.

I'll come join you if you cover my ticket.

Philbert

 

[LondonNeil]

me too

 

[dancan]

Count me in for #3 !!!

 

[rarefish383]

Not a problem … No swimming allowed in NYC Reservoirs! (The was the last one in the NYC system, they are usually named after the Towns that they buried).

Must be a rule, Tridephia lake sits on top of the town of Tridephia.

 

[svk]

Well I’m heading to the cabin, hopefully tomorrow afternoon. Hope to spend the weekend there. It always seem like stuff comes up to prevent me from getting up there.

 

[Sandhill Crane]

Count me in for #3 !!!

If you can charter a plane I'm in too...
saw and splitter included.