Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[mountainguyed67]

The fire stalled yesterday 2-3 miles from our place, the heat map shows heat further from our place today than yesterday. So maybe there’s a fire break now. That doesn’t mean the danger is past, there’s another prong of the fire that could get pushed our way if winds change. The one that stalled could come around too.

 

[turnkey4099]

land owner came by my willow scrounge. No falling of standing trees, ones that are down OK. Rather disappointing but then I am there more for the exercise and chainsaw fun. Unfortunate end to the day. He particularly wanted to save one very crooked tree. Right where I was clearing brush. It came out at a right angle of an ancient stump and then turned 90 degrees straight up in a twisting spiral. About 16" at the base. I was ready to quit for the day, got up from where I was sitting enjoying the day when the damn thing came down right where I had been sitting. It did land on my 193T tophandle such that I had to cut 2 rounds out of the base log to free the saw. Doesn't seem to be damaged but I have only given it a quick lookover. Already left a message for Tom to explain why that tree is down.

Examination showed that it had peeled right off the stump.

 

[JustJeff]

Had my first flippy cap disaster. Also had the chain pop off the bar during a pinch. First time for that too. Cutting and splitting and stacking at the same time. I like working at waist height. Third stack is coming along nicely!

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[H-Ranch]

Looks like you need to get the wheelbarrow out again .

How do you eat an elephant? 5 bites at a time...

 

[Deleted member 150358]

Great afternoon here after a couple damp chilly days. Finished mowing and some other yard work.

 

[Philbert]

Of the equipment shown in the past several threads, I have a similar wheelbarrow . . .

Philbert

 

[U&A]

Of the equipment shown in the past several threads, I have a similar wheelbarrow . . .

Philbert

Makes you appreciate it more.


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[svk]

Put up a pickup load of dead aspen today. Between testing saws and clearing brush it took a lot longer that planned but got the dead tree cleaned up.

 

[Nodak Andy]

A trip to the local dump yesterday lead to the discovery of a bunch of wood to be saved. Made a call to the city manager and he had one of his guys come down with a front end loader this morning. Ended up getting 3 loads of good sized logs and 2 loads of stuff cut down to size

 

[cat10ken]

Looks like cottonwood. Doesn't appear to much for trees on the horizon so better take what you can get.

 

[MustangMike]

H-R Looks like some nice Black Birch there!

 

[chipper1]

How do you eat an elephant? 5 bites at a time...
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About time you did something this week.
Nice you were able to get a break from all the , to enjoy the weather before it warms up a bit the next few days.
I managed to get the yard mowed and helped a buddy with a few things at his place, sure was nice out.
Started the stove for the fist time this season tonight , wasn't really cold, but a couple splits and a few large cookies took the chill out of the air in here.My wife was happy I started the fire .

 

[svk]

3rd to 4th night of frost for most places around here. Good to get those darn bugs out of here!

 

[MustangMike]

No frost here, I'm still wearing shorts and picking string beans!

 

[Deleted member 150358]

Broke out the flannel shirts 5 days ago.

 

[JustJeff]

What kind of tree is this?

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[farmer steve]

No frost here, I'm still wearing shorts and picking string beans!

I have about a 75' row that needs picked when your done there. You know the address.

 

[farmer steve]

What kind of tree is this?

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Pu$$y willow?

 

[svk]

Going to try and do another pickup load of wood tonight. I’ve got an outdoor birthday party to attend tomorrow and it’s supposed to rain for most of the day so it will probably be a saw wrenching afternoon if I choose to go back to the cabin.

The picnic area has a covered roof but is going to be a cold gathering at low 50’s and rain.

 

[tnichols]

Into our 5th straight day of rain here with highs in the low 50’s and lows in the 40’s. Cleaned the stove, chimney, and cap yesterday afternoon (in the rain), and knocked off the chill last night with the first fire of the season. House was at 62 degrees (which I’m fine with), however, the Misses was getting chilly.