Heat doesn't get switched on until late into October, early November, depends really. Time and work is what burning wood is all about, guess I have never heard otherwise. It is heavy, dirty, makes a mess, destroys fingernails and will result in at least one episode of cursing every once in a while when you smash your finger hard enough to see spots.
Nothing better than sitting on the couch reading in a hoodie and fleece pants with the slippers on, maybe even a hot chocolate. The only fires you see burning this time of year are at the outdoor firepit.
What part of Maine did you say you lived in?
Kamper, I laughed out loud when I read your post, "the banana pile" simply awesome. You get more bang for you buck if you pick up a few pieces of 2x10x20 rafter stock that looks like a twizzler. I have seen more than one person selling exactly this, split 2x stock for fire wood. Think about that, you buy a $40 dollars worth of junk wood and sell it for $5 for half an arm load. Good way to get some extra cash, FLL you listening.
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