Davej_07
ArboristSite Operative
Many, many moons ago, my Grandfather had the notion to grow EVERY black walnut that sprouted on the family farm. Nature has a funny way of letting these things grow right next to garages, the workshop, alongside the barn, etc. Today I spent along with my father cutting, dragging, splitting and stacking the trees Grandma had marked for execution
When the smoke cleared and the splitter was finally shut off we had split and stacked 1 1/3 cords of walnut, minus some nice slabs I cut for bowl turning. Its always a good day when I can play with the saws AND spend it with my Dad. Its also a good feeling knowing that Im set thru 2012 for wood............
and as were were finishing up, one of the neighbors shows up on his tractor and asks if I wanted any of the dead standing elms, oaks and the occasional hickory that hes in the process of taking down along the river near his place. When I told him sure, just tell me where I can come get it he tells me that he will have his kid bring it over with the dump truck. Judging my the sound of it, I could have several more cords of wood waiting for me in the next couple weeks. Ahhhhh I have to say it was a good day......
Dave
When the smoke cleared and the splitter was finally shut off we had split and stacked 1 1/3 cords of walnut, minus some nice slabs I cut for bowl turning. Its always a good day when I can play with the saws AND spend it with my Dad. Its also a good feeling knowing that Im set thru 2012 for wood............
and as were were finishing up, one of the neighbors shows up on his tractor and asks if I wanted any of the dead standing elms, oaks and the occasional hickory that hes in the process of taking down along the river near his place. When I told him sure, just tell me where I can come get it he tells me that he will have his kid bring it over with the dump truck. Judging my the sound of it, I could have several more cords of wood waiting for me in the next couple weeks. Ahhhhh I have to say it was a good day......
Dave
