More solid advice from the Ditty. Stupid national Cancer society!
Pass on the “burnt ends” - discard any charred, blackened areas
When it comes to red meat, don’t cook until it’s well-done
Prepping. Getting this sawed up while it's still coolish. Each piece is about 8 ft around. Should keep me busy for a couple of the hot days without having to pick up the saw .
As a kid I was a rock collector. In the early summer we would take a trip to this place. I think I was more excited about seeing snow than finding a piece of pyrite (maybe even gold). Snow would last a long time in those caves.
https://www.rugglesmine.net/
Every year or two I see a nice straight dry one next to a trail and say what the hell why not? Split one or two rounds and then drive the rest back into the forest and throw it off the trailer. Sometimes I just don't learn...
Interesting article on elm trees. Apparently they can grow bigger and live longer than I thought. They rarely last longer than 50 years however. They also classify them as "avoiders" or "survivors" . I found one today that is 21 inches in diameter. Would have to believe it's older than 50 years.
https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/vermont/stories-in-vermont/largest-elm-tree-restoration-in-the-northeast/