A lot of people would say that throwing a 3kg chunk of firewood – specifically Black Wattle (Acacia mearnsii) – at their own shin would be something that they would even consider. But that’s surely only because they’ve never done it.
That said, I did do it this morning, and actually, I can see right where they are coming from.
I wouldn’t try it either. Good call.
Black Wattle firewood because here in South Africa, it’s a nasty invasive plant, and so chopping it down and burning it is a good – and environmentally friendly – way to get rid of it. Unless you live in a dodgy area of Bristol, that is.
But in Australia, the home of Black Wattle, the tree and the wood are revered, and they are useful:
All very interesting, and very impressive. But not what we need over here. We have our own trees for that sort of thing. And so, with the greatest respect, we’re going to just keep on chopping and burning.
Especially on these cold winter days.