Lit the wood stove today it's going to be a long winter....
Got the crockpot going too....:uhuh:

If anyone has a good wood source on the South Shore please let me know....I only need a cord.

I used mine last night for the first time. I switched to the bio bricks last year and like them. They're more expensive than wood, but they burn really hot and are much cleaner.

Lit the wood stove today it's going to be a long winter....
Got the crockpot going too....:uhuh:

I've resisted firing up the stove, gets the house too hot even with a small fire in the early season. If however I saw snow flakes today then that is a different story......

If anyone has a good wood source on the South Shore please let me know....I only need a cord.

I bought cut/split/semi-seasoned in June from Enos Landscaping in Bridgewater. Your trouble will be you only want a cord, so delivery charges will be expensive. They'll probably hit you for over $300????

For next year, start contacting local tree service companies, a lot of the time they'll give you the wood when cutting down trees in the area. I lucked out and have over 15 cords of free wood sitting in the yard using this method. They delivered 6-10ft lengths and I sawed to 16-18inches but still needs splitting. I've got 3+ cords seasoned ready to burn so far.

I used mine last night for the first time. I switched to the bio bricks last year and like them. They're more expensive than wood, but they burn really hot and are much cleaner.
I also burned the bio-bricks last year...they are very clean..I have some left over and might get more...verdict not quite out on those yet for me...
did you notice if your chimney stayed cleaner using those? I havent looked yet.

I've resisted firing up the stove, gets the house too hot even with a small fire in the early season. If however I saw snow flakes today then that is a different story......



I bought cut/split/semi-seasoned in June from Enos Landscaping in Bridgewater. Your trouble will be you only want a cord, so delivery charges will be expensive. They'll probably hit you for over $300????

For next year, start contacting local tree service companies, a lot of the time they'll give you the wood when cutting down trees in the area. I lucked out and have over 15 cords of free wood sitting in the yard using this method. They delivered 6-10ft lengths and I sawed to 16-18inches but still needs splitting. I've got 3+ cords seasoned ready to burn so far.
I might have jumped the gun Phil....it's getting warm.:rotf2:
I saw your wood....you have your work cut out for you...I started splitting the stuff I have, it won't be ready this year...

I also burned the bio-bricks last year...they are very clean..I have some left over and might get more...verdict not quite out on those yet for me...
did you notice if your chimney stayed cleaner using those? I havent looked yet.


Chimney definitely stayed cleaner with them. The only problem is that I do go through a lot when it's cold on the weekends and we're home all day. This year I'm going to track how much I spent on the bricks. I also supplement with wood, but I don't buy it in bulk. I buy my wood from a guy down the street.

Lit the wood stove today it's going to be a long winter....
Got the crockpot going too....:uhuh:

If anyone has a good wood source on the South Shore please let me know....I only need a cord.

im in the process of getting quotes for clearing my back yard. I have all the wood you want! FREE ! just bring your chainsaw and haul it away.!!!!!!!!!!:devil2:

im in the process of getting quotes for clearing my back yard. I have all the wood you want! FREE ! just bring your chainsaw and haul it away.!!!!!!!!!!:devil2:

You'll have to let me know if you get a good quote. The guy who was supposed to do my clearing in the spring flaked out. I need about 40 big trees removed.

im in the process of getting quotes for clearing my back yard.:

Call Jose Souza out of Holbrook for a quote: 617-259-5921. I think the company is P&S Tree Service.

5 people came by today - we'll see how it goes.

Just cleaned the pellet and wood stove chimneys and started the wood stove up. Too early, but too cold. Slave labor will get you wood cheap, my method, but late for this year. I need to locate some pellets soon.

free wood ! come and get it! mansfield!
lots of kindling too!

OK so you planted the idea: 1st burn of the season has started. The wife seems to be enjoying it by parking her body right up to the stove on the floor....or maybe it is the 2 full glasses of wine????

Hey wood stoves and wine go great together. I just finished my second glass.

What kind of wood you got Jimmy? You mean the guy doing the work doesn't want the wood for himself and thus maybe giving you a cheaper quote?

lit the gas fireplace tonight. low and low fan.
Maybe I should get the scent and sound boxes too...

i'm pushing wheel barrows of oak right up two ramps and into the house every day now for a month

snowed like mad here the last two days

been so cold i caught a friggan cold from getting in and out of the ole jacuzzi
for the sore back from hauling lots of wood home

have two deliveries scheduled as well...

it's wicked cold up here

28 degrees yesterday :fury: and it aint even Halloween :devil2:

5 people came by today - we'll see how it goes.

Was Sean one of them?

2nd burn tonight: once you get use to the heat, king of nice!

from Southbridge

a Cop had a tree dropped in spring
already cut up for me
just had to load the wood wagon and boogie
back to the woodlot in the upper barn
it's time for spagetti :drool:

several more loads to go
it doesn't get easier that that :btu:

the wife helped me roll the sections into place

all up inside the barn now for some half time spitting action

I'm BUSHED ......no! not George Bushed thank GOD

that would be down right Horrible.... heh heh heh :grins:

Now it is officially stove burning season: the snow is falling!

How delightful the first burn of the season is. Three cords cut and split, five more log length cords to go.

mooched wood, cut, split stacked, inside stash full..
will get up on the roof sunday and clean chimney...

my house is small, and tight.. has to get real cold before first fire...
otherwise the windows have to get open and end up sitting around in skivvies...

took pics with cell camera...

inside stash

nice pics for a phone Karl. Been colder in my neck,at least last weekend. It was either the wood stove or the furnace that weekend. Not exactly balmy out today, that wind was frigid this morning. Still haven't fired up the pellet yet. I still need to buy pellets.

How delightful the first burn of the season is.

got my first BURN this morning wrestling a log into the food stove

then i used the left hand and touched the left door slightly-sizzle

OUCH...... :bc:

man oh man i hate Burns ....