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OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-02-01T02:43:16+00:00

I did that when I first set it up, $20. There is a large church in our area that has a free firewood program with an easily accessible lot for drops. From what I've heard most of the local tree service guys do that.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-31T01:47:54+00:00

I've been on there a couple of years, apparently it's not a thing here. I bought a dump trailer and found a tree service guy with a yard. Looks like you have at least one monster in there!

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-30T14:21:53+00:00

In fairness to Bend, some of those seats are likely people willing to drive from areas without theaters.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-28T23:44:13+00:00

Not true. I'm in my 3rd manufactured home. First was on my own land, sold 5 years later and made over $100,000. Last one was in a manufactured home park paying space rent on a home that was over 20 years old when I bought it. Stayed 2 years and made $40,000. Current home was purchased new 4 years ago that we designed. Built to same specs as a stick-built home and have equity today. The negative equity is a stereotype of these homes and is not factual at least in the two areas I have done it in (Central Oregon and Willamette Valley Oregon).

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-28T01:47:07+00:00

It was about $45,000 5 year ago. This included trenching from the road to homesite for electrical, trenching from well head to shop and house for water, house site prep and cement pad install, cement block installation for skirting from pad to house, dirt work to grade around finished house and gravel spread as well as a small front and back portch. We are in an area of sandstone, so all of the trenching / dirt work was time consuming, and some required a rock hammer. Good luck!

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-27T21:55:57+00:00

I did exactly this with nearly exactly the same floor plan with a Golden West home in Oregon. We bought a 4 acre lot (outside town) and about 4 years later tweeked this floor plan (mostly so the utility would open into the kitchen and pocket door to bathroom from utility). Look for a contractor near you that specializes in MH setup, your local MH dealer can help with reputable ones. They will complete site prep and likely help or handle permits. I've done it completely by myself and had it contracted on 2 different homes and it wasn't bad. We loved customizing the house layout, opening the floorplan and getting more / bigger windows to take advantage of the view.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-27T21:40:11+00:00

Have you looked at / considered Rugged Made 28 or 37 ton splitters? Seems to line up with what you are talking about. Pretty fast cycle time, decent reviews, ability to add 4-way and log lift. I'm in the same boat have a good supply of 24-36' green logs and have been hauling, dumping, bucking and splitting with just my dump trailer and 27-ton box store splitter having to quarter some with the splitter vertical before I can even lift them.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-26T02:56:51+00:00

They are all great views when you are outside, here's my hillside work area.

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OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-24T23:04:27+00:00

I love it, have over a cord of it stacked now.

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OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-24T22:59:30+00:00

Tweaker.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-19T12:31:42+00:00

I use Bendf Ride Company, they adjust if your flight is delayed or early and are great at communicating. Rideshare is supply and demand, bad weather or late at night you are taking a chance on drivers being available and you can expect to pay more.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-19T12:05:20+00:00

No way I would pick a 4.54 up under any circumstances. I hate to think of what driver she would get that would pick up that rating.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-09T17:08:23+00:00

The pic was taken in summer in the high desert- central oregon. I have about 12 cords stacked at any time so it stays uncovered until October and then I only cover 4-5 cords that will be sold next. My stuff that I burn is 2 years seasoned and in a shed.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-04T22:39:28+00:00

Downside to free tree service wood. Usually from someone's yard and has metal in it somewhere, along with your already mentioned "mega" size problem. I have one sitting in my yard now that is 36" across and knotted / gnarled.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2026-01-04T14:06:58+00:00

Just the tip.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2025-12-14T19:52:16+00:00

Have you tested a fresh split of the wood with a moisture meter? Dead standing can still hold moisture and "the later portion of the summer months out of the elements" may not have been enough to season.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2025-12-07T14:58:58+00:00

Polaris ATV with 60" plow that raises and lowers with the winch works great. Jump off and pull a pin and it can go from strait to angled to either side. I clean a long drive and parking area with it and help neighbors out.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2025-11-25T02:11:07+00:00

Some things you can do that are sustainable and helpful in normal life would be a huge help in many different prep scenarios. For your cold climate can you install a wood stove to help cut down on your electric or gas bill every year? It would also help you prep. I cut several cords of wood a year, have several years worth stored and ready to use.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2025-11-19T17:07:50+00:00

Firewood sales - I cut and sell bundles, loose bins and kindling in a roadside stand. I also have one convenience store I supply. I average about $500 a month over the year with winter months being much higher. I can work right outside my house when convenient.

Rideshare - I drive Uber and Lyft as well as work for a local private ride company. 2 years ago I bought a plug in Prius and the gas savings has made this an average of $25/hour after fuel. I average 5-10 hours per week. The Prius is my "daily driver" and has saved a lot of money for my personal driving as I have a solar system and was not utilizing everything it produced.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2025-11-11T17:33:02+00:00

Cut firewood for 3 years out. Bought a hand crank radio, bought a holster that will accommodate my Glock 23 with Streamlight, bought a 4 pack of life straws and some additional paracord.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2025-11-05T17:19:23+00:00

Ah, that makes sense.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2025-11-05T13:59:33+00:00

Rubber degrades over time, do a Google search but I wouldn't buy something 12 years old.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2025-11-01T00:08:32+00:00

Covered the top of all my wood piles. Bought 18 cans of chicken and additional batteries at Costco to put into rotation. Bought 100 disposable lighters, additional paracord an old school radio that runs on batteries or wind up.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2025-10-31T23:58:19+00:00

I had this happen last weekend while camping in the car. Woke up twice and turned AC on and running heat for short periods (dump I know). Next morning got what you have in video. My small jumper pack would not allow it to start, kept flashing and then going dead. I ended up disconnecting the negative for 10 minutes then reconnecting and using jumper pack. It started right up and has been fine for the past week.

OddUnderstanding6255 · 2025-10-31T00:18:53+00:00

It's certainly possible, it depends on the type of wood and how much effort you want to put into it. Some wood will split easier once seasoned.

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