Hello From Mississippi

Southern_Angel · June 21, 2005, 09:18:03 AM

My husband c44u, ( Jimmy ) just joined this site last week, and is thinking of buying a saw mill, so I figured " Well since he's spending hours here, thinking of ways to put me to work, I better see what he's getting me into... :D " So guys where should I start??

Any way good to meet you all.

And to you all

Have A Wonderful Blessed Day.

Shelia ( An Southern Angel )

Jeff · June 21, 2005, 09:21:42 AM

Welcome to the forum Shelia!

Well, I recently brought home a protable bandmill and for the last week my wife has been my biggest customer for the lumber. :D

CHARLIE · June 21, 2005, 09:24:13 AM

Welcome to the forum Shelia! I hope you have as much fun here as I've had over the years. Lots of fine folks.

OneWithWood · June 21, 2005, 09:31:58 AM

Similar to Jeff, ever since I brought my mill home my sweet wife has had no shortage of ideas about what I should make her next :D

jerry-m · June 21, 2005, 09:33:50 AM

Yeah, welcome Shelia.

After visting on line for awhile you will feel like you know everybody quite well...

The piggie roast is a great place to meet in person coming up in just over a month...

Too far for a poor boy like me but some day maybe...

Southern_Angel · June 21, 2005, 09:42:00 AM

Yeah well, he's diffinatly in for a treat if he gets one of these mills. " Don't tell him though I said that " ;D I'm sure I will keep him busy.. He loves to work with wood any how. When he needs my help , I am usually right there with him.. I really do enjoy working with him.

But anyhoo, thanks for all the welcomes.

He has meantioned he'd like to come to some of your gatherings sometimes, so I feel I should get to know all you guys before we do. He's been talking to me about everything, so just keep us up todate with all the new events ok.. We'll love to come sometime. One question though " Are kids invited to come too? We have three " Ages 12, 9 and 4 all girls..

Jeff · June 21, 2005, 09:47:34 AM

Shelia, The Forestry Forum is a family site and as you get to know it, you will see that we insist upon it. I know that our members with kids of the same age as yours will be the first to back me up on that. We are diligent in our work to keep the Forestry Forum fit for any age.

maple flats · June 21, 2005, 09:48:34 AM

Hello Southern_Angel. We all have fun here. I have been cutting a few 1000 BF of cherry, now my wife doesn't want me to sell any, she has a bunch of ideas on how to use it. I reminded her that I wanted to make some $ with the mill but she still wants me to make things for the house with it. Go figure. Oh yea, welcome aboard, you're in good company now.

Southern_Angel · June 21, 2005, 09:55:00 AM

Quote from: maple flats on June 21, 2005, 09:48:34 AM
Hello Southern_Angel. We all have fun here. I have been cutting a few 1000 BF of cherry, now my wife doesn't want me to sell any, she has a bunch of ideas on how to use it. I reminded her that I wanted to make some $ with the mill but she still wants me to make things for the house with it. Go figure. Oh yea, welcome aboard, you're in good company now.

Well you know how us women are, ;D We have to always put you guys busy doing something for us..

The money does sound good... but money isn't everything either. Gotta keep her happy.. Maybe you can get enough to do both.. Then you can be happy and she can too..

Bless You,

Southern Angel

Jeff · June 21, 2005, 10:08:47 AM

Here is a thread showing the first big project Tammy and I have tackled together using our bandmill.

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=12636.0

Fla._Deadheader · June 21, 2005, 10:13:51 AM

Welcome Sheila, 8).

You may or may not be surprised, that there are several wives, Daughters, Female members here. I'm sure they will ALL keep you clued in as to whats happening around here. We have a great couple that also live in Missississiippppii ;) ;D

Find the members list access, on the bottom of the page, and look up cktate and kimtate. They are in North Mississiissipppisssi. ;D ;D

Southern_Angel · June 21, 2005, 10:16:52 AM

Quote from: Jeff B on June 21, 2005, 10:08:47 AM

Here is a thread showing the first big project Tammy and I have tackled together using our bandmill.

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=12636.0

Thanks Jeff going there now!! 8)

Southern_Angel · June 21, 2005, 10:19:41 AM

Quote from: Fla._Deadheader on June 21, 2005, 10:13:51 AM
Welcome Sheila, 8).

You may or may not be surprised, that there are several wives, Daughters, Female members here. I'm sure they will ALL keep you clued in as to whats happening around here. We have a great couple that also live in Missississiippppii ;) ;D

Find the members list access, on the bottom of the page, and look up cktate and kimtate. They are in North Mississiissipppisssi. ;D ;D

Thanks for that imformation. Let me look at what Jeff sent me and I'll check that out.. Sounds like you guys are like just one big happy family here!! Thats really cool.. We both enjoy meeting new people, and as you see, I'm no stranger, at the least. ;D

An Southern Angel

Southern_Angel · June 21, 2005, 10:27:52 AM

Quote from: Jeff B on June 21, 2005, 10:08:47 AM

Here is a thread showing the first big project Tammy and I have tackled together using our bandmill.

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=12636.0

Jeff that's pretty awesome.. We have plans to build us a log house with an in ground swimming pool. I am sure this will be a project as well for us. Nice job..

An Southern Angel

GF · June 21, 2005, 11:28:06 AM

Welcome to the forum, you will find this forum is like one big family. Thanks to Jeff and all the forum admins they keep this forum family oriented.

3-4 yrs I told my wife I was going to build my own sawmill, thanks to the knowledge of these forum members their input was very helpful, and made it happen. My wife never thought I could be as busy cutting lumber for others as I am. I work full time at a day job and do sawmilling on the side.

I have to say this forum has some of the finest folks I have met, I hope I get the opportunity to meet may more in the future.

Southern_Angel · June 21, 2005, 01:20:28 PM

Thanks for the welcome. I am sure this is what my husband will do as well. Starting off any how.. He has a full time job too. Plus, I'm not sure if he has meantioned. We have a gun smithing business as well. Me being a house wife, I take care of the business calls, and such, while he's at work.. So this will work out well, if he gets business started off on the right foot. ;D

mometal77 · June 21, 2005, 01:59:07 PM

Shelia you have found a forum with more knowledge than one person knows what to do with welcome. I am going to buy my mill today got ahold of the gentleman. And i also found a local supplier that will sell my product. Wish you luck on the finding of your own mill.
Maple flats all too funny. I hope i can find someone as interested in it as i will become.. :D 8) :

bob
deming,wa

Southern_Angel · June 21, 2005, 02:17:01 PM

Thank You.. Well I have read through alot of the threads here , and looking through this stuff, makes me look like I have no knowledge, :'( I think I will let my husband handle this bigger stuff, he's the man of the house.. He has alot more knowledge than I can begin too.. when it comes to this kinds of stuff.. I'll be around though reading the forums.

An Southern Angel

Southern_Angel · June 21, 2005, 02:18:37 PM

So okay, tell me.. How long does it normally take to get the wood, and clean it and all that stuff to build alog cabin??

Jeff · June 21, 2005, 02:21:51 PM

Well thatdependson where the wood is in relation to where you want to build, what you want to build, and what your skills are in each step of the way. We have a section of the forum dedicated to log and timber frame construction.

Southern_Angel, here is part of the forum that you can read that requires no wood experience to enjoy, actually much of the forum is that way, but if you like to smile, try the funny story thread.

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=171.0

beenthere · June 21, 2005, 02:26:45 PM

Whhoops Southern_Angel ! Who 'cleans' it? :

:D ;D

Welcome to the forum. (My Brother-in-law is from Mississippi. Sure glad to hear there is at least one angel from there. ;D ;D ;D ;D )

Southern_Angel · June 21, 2005, 03:02:35 PM

Thank You Jeff appreciate that.. will check it out.. And for the guy above me here... lol.. My husband may tell you differant.. But I am His Angel.. I try to be a good Angel until I get PO.. Then I let the devil get the best of me, sometimes.. Not an perfect Angel.. I'll admitt it..

Teri · June 21, 2005, 04:32:11 PM

Hey Sheila... Welcome Aboard!!! 8) 8) 8)

You'll like it on here. Ya never know what will happen! :D :D :D

Roxie · June 21, 2005, 05:12:45 PM

Sheila, it's very nice to meet you.

Whether or not your husband gets the mill, you will learn so much and you'll be suprised at how much you can contribute too. For instance, do you cook? ??? This is the eatingest crowd in the world! :D All topics eventually turn to food....you'll see! ;)