Sorry Spider. Already on Nat Gas, but trying to eliminate my heating bill entirely. I don't have a stove insert yet, but trying real hard to get 2 years ahead now so I can buy this summer.
Chip... if there is stuff left to cut, and you're just bored and you'd like to exercise your saw(s), sure, let me know. Would welcome the help!
And if it is indeed silver maple... oh well. Beggars can't be choosers. I saw this in CL and jumped on it since i had the long weekend and no wood to cut. Trying very hard to finish collecting 2 years worth (I think my <2k sq foot house will take <4 cords a year) asap.
My house is 2000 sq feet and I havent burned 2 cords yet. I have about a 2/3 of 1 cord left that should get me through the winter I hope. This is my first full season burning with no other source of heat. Last year put stove in beg. of jan. I think 4 would be plenty if your house is insulated good