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    I just ordered a cord of firewood. I ordered oak, seasoned, split, delivered and stacked. It is costing us $150.
    We could and have cut our own. However we are almost out. They are predicting more ice and sleet, and if our power goes out again we will be in a pickle.
    DH is working 12 hour shifts, and taking night classes. Due to a shortage at work, he is working his on vacation and that of someone else. Between now and Jan 3, I think he has 2 days off. But, really its only one, as he comes off nights and will spend that day sleeping, then he has 1 off where he will be awake and go back on days.
    So, I think we are justified in ordering the wood.
    I shopped for it on craigslist.org the best deal I found, was from a WOMAN and she is about 12 miles away. (never tick off a woman who ownes a chainsaw...)
    Some are wanting close to $300 for a cord.
    Others are calling a truckload a cord, its not. I have attached a link below to a wonderful website that describes and pictures a cord of wood.

    How much wood is in a cord of firewood?

  • #2
    Wow. That sounds like a great deal! I think it is great a woman is being supported in your purchase, too. Enjoy your heat!!
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    • #3
      Very informative
      I cut my own wood but buy occasionally. Usually by the truckload for about 100 bucks around here. I had heard about the actual size a cord had to be but it's unusual to find someone selling a true cord but I've never looked online.
      "Those who can't remember the past are condemmed to repeat it".- George Santayana.

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