I decided tonight to split up some pieces of wood that were in my garage so we could sit by the fire tonight. Little did I know what I was getting into.
I hacked away at 10 of the 11 pieces and really had no problem at all. Then came #11. The first swing of the axe was like hitting a brick wall. My next swing was locked in the log so hard I had to pry it out using my feet to hold the log down.
What happened next was a blur. Next thing I know I'm swinging wildly at this stupid log, determined I was going to 'win'. I truly have no idea how many times I swung at that dumb thing.
I have split my fair share of wood in my days, but never have I ever met anything quite like this little 8inch diameter log.
Defeat was not an option for me. I swung and swung until it felt my arms were going to fall off. FINALLY one little piece popped off the side and that was enough for me to call it a 'victory'.
Now I am sore and ready to pass out nect to this fire I have built - which just happens to contain that special little log I spent so much energy on.
Looks like I did win after all.
Ever have this happen to you before??
I hacked away at 10 of the 11 pieces and really had no problem at all. Then came #11. The first swing of the axe was like hitting a brick wall. My next swing was locked in the log so hard I had to pry it out using my feet to hold the log down.
What happened next was a blur. Next thing I know I'm swinging wildly at this stupid log, determined I was going to 'win'. I truly have no idea how many times I swung at that dumb thing.
I have split my fair share of wood in my days, but never have I ever met anything quite like this little 8inch diameter log.
Defeat was not an option for me. I swung and swung until it felt my arms were going to fall off. FINALLY one little piece popped off the side and that was enough for me to call it a 'victory'.
Now I am sore and ready to pass out nect to this fire I have built - which just happens to contain that special little log I spent so much energy on.
Looks like I did win after all.
Ever have this happen to you before??