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Well since I am basically new here I thought I would take the time to express what wood is to me. If this disinterests you, I would save your time and skip to the next post as this may get long winded.
Cutting wood = heat. This is how I thought when I first started a couple years ago. I looked at my first pile of logs and thought, "Oh my, I have to cut that, split it, move it out back (the delivery truck can not go back there), and stack it! This is going to suck." Then I started and realized it is a lot like working on cars to me. Aside from concentrating on what I am doing, I have time to spend on my own thoughts about God, wife, kids, cars, plans for the future, etc. Man, I lose myself in the work.
Last weekend I replaced a wheel bearing on our Pastors car for him. He in turn asked me if I wanted him to help me get some wood put up. I looked at him and said, "Well, duh" (we have a rather sarcastic relationship). So, for the next 2 hours I cut, he manned the splitter and loaded the trailer, then we hauled it to the pile. What a good time! I had no plans to cut wood that afternoon seeing as that is all I had done the previous day in helping take down a large Oak at the church, at home, and for a few hours leading up to his arrival the next day. I was sore on Monday and almost forgot why! I have had some of the best moments working with a friend taking care of the wood pile, conversing while stacking, pushing each other to go faster, and just working towards a goal of completion. I also sicken some people when I tell them I like the work.
Now, cutting wood = heat + a sense of being
I may not have the fastest saw, the best splitter, nice trailer (I use an old junk gutted 5x7 pop up camper), or the nicest wood shed, but I have the knowledge and satisfaction of knowing my home and shop will be warm because I put it a little effort to make it that way. Try getting that from propane, natural gas, fuel oil, coal, wood pellets, or even delivered cut and split wood.
Thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings,
Chris
Cutting wood = heat. This is how I thought when I first started a couple years ago. I looked at my first pile of logs and thought, "Oh my, I have to cut that, split it, move it out back (the delivery truck can not go back there), and stack it! This is going to suck." Then I started and realized it is a lot like working on cars to me. Aside from concentrating on what I am doing, I have time to spend on my own thoughts about God, wife, kids, cars, plans for the future, etc. Man, I lose myself in the work.
Last weekend I replaced a wheel bearing on our Pastors car for him. He in turn asked me if I wanted him to help me get some wood put up. I looked at him and said, "Well, duh" (we have a rather sarcastic relationship). So, for the next 2 hours I cut, he manned the splitter and loaded the trailer, then we hauled it to the pile. What a good time! I had no plans to cut wood that afternoon seeing as that is all I had done the previous day in helping take down a large Oak at the church, at home, and for a few hours leading up to his arrival the next day. I was sore on Monday and almost forgot why! I have had some of the best moments working with a friend taking care of the wood pile, conversing while stacking, pushing each other to go faster, and just working towards a goal of completion. I also sicken some people when I tell them I like the work.
Now, cutting wood = heat + a sense of being
I may not have the fastest saw, the best splitter, nice trailer (I use an old junk gutted 5x7 pop up camper), or the nicest wood shed, but I have the knowledge and satisfaction of knowing my home and shop will be warm because I put it a little effort to make it that way. Try getting that from propane, natural gas, fuel oil, coal, wood pellets, or even delivered cut and split wood.
Thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings,
Chris