Is this OAK wood? And safe to use?

[snyper77]

I rented a house that had a large stack of split wood in the back yard. Looks like it's been there several years. I'm kinda late in asking this, since I've already cooked with it a few times, but, I just want to ask does this look like oak?? It's dry and splits easily with my maul.
Would you have any reservations in cooking with it? Thanks.

http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/i5yl2709o0/bark_old_wood.jpg

http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/zwtm2t48n7/grain_old_wood.jpg

[Dave Russell]

Yep, I do believe you've got some oak there although I'm not sure what kind. As long as it's not rotten it's ok. Older wood just doesn't smoke or burn as long.

[Pappy]

Looks like oak to me too. Use with red meats, like beef.

[snyper77]

Awesome, thanks guys!

[Gore]

What? You actually cooked with that? ... and you're still ... alive???!?!! Looks like oak to me. Nice find.

[bnew17]

thats oak. itll cook with anything. beef, pork, you name it.