It’s January and that means time to drop some end of life trees. We drop our trees in mid winter because we don’t have to worry about birds nesting in them andΒ laying eggs. It is also easier to get through the woods without all the undergrowth in the way. The trees are easier to drop without the leaves as well. All of this makes for a more enjoyable and successful tree dropping experience for Addie and I and a safer one too.
We generally use roughly 3 cords (4x4x8 feet per cord) of firewood per winter. We currently have 4 cords stored from last year. We started this winter with just about 5.5 cords. We should end with 2.5 cords roughly. This means we need to create another 1/2 cord to break even for next winter. Today we cut approximately 1/2 cord of firewood. This means we have our 3 cord baseline for next year. Anything else we get now will be gravy on the mashed potatoes π
Here is a brief video followed by some pictures of our tree Chopin fun…
Gotta stay warm π
Our property provides approximately 5 cords of firewood per year from end of life trees without over harvesting. We only need 3 cords per winter. In spring/summer we use the scraps from the trees tops that we didn’t use for firewood for cooking with and making hot water etc… This reduces the ground debris left behind from chopping up trees. So our land provides an extra 2 cords per year.
An end of life tree is a tree that has reached its final stage in life. They may be fallen over or standing dead or nearly dead. They can also include diseased trees. These are the trees Addie and I focus on taking.
Thanks for watching π
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Gettin wood π
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Do you have access to a chipper/shredder for the top branches? Hope life is good in PA.
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No but I really want one. I have a lot of uses for the chips if I had one π
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Hello doc I might be able to hook us up with some wood chips I know a couple local tree trimmers I’m old about 3 miles from you plus you have some good ideas I learned slot about reliance and such in the army
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Cool… I could use some for the mud currently π With my new truck it would be easy to pick up a load.
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OK I’ll talk to a couple friends a n see what I can do god to talk to some one with slot of the same ideas believe me I have home made heaters.solar lights home made weapons. All the good stuff and ready for a revolution or the shot to hit the fan people think I’m nuts lol well see when it all goes down. If been past your place a few times next time I’m that way I’ll beep the horn so you know it’s me
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Sounds good π
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Hey doc i didnt forget about you on wood chios just been busy at work i talked to a few people i know that due tree work they say work is slow but ill keep ya posted
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No worries π
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Hey doc its john wanted to see if toyta truck is auto or standard
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It is 5 speed standard. The clutch is in good condition too. It was just replaced a couple years ago. The breaks are practically new to only 2yrs old for roters and pads and calibers etc… It even got a whole new front end suspension not long ago. It drives really nice. Just needs the frame welded to pass inspection and a tie rod and exhaust pipe. Come try it out if you like.
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Ok sounds good thank you i will get hold of you when i get freed up and stop and look at it
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Hello doc i went past house was gonna look at truck no one home so ill try another time thank you have agood day
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I will be home tomorrow after 4pm. Before then I will be in the VA hospital all day. Addie will be around all day but she doesn’t know much about it. You can stop by if you like. I need to charge the battery or jump it to start it up though.
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No biggie i m sure it runs fine i might just check out the underneath of it and such hope tomorrow goes well for you at va i went thrlugh a series of tests at butler va and pittsburgh 2 weeks ago it sucks lol i may stop ober tomorrow after 12 noon ill blow horn to let you or addie im there lol thank you
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Addie should be cleaning the chicken coop about then. Go ahead and take a look either way. It should be clear underneath for easy access to see. It’s frame is rusty.
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Ok thanks just looked got appt at 1 so it will be after 1or 2 thanks again
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Ok thanks again i just looked and seen i have appt tomirrow at 130 so ill stop by after ward or when i get chance thanks talk later
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Dam i sent message twice lol
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No problem…
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Hey doc how ya been i didnt forget about looking at truck just been busy with work and such talk later
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No worries. See you when you can βΊ
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Ok so how have you folks been
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Good. I’m trying out my cellular internet tablet in the Walmart parking lot right now.
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Cool hope it works ok for ya
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Seems to be π
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