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General Board / Re: a little disappointed
Last post by doc henderson - Today at 10:49:56 AM
How old a guy.  not all young folks are taught that you are owed nothing.  take it for granted as your responsibility!!.
#2
General Board / Re: The weather 2024
Last post by Old Greenhorn - Today at 10:33:20 AM
Boy am I glad I forced myself out to cut yesterday! Temps are nominally about the same, winds similar and low, some rain both days, BUT today is much 'nastier'. Yesterday with light rain off and on as I worked, the air felt fairly dry and the rain increased in the afternoon. Right now the air feels soaking wet, it's damp and snotty, with humidity at 99%, rained through the night until 4am, then stopped, but it's hanging in the air. The temp has ben very slowly dropping since midnight.
 So, very similar conditions, but very different feels to the day.
#3
General Board / Re: a little disappointed
Last post by YellowHammer - Today at 10:28:02 AM
Yeah, if somebody gets stuck in my neighbors or relatives yard at night while joy riding and trenching it, I would have walked out and met him about the time the county cops finished writing him a ticket and the tow truck showed up. 

I have zero tolerance for trespassing and destruction of property on mine or anybody else's. 

 
#4
General Board / Re: The weather 2024
Last post by SwampDonkey - Today at 10:22:46 AM
It's been 48+ hrs of rain here, not always hard like now, but rain and fog with it. Another 2 days of it. I don't see that the creek is real high yet, by tomorrow it will be. They are saying could be thunderstorm down pours at times.
#5
Sawmills and Milling / Re: A new use for Sawdust
Last post by Evgenii.B - Today at 10:21:47 AM
Quote from: customsawyer on January 11, 2023, 02:54:50 AMThey have tried my sawdust but can't use it. It is to fine and plugs up the burner they say.
It may be due to contamination of the sawdust with sand when collecting it around the machine. Sand in the burner forms a glassy crust that blocks the air supply. If you collect it pneumatically into a clean container or bag, it will be suitable for burning in the burner as well as for processing into pellets.
#6
General Board / Re: a little disappointed
Last post by TroyC - Today at 10:20:21 AM
I have learned that if you don't expect anything from people you probably won't be disappointed. Sad, but that's the way thing seem to be now.

It seems like at least a 'Thank You" should have been given no matter the surrounding circumstances.

On the other hand, If you had approached him before the unsticking and told him it would be $100 to get him out sometime today and $200.00 to do it now, he probably would have fallen all over himself being appreciative! ffwave
#7
General Board / Re: a little disappointed
Last post by WV Sawmiller - Today at 10:16:38 AM
    I think those are the kind of people who are labeled as "Entitled". If he'd stopped to talk it would probably have been to ask how long it would take you to finish detailing his truck.

    I remember seeing a news clip where a major hurricane had hit the south and the TV newsman/woman was walking back to a suburb in Mississippi or Louisiana with a resident and they got to the owner's house and there was nothing left but a foundation. The lady said "Oh well, we better go see how Miz Edna's place fared." The newscaster was amazed and said "But you've just lost your entire home." The owner said "Yeah but there's nothing I can do about that and I may still be able to help Miz Edna."
#8
General Board / Re: a little disappointed
Last post by SawyerTed - Today at 10:08:09 AM
More than likely was where he shouldn't have been in more ways than one...
#9
General Board / Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge C...
Last post by Resonator - Today at 10:05:02 AM
Looking at photos of the scene the ship had already passed at least one of the barriers, and is seen along side the wreck. A structural engineer on the news said there is no "economical" bridge structure that could withstand the impact of that ship. Time will tell when they rebuild it what improvements are made. Also noted when the bridge was built in the 1970's the ships were a fraction of the size of the mega freighters they run now.

Back in 2007 there was a major bridge collapse on I 35 Minneapolis were 13 died. Within a few days of that accident, bridges all across the country were inspected, some were immediately closed and new construction was given priority. If any good comes out of this incident, it may lead to safer bridges too.
#10
General Board / Re: Making it through another ...
Last post by Old Greenhorn - Today at 10:01:33 AM
Res, That wasn't too far off, but a little bit of exaggeration perhaps. I made those for a couple of reasons, first I was working very carefully and slowly and taking breaks, so I had a little time. Second, some of my clients don't understand the issues with getting these logs to them, such as cost, safety, but also delays for weather, conditions, and injury time-outs. They will never be with me to see what's involved. So I figured I would use the video's as an educational tool when needed. I wish it was clearer. I also tried to inject some humor, maybe I missed?
 Ted, I could have but I was a bit nervous and still pretty tender. With all that weight in the back and all the lose junk in the cab. I had to pay attention. You should run them both again with the sound on so you can get full advantage of my inherent whit and knowledge. ffcheesy I still think it was stupid to hold the camera and shoot that, but as I said, it would have made it easier for the investigators to figure out what happened. Yes, you are very astute, the impending deadline on this next order was on my mind all the time and it bothered me to miss a long promised date. SO that took a load off my mind. I informed the client last night and he is happy  :wink_2: BUT he asked if he could put the pickup off to Sunday now :uhoh:. I didn't realize it was Easter Sunday. No matter, it's off my mind and I have 3 orders to go. I am not working today.
 Doc, the first time we went down that 'thing' on Sunday, all three of us were in the cab, but Bill was driving and he did power down the hill and flipped through that quick right turn at speed, we only had a light, but full load of dead EWP in the box for the OWB. Glad I had both hands avail because I needed them to keep my face from planting in the dash. Inga was smart and had her feet on the dash. :wink_2: She was nearly standing on the dash for a few seconds. All I had time to say was "WHOA!" Because of that 'enlightening experience' I was very cautious with a full load of green logs on board. Thinking back, maybe I should have strapped them down. It was also distracting to have the rifle come flying off the back window and smack me in the back. I thought logs were coming through the window. I'd like to see him rake the top off the berm and drag it down to cut the grade just a bit with the mini-ex, but he thinks it will be a lot of fun in the 4 wheelers, flying up and over. Time will tell. When we get it opened up all the way through and around, IF the SxS will fit, I will take the easier way in an out. ffcheesy That dozer cut is so small I nearly drive past it each time I go in there.

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