looks like i will be down for a while.

[Jags]

ALL of it.

Can't do it. If I did that Erics pic could be posted in just a small corner of my yard. I really have no need to store 2879 full cords of wood.

I just did the math for fun, but if I took my big shed and stacked it to 10 ft tall - it would hold a little over 303 full cords.

 

[Eric Johnson]

it would hold a little over 303 full cords.

Well shucks, Dude--don't get discouraged by such a small amount. You gotta start somewhere.

 

[Jags]

Well shucks, Dude--don't get discouraged by such a small amount. You gotta start somewhere.

Hell no Eric - I know how hard you work at it and have no interest in it. I will be old and gray and buying it from some young buck by then.

 

[Flatbedford]

Can't do it. If I did that Erics pic could be posted in just a small corner of my yard. I really have no need to store 2879 full cords of wood.

I just did the math for fun, but if I took my big shed and stacked it to 10 ft tall - it would hold a little over 303 full cords.

Within reason, of course. Maybe I was addressing those who have only a couple acres.

 

[Jags]

Within reason, of course. Maybe I was addressing those who have only a couple acres.

Steve - all joking aside, I really do feel for the folks that are limited by yard size. If I had the ability to help somebody out in that situation, I sure as heck would.

 

[Flatbedford]

There is a difference between a big yard and a farm!

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Well, I had 42 full cords of beech and hard maple stacked up behind the barn a few years ago. My wife told me I was ******* crazy. "The neighbors all think you're crazy, too," she informed me. Like I care. "Hey, you never know," I said. "I might get hurt or sick; I might lose access to the woodlot I cut from; I might lose my job and my truck and have no way to haul wood."

Shortly thereafter, I was diagnosed with cancer and over the next year (and beyond) went through chemo and surgery and radiation, etc. The bottom line is that I couldn't cut wood for a few years. "Who's ******* crazy now?" I asked my wife one cold winter day when the house was about 75 and the monthly gas bill was about $18.

I'm down to about 25 at the moment, (10 in the barn and another 15 stacked out back) but working on it.

Eric, we have found several cases similar to yours. The Fire Chief, Steve, is a classic case. He was really busted up after an accident. Thankfully he had wood cut ahead. Like you, I've preached this getting ahead for years now. I've found myself in that predicament where I could not put wood up. It is nice to have it already done and not have to depend upon others to do the cutting for you.

In short, many can learn from your experience. For one, I'm very happy to see you posting again.

 

[Eric Johnson]

For one, I'm very happy to see you posting again.

I'm glad to be back. Thanks. I never quit burning wood, and in fact being able to load the boiler figured into my planning for surgery. I didn't want to be recuperating from lung surgery, for example, in the middle of winter. My absence from this board for a few years can be explained by the very real need to focus on the business at hand, i.e., getting through this and on the road to recovery. It may still get me in the end, but not without a fight.

Sorry to highjack RIDGERUNNER's thread. All the best to you in your recuperation.

 

[RIDGERUNNER30]

I have a enough wood to make it threw this season. Was looking ahead for 2013 and 2014 season. I love being outdoors and being active. Thanks for all the support guys, I love this forum we got good, caring, hard working members on here. I hope next week the doctor gives me good news and I don't have to go under the knife. time will tell

 

[RIDGERUNNER30]

Hey Eric glad to see you back, good to see you beating the odds. I like hearing story like this. He gives people hope and shows them that determation and a strong will can go a long way in the healing process, good to hear from you.