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silneldor
Half-elven
Mar 23 2014, 1:04am
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Oaken-art
" 'Fair lady Goldberry!' said Frodo at last, feeling his heart move with a joy that he did not understand. He stood as he had at times stood enchanted by fair elven-voices; but the spell that was now laid upon him was different: less keen and lofty was the delight, but deeper and nearer to mortal heart; marvellous and yet not strange."
Chapter VII: In the House of Tom Bombadil; FOTR's
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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silneldor
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Mar 23 2014, 2:01am
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Personally have found that sound wood
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does not harbor much insect life. It is the partially rotten stuff or wood with loose bark that can be a critter haven. I use that directly and not have it sit around inside. In the event of a bug making an end run or an aerial attack, i have 3 line backer cats that could make the pro ranks . Scooter seems to be the one, that takes quite a liking to such 'delicacies'. 
" 'Fair lady Goldberry!' said Frodo at last, feeling his heart move with a joy that he did not understand. He stood as he had at times stood enchanted by fair elven-voices; but the spell that was now laid upon him was different: less keen and lofty was the delight, but deeper and nearer to mortal heart; marvellous and yet not strange."
Chapter VII: In the House of Tom Bombadil; FOTR's
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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Magpie
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Mar 23 2014, 2:44am
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speaking of bugs... Minneapolis and St. Paul are pretty much taking down all the ash trees trying to control the Emerald Ash Borer. We lost a lot of elms to Dutch Elm Disease a few decades ago.
Someone over the river in St. Paul said it looked like a tornado came through they lost so many trees. It's hard on citizens because they're taking down healthy trees as a kind of 'controlled burn' tactic.
Back to the original topic, I love how creativity erupts in the most common places. It's like a plant sprouting through concrete. Life finds a way and so does creativity.
LOTR soundtrack website ~ magpie avatar gallery
TORn History Mathom-house ~ Torn Image Posting Guide
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Meneldor
Valinor
Mar 23 2014, 4:22am
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Dutch Elm disease came through eastern Canada a few decades ago, too.
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As for those fancy woodpiles, they look very nice, very artistic work there. My own woodpiles are far more utilitarian. I don't want to worry about destroying a work of art when I crave ribs over the fire.
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep.
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sherlock
Gondor
Mar 23 2014, 10:10am
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Reminds me of when my husband & I would take a camping vacation every year in October. We liked to drive around & look at the wood piles.
You know about my frustrations with buying wood. I've always said there should be a store you could go in & pick out the size & type of firewood you need. The picture with the assorted wood reminded me of that. I bet they have those stores in cold countries like Sweden.
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sherlock
Gondor
Mar 23 2014, 10:13am
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I only bring wood in the house
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from December on and try to bring only the dry, bark free wood in because it's cleaner. I also don't keep it in the house or garage over the summer. Too many crickets round here.
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Patty
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Mar 23 2014, 11:15am
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Yeah, the art is beautiful ( thanks for sharing, Sil) but...
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I'd still worry about the termites. I'd think whatever wood was in contact with the ground would be an awful temptation to them.
Permanent address: Into the West
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BlackFox
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Mar 23 2014, 12:41pm
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It never ceases to amaze me - the creativity of people.
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Calithilel
Rivendell
Mar 23 2014, 3:13pm
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We keep the wood in the living room almost all year, we´ve even made fire even in july.
Though i don´t make anything like that, couldn´t have the heart to destroy it such fine art.
"If this is to end in fire, then we will all burn together." - Thorin Oakenshield
"So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - Gandalf the Grey
"I´m not a psychopath, I´m a highly functioning sociopath with your number." - Sherlock
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silneldor
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Mar 23 2014, 3:42pm
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it would give you an avenue for fresh creative trends. Besides, that is what cameras are for. For dwelling on the glories past.
We like a wood fire too, for cooking . Heck with that charcoal stuff.
" 'Fair lady Goldberry!' said Frodo at last, feeling his heart move with a joy that he did not understand. He stood as he had at times stood enchanted by fair elven-voices; but the spell that was now laid upon him was different: less keen and lofty was the delight, but deeper and nearer to mortal heart; marvellous and yet not strange."
Chapter VII: In the House of Tom Bombadil; FOTR's
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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silneldor
Half-elven
Mar 23 2014, 3:51pm
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No wood in the house during the summer.
But if the bark is tight i think it ok to bring in during burn times. It would be like pulling teeth to get all the bark off:).
I have found that chestnut oaks have really thick bark and that harbors critters. But that has a tendency to come loose fairly easily after a proper year or two or three in the woodpile.
Oh boy, my cats would have a field day with crickets
" 'Fair lady Goldberry!' said Frodo at last, feeling his heart move with a joy that he did not understand. He stood as he had at times stood enchanted by fair elven-voices; but the spell that was now laid upon him was different: less keen and lofty was the delight, but deeper and nearer to mortal heart; marvellous and yet not strange."
Chapter VII: In the House of Tom Bombadil; FOTR's
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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silneldor
Half-elven
Mar 23 2014, 4:10pm
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All my firewood is put on 'green' wood runners
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to keep it off the ground. After i use up a section i clean the ground well and make new runners.
Have not seen a termite in 30+years. A wood pile that is kept in the sun is preferable too.
I really had fun with this link when i 1st saw it. What a gas!
" 'Fair lady Goldberry!' said Frodo at last, feeling his heart move with a joy that he did not understand. He stood as he had at times stood enchanted by fair elven-voices; but the spell that was now laid upon him was different: less keen and lofty was the delight, but deeper and nearer to mortal heart; marvellous and yet not strange."
Chapter VII: In the House of Tom Bombadil; FOTR's
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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Elberbeth
Tol Eressea
Mar 23 2014, 4:12pm
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But I would hate to dismantle something so beautiful just to burn it! And the time it would take ... just normal stacking takes a lot of time. Don't forget that bark produces more BTUs than bare wood -- I keep a separate stack of just bark to add, if it gets really cold.
We occasionally have a dozy wasp wake up in the house after bringing in a fresh stack, but they're easy to get rid of. And there's one less to start a new colony in the spring.
"There are some things that it is better to begin than to refuse, even though the end may be dark."
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silneldor
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Mar 23 2014, 4:19pm
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You could tell the firewood people
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that you will use your trusty moisture gauge when the delivery gets there. And if it is green you will refuse the load. Do not pay until you accept. Do not take any bull doodoo:)
" 'Fair lady Goldberry!' said Frodo at last, feeling his heart move with a joy that he did not understand. He stood as he had at times stood enchanted by fair elven-voices; but the spell that was now laid upon him was different: less keen and lofty was the delight, but deeper and nearer to mortal heart; marvellous and yet not strange."
Chapter VII: In the House of Tom Bombadil; FOTR's
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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silneldor
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Mar 23 2014, 4:26pm
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I love bark for fire starters,
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and to quick reheats if the fire gets down too far. I have a hanging 3 tiered basket drying thing over the stove for that...and for ever other thing that gets soaked
" 'Fair lady Goldberry!' said Frodo at last, feeling his heart move with a joy that he did not understand. He stood as he had at times stood enchanted by fair elven-voices; but the spell that was now laid upon him was different: less keen and lofty was the delight, but deeper and nearer to mortal heart; marvellous and yet not strange."
Chapter VII: In the House of Tom Bombadil; FOTR's
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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Bombadil
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Mar 23 2014, 8:03pm
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sil, Buddy! guess where Bomby starts working tomorrow?
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Home Depot in the
Lumber Department!
Been retired for a Year &
Need to get out of the House!
Check this site out!
Look @ their Gallery..
http://mountainheartwoodworks.com/furniture
So much of the Rocky Mountain West has
been Staggered by Pine Beetle Kill
it's
sooo
SAD... to
see.
But there is a Light at the End of Tunnel!
These vast areas of Dead Trees
have any Industry?
This wood is in HIGH demand
for it's amazing colors..
The Beetles leave a BLUE coloring in the wood
Maybe you might want to support this Up-&-Coming industry?
YourBroBomby
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silneldor
Half-elven
Mar 23 2014, 10:53pm
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Are you going to be a hilo man, moving freight around? I used to deliver to HD's all over north jersey with the union ltl freight companies before i retired.
Yea, being cooped up with little to do is not good. Getting out and getting paid is a double good. What are your hours?
It does look bleak with the landscape covered with dead trees. Auntie can tell us about that. But i do know that at least a couple log home building outfits specialize in using 'standing dead' timber. Yes, people do like that bit of coloration for different applications. Some guys like you mentioned love building special log furniture with that, along with cedar, pine, cypress and sassafras, that come to mind at the moment. I will check out that site.
I do know, if it does come to pass, i will use local materials most likely there in NC. I do like white pine. We will see.
Good luck with the new job Bomby. What yourself at all times. My father in law liked to give me those word of wisdom once in a while.
And tell me please how it is going too.
sil
" 'Fair lady Goldberry!' said Frodo at last, feeling his heart move with a joy that he did not understand. He stood as he had at times stood enchanted by fair elven-voices; but the spell that was now laid upon him was different: less keen and lofty was the delight, but deeper and nearer to mortal heart; marvellous and yet not strange."
Chapter VII: In the House of Tom Bombadil; FOTR's
Faerie contains many things besides elves and fays and besides dwarfs, witches, trolls, giants or dragons; it holds the seas, the sun, the moon, the sky; and the earth, and all things that are one in it: tree and bird, water and stone, wine and bread, and ourselves, mortal men, when we are enchanted."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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Bombadil
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Mar 23 2014, 11:49pm
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silBuddy...Bomby will let you know after Tomorrow
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Been Certified to drive a Fork Lift twice...
But HD has their own Training
to do it their Way.
Bombyzz Older Brother
(66 Years old)
works@ HD
in Arlington, TX
he lovesIT!
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Aunt Dora Baggins
Immortal
Mar 24 2014, 3:53am
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Our wood's just stacked along the backyard fence.
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"For DORA BAGGINS in memory of a LONG correspondence, with love from Bilbo; on a large wastebasket. Dora was Drogo's sister, and the eldest surviving female relative of Bilbo and Frodo; she was ninety-nine, and had written reams of good advice for more than half a century."
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"A Chance Meeting at Rivendell" and other stories
leleni at hotmail dot com
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sherlock
Gondor
Mar 24 2014, 12:58pm
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wood I haven't seen. I think I'll have about a cord left over from this winter so at least I'll start the season with some nice dry wood. Not sure if this winter weather is going to end. It was 25 degrees when I got up this morning-burr!
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Greenwood Hobbit
Valinor
Mar 25 2014, 11:51pm
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Andy Goldsworthy rocks! (literally...)
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My daughter did a college project on his work, and I visited his studio in Scotland (he wasn't there - shucks!) while on holiday. His secretary was, though, and kindly arranged for him to sign a 21st birthday card to my daughter (one of his own designs) in which he also doodled a little rock cairn for her. I have quite a lot of his 'coffee table' books, containing pictures of his works, some transient, like the icicle and leaf sculptures, some stone, some wood. Wonderful things. We were lucky enough to attend a talk he gave in Liverpool Museum; my daughter thanked him for the card, but this was some years later so he was polite but a little bemused, I think! His work really makes you appreciate the artistic possibilities in natural materials - and the perils and puzzles of working with them.
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