Hanging Out with the "Fishpharmer"

Don K · January 26, 2010, 06:57:52 PM

Fishpharmer came over today and brought me 4 fine pine logs. I felt extremely guilty accepting such a generous gift. It will be paid back twofold one day. We sawed a log, ate a good lunch and generally cogitated on most everything. All in all another fine forum member I now call a good friend.

James and the logs he brought me today.

Fishpharmer and my LT 40.

We talked agood deal about the fishery business and I can't wait until spring to go see what takes place at a hatchery. I really look forward to our next meeting.

Don

SwampDonkey · January 26, 2010, 07:08:23 PM

Those look like some nice logs fishpharmer. Don, you must be doing something right. I think it's the new mill, it's a log delivery magnet. Any good tail boarders in those deliveries? ;D

Don K · January 26, 2010, 07:16:42 PM

10-4!! ;D ;D

Don

nas · January 26, 2010, 08:09:05 PM

hey fishpharmer
no wonder you can't afford a fancy mill like Don K, Ya gots holes in them pockets

Don K · January 26, 2010, 08:35:04 PM

nas, that is a working man's jacket. I got two of them. Ain't no need to wear your Sunday best on a country boy's homestead. ;D ;)

Don

WDH · January 26, 2010, 09:13:47 PM

That Fish is a generous guy! He has some nice logs to mill, as nice as I have ever seen. Also, Southern hospitality is alive and well. Don, you are lucky ;D. Never look a gift log in the growth rings :D :D :D.

fishpharmer · January 26, 2010, 09:40:00 PM

I tried to give WDH some logs too. He gave me the lame excuse that they wouldn't fit in his SUV. :D

I too was glad to make a new Forestry Forum friend, we had a nice day. I knew Don needed logs for his shop. The logs were free to me. I hated to add them to my ever growing stack of decaying logs, since my mill needs just a little more fine tuning :-[
Besides, wanted to see his new mill up close. I have not been around a Yanmar diesel LT40. He has a lot to be proud of. A beautiful home, great mill, nice farm and the biggest ole roosters you ever saw. I appreciate Don sharing it with me. I truly am blessed.

I think he has that LT40 figured out. He cut 25 of the prettiest 2x4's out of the smallest log. I was glad to help.

nas, those holes are for ventilation, keeps the sawdust from collecting. Can't lose money if you don't got none.

nas · January 26, 2010, 10:02:42 PM

Quote from: fishpharmer on January 26, 2010, 09:40:00 PM

nas, those holes are for ventilation, keeps the sawdust from collecting. Can't lose money if ya don't got none.

Good point. I think most of us are in the same boat. :( ;)

Magicman · January 26, 2010, 10:21:20 PM

BUT........he's wearing a nice looking.....HAT !!!

fishpharmer · January 26, 2010, 10:22:55 PM

Glad someone noticed. 8)

WDH · January 26, 2010, 10:43:52 PM

Quite the hat model, I must say ;D.

fishpharmer · January 27, 2010, 05:01:37 AM

WDH thanks, I am trying to improve my image (pun intended). 8)

Did I ever mention I like food? DonK took me to eat some fried catfish. Thanks buddy, it sure was good.

A few more shots from our visit

Don and his shiny mill.

Nice setup Don, ready to make some sawdust.

Mississippi cull logs ;) :D

Don loading the deck

Results, 25 long 2x4's from one log.

And Don, a gift is not a gift if something is expected in return.

Don K · January 27, 2010, 08:45:28 AM

I told my wife I felt bad about taking such nice logs with out anything in return, but she said I have given several people the lumber they needed for various things and sawed a beam or log for people with out a thought of pay and that maybe good things come back to those that do good for others.

Nice pics James, but you should have cropped me out. ;D It was a nice day and I need one of those every once in a while. Takes the stress out of a long work week.

Don

Meadows Miller · January 27, 2010, 08:55:45 AM

Gday

James is a top Bloke i havent had the pleasure of meeting yet but ive got the feeln its going to happen pretty dang soon Mate ;) ;D ;D 8) 8) I like the the hat as well looks like your part of an Elite Group ;) ;D ;D ;D 8) 8)

Lookn at them logs your dragn around the joint and have acess to

;D 8) 8) im thinkin the Lucas would be the go for you over a band Mate ;) ;D ;D 8) 8) 8)

Quote from: Don K on January 27, 2010, 08:45:28 AM
I told my wife I felt bad about taking such nice logs with out anything in return, but she said I have given several people the lumber they needed for various things and sawed a beam or log for people with out a thought of pay and that maybe good things come back to those that do good for others.

That they do Don that they do ;) ;D ;D 8) 8) N why crop you out you should know every mill needs an owner Mate ;) :D :D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8)

Regards Chris

Mooseherder · January 27, 2010, 09:01:40 AM

That looks like a great day to me!

Magicman · January 27, 2010, 09:11:24 PM

And even the chickens were watching...... :D

Don K · January 27, 2010, 09:32:29 PM

Last year Radar67 came and stayed a couple of days and we sawed some logs. He would laugh as I was letting the chickens run loose and when I fired up the mill they would head that way to look for grubs in the sawdust. :D They can distribute a pile of sawdust in a short while. ;D

Don

Radar67 · January 27, 2010, 09:41:14 PM

I still laugh about that every time I watch my birds scratching in the sawdust. Good times for sure!!! ;D

timberfaller390 · January 28, 2010, 07:13:57 PM

I got to meet the fishpharmer today. He stopped by the site of my new shop building for a short visit. He was coming back from knoxville with a neat little crane he had picked up. I really enjoyed our short visit and hope I can get out his way soon. I wonder if he will let me through a hook in the catfish ponds 8) I didn't have a camera so he took all the pictures so I guess technicaly until he posts the pics he was never really here :D

wi woodcutter · January 28, 2010, 07:55:04 PM

Wow it really sounds like the 'pharmer really gets around.

metalspinner · January 28, 2010, 10:31:34 PM

I saw him today, too.

We spent the morning scambling around trying to find a skidsteer to load that fancy crane he bought. I have some pics, but the camera is in the truck and it's cold outside. :

:D Just imagine a crane dangling from a skidsteer and fishfarmer trying to back his trailer under it. :D

beenthere · January 28, 2010, 10:33:50 PM

Quote from: metalspinner on January 28, 2010, 10:31:34 PM
........ I have some pics, but the camera is in the truck and it's cold outside. : :D ..........

It is 40 deg warmer than here. ;D

WDH · January 28, 2010, 10:34:24 PM

You could have used the pumpkin launcher to throw it onto the trailer :D :D.

metalspinner · January 29, 2010, 05:12:13 PM

Hmmmm...Let's see,

2,000 lb crane X 80 = 160,000lb counterweight. I'll get right on it! :D :D

fishpharmer · January 29, 2010, 05:31:43 PM

Quote from: wi woodcutter on January 28, 2010, 07:55:04 PM
Wow it really sounds like the 'pharmer really gets around.

It's always great to meet new FF members. 8) Although, I am about ready to crawl back in my hole. Metalspinner was a huge help getting the crane loaded, seems the seller didn't really have a way to do so. Thanks, Metalspinner. I want to see the pumpkin launcher next time. I did get a chance to see the famous truck bed. I 'm sad to say it really let itself go downhill since the Stanley video. ;) :D

Timberfaller, nice meeting you. I was travelling too close by not to take the 30 minute detour to visit with you. You have a lot going on and I was glad to see your world. You have some neat vehicles your working on. I will share some pics later.

I still am suffering from "jet lag" for lack of a better term. 800 miles in one day is rough on a old fella.