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#298852 - 04/16/21 10:52 PM Far sighted or Foolish??
hikermor Offline
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Today I sawed up some old cedar fence boards lying around the place, converting them into excellent started kindling. One of the events I more or less plan for in southern California is the possibility of a significant earthquake, one that will leave my home un- or partially inhabitable with no significant utilities and a disrupted street system. In that case , we will SIP and use a lot of our camping gear, depending upon the condition of the home. In tht case our rarely used fireplace could become extremely useful

As I was sawing up the planks and tucking them into a water tight container, I thought, "This is either an extremely far sighted undertaking or a complete waste of time..." Who knows??
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#298853 - 04/16/21 11:38 PM Re: Far sighted or Foolish?? [Re: hikermor]
haertig Offline
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Registered: 03/13/05
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I have always planned to use my fence pickets as firewood if needed. But for now ... I leave them attached to the fence. wink

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#298854 - 04/17/21 12:37 AM Re: Far sighted or Foolish?? [Re: hikermor]
Phaedrus Offline
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Registered: 04/28/10
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Loc: Big Sky Country
Having dry, pre-split kindling is never a waste!
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#298855 - 04/17/21 12:50 AM Re: Far sighted or Foolish?? [Re: hikermor]
dougwalkabout Offline
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Registered: 02/03/07
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Loc: Alberta, Canada
In either case it bodes for good fortune. You will be fortunate to have it if you need it. Or you will be fortunate enough not to need it.

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#298856 - 04/17/21 06:58 AM Re: Far sighted or Foolish?? [Re: hikermor]
M_a_x Offline
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Registered: 08/16/02
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Loc: Germany
Thatīs clearly procrastination. You could burn it now but decided to burn it later - maybe.
Now that you sawed them it might not take long until need one of boards anyway.
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#298857 - 04/17/21 01:30 PM Re: Far sighted or Foolish?? [Re: M_a_x]
dougwalkabout Offline
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Registered: 02/03/07
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Loc: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted By: M_a_x
Thatīs clearly procrastination. You could burn it now but decided to burn it later - maybe.
Now that you sawed them it might not take long until need one of boards anyway.

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#298858 - 04/17/21 04:29 PM Re: Far sighted or Foolish?? [Re: hikermor]
hikermor Offline
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Loc: southern Cal
Thank you all for your comments and observations....much appreciated.
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#298868 - 04/18/21 03:27 PM Re: Far sighted or Foolish?? [Re: hikermor]
brandtb Offline
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Registered: 11/26/04
Posts: 499
Loc: S.E. Pennsylvania
Like buying fire insurance on your house. Better to have and not need, than need and not have.
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