Our plans for today have been changed
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
Rockingham, Australia
February 23, 2018 4:49pm CST
I thought our only commitment today was to attend a barbecue this afternoon but last night at our community lawn bowls event, where my team lost by the way, the groundsman told us of a fallen tree on the golf course which we can harvest for firewood if we want to. The tree is a jarrah which is ideal for burning in our tile fire so by 8am we’ll be sawing up the fallen tree and carting home the timber.
Luckily yesterday we bought a new chain for the chain-saw so Vince will fit that this morning, we’ll fuel it up, hitch on the trailer, grab our ear-muffs and work-gloves and be on our way. Hopefully we won’t fall asleep at the barbecue later.
And tomorrow we’re going to Denmark – ‘our’ Denmark, on the south coast, not the overseas one.
The photo is of one tree we won’t be harvesting. Someone must have been very disappointed when they cut this down and it stuck in its neighbour. You can see how the support tree has grown and taken the cut tree up with it.
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@toniganzon (77064)
• Philippines
24 Feb 18
I would love that too.. 
I hope Judy can show us a pic.
I hope Judy can show us a pic.3 people like this
@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Feb 18
@JudyEv No need to swing an ax when a chainsaw can do the job so much more efficiently!
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Feb 18
@toniganzon @amadeo We just used the chainsaw today. I used to chop wood but my back is too bad now.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Feb 18
You guys are always so busy to the max.
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@shaggin (74988)
• United States
24 Feb 18
@JudyEv Are the woods where you are protected that way? I know where my father lives in the Adirondacks trees cannot be cut without a permit either. He didn’t know that and let a guy log land he bought and the logger got in no trouble for doing it.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Feb 18
There are two like this in the bush behind us. It would be pretty funny if it happened on the same day to the same people. It would serve them right as live trees are not supposed to be cut down. Ones that have fallen can be taken but living trees should not be cut down.
It would serve them right as live trees are not supposed to be cut down. Ones that have fallen can be taken but living trees should not be cut down.3 people like this
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
That was a bonus for you!
Don't eat or drink too much and enjoy the evening and if you are too tired, head home and get a good night's rest.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
@JudyEv I hope you had a beautiful evening! 
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
24 Feb 18
I hope you enjoy your trip to Denmark tomorrow.
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
24 Feb 18
@JudyEv Relaxing is the best part enjoy the prettiness
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
24 Feb 18
Well that is a good opportunity and I don't blame you for changing your plans.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Mar 18
Yes we need the wood over the winter so we were pleased to be able to get some wood.
@pgntwo (22405)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
23 Feb 18
That's an interesting picture! I hope your sawing goes to plan, it's hard work, and a chainsaw can kick in odd directions if the trunk is across uneven ground. Hopefully there is not much clean-up required after removal, some golf courses take great pride in their pristine greens, bunkers, fairways, and rough areas too...
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Feb 18
We were told to take what we wanted and not to worry about cleaning up the area. They have a tractor and blade and will push the rest together. We got a really good load and after we come back from our week in Denmark (our town Denmark, not the country Denmark) there is more there that we are welcome to. Here is this morning's load.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Feb 18
I hope that the firewood chore goes well, better take some coffee along. I wonder if that "loose" tree could slip out of the grasp of the others? I would not like to walk near it.
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
24 Feb 18
I've learned to be very flexible in any plans I make. Life throws me curve balls and I change my plans in an instant. Today was spent painting kitchen cupboards....more of the same for tomorrow.
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
27 Feb 18
Hard work, but free firewood is always nice!
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Mar 18
@teamfreak16 I gather you need to take your own firewood to make a campfire? Mostly here we can scavenge enough although fires are forbidden at the moment. Hope you're having a great time in the great outdoors.
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Mar 18
@JudyEv - We have to buy some this morning. We are going camping today and tomorrow.
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@nitirrbb7 (4317)
• India
24 Feb 18
You both just be careful while sawing up the fallen tree.
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@nitirrbb7 (4317)
• India
24 Feb 18
@JudyEv Yeah take some rest, you will feel better
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
26 Feb 18
I'm happy for you that you will have firewood 
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Mar 18
Thanks. We'll end up with enough for at least the next winter and possibly the one after.
