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CoolLise · Guest

[color=blue][size=18]Hi everyone,

I have copied this from KC and I am looking into getting supplies of safe wood for chins. If there is anyone here who is interested please let me know. This project is in its early stages, but I hope to be up and running in the not too distant future.

I have spoken to a couple of tree fellers'/pruners, who are happy, it would seem to supply apple wood, as and when they get a contract, one though I think is smelling the scent of money and wondering how much he can charge me. I also spoke to a very helpful and imformative gentleman from the forrestry commission. They have willow forrests and are prepared to allow me a permit to assist them is maintaining a small patch of forrest. I'll have to pay for the permit, Ray and I are going to look at the willow this weekend and I am to meet the guy from the commission next week. So watch this post . They also have other wood forrests and I am investigating whether these woods are safe for chinchillas, I am informed that none of the trees are treated, which is great.

I am thinking that I would offer the wood, unprepared and prepared, any thoughts from my KC friends would be appreciated. Also should I send set amounts or cost for amounts people want, what would you all want?

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Aileen · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 5:12 pm Post subject:

Lise i would give you a big order with all mine. :lol:

I would also be happy enough to take it unprepared.

I think this will take of for you Lise

Happy chinning
Aileen

mum · Guest

It would certainly cut down on your work if you can sell it unprepared but you would need to put baking instructions on it.
I don't know much about wood so can't say if the bark starts to rot down with mould etc as does fruit and so on after a certain time.

Maybe check out this? dont want bacteria multiplying.

Note* dont go into a panic on this. I am totally ignorant on wood treatment apart from baking it. :D Was just a thought which crossed my mind Lise ~mum~
will add this it group too in case someone has the answers there.
~mum~

Aileen · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:48 pm Post subject:

How you doing with this Lise?

Aileen

CoolLise · Guest

[size=18][color=darkblue]Hi Aileen

The forestry guy returns from a seminar tomorrow, so I am going to speak to him about arranging to meet. Ray wnats to come too, he's not too keen on me meeting an unknown guy in a wood. I shall let you know how it goes. Still waiting for apple branches.

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Aileen · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:48 pm Post subject:

Hi Lise i can see rays point you neve rknwo these days.

let us know how you get on

Aileen

mum · Guest

How are things progressing now Lise? ~mum~

CoolLise · Guest

[size=18][color=blue]Hi Mum, I have tried calling the forestry guy this week, but I cannot get through, and this week has been frantic wiht various things, so I'ts not been at the top of my list. I'm going to email him and ask him to call so that we can set up an appt. I am still waiting re the apple wood.

Love Lise
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rissa · Guest

how u getting on lise?