tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440648666454011295.post236607486166808401..comments2024-03-01T12:24:09.444+02:00Comments on A Letter From The Back Of Beyond - A Bulgarian Blog: Logging On For WinterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13120425757145578048noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440648666454011295.post-3352774050687445772019-07-21T12:05:15.387+03:002019-07-21T12:05:15.387+03:00Thanks for your blog. Good to get information abou...Thanks for your blog. Good to get information about the chainsaw. There is another information that I would like to add on. Instead of using ladder, we can actually did the work using <a href="https://www.worldfrozen.com/box-truck/" rel="nofollow">truck rental services</a>so that it is more convenient and safer for us to trim the branches and we can use the truck to transport the branches for disposal as well. Yusofhttps://www.worldfrozen.com/box-truck/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440648666454011295.post-82170003335899822832017-02-24T11:39:39.337+02:002017-02-24T11:39:39.337+02:00I live in southern Bulgaria, near the small town H...I live in southern Bulgaria, near the small town Harmanli. I come from Finland, but moved here from Greece last November.<br />My heart is bleeding as all logs are made to firewood. So I will build a small log-saw and take out those boards that I can and make some furniture. The rest will be firewood and the saw-dust will go to my outhouse toilet. Great stuff for that purpose! <br />Here they sell these 1 meter logs per metric ton. So 1.000 kg:s costs 50 lev.<br /><br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17172057265271338967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440648666454011295.post-28677326828929201542014-10-01T22:57:56.711+03:002014-10-01T22:57:56.711+03:00Funny you mention that. I noticed the sauntering. ...Funny you mention that. I noticed the sauntering. One occasion I met a chap on my way out for a walk, and then overtook him again on the way back. The locals probably wondered why I was in such a hurry. I also learned it's impossible to sneak about after dark without setting the entire village dog population off :-)<br /><br />It was the first time I'd properly experienced village life and it was wonderful. Not many cars, apart from a neighbor who was still running an old Trabant, whose cats would run off down the road to greet him at the sound of it coasting down the lane. Introduced myself to a little Turkish chap who walked his goats past the house every morning. That's about as busy as it got. Can't wait to get back :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040710545345351488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440648666454011295.post-59927161866876244662014-10-01T22:12:59.698+03:002014-10-01T22:12:59.698+03:00All part of the joys of living over here Tom. We f...All part of the joys of living over here Tom. We found that the hardest thing to get used to was the change in the pace of life. Even everyday things like walking to the shops we would be forever walking into the back of people as they sauntered along. Taking the slower pace of life means that you do get to notice more, and you might actually get to spot your attic lodger Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120425757145578048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440648666454011295.post-16187882874996764482014-10-01T22:02:43.177+03:002014-10-01T22:02:43.177+03:00Hmmm I see, thanks. Will order plenty then. We hav...Hmmm I see, thanks. Will order plenty then. We have a couple of walnut trees in the garden, one is particularly huge and taking over and I must admit to looking at it and thinking firewood...wrong I know!<br /><br />I think there's probably numerous species visiting the loft. I did think something bigger than a rat was up there as it seemed to come in with a fair crash bang wallop one evening, as though it had taken a couple of roof tiles with it. Noticed also that most of the windows upstairs had little paw prints under them on the plaster, as though something had been looking for a way out. Might be able to start a wildlife documentary when we're there! With the ritual bedtime bashing and shaking of bedding to make sure there's none of those blummin centerpedes, along with the mammals upstairs, could make for an interesting first couple of weeks! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040710545345351488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440648666454011295.post-73609697275375922472014-10-01T19:47:39.204+03:002014-10-01T19:47:39.204+03:00Sometimes the quantities that they are sold in var...Sometimes the quantities that they are sold in varies too Tom. In this village wood is sold by the cubic metre, elsewhere it is by the metric tonne. By weight is more reliable as you are not paying for empty space. As for how much we use per winter you are correct in saying that it varies, normally on whether its a mild or harsh winter.We have yet to experience two winters the same.<br />One thing that we did when we first got here was buy 20 cube, and as we used part of it through the winter, the next year we only bought 7 cube. The remaining wood lasted about two winters and the additional 7 cubes topped it up nicely. <br />The visitor in your attic might be a member of the Marten family which are all over the place here. They are vicious little buggers and if you intend keeping chickens you would want to get rid of it. Having said that at this time of year it could also be squirrels up there. <br />Spring is a good time to move as you then get the remainder of Spring, some of summer (before it gets too hot in the day) and autumn to sort yourself out Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120425757145578048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440648666454011295.post-81226386875016415612014-10-01T15:36:28.444+03:002014-10-01T15:36:28.444+03:00I've just returned to Blighty after the epic d...I've just returned to Blighty after the epic drive to and from our house in Burya. Thankfully the house is still standing and just looking a little sorry for itself after 6 years neglect. Neighbours all seem tremendously friendly. Now planning on moving over full time next spring, fingers crossed it survives till then! I may have to purchase a firearm of some sort however and stake out the attic, the rodents sounded like they were break dancing up there. Spent most evenings walking up and down bashing the ceiling with a broom and shouting. <br /><br />Can I ask roughly how much wood you go through in winter? I know it depends on many factors but I've no idea what to expect. I'm thinking of buying 2 years worth first year so there's time for next years to dry. I suppose too much is better than too little. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040710545345351488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440648666454011295.post-78223720334946499172014-09-30T18:59:13.393+03:002014-09-30T18:59:13.393+03:00You are most welcome Liz, I hope that you find som...You are most welcome Liz, I hope that you find some of these blogs useful and informative. One thing that I will say about winter is that so far no two have been alike, and no-one knows what the coming one holds in store for usAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120425757145578048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440648666454011295.post-13889282046571188092014-09-30T18:57:09.722+03:002014-09-30T18:57:09.722+03:00A very warm welcome to Donald, another follower of...A very warm welcome to Donald, another follower of the Blog. Thank you for taking the time to read these blog articles, hopefully you will find some of them useful, and you are most welcome to share them with friends and family :o)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120425757145578048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-440648666454011295.post-20740345235612965222014-09-30T17:31:15.577+03:002014-09-30T17:31:15.577+03:00Thanks for your recent blog. Good to get informat...Thanks for your recent blog. Good to get information from the chalk face. Hope we get to meet up sometime soon, been resident in BG 3 years and I always look forward to the wintersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08069180265600278650noreply@blogger.com