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[@OpenAirAdventure]

Hey Darrin and Lisa. Thank you for the great shout-out. I feel honored to be the first sticker, and it looks great on your splitter. I picked up a few subs too. I'm still crossing Newfoundland by atv and we have a cabin with wifi, first time in 7 days lol. Thanks again guys and thankyou everyone for the kind comments. Kenny

[@woodruffwoods]

Glad to give the plug and look forward to see some of your trip on the ATV's.

[@stanleykeith6969]

Darrin, I was talking to a guy that said that you don't want trees close to the pond. He told me that the tree roots will look for water and will make a hole in the pond. Then if the tree dies the roots will let the water follow the dead tree roots and it will leak. I Hope this helps. 😄 8/5/23

[@woodruffwoods]

That is interesting. I have not heard that but I think it may be too late for me.

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Hey Darrin and Lovely Lisa , Kenny is a great guy and I enjoy his channel . Can’t wait to see his videos from his trip . I hate the pond is giving you troubles . Have a good week !!🇺🇸👍🏻

[@woodruffwoods]

It seems that ponds are just problematic. They seem to be best when mother nature creates them.

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Thanks Del❤

[@billobermeyer660]

Sorry to hear about the leaking pond and hope your contractor can get up and running soon. Congrats on the wood load, sounds like a very good deal!

[@fatefarmspa]

Kenny is a great guy for sure ! And I’m in the same boat with being so busy with work I’m having a hard time keeping up !

[@woodruffwoods]

We have to take care of the job that puts food on the table. Business travel just kills me. At least if I am in the office I have evenings to do something

[@fatefarmspa]

@@woodruffwoods yes absolutely👍

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Thanks❤

[@chrisfoltz6810]

Great video Darrin sorry to hear about the pond issues you will get it all worked out.

[@woodruffwoods]

The contractor is back onsite so hopefully he gets this all figured out.

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Sorry to hear about the pond issues Darrin. Sure sounds like log loads are right for you!👍👍

[@woodruffwoods]

Yeah I think buying logs may be the way I go from now on

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Awesome, take care

[@andyfortuin1756]

Give it some time it will work out thanks for the vids

[@woodruffwoods]

Thanks Andy. The dozer and excavator got delivered to my house today so we will see what this week brings.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Hello Darin. You had me worried when you said”I like Husky guys”🤣 Those Wrangler pants are all I wear to work. They are great. If I had access to buying log loads I would too. It just makes more sense. Take care Darin and Lisa👊🏻🍻

[@woodruffwoods]

That is FUNNY!!! As for the pants, I absolutely love them. They are cool, comfortable, and so far seem durable.

[@bfoutdooradventures]

Good decision on the log purchsse, it makes sense when doing a larger volume of firewood. Sorry to hear about the pond, we almost put a pond in when we had an excavator doing our woodyard. After seeing several channels having issues with ponds, im glad we didn't. Stay cool and hydrated.

[@woodruffwoods]

I am somewhat regretting the decision to do a pool as well: we will see what this week brings but I am about done throwing money at it.

[@bfoutdooradventures]

@woodruffwoods Our excavator told us the only sure way he could guarantee no leaks was with a liner, and that was a little pricey even for a 1/4 pond.

[@fricknjeep]

hi there already a sub there , great show . john

[@woodruffwoods]

Kenny is doing a great job with his channel.

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Thanks John

[@stanleykeith6969]

Sometime a pond liner is the way to go. I Hope you can get it fixed, Good Video.

[@woodruffwoods]

I was almost sure this would not leak but it seems that the clay on the deep end isn't holding. I am not sure what a liner costs but I am sure that I do not want to put more money into this project.

[@mountaintopoutdoors]

Not a bad profit for sure. Plus the wear and tear on the truck and equipment. Surprised the pond leak with all that clay. But again I am no pond expert. Hopefully you get it straighten out before winter. Yes Kenny is a great guy.

[@woodruffwoods]

I am surprised as well. I think we just didn't build out that berm enough to support the 1000's of gallons of water.

[@dallasmarie9325]

great video dad 😎

[@woodruffwoods]

Thanks kiddo. Did you see there was a message asking about you on this video?

[@dallasmarie9325]

@@woodruffwoods i didn’t, but i’ll read through them

[@Lifeinthe906]

That's a great price on logs. My brother was gonna buy a truckload but at $1600 a load he decided to pass on it!

[@woodruffwoods]

Wow Mike that is an outrageous price! Even more surprising considering where you live.

[@Back40Firewood]

I don't know what it is with ponds in Pennsylvania, but they sure have trouble holding water! Loads of logs at that price are nice for sure...they're perfect for running through a ....oh wait....is this foreshadowing something coming to the woodyard???

[@woodruffwoods]

Nothing in the works yet but it is a future plan.

[@chrisartman6168]

Thanks for sharing the economics. You could make some kindling out of the pine, but I’m w/ you on rather dealing with hardwoods. Especially being located in NEPA. Sorry about the pond.

[@woodruffwoods]

I will figure out this pond one way or another but it is disappointing. As for the pine, I think I may either do kindling or maybe just burn it outside in the fire pit. It offers a nice flame and easy to light. My only reservation is cooking in the same pit that I burned pine in.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

This year, I have spent the most on wood. The 1 benefit i see it is already here waiting for me vs me going out to get it..

[@woodruffwoods]

If you are selling wood then buying it is the best deal. There is a lot of wear and tear on equipment just getting it to the woodyard.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

@woodruffwoods : I think this is a tricky issue.. when I 1st started I couldn't afford to pay for wood, but gasoline and insurance for the truck was cheaper. Now I am in a place where buying wood is cheaper, now I am in the middle of this so it can go either way . Plus, my tree service friends' log yard is only 20 minutes away from me. Soo I can understand both sides of this topic

[@davidedwards3734]

Im looking to buy loads of logs. If you figure the wear/tear on your body and equipment, makes more sense!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@woodruffwoods]

I agree. This is so convenient and with a full time job it cuts down on how much time I have to spend on sourcing the wood.

[@debfromthemill6945]

HELLO DARRIN AND LISA

[@woodruffwoods]

Hi Deb! I hope you are doing well!

[@marknelson6777]

Get some of that compound that Adam at Hometown Acers used to help plug up some of his ponds leaks. Think it came from Australia ?.

[@woodruffwoods]

That is plan b at this point. We are going to redo that area that is leaking with more blue clay. I am hoping that will solve the issue.

[@davegrimm9091]

buying delivered logs or acquiring free delivered logs is the way to go. Cut, split and stack all in the same location, i doesn't get easier for a wood cutter.

[@woodruffwoods]

I am definitely learning that lesson.

[@765Guys]

Sucks about the pond, I’m not sure anyone builds a pond that doesn’t face some sort of setbacks. Logs are the way to go if you can get them! Saves alot of time and wear on your truck and trailer.

[@woodruffwoods]

I am convinced at this point that it is the way to go. It is time that kills me.

[@firewoodathome]

The pond scenario has to be aggravating. Buying loads of wood seems to make sense for high volume sellers.

[@woodruffwoods]

Ponds are so finicky. I think we have a plan for it now I just hope it works.

[@larryhronesz5693]

Years back i used to go am cut the trees down for people had to clean up load it back and forth loading dumping then haul equipment it was a lot of work just to get the wood home, then cut and split, i only buy logs or a friend has a lot of ash that will bring me cut at 16/17 inch pieces he just borrows my trailer ,i have no time in it just split it, a neighbor of a friend ,i do not even know the guy my friend asked if i could help him and neighbors trees, i went over cut the trees down cut into pieces split with my splitter that i hauled over, he said i was splitting the stuff to big, stuff 4 inches he wanted in half because it wont burn, it was standing dead ash,we did 3 big trees that day my friend told me thank you a lot the neighbor did not even say thank you, just wanted to know when i could come over and do more trees, if it were my friend i would help out, but i will not be back at his neighbors, and he kept the wood, broke a chain and bent a bar not knowing he was cutting on the other end and it twisted, he was using a plug in saw, i told him to just move stuff, bu he wanted to cut, i cut 10-15 pieces for every 1 of his, but getting back with the logs i can cut and split all in the same place, after all done i think i was way ahead a little less profit but a lot back in time. now i dont have to haul things around and can tell people i dont do freebe jobs, unless its a good friend or a job that pays and it has to be worth it take care

[@woodruffwoods]

Larry I can totally relate to this story. I moved all my equipment to a house for two weekends of work. I probably took down 12-20 trees, trimmed them, bucked them, and when I went back to collect the wood he had given all of the premium stuff to his friends. All that was left was the limb wood. We were really clear that the payment was me taking all of the wood but he stuck it to me. Needless to say, no more favors for that guy.

[@johnrosier1686]

⁠​⁠@@woodruffwoodshis friends got the good end of that deal while you got the crumbs. That is a deal that went way wrong.

[@stanleykeith6969]

Hello Darrin, check this out. Farm Pond: Building & Compacting The Dam. Part 5/? (FarmCraft101) I just wonder if you have sceen John on his channel. Hey Lisa, you are the Best Looking Indian on the Home Front 🥰😍😘 Just having some fun with you Two !

[@woodruffwoods]

I have checked that one out before 😂. Lisa definitely did have a bit of a Native American look going!

[@johncollins500]

Chris from in the woodyard buys long wood. Im thinking of buying a load of long wood which he will bring about 6 cords for $500. Mosting oak znd hickory but it is for my bouler. I dont sell it. You cant go wro f buying it that price. Until next time have a great day

[@woodruffwoods]

You cannot beat oak and hickory for firewood. Excellent burn qualities for both species. You are right about the price. It was a deal that I had to pursue.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hey Darrin. We’re thinking alike. In my last video I found a source for kiln dried oak, cut and split for $170 a cord. It will need to be re-split but I’ll probably be doing more of that. Sorry to see the problems with the pond. I’ve been following Adam and his pond woes… hate to see you going through the same.

[@daveed2812]

I own 100s of acres, I have tractors and equipment and its still more feasible and profitable to buy wood for my firewood business than cutting on the property 1st is i can give my specifications and that is what i get. if i cut on the property i end up with allot of species i dont want 2 is that if i cut on the land it involves quite a bit of time and additional costs. labor fuel wear on the equipment etc! 3 The loggers here will buy standing wood at 40-60$ per cord, they sell at 100-130$ per cord so the real difference is 50$-60$ per cord ,witch is not very much to cut, yard and truck the wood… the only way to have a lower cost from wood off the property is not paying yourself for the wood. 😂

[@woodruffwoods]

I think a lot of us value our time a zero and that really isn't fair. With my parent's property and mine, I am always going to have blow down to clean up but buying the logs actually gives me more time to do that.

[@jasonb2232]

Promo`SM 🎉

[@woodruffwoods]

Not sure what meaning you have but I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment