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Another inch of Stein.

This is a story about self-respect and tradition and honoring long-gone parents; about lover turning against lover, mother against child. In other words, this being October in New England, this is a story about turning on the heat. If we were a less swaggery state, Sept. 15 could be considered the legitimate kick-off to the heat season. That’s when landlords are required to make sure their residential properties are at least 68 degrees during the day and at least 64 degrees at night, per the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code. But to quote every local still rocking shorts and a Dunkin’ iced coffee and vowing to hold off until Nov. 1, “ya, no.” https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/10/17/metro/are-you-true-new-englander-if-your-heat-is-already-answer-is-no/?event=event12

ESPN Aaron Judge sets MLB record with fourth, four-strikeout playoff game

I feel for Mike judge, 0 for 8 with a walk and seven strikeouts. At least he has the 52 home runs and Family Guy to look back on.

Shame about the Yankees today. They played such a great game.

Patience

Well that was a quick dumping. Up to 1.72 now

Got you by 0.02, wind did Gust to 14 miles an hour.

What did you gust?

Foliage is unreal against the gray backdrop.

So much for the dry morning.

Also considered a Wind Advisory for the Cape and islands, as well as Cape Ann. Just did not have the confidence to issue one at this time. Thinking it is more likely wind gusts stay just under the threshold for one. The next shift will need to monitor this potential as well.

Sure pretty in the woods today.

Let's rock it. I could use the help.

It won't have the same look. The standalone beauties will be shredded.

Say goodbye to foliage and welcome to stick season!

A few more from the camera trap. May have posted a few before.

Hopefully it clears out quickly on Friday. Rain sucks...

It can also be a very dangerous type of tree to fell. While all trees will barber pole with enough lean , you see it a lot more in locust. Since the wood is so strong it can throw the tree a great distance. If I had cut this tree from the bad side you wouldn't be seeing these pictures.

Absolutely, sharp splinters. I always wear gloves when handling.

He's a really good fact-based article on black locust. https://www.backyardboss.net/black-locust-firewood/

Oh sure you can get it below 15%. Most of my locust is way below. You hardly notice a difference when burning however. Here's a picture of 24% tonight.

Creosote Buildup Fortunately, black locust firewood has low quantities of sap and resin; therefore, it is a low creator of creosote. Compared to other typical firewood types, black locust has no more resin or sap. Black Locust does produce a small amount of sap naturally.