Husqvarna

New skill: chainsaw. There are two main/good brands of chainsaw: Husqvarna and Stihl. We have Stihls at work...but Dave decided we should get a Husqvarna. I can't get this one started, but once it's started, I can cut firewood with it! I can start the chainsaw at work but it's a lot older than the new one Dave picked out.

(I was proud of myself for starting the chainsaw in front of my boss at work and cutting up some downed trees with it. All three of us, Mike, Paul and I were out on quads on the equestrian trail clearing up downed trees and branches.)

I didn't realize Dave was taking pictures till he yelled out, "Hey, turn around!"

We took turns cutting wood...because that thing's heavy! Especially since it's my left arm that holds it up and I'm right handed. Soon I'll be doing one-armed, left-handed push ups...

So I got rid of the hoodie because even though it was the beginning of February it had to be 60 degrees out. I was spoiled in Southern Utah, but I didn't expect a winter like this in Northern Nevada! (Not complaining by the way!)

Where the firewood goes. I was in love with the house the second I saw this.

Side note: I did not know that 100 gallons of propane costs $318. A cord of firewood costs $10. A cord of firewood is a pile of wood 8 feet long, 4 feet high and 4 feet wide. Should I learn to use a chainsaw? YES!!

(Aside from a sore left arm, it's easier than I thought it would be!)