[CottonBall]

Oh yes! We've found that most people who heat with wood share a profound philosophy. They understand a lot about putting steady work into something....so that we can benefit later!

Here's our new pride and joy: our woodshed! Built entirely of scrap lumber left over from building the cabin and logs from our property. (Note the wood pile behind it underneath the blue tarp - those are all over the property. Some might find them unattractive, but to me they represent years of heat! (Without having to put out cash or pay the government taxes for the purchase - even better).

[nw_arizona_granny]

That is a neat wood shed and lovely trees.

You say you have piles of wood under tarps all over the lot.

As I looked at the blue tarp, my first thought was, here fire wood is $200. per cord and I have never gotten a full cord from the local sellers.

Why not pile brush over the tarps, so that they look like they are piled up brush and small tree limbs???

Until a few years ago, we could get permits for a fee and cut on the gov land, the last I heard, that had been canceled and I have not checked for several years.

There was a time that a man could get a permit and cut enough wood to feed his family, when he sold it, so stealing it will be even easier.

My 2 cents worth.