Well, the lumber seems to be drying very quickly! I've got a dehumidifier in the basement because with the recent snow it was feeling a bit damp in there; I think it's helping to dry the wood quickly. I don't have a moisture meter (really need to get one...), so I may be wrong, but I'm wondering if I'll be able to start this week. Maybe I'll start with Mike's saw bench just to pass the time...
Not all chemicals are bad. Without hydrogen or oxygen, for example, there would be no way to make water, a vital ingredient in beer.