4 cord dumped in the alley way next to the Lodge!
Well, I sent out an email to 'our gang' (all the kids) offering a chili supper to all 'supporting staff' who might want to help distribute the stack of wood to various locations at the lodge. I was NOT surprised at all to get a response from all of them, saying they would be there.
The Start......
Everyone worked....right down to the littlest.....3 year old Asset....we missed the best shot of her carrying 3 sticks of kindling curled up in her arms...just like the big kids!
Autobot....
Kyzzer......
The Boy and T....
Full wood shed.
GunDiva...
Deejo and SO....
T and The Girl...
And the one and only injury. Asset needed a drink and a bandaid, for a splinter.
Ken...it's getting to be a tight squeeze....
Nebalee...
Progress....
The Kid and his BTB (bride to be) and T came an hour before and cleaned out the hot tub room, moved one ton of pellets into it from the wood shed, to make room for all that wood, and got one wall full before he had to take off to work. So, he isn't camera shy, just busy.
Works done....it's chili time. Nebalee and GunDiva made homemade tortillas while Ken and I took the kids for a two mile drag on the horses. It was a great day and many, many thanks for all that help.
Next project: build a shed for horse shelter. Looks like the horses are going to have to winter at home this year, and a wind break would be nice for them. Then, five ton of hay will be brought up. Gotta love our 'play days'!
Wow! busy, busy, busy. It's great that you have help for some of that work. It's so much more fun to do chores like that when you have many helpers. It seems to go faster that way. The chili looks yummy too!
ReplyDeleteOh my! That's a pile of wood. Great pics and great family. I remember cutting wood and hauling it. I like the smell of the pine wood when it's cut. Looks like you are all set for winter now. Phew. I'm tired. LOL
ReplyDeleteI zeroed in on "the horses will be home this winter" - and that made me at least hopeful that I get to see them in 2011?!?!? :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I am so glad we are done with the wood this year... that is one thing this city girl does not miss ;)
If we are lucky, this should get us through Christmas...or there abouts! We use 8 - 10 cords a year, plus 3 ton of pellets and we won't even discuss the gallons of propane..just to keep the logs warm. Maybe this winter won't be quite as LONG as last (hint, hint). Bill got another ton of hay up here today, so we are making good progress.
ReplyDeleteJuanita
I am tired just seeing all that! Years ago, it would have been just myself and my kid brother splitting and stacking all 4 cords of wood (plus some!), starting with the wood in large rounds requiring a wedge and maul. But, as I see, many hands make for short work! Yay!
ReplyDeleteLoved that picture of the chili, got a little gaseous just looking at it:o)
ReplyDeleteBut would have worked my tail off to earn a bite....
and homemade Tortillas MMMMMmmmmmm!!!