I haven't been here in some time now. Today I read some posts on how slow forum is becoming and the thanks to all from the moderators, very nice touch. Thanks to them very much, some great advice when I needed it, no doubt.
This is my second favorite time of the year, not so much for the burning but for the prep work for years to come. I usually get a grapple load of hardwood every other year and this year was it. Just spent the last 3 weeks bucking, splitting and stacking 8 cords for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 burn seasons. As I have read in some posts today, the fuel prices are making an impact on next years winter already. I'm happy to say it cost me a total of $350.00 to heat my home this year, 24 hr burns using 5 cords, down 1 cord from last year with some improved techniques (forum tips). Thanks to all who responded to my questions and thanks again to the moderators with their dedication to this forum.
This is my second favorite time of the year, not so much for the burning but for the prep work for years to come. I usually get a grapple load of hardwood every other year and this year was it. Just spent the last 3 weeks bucking, splitting and stacking 8 cords for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 burn seasons. As I have read in some posts today, the fuel prices are making an impact on next years winter already. I'm happy to say it cost me a total of $350.00 to heat my home this year, 24 hr burns using 5 cords, down 1 cord from last year with some improved techniques (forum tips). Thanks to all who responded to my questions and thanks again to the moderators with their dedication to this forum.