SEQUENCE

Everything has a proper sequence, the right time and order to do the job so it gets done without wasting time and energy. Winter is the season to collect firewood for next winter. The wood is frozen, so much easier to split and there is less damage to the ground as it is frozen and protected with a layer of snow.

Once the tree is down I cut the limbs off then cut the trunk into short logs that will fit our woodstove. These are called bucks and need to be split into firewood. The easiest way is to collect several and place them inside an old tire or wrap a chain around them to hold them in place.

I then load my sled and haul it over to a storage cube for a year of drying. Hauling the sled full of firewood makes me feel like the work horses on my uncle's farm; hard, physical labour and a good workout for my legs and heart.

The cubes are made from old skids leftover from our house construction. They are ideal for storage as they let the breeze in and I can easily move them with the bobcat.

Still lots of work to do before I have enough firewood drying. The days are getting warmer and the snow is melting so the race is on. Time to get back to work.

Thanks for stopping by and stay safe everyone.