Finally had a cool day around here. Been swampy. Actually able to get out on a family walk.
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Finally had a cool day around here. Been swampy. Actually able to get out on a family walk.
Big rain here cools things down. Finally.
Am up near the CA border (opening soon!?). Cool enough to chop wood... one of life's most satisfying activities. Especially when son is around to do all the bending down and stacking.
Upstate NY - nearest crossing is Chateaugay (~15 miles from our place)
About 4-5 years ago I YouTubed across a technique for wrapping 8-10 logs in a logging chain as tensioned with a couple bungee cords. You work your way around the circle, whacking away to your heart's (mal)content. As the wood splits, the chain keeps everything upright - no bending and repositioning.
I've had some success in recruiting others to joy of wood splitting. And I'll second/augment your analogy with feeling the sweet spot of a perfectly hit 5-iron.
I accidentally bought the crunchy. Noooopoooppoooooolo!