One Final Blog

One Final Blog
When I starting thinking of my topic for the blog to write about for eight weeks, it was challenging. I thought about my kids, experiences in the past growing up, many things that would make me last. Wood splitting which comes to me natural, because I grew up around it, was the perfect topic to write on. Although I did not know what I was getting into for a whole semester.
The hardest part was to get other classmates to understand what my concept was behind logging. Many New Yorkers think that logging is something which people use to hook a chain up to a log and pull it out of the woods. My whole mindset behind this topic was for better understanding for what you could do with the logs. The main idea was cutting up the logs into chunks and then splitting them for firewood. Talking about many other things that could be done with logs like, building log cabins or cutting into lumber to build houses was for another time.
There is many things that are involved with firewood, so I considered it to be the perfect subject to discuss for this course. Some things that were hard, because blogging is new to me was simple stuff like adding pictures, unless my computer is different, signing on at times on my home computer, and most of all typing it so classmates would know how to do this if the day should arise. Wanting to keep it simple enough and not to the point of confusion, was my whole objective. Other than what I am trying to say now, it was an new experience which will go in the “tool box“, or keep in mind for the future. Also while taking this course, it was brought to my attention that my brother has a blog site which surprised me. I went to the site and found more pictures than anything, so it did not help any on my part. Great information I learned through my brother’s/classmate blogs.

Accomplishment

Accomplishment
According to Webster’s dictionary, accomplishment is defined as the successful completion or achievement of a given goal. When first starting out in the spring time, getting ready for the winter is a crucial time. It is like these blogs we are writing; you start working on the paved road and doing great, but before you know it; the pavement is gone and the road starts to get bumpier and bumpier. Trying to fit the how’s and why’s are hard enough, but I personally did not think that I would have gotten this far if it was not for the sense of accomplishment.
The feeling of accomplishment is great. Just like setting goals to finish all the procedures with firewood needed so a family can be warm at night. Having finished a few minutes faster than you have before with the same job that you have done over and over again feels great. An individual which comes up and says, “hey great job today” feels great. Which this same individual you have disliked for a while now and feeling bad.
Knowing if something gets changed and you had a part of that, it makes you feel good. For example, a stack of wood is leaning to one side and you change it up with placing supports on that side. Many different ways which to carry wood and coming up with the fastest method possible to get chunks of wood from point A to point B. Splitting certain wood a certain way can speed up the process to feel the sense of accomplishment. These are just some facts to which a sense of accomplishment arises.

Time Management

Time Management
This is a way to get multiple things accomplished at once. First, I know many people work hard during the week and cannot wait till the weekend. A good way to spend with the family. If you think about this for a second, firewood is process and all ages can be involved. I know kids, especially little ones love to play with sticks if they can get a hold of them. So why not give them a task and let the pile of sticks build up in a certain location set by you. It will keep them occupied for some time and is fun.
Teenagers get to the point when they would like to explore things. I wanted to start using the equipment my dad used when I was in my early teens. A motorized chainsaw that could slice through wood like butter is what I wanted to use. The safety issues that involved using this type of machinery compared to an ax was very dangerous. There are safety courses which can be taken. Usually in every location with this type of work. If not, I have heard of people traveling to assist or teach people the basic fundamentals on safety and operations dealing with firewood.
Adults on the other hand, is our mentors. We all strive to have a mentor to follow. Learning is knowledge and knowledge is the key to success, someone once told me some time ago. Parents try and teach their kids from right or wrong. This is a good way to do something as a family. Spend that quality time needed from the many hours at work put in during the week. A way to get some exercise with the family as well and enjoy the warmth at winter time. It is what you make of it for that short time to have it be all worth it. If living in a small community, everyone can participate and help each other out. One hand washes the other.