Fatwood!!

 

   I was over at the farm earlier this week and while I was waiting for a trough to fill up with water I decided to make a quick trip to the woods on the backside of the farm.

Spotting the tell tale signs of a downed Pine I started to look for Fatwood which most times I don't find huge amounts but this time luck was on my side.

Most times when I do find some it's at the base of branches on down or standing dead Pines. Not huge amounts but more than enough to use to successfully get a fire started easily.

 But I think luck was on my side this time when I spotted this standing dead Pine.

 

 Shaving one of the exposed roots I could smell the strong aroma of turpentine from the resin laden wood.

 

And the trunk reveals the same condition, this is looking like it is going to be a fine harvest in the near future.

Now for a trial run.

 

Stay safe
Bob