There’s nothing like stacking a couple cords of wood to make me feel both strong and weak at the same time.  Sure, it makes me feel like I could punch an ox, but then the back starts to feel the strain since it’s been a year since I’ve done this type of work.  It is done.  Now, I can order another truck load of wood and a couple tons of coal before the winter gets here.  After a couple of trees worth of cutting and splitting by hand, I’ll be ready to take on an ox or two for sure.