Getting in BBQ shape for 2013

BBQMaverick · 12-30-2012, 09:49 PM

I could have been hanging out down in Naples FL listening to some Buffett but instead I've been working out on the farm in Kentucky listen to some Jason Aldean and getting in BBQ shape for 2013. I'm going to be clearing some areas out for a couple new metal buildings (one to be my new man cave).

Not sure how many of you cut, move, split and / or stack your own wood but I enjoy it.

Pictures include hardwoods strip soon to be cleared that has a lot of Hickory, Sugar Maple, Red and White Oak along with a few Cherry. The Sugar Maple sap was running like crazy today (little warm up right after Christmas hard freeze). I did a close up that shows the 2-3% sugar sap actually dripping off. I also put some Hickory and Oak in old barn yesterday.

Lots more to cut, split and stack. Those discs get split into chunks.

PS. If Brethren close to Western KY wants any wood shoot me a message. I'll cut it, help you split (if you can't) and load up it up - no charge. I'm clearing several acres so I have plenty (within reason). Don't worry about anything except a way to get it home. I have all the equipment.

BobM · 12-31-2012, 12:01 AM

Looking good!

Randbo · 12-31-2012, 12:07 AM

That is awesome! You should be in fine shape for a great new year of BBQ.

pwa · 12-31-2012, 02:32 AM

Man O Man That is a good looking site!!!

pwa

que_dawg · 12-31-2012, 07:02 AM

Love the picture of the sugar maple sap dripping. That needs to go on the smoker right now. That'll leave a nice smoke ring! I sure wish I was closer to Western KY.... I'd take you up on that offer.

Mason Dixon Bowhunta · 12-31-2012, 08:11 AM

Cool! Don't forget to post some pics of the man cave under construction.

certified106 · 12-31-2012, 08:36 AM

Looking good! I am set for 2013! Oak, Hickory, and a bit of Cherry...... That stack is 4.5 of 13 cords I have on hand.....I also heat with wood lol

jasonjax · 12-31-2012, 08:59 AM

Awesome! Makes me wish I had more space. The wife wants a neighborhood for the kids,but I want acreage. Guess who won that fight.......

BBQMaverick · 12-31-2012, 10:57 AM

^Thanks all

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Originally Posted by que_dawg

Love the picture of the sugar maple sap dripping. That needs to go on the smoker right now. That'll leave a nice smoke ring! I sure wish I was closer to Western KY.... I'd take you up on that offer.

Curious, how much would you use since it is so green ?

I cut some at Thanksgiving before sap started flowing and I wanted to do these once I tapped and saw they were flowing so they would season with the fresh sap.

BBQMaverick · 12-31-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mason Dixon Bowhunta

Cool! Don't forget to post some pics of the man cave under construction.

You got it. It will be a little later in the year. Just clearing some spots right now.

BBQMaverick · 12-31-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonjax

Awesome! Makes me wish I had more space. The wife wants a neighborhood for the kids,but I want acreage. Guess who won that fight.......

I understand and when MaMa ain't happy no one is happy. I'm in a little how water over not going to FL vs staying at the farm. One thing I would do is remind your wife when your empty nesters you want to down size in the country. Hope yall have a good new year.

jacksedona · 12-31-2012, 11:08 AM

excellent to you and all brethren happy new year stay healthy and bbq

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BBQMaverick · 12-31-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by certified106

Looking good! I am set for 2013! Oak, Hickory, and a bit of Cherry...... That stack is 4.5 of 13 cords I have on hand.....I also heat with wood lol

Very nice. Are you just doing duct heat or floor circulation to ?

I'm looking into this for my new man cave and possible doing a Sweedish style sauna / steam room as well.

certified106 · 12-31-2012, 01:10 PM

I am heating with a Pacific Energy T6 (freestanding stove). It is in my living room and heats about 2200 sq ft pretty easily. It keeps the first floor temp around 74 and the upstairs around 66-69 depending on the outside temps.

cowgirl · 12-31-2012, 01:27 PM

Wow Rick, great supply of wood you have and a nice variety!! Very nice of you to offer to share with others too.
One thing I wish I had around here is a few more trees. Not much here but sage and yucca.

Hope you have a great 2013! Looking forward to your man cave pics.

12-31-2012, 12:01 AM	#2
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looking good! __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

12-31-2012, 12:07 AM	#3
Randbo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-06-11 Location: Brookings Oregon Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That is awesome! You should be in fine shape for a great new year of BBQ. __________________ 3 UDS, One charcoal eating fire breathing home bulit trailer pit,

12-31-2012, 02:32 AM	#4
pwa is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-11-11 Location: North Pole, Alaska Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Man O Man That is a good looking site!!! pwa __________________ Equipment: 2UDS Weber Performer WIFI Stoker BurlesQ BBQ team Go Magpul

12-31-2012, 07:02 AM	#5
que_dawg On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-29-10 Location: Gainesville, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Love the picture of the sugar maple sap dripping. That needs to go on the smoker right now. That'll leave a nice smoke ring! I sure wish I was closer to Western KY.... I'd take you up on that offer. __________________ Superior SS-1 Superior SS-2 KCBS CBJ #54922 Right On Que BBQ Team Head Pitmaster In Charge, Superior Smokers

12-31-2012, 08:11 AM	#6
Mason Dixon Bowhunta Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-24-12 Location: Up a tree somewhere in MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cool! Don't forget to post some pics of the man cave under construction. __________________ Romans 1:20

12-31-2012, 08:36 AM	#7
certified106 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-07-12 Location: Athens, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looking good! I am set for 2013! Oak, Hickory, and a bit of Cherry...... That stack is 4.5 of 13 cords I have on hand.....I also heat with wood lol __________________ Chargriller Kamado

12-31-2012, 08:59 AM	#8
jasonjax is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-20-07 Location: Jax, Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome! Makes me wish I had more space. The wife wants a neighborhood for the kids,but I want acreage. Guess who won that fight.......

12-31-2012, 11:08 AM	#12
jacksedona Take a breath! Join Date: 03-11-12 Location: phoenix,arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	excellent to you and all brethren happy new year stay healthy and bbq http://thebarbecuemaster.net __________________ alan weber smoker,one touch,go anywhere,masterbuilt

12-31-2012, 01:10 PM	#14
certified106 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-07-12 Location: Athens, Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am heating with a Pacific Energy T6 (freestanding stove). It is in my living room and heats about 2200 sq ft pretty easily. It keeps the first floor temp around 74 and the upstairs around 66-69 depending on the outside temps. __________________ Chargriller Kamado

12-31-2012, 01:27 PM	#15
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wow Rick, great supply of wood you have and a nice variety!! Very nice of you to offer to share with others too. One thing I wish I had around here is a few more trees. Not much here but sage and yucca. Hope you have a great 2013! Looking forward to your man cave pics. __________________ jeanie sittin' by the campfire with my Brethren friends. Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/