Went back out for a couple hours yesterday. This isn't "chopping", it was cutting and bucking. My hands were barely functional by the end. Went through almost two gallons of gas for my saws. Seriously sore today.
The big shop project I've mentioned landing starts next week so I'm trying to make headway on this while I can. Planning on starting splitting today but it is truly grim weather out there.
The fir in particular was huge, and there will be some serious "squat" type lifting just to get the rounds up onto a splitting block.
I'm remembering how perfectly-timed this big burst of exercise is every year. End of the winter, feeling a bit "soft".... well then, go out and cut, split, and stack 3-4 cords of wood, young lad! You won't be feeling soft after.
On the "young lad" note my wife has always said that one of these years I'd decide I was too old to do this anymore. I will rail against that dark night.
