Eighty hours later, pics of tractor and logs!

[Tractorbeam]

Only one significant rain in two months here so I feel like the Maytag repairman when it comes to mowing. Good thing too as splitting wood is the task at hand now.

After spending the past week splitting wood I'm chomping at the bit to light up the woodstove, but it's been 80 degrees here in the top of Virginia. Weatherman says 2 more days and it will finally get back to normal seasonal temps.

Anyhow, I finally took the time to post some pics of the tractor I bought in May, a New Holland 2320. It's been a fantastic machine so far and have had no problems at all with it.

As a bonus I'm throwing in some pics of the new log splitter!

The NH 2320 parked in the bat cave.




Posing real purdy-like


Front yard is next.


Covered wood storage area alongside tractor shed.


Getting ready to split.


Zane the dog loves seeing what lives under the woodpile


Ready for cold weather!


Only a few days use on the 27 ton Troy-Built

[ultrarunner]

I'd say you're definitely set for winter! Beautiful country you have also!!

[JDeerekid]

Real nice setup and nice place. That is alot of wood. How much do you go through a season? I have been cutting and splitting wood too.
Also wonder what kind of dog you have. Is it a vizsla. I have a blue weimaraner femla and like the breed vey much.

[Egon]

Nice pictures , nice area and nice supply of wood. My back gets sore just thinking of your store!

[jinman]

Jim, you have a very nice place with the gently rolling hills and beautiful views. I don't envy you all the work on firewood, but your stockpile looks like you are ready for the winter. That splitter surely helps save a lot of labor.

. . . and that tractor sure is pretty. I hardly remember when mine looked that nice.

[thclimer]

Very nice, lots of good toys and a great set-up. What kind of wood is it and how many acres do you own?

[Tractorbeam]

Originally Posted by JDeerekid

Real nice setup and nice place. That is alot of wood. How much do you go through a season? I have been cutting and splitting wood too.
Also wonder what kind of dog you have. Is it a vizsla. I have a blue weimaraner femla and like the breed vey much.

Hi JDKid

Yes, it is a Vizsla, a Hungarian pointer. VERY similar to a Weimaraner except the color. Vizsla is a bit smaller too. The German and Hungarian royalty bred them.

This will be our first winter in the house. I'm expecting to use maybe a third of what is split. Mileage may vary depending on the weather. Joe Bastardi of Accuweather is calling for a colder and stormier winter than the last few years have provided.

Enjoy your fires!

[Tractorbeam]

Originally Posted by thclimer

Very nice, lots of good toys and a great set-up. What kind of wood is it and how many acres do you own?

Most of that is various varieties of oak. I also have some limbs from quite a few autumn olive trees/bushes that I trimmed when I bought the property. They grow like weeds and would take over if I let them. Not the worst fuel wood either.

Presently we have 9 acres. Hoping to acquire 16 more in the near future (the far right hillside in the fourth picture).

Thanks to all for the compliments!

[LarryD]

Originally Posted by Tractorbeam

Presently we have 9 acres. Hoping to acquire 16 more in the near future (the far right hillside in the fourth picture).

You're gonna need a bigger mower.

Nice wood pile and view.

[Doc_Bob]

Nice pics.
What is the insulated pipe?
Bob