What Logs?

I have a guy I know who has from time to time asked me to cut up a few logs for him. In the past I have always asked him what kind of log and diameter. I have cut some red oak for him and I cut a big walnut log that was filled with nails but, produced good lumber (minus the nails). He recently asked me to cut up some mulberry I asked him how big were the logs he said approx 20” in diameter which is a nice log size. I had never cut any mulberry so I agreed, and he said he would drop off the logs sometime, and then as often happens I forgot about it.
Well they showed up the other day. There are about 17 “logs” rough dia of about 16”- 23” there is just one little snag.

They are all a little on the short side. That makes milling them a major pain in the backside. They are hard to load, and hard to dog in, and keep from being thrown sideways by the blade. Oh well that is what makes life interesting. I would probably have had a different plan had I known this in advance. He is a good guy so I will bite the bullet and get er done!
This is the log with one side flattened

The crotch had a split in it so I knew the wood would not work as a normal crotch log like walnut.

It is ok to cut but the wood is pretty yellow as you can see by the sawdust. I think it will change color to a redish tone. It has at least on the cut log ends or should I say loglites…... I think he is going to use it to build some kitchen cabinets. Here is what it looked like after a took a few slabs.

Here is the stack so far I normally cut the live edge off but he requested I leave it on if possible. I told him leaving bark on a board is asking for a visit from every wood bug in the county and surrounding area but I am guessing he will probably remove it on his own.
It has been interesting so far and I will be curious to see if the color indeed does change.

I think I need to add, “how long are these logs” next time he calls!!!!!