Interesting way of stacking shorties14.5 hrs after last night's load, a reload with red oak shorties.
A low of 20 I believe early in the night.
This morning a bit of snow (<0.5"), 32 now. High forecast of 36. Upstairs it's 70 F.
Interesting way of stacking shorties
I do the same with some of my longer shorts. With a long firebox, I leave the back ''empty" save some coals. I stack 16''L splits, N/S, in the middle. In the front I stand up those shorts and lean into the splits. Air wash favors the coals, since the flue exits rear bottom of stove.especially on bumpy coals and being in the front. So I put them like this. Leaning backwards.
I know how you feel. I missed going to Maine this year because of a potential health issue that ended up well. Had to shorten my Mass deer hunting trip due to family commitments. There are only so many hunting seasons in a lifetime so I try to make the best out of them.3/4 mixed load of hardwood and softwood to get up to cruising quickly before going out hunting this morning. Back in already and may just call it quits for the season. We'll see if my stubborn inability to give up kicks back in this afternoon if I can get my chores done or before the season ends.
Cherry is awesome. Smells great. Not the greatest heat, but dries on the quicker side and is beautiful for smoking meats.Oak and cherry tonight. Will be low/medium burn with no fan. Low around 20. Cherry does not frequent my stacks often so I appreciate it when it does.
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