Chop Chop

There's nothing like crisp fall weather and lots of logs, to bring on the powerful desire to chop wood. We've been working on stacking a wood pile for next winter. There's always someone nearby who wants to help. Here's Mr. Bean getting a log ready with the peavey:


He's a fan of loppers too:


As she so often does, Rachel quickly got the swing of chopping:


Rachel's great photo skills catch Eileen's lucky chop:


John gives a demo:

Our neighbor Paul is one with the maul. (He cooks too.)

John is very into the zen of stacking. Perfect cribbing is the key:

With Pauls help, we finished chopping and stacking this pile today. It's so satisfying!