It's that time

**Wyoming53** · 10-10-2007, 12:07 AM

It's that time that I revert back.

I'm gathering an arm load of wood when I come in the house. It's time to keep the wood stove heated up. Temps down in the 30's at night. It's nice to throw an arm load of wood in the fire and keep the home fires burning. Warms up the house, keeps the chill off. Course, the old outhouse needs the warming rug. haha

An arm load of wood will keep it going for about 4-5 hours. Then get up in the middle of the night and feed the monster again. So far, so good. Although tonight, no fire. It was 72 today and the warmth is still in the house. No reason to start a fire right now. Course, I'm going to bank it so it's ready, but I don't think I'll need it.

**Wyody** · 10-10-2007, 12:40 AM

...hmmmm .... "Re": back, again, anew.
"Vert" - hmmmmm ..... Definition of Vert
n. 1. (Eng. Forest Law) Everything that grows, and bears a green leaf, within the forest; as, to preserve vert and venison is the duty of the verderer.
2. (Her.) The color green, represented in a drawing or engraving by parallel lines sloping downward toward the right.
... well, ain't that just about right for the season!
Please tell me you don't have a grandfathered-in outhouse going on.
I don't wanna dig out my stories of the two-story model.

**Panterro** · 10-10-2007, 01:34 AM

Oh it has to suck when you have to poop at 3am, in the middle of winter.

**Wyoming53** · 10-10-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Panterro

Oh it has to suck when you have to poop at 3am, in the middle of winter.

Inside, outside, makes no difference. It's still a pain to poop at 3am.

Just gotta grab the warming rug and tuck it under your coat before heading for the outhouse. When you get there, quick throw it down, sit on it before it gets cold.

**Wyoming53** · 10-10-2007, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Wyody

...hmmmm .... "Re": back, again, anew.
"Vert" - hmmmmm ..... Definition of Vert
n. 1. (Eng. Forest Law) Everything that grows, and bears a green leaf, within the forest; as, to preserve vert and venison is the duty of the verderer.
2. (Her.) The color green, represented in a drawing or engraving by parallel lines sloping downward toward the right.
... well, ain't that just about right for the season!
Please tell me you don't have a grandfathered-in outhouse going on.
I don't wanna dig out my stories of the two-story model.

Where I grew up, we had running water. If it was cold out, you grabbed the bucket and run to the well and filled it and then run back. We didn't have plumbing in the house. Of course we had an outhouse, we were uptown! haha Didn't lean against the old tree. We had a two seater. Never could figure out why a person would build a two seater. Like your going to sit down with your buddy?

**Wyody** · 10-10-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Wyoming53

Where I grew up, we had running water. If it was cold out, you grabbed the bucket and run to the well and filled it and then run back. We didn't have plumbing in the house. Of course we had an outhouse, we were uptown! haha Didn't lean against the old tree. We had a two seater. Never could figure out why a person would build a two seater. Like your going to sit down with your buddy?

When I was a kid in Ohio, a gramma and an uncle had outhouses. I remember when my uncle had a toilet put in the house (there was already a pump at the kitchen sink) - and at the same time, in that new bathroom, he also had an electric light! Also their first.
They had eight kids if I recall correctly - on a farm. They had a couple of two-holers. They even had a smaller hole for "potty training"!!
They needed those extra holes.
And let's just pause for a half-second of silence in remembrance and respect for "Honey Pots"!

**Wyoming53** · 10-10-2007, 12:36 PM

I almost cried when I was a Junior in High School. A tornado came along and repossesed our outhouse. It picked it up and flung it across the farm yard and it shattered against a light pole. Talk about who flung the chunk. haha

So, like most farm kids, I was in FFA and of course Ag classes. First year, we studied crops. Then animal husbandry and so on. Come senior year everybody was building Vet Shutes. I built a two seater. Complete with half moons cut on both sides. But I did it right. I screened the half moons and then put sliding plexiglass so you could shut them. I even put in a nice stainless toilet paper holder that held two rolls. No more catalogs hanging from a piece of bailing twine. Course, I measured my legs and built the seat accordingly. But I'm 6ft tall. When it was all done my step mother chewed me out. She's only 5 ft even. When she sat down, her feet were 8 inches off the floor. Hey, it worked for me. hahaha

But again, we took a piece of indoor-outdoor carpet and cut a hole in the middle. In the winter we kept that carpet rolled up and laying on the oil stove. If it was sub-zero out, you'd grab the carpet and put it under your coat. When you got to the outhouse you'd flop it down, drop your drawers and sit down before the carpet got cold.

I tell my kids about that and they just laugh. They still won't believe me that the first shower I ever had was in was in High School while I was on the football team. We took a dip in the stock tank during the summer. During the winter, we used a #3 galvanized tub and carried water and heated it up. Let me tell you, we didn't bathe every night. haha But there were no women on the place. My ma died when I was only 6 months old. Dad never remarried until I was 17. So my brother, dad and I just kind of made do on the place. Didn't need much in the line of comfort. Work from "can see to can't see", eat and go to bed.

**Panterro** · 10-10-2007, 01:38 PM

You guys need to stop talking **********. bwhahahahahaha..

**PDXnative** · 10-10-2007, 09:42 PM

HAHAHAHA, Pan got censored!!!!!

**Wyody** · 10-10-2007, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Panterro

Oh it has to suck when you have to poop at 3am, in the middle of winter.

Don't know how much "hardcore, downhome country" stuff you've had to do in your life, Pan but I'm hopeful you can relate to that guy-thing that asks for some isolation now and then.
3 A.M. Dead of Winter, getting fully dressed in clothing about a foot thick, walking thru the night - moonlight if it's not snowing - crisp, each footstep sounding like a firecracker going off - not another sound ... til the garbled sounds of some coyotes waft over the hill, entering the "thank God it's cold" outhouse, lighting the lamp or the candle or just sitting the flashlight down, checking for critters ... and spiders (oh yuck, oh sheezh, aw gee he said spiders!) and taking the plonk-down and trying to relax ... and think ... and fall asleep ... but you can't ... because everything is too hard ... and too quiet ... and it's an OUThouse, for Pete's sake ... so, instead of sitting there 'til sunrise just 'cause it's so cold, you rebundle yourself and go crawl back under the blanket with your loved one ... and immediately put your ice-cold hand on her tummy ... and play "Survive the Insanely-Mad Mistress" 'til sun-up instead.
It's a hoot.

Curious George · 10-11-2007, 12:03 AM

Hay wyody , I never seen spiders in the winter , much less spiders it a outhouse in the winter . as far as going in the middle of the night , ya gota get your crappin done before bedtime I would think , don’t know for sure though as we had indoor pluming as a kid , with gas heat. One question though about waking up your mistress . wouldn’t that be more like waking up a grisly bear!

**PDXnative** · 10-11-2007, 01:03 AM

No doubt. Poop during the day :)

**Wyody** · 10-11-2007, 02:25 AM

Curious George;18527]Hay wyody , I never seen spiders in the winter , much less spiders it a outhouse in the winter

By Jove, I think you got me there! I guess it shows that I've had some experience with the "Thomas Crapper" ... and I can't recall seeing any spider in the middle of winter in the outhouse - although there were plenty in the late fall - big'uns too! Also saw them in mink-sheds down in Utah ... but that's not a very hard winter. .
as far as going in the middle of the night , ya gota get your crappin done before bedtime I would think
... The best laid plans of mice and men ... Which would be better CGeorge; to wake up at 3am and take care of "The Ritual" or; get up a couple hours later, have some coffee (or wheat-tea) and go outside shortly after sunset? Remember, in the Rockies anyway - of which South Dakotta has honorary membership - the coldest part of the day is usually within an hour after sunrise! Also, it is more likely to start snowing right about the crack of dusk ... so ... 3 am is not such a bad program.
, don’t know for sure though as we had indoor pluming as a kid , with gas heat.
Yeah, I did too. Comfortable. Shower was in the basement though. Only used it in summer. Tub was upstairs. I can remember the coal-burner but went to Natural early on. I was in a "city" though.
One question though about waking up your mistress . wouldn’t that be more like waking up a grisly bear!

No, my friend. That would be a "wife".

**isabel** · 10-11-2007, 01:27 PM

I have to admit...this does sound like the good old days. Although, I only experienced having to use an out house daily...as a very young child. Maybe 7 years old. The young can hold it all night.

Hell getting old:) Up and down all night long. But you're right Wyody. The silence is nice in the middle of the night. Time to reflect:) Camping is always a challenge. Get a spot within sight of the outhouses. Coleman lantern in hand and slip on shoes...two or three times a night.

My house during the day has a noise level off the charts. I'm a yeller...the kids run screaming and yelling through the house...and games of monster and hid go seek get the kids to screaming and running. Good thing we live on a half acre. Easier on the neighbors. The quiet during the night...the dog snoring, the cats playing:) Still it is the quiet time and I often get up and sit in the recliner with a cup of herbal.

Izzy

**Wyoming53** · 10-11-2007, 08:13 PM

Izzy, can I join you with that cup of herbal? I'll take hot chocolate. Don't need to talk. Just set there and share the silence. Maybe pet the dog becaue we all know that the dog never gets enough attention. Maybe shoot the cat cause cats aren't worth a darn. Dogs have friends, cats have staff. haha

**Wyoming53** · 10-11-2007, 08:15 PM

Got a load of wood today. Damn..... Now I have to split it. Ain't got no splitter. Just a maul and a wedge. That'll get the heart rate going. haha

**Wyody** · 10-11-2007, 08:26 PM

Don't you dare swing that maul if you only have one wedge!!!
Call the neighbor.

**isabel** · 10-11-2007, 10:49 PM

53...I like the hot chocolate too. Yes, the quite, the dog, and you're right the cats require staff:) I love the wee hours of the morning for thinking.

Get a power spliter 53 can rent them pretty cheap at the local hardware stores. Split whole cords in a few hours. Well worth the few bucks. With your history of accidents...it would be safer and fewer hospital visits:) I'm sure your daughters would agree.

Izzy

**Wyoming53** · 10-11-2007, 11:07 PM

I ain't renting no splitter. Going to do it myself. Will probable kill myslef. So burry me in the national cemetary, I earned the right. hahaha I wanted the wood, my buddy droped it off, now it looks like an insurmountable pile. ahhahahaha

I'll kick it's butt. A 10 pound maul and a wedge. I'll get it.

**isabel** · 10-11-2007, 11:13 PM

53...you have been drinking to much...you have forgotten your age

Why do men insist on proving they have not reached that age when they need to ask for assistance in the jobs they use to do alone. It's just like asking for directions. You'd rather get lost in a blizzard then ask directions

Rent a splitter 53...it is better to be smart today then in the hospital tomorrow. Of course you already know that from past experience

Izzy

**isabel** · 10-11-2007, 11:23 PM

53..you know with your past health issues you should not be splitting all that wood by hand, by yourself. Now I'm going to worry about you. At least get someone to sit and watch you, like your grandson, in case you over do it. Your daughter is going to skin you alive

Izzy

Curious George · 10-12-2007, 01:39 AM

Izzy
don’t ya know, a man’s gota do what a man’s gota do , an after doing most everything ourselves most of our life wear sure not gona let age or a few medical problems stand in our way, heck we could be missing a leg a arm an one eye an we would still try. Call me crazy but will die trying before we quit give up wait for some one else to do it.I say go for it 53, just pace yourself!

**Wyoming53** · 10-12-2007, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by isabel

53..you know with your past health issues you should not be splitting all that wood by hand, by yourself. Now I'm going to worry about you. At least get someone to sit and watch you, like your grandson, in case you over do it. Your daughter is going to skin you alive

Izzy

I did it. I wrenched my back. hahaha I can't even take off my boots now, can't bend over. But I'm smart. I called my son and said, "Hey, bet you can't split all that wood!" So he's coming over later today to give it a try.

They say that there's three different ways to get something done.

1) do it yourself.
2) Pay somebody to do it.
3) forbid your kids to do it, cause they will prove you wrong. hahahaha

Actually, I'll split it. Just give me time. I split two of them today. That was enough. But I only burned one. So I'm ahead of the game. hahaha

**Wyoming53** · 10-12-2007, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by isabel

53..you know with your past health issues you should not be splitting all that wood by hand, by yourself. Now I'm going to worry about you. At least get someone to sit and watch you, like your grandson, in case you over do it. Your daughter is going to skin you alive

Izzy

I have a date today. I'm taking a beautiful girl to lunch. I can't wait. Course, I'll have to have help getting into my truck. hahahahaha I am taking my daughter to lunch. I took another daughter to lunch on Tuesday. So now I get the extreme pleasure of taking another daughter to lunch. Man, I just can't wait. hahaha

There is nothing better then taking the kids out to lunch. A couple weeks ago, my daughter Becki and I went to lunch. She shot her deer and we had to field dress it during lunch. She only gets an hour and we did it. Damn, I didn't get any. Going to hang her on that one. hahaha She shot the deer and then said "I had to put on my slippers so I could go get him." She shot the deer out the bedroom window.

In case you didn't know. In wyoming, we eat venison. Haven't ate beef in years.

**isabel** · 10-12-2007, 07:49 PM

53...just wait for your boy to get there he can take off the boots. Your daughter might throw them at yeah:)

Hope your boy has the horse sense to split that wood or bring a splitter with him.

But you are right about how to get someone else to do it. My hubby will put off my honey do list until I start doing it myself then he can't stand how I'm doing it...so he takes over:)

Hope your backs okay. Don't listen to George...he still thinks he is young too:)

Izzy

**Panterro** · 10-13-2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Wyody

Don't know how much "hardcore, downhome country" stuff you've had to do in your life, Pan but I'm hopeful you can relate to that guy-thing that asks for some isolation now and then.
3 A.M. Dead of Winter, getting fully dressed in clothing about a foot thick, walking thru the night - moonlight if it's not snowing - crisp, each footstep sounding like a firecracker going off - not another sound ... til the garbled sounds of some coyotes waft over the hill, entering the "thank God it's cold" outhouse, lighting the lamp or the candle or just sitting the flashlight down, checking for critters ... and spiders (oh yuck, oh sheezh, aw gee he said spiders!) and taking the plonk-down and trying to relax ... and think ... and fall asleep ... but you can't ... because everything is too hard ... and too quiet ... and it's an OUThouse, for Pete's sake ... so, instead of sitting there 'til sunrise just 'cause it's so cold, you rebundle yourself and go crawl back under the blanket with your loved one ... and immediately put your ice-cold hand on her tummy ... and play "Survive the Insanely-Mad Mistress" 'til sun-up instead.
It's a hoot.

Thats reminds me..

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Two-Striped Telamonia Spider

**Wyody** · 10-13-2007, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Panterro

Thats reminds me..

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Two-Striped Telamonia Spider

Never heard of it 'til now. Thanks loads!

**Wyoming53** · 10-13-2007, 12:17 PM

Actually Izzy, I've thought about buying a splitter. Was out looking at them last week. I made one for my dad that attached to his Ferguson tractor. He was 80 years old and could split and stack about 4 cords a day.

Today, I'm making jerky. Hunting season starts on Monday so I gotta be prepared. Made 24 pints of salsa yesterday, got 6 pounds of meat drying. Now I need to go down and get about 24 cases of beer and we'll be ready to set up hunting camp for the week. There's about 12 inches of snow up on top so I'll take my 4 wheeler with blade and make camp usable. We set up two straight walled tents. 14ft by 30ft. We set up one for cooking and the other for sleeping.

**PDXnative** · 10-13-2007, 12:28 PM

24 cases of beer for a week? How many people are going to be there?

**Wyoming53** · 10-13-2007, 02:19 PM

Just 4 or 5. Figuring the beer that everybody else brings, we shouldn't run out.

We go beer drinking and somebody always brings a rifle so we can shoot something.

Everybody has to bring their own beer. Kind of a ritual.

10-10-2007, 12:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wyoming53 Hermit Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: Sheridan, Wy. Posts: 1,522	It's that time It's that time that I revert back. I'm gathering an arm load of wood when I come in the house. It's time to keep the wood stove heated up. Temps down in the 30's at night. It's nice to throw an arm load of wood in the fire and keep the home fires burning. Warms up the house, keeps the chill off. Course, the old outhouse needs the warming rug. haha An arm load of wood will keep it going for about 4-5 hours. Then get up in the middle of the night and feed the monster again. So far, so good. Although tonight, no fire. It was 72 today and the warmth is still in the house. No reason to start a fire right now. Course, I'm going to bank it so it's ready, but I don't think I'll need it. __________________ Wyoming Heat.

10-10-2007, 12:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wyody arrgh, me buckoes Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Posts: 2,146	Re: It's that time ...hmmmm .... "Re": back, again, anew. "Vert" - hmmmmm ..... Definition of Vert n. 1. (Eng. Forest Law) Everything that grows, and bears a green leaf, within the forest; as, to preserve vert and venison is the duty of the verderer. 2. (Her.) The color green, represented in a drawing or engraving by parallel lines sloping downward toward the right. ... well, ain't that just about right for the season! Please tell me you don't have a grandfathered-in outhouse going on. I don't wanna dig out my stories of the two-story model. __________________ Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it. <Mark Twain>

10-10-2007, 01:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,513	Re: It's that time Oh it has to suck when you have to poop at 3am, in the middle of winter. __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

10-10-2007, 12:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wyoming53 Hermit Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: Sheridan, Wy. Posts: 1,522	Re: It's that time I almost cried when I was a Junior in High School. A tornado came along and repossesed our outhouse. It picked it up and flung it across the farm yard and it shattered against a light pole. Talk about who flung the chunk. haha So, like most farm kids, I was in FFA and of course Ag classes. First year, we studied crops. Then animal husbandry and so on. Come senior year everybody was building Vet Shutes. I built a two seater. Complete with half moons cut on both sides. But I did it right. I screened the half moons and then put sliding plexiglass so you could shut them. I even put in a nice stainless toilet paper holder that held two rolls. No more catalogs hanging from a piece of bailing twine. Course, I measured my legs and built the seat accordingly. But I'm 6ft tall. When it was all done my step mother chewed me out. She's only 5 ft even. When she sat down, her feet were 8 inches off the floor. Hey, it worked for me. hahaha But again, we took a piece of indoor-outdoor carpet and cut a hole in the middle. In the winter we kept that carpet rolled up and laying on the oil stove. If it was sub-zero out, you'd grab the carpet and put it under your coat. When you got to the outhouse you'd flop it down, drop your drawers and sit down before the carpet got cold. I tell my kids about that and they just laugh. They still won't believe me that the first shower I ever had was in was in High School while I was on the football team. We took a dip in the stock tank during the summer. During the winter, we used a #3 galvanized tub and carried water and heated it up. Let me tell you, we didn't bathe every night. haha But there were no women on the place. My ma died when I was only 6 months old. Dad never remarried until I was 17. So my brother, dad and I just kind of made do on the place. Didn't need much in the line of comfort. Work from "can see to can't see", eat and go to bed. __________________ Wyoming Heat.

10-10-2007, 01:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,513	Re: It's that time You guys need to stop talking **********. bwhahahahahaha.. __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

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PDXnative Omnipotent Join Date: Jan 16th, 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,913	Re: It's that time HAHAHAHA, Pan got censored!!!!! __________________ Where are we going, and why am I in this hand basket???

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Curious George Banned Join Date: Jan 08th, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,025	Re: It's that time Hay wyody , I never seen spiders in the winter , much less spiders it a outhouse in the winter . as far as going in the middle of the night , ya gota get your crappin done before bedtime I would think , don’t know for sure though as we had indoor pluming as a kid , with gas heat. One question though about waking up your mistress . wouldn’t that be more like waking up a grisly bear!

10-11-2007, 01:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
PDXnative Omnipotent Join Date: Jan 16th, 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,913	Re: It's that time No doubt. Poop during the day :) __________________ Where are we going, and why am I in this hand basket???

10-11-2007, 02:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
Wyody arrgh, me buckoes Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Posts: 2,146	Re: It's that time Curious George;18527]Hay wyody , I never seen spiders in the winter , much less spiders it a outhouse in the winter By Jove, I think you got me there! I guess it shows that I've had some experience with the "Thomas Crapper" ... and I can't recall seeing any spider in the middle of winter in the outhouse - although there were plenty in the late fall - big'uns too! Also saw them in mink-sheds down in Utah ... but that's not a very hard winter. . as far as going in the middle of the night , ya gota get your crappin done before bedtime I would think ... The best laid plans of mice and men ... Which would be better CGeorge; to wake up at 3am and take care of "The Ritual" or; get up a couple hours later, have some coffee (or wheat-tea) and go outside shortly after sunset? Remember, in the Rockies anyway - of which South Dakotta has honorary membership - the coldest part of the day is usually within an hour after sunrise! Also, it is more likely to start snowing right about the crack of dusk ... so ... 3 am is not such a bad program. , don’t know for sure though as we had indoor pluming as a kid , with gas heat. Yeah, I did too. Comfortable. Shower was in the basement though. Only used it in summer. Tub was upstairs. I can remember the coal-burner but went to Natural early on. I was in a "city" though. One question though about waking up your mistress . wouldn’t that be more like waking up a grisly bear! No, my friend. That would be a "wife". __________________ Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it. <Mark Twain>

10-11-2007, 01:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
isabel STAYING RIGHT HERE Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,365	Re: It's that time I have to admit...this does sound like the good old days. Although, I only experienced having to use an out house daily...as a very young child. Maybe 7 years old. The young can hold it all night. Hell getting old:) Up and down all night long. But you're right Wyody. The silence is nice in the middle of the night. Time to reflect:) Camping is always a challenge. Get a spot within sight of the outhouses. Coleman lantern in hand and slip on shoes...two or three times a night. My house during the day has a noise level off the charts. I'm a yeller...the kids run screaming and yelling through the house...and games of monster and hid go seek get the kids to screaming and running. Good thing we live on a half acre. Easier on the neighbors. The quiet during the night...the dog snoring, the cats playing:) Still it is the quiet time and I often get up and sit in the recliner with a cup of herbal. Izzy __________________ I discuss, I do not debate:)

10-11-2007, 08:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Wyoming53 Hermit Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: Sheridan, Wy. Posts: 1,522	Re: It's that time Izzy, can I join you with that cup of herbal? I'll take hot chocolate. Don't need to talk. Just set there and share the silence. Maybe pet the dog becaue we all know that the dog never gets enough attention. Maybe shoot the cat cause cats aren't worth a darn. Dogs have friends, cats have staff. haha __________________ Wyoming Heat.

10-11-2007, 08:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
Wyoming53 Hermit Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: Sheridan, Wy. Posts: 1,522	Re: It's that time Got a load of wood today. Damn..... Now I have to split it. Ain't got no splitter. Just a maul and a wedge. That'll get the heart rate going. haha __________________ Wyoming Heat.

10-11-2007, 08:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
Wyody arrgh, me buckoes Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Posts: 2,146	Re: It's that time Don't you dare swing that maul if you only have one wedge!!! Call the neighbor. __________________ Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it. <Mark Twain>

10-11-2007, 10:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
isabel STAYING RIGHT HERE Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,365	Re: It's that time 53...I like the hot chocolate too. Yes, the quite, the dog, and you're right the cats require staff:) I love the wee hours of the morning for thinking. Get a power spliter 53 can rent them pretty cheap at the local hardware stores. Split whole cords in a few hours. Well worth the few bucks. With your history of accidents...it would be safer and fewer hospital visits:) I'm sure your daughters would agree. Izzy __________________ I discuss, I do not debate:)

10-11-2007, 11:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
Wyoming53 Hermit Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: Sheridan, Wy. Posts: 1,522	Re: It's that time I ain't renting no splitter. Going to do it myself. Will probable kill myslef. So burry me in the national cemetary, I earned the right. hahaha I wanted the wood, my buddy droped it off, now it looks like an insurmountable pile. ahhahahaha I'll kick it's butt. A 10 pound maul and a wedge. I'll get it. __________________ Wyoming Heat.

10-11-2007, 11:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
isabel STAYING RIGHT HERE Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,365	Re: It's that time 53...you have been drinking to much...you have forgotten your age Why do men insist on proving they have not reached that age when they need to ask for assistance in the jobs they use to do alone. It's just like asking for directions. You'd rather get lost in a blizzard then ask directions Rent a splitter 53...it is better to be smart today then in the hospital tomorrow. Of course you already know that from past experience Izzy __________________ I discuss, I do not debate:)

10-11-2007, 11:23 PM	#21 (permalink)
isabel STAYING RIGHT HERE Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,365	Re: It's that time 53..you know with your past health issues you should not be splitting all that wood by hand, by yourself. Now I'm going to worry about you. At least get someone to sit and watch you, like your grandson, in case you over do it. Your daughter is going to skin you alive Izzy __________________ I discuss, I do not debate:)

10-12-2007, 01:39 AM	#22 (permalink)
Curious George Banned Join Date: Jan 08th, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,025	Re: It's that time Izzy don’t ya know, a man’s gota do what a man’s gota do , an after doing most everything ourselves most of our life wear sure not gona let age or a few medical problems stand in our way, heck we could be missing a leg a arm an one eye an we would still try. Call me crazy but will die trying before we quit give up wait for some one else to do it.I say go for it 53, just pace yourself!

10-12-2007, 07:49 PM	#25 (permalink)
isabel STAYING RIGHT HERE Join Date: Jan 17th, 2007 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,365	Re: It's that time 53...just wait for your boy to get there he can take off the boots. Your daughter might throw them at yeah:) Hope your boy has the horse sense to split that wood or bring a splitter with him. But you are right about how to get someone else to do it. My hubby will put off my honey do list until I start doing it myself then he can't stand how I'm doing it...so he takes over:) Hope your backs okay. Don't listen to George...he still thinks he is young too:) Izzy __________________ I discuss, I do not debate:)

10-13-2007, 12:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
Wyoming53 Hermit Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: Sheridan, Wy. Posts: 1,522	Re: It's that time Actually Izzy, I've thought about buying a splitter. Was out looking at them last week. I made one for my dad that attached to his Ferguson tractor. He was 80 years old and could split and stack about 4 cords a day. Today, I'm making jerky. Hunting season starts on Monday so I gotta be prepared. Made 24 pints of salsa yesterday, got 6 pounds of meat drying. Now I need to go down and get about 24 cases of beer and we'll be ready to set up hunting camp for the week. There's about 12 inches of snow up on top so I'll take my 4 wheeler with blade and make camp usable. We set up two straight walled tents. 14ft by 30ft. We set up one for cooking and the other for sleeping. __________________ Wyoming Heat.

10-13-2007, 12:28 PM	#29 (permalink)
PDXnative Omnipotent Join Date: Jan 16th, 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,913	Re: It's that time 24 cases of beer for a week? How many people are going to be there? __________________ Where are we going, and why am I in this hand basket???

10-13-2007, 02:19 PM	#30 (permalink)
Wyoming53 Hermit Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: Sheridan, Wy. Posts: 1,522	Re: It's that time Just 4 or 5. Figuring the beer that everybody else brings, we shouldn't run out. We go beer drinking and somebody always brings a rifle so we can shoot something. Everybody has to bring their own beer. Kind of a ritual. __________________ Wyoming Heat.