Ashes to ashes

I have spent all morning converting a recently felled ash tree to logs and kindling ready for next winters log burner fuel (although ash will burn nearly as well when green).
OK courgettes and your green bean mates. I surrender. Boiled, roasted, braised, stir fried, barbecued and curried. I've run out of ideas and freezer space. I swear these things multiply by four overnight. Now free to anyone in Alcester area.
Wifey knows I am attempting to loose a stone in weight before the shooting season begins proper so she has had the temerity to cook an irresistible plateful of lemon cake squares perhaps hoping this may delay the inevitable shooting widow thing. No chance.
Sat in a high seat for two hours this evening being scolded by a grey squirrel. No deer seen.