Sometimes things that need to get done take some time to get around to when you do them yourself!
Case in point the trees knocked down by a micro-burst that roared across my land a year ago now...
Trees were torn out of the ground everywhere...
The day it happened... out came the chainsaw and I attended to what needed to be taken care of right away...
It took a few hours to cut a path out to the highway and free my vehicle.
There were trees that needed to be moved later and brush to be piled, but many trees...still needing to be felled could wait...until after the bills were paid and there was a lull in my work...
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Fast forward to the present...
It's time to revisit my storm damage...
The bug season for the most part has burned itself off with the warm weather and work has petered to a halt...
Time for a "wood bee"
It is my hope to turn a lot of wood that has fallen or still needs to be downed into firewood. It's not great firewood because most is poplar a "soft hardwood" that does not burn as efficiently as maple or oak, but it will provide some heat and can be made use of. What can't be used needs to be moved to brush piles away from the house. What can be left needs to be stabilized so it is safe. Some brush may wait for a winter brush burn too...
Today is tool prep day...
Out come the saws and fuel...chains, wedges, and ATV...
Tomorrow my friend Andrew will come over to lend a hand...
A "wood arch" for dragging trees that another friend built will be used for the first time...
Trees will fall, wood will pile and fun will be had!
-Martin
1 comment:
Looks like you're well equipped Martin.I guess living your country life style you need lots of gear at your disposal.Don't over do it.Take a break and "Storm The Trent"for some big bass.
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