The Annual Norwich Wood lot event was a place to cut, split, stack, and store wood for those in need.

And you could say it was "a buzz of a day"

Good evening Norwich and beyond the Upper Valley readers,

This short story/ photo essay is about a day that was filled with lots of activity and people were busy, energetic, and actually excited to be there to assist in this very worthwhile cause.

This cover photo shows most of the participants/volunteers but it is possible that I missed a couple as they came in shifts.

I arrived on the scene approximately 9:15 am and this was the morning crew which was already making great progress. I gathered them up for a moment for a photo op. I took a few photos and on my way out and I asked Eric if he could send me more as more people were scheduled to participate later in the day. he sent them and they are placed at the end of my morning shift photos.

And this was their Mission Statement or announcement if you will from Eric Friets, coordinator of this event.

The annual work day will be Saturday, October 11, starting at 9 am, at our woodlot on Beaver Meadow Rd in Norwich, 2.7 miles from the Norwich Inn. I hope you can join us for a morning of cutting, splitting, and stacking wood to help with heating for those in need.

Last year we provided several cords of warmth, directly as heat, and also as a tangible statement of care for our neighbors. We hear heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation when making deliveries. Our efforts are needed and make a real difference. This year we have already received 6 requests for assistance.

We’ll have splitters to run*, but there is lots you can do to help whether you operate machinery or not:

-move wood to the splitters
-move split wood to the shed
-stack wood in the shed
-provide refreshments

Please RSVP if you are likely to come. You’re also welcome to just show up, if your schedule allows at the last minute. Bring lunch/snacks, water, good gloves, and hearing protection. Bring a friend and spread the word.

Let’s hope for good weather, as is currently forecast. As Harvey Reid says in his song _Old Portsmouth Town_, “work wakes us early, but work keeps us warm.”

Many thanks,
Eric

*if you have a splitter or wheelbarrow you can bring or loan for the day, we would welcome it. We refuel with ethanol-free gas. Please contact me directly to work out the details.

You can get in touch with Eric by emailing him at:

ericfriets@gmail.com

Our goal wood bee to fill these stalls with nice dry wood to heat the homes of those in need as was done in previous years.

And here it looks like they did show up for the task this year

Volunteers cars parked along Beaver Meadow Rd

And more in the driveway of the wood lot and further up the Beaver Meadow Rd.

And there seems to be enough wood and work to go around

But that is no problem for this crew

The splitters are working overtime and lot’s of wood has been stacked already

No time to look up here as they are concentrating on the task at hand as there is no rest for the weary just focused on the mission

And here are some of the photos that what were sent to me by Eric.

The second wood shed is being worked on here

And busy work at that

And as you can see from these photos the bays are filling up fast and furious

And the finished product reflects a good days work by all. These two photos were added by me as well.

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