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Old Greenhorn

Quote from: Old Greenhorn on February 04, 2019, 06:54:04 PM
 SO there's a little contest, anybody know this fellow?



Boy, with all the smart people and diverse knowledge base here on the forum, I am shocked, (yes, Shocked I say!) that nobody could guess who the fellow on the right is. I am just going to assume that none of our pickers came across this thread.  :D
Tom Lindtveit, Woodsman Forest Products
Oscar 328 Band Mill, Husky 350, 450, 562, & 372 (Clone), Mule 3010, and too many hand tools. :) Retired and trying to make a living to stay that way. NYLT Certified.
OK, maybe I'm the woodcutter now.
I work with wood, There is a rumor I might be a woodworker.

doc henderson

sorry OG, but I bet he is a musician, poss. a banjo player?
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

Old Greenhorn

Yes, he is. I wouldn't expect you to know him Doc, but the pickers here on the forum should.
Tom Lindtveit, Woodsman Forest Products
Oscar 328 Band Mill, Husky 350, 450, 562, & 372 (Clone), Mule 3010, and too many hand tools. :) Retired and trying to make a living to stay that way. NYLT Certified.
OK, maybe I'm the woodcutter now.
I work with wood, There is a rumor I might be a woodworker.

doc henderson

My brother played banjo for a while but it went missing.  may have been an inside job! lol .  I play a little dobro but may go a year and not pick it up.  I got a guitar for Christmas when I was only 4.  My dad's family was musical.. Some would say there is no such thing as a good dobro player, since it is a different sound, much like a banjo.
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

Old Greenhorn

Banjos have a way of doing that, or multiplying depending on which side of the fence you sit on. Dobro's aren't easy but I love a good player, in fact Friday night I went to hear one that I consider in the top 3 in the world, Cindy Cashdollar. She is local for us and a friend. She also will credit some of her musical theory knowledge to the guy in the above photo, as she played with him locally when she was growing up and learning. Me, I tried banjo really hard, gave it another run in the claw hammer style last summer, I just don't have it. I stick with my Mando for my own pleasure, but don't play well with others, I feel like I am torturing them. 
Tom Lindtveit, Woodsman Forest Products
Oscar 328 Band Mill, Husky 350, 450, 562, & 372 (Clone), Mule 3010, and too many hand tools. :) Retired and trying to make a living to stay that way. NYLT Certified.
OK, maybe I'm the woodcutter now.
I work with wood, There is a rumor I might be a woodworker.

doc henderson

Yes., my sound gets better with a few beers, but sadly it may just be the effect on the receiver, not better playing. lol
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

doc henderson

so my dresser drawers are organized for work.  In my first 8 years out in Hays, Ks I was often on call for emergent. deliveries in the middle of the night.  I would buy a dozen pairs of scrubs, and when going in the drawer, would alternate shirt/pants/shirt/ pants.  My niece lived with us for a while when she did some college stuff here in Hutch, and she sort of complained to my wife about this system.  But early on, I could grab scrubs in the dark and head to the hospital and my wife never woke up.  I have certain things I need to do my job.  I have a pocket for every thing.  Keys, knife, phone, wallet.  I also have things I leave in my truck, key badge, trauma scissors, stethoscope.  I do not get called out anymore but if I have a 7 am meeting, have to leave at 6 am, so get up AT 05:30 am.  I arrive with everything I need.  I know there are other ways to be efficient, but this is how I have done this since 1994.
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

Old Greenhorn

There is little like that kind of duty which can better prepare you for efficient work habits. When I was running on the ambulance, I didn't have time to find clothes, so they were laid neatly on the floor before I went to bed, socks were at hand first. There was a flashlight I could lay my hands on in the dark, turn on and drop on the floor to give enough light to dress without waking my wife. Usually the process was well under way before the tones finished and they gave the dispatch information. The flashlight then allowed me to make it through the house without any other lights. In winter any critical items that needed to be warm such as nasal catheter lube were in my bunker coat pocket by the door. I also had a leg bag with my BP kit and steth in the house which I grabbed on really cold nights, otherwise it lived in the truck. That way I wasn't putting sub-zero stuff on a patient. I still carry that bag everywhere, it's tiny and just has the basics compared to the Trauma bag that lives on the back seat. We had precious little time and the toughest part was waking up while you were driving. I always kept a bottle of water by the door to drink on the way, it helped me wake up and clear the cob-webs. Over the years I developed my own system of keeping snow/ice off the windshield and other things that slow you down. The goal was to remove the need to drive fast which is never good. Time may be money, but time is also safety.
Tom Lindtveit, Woodsman Forest Products
Oscar 328 Band Mill, Husky 350, 450, 562, & 372 (Clone), Mule 3010, and too many hand tools. :) Retired and trying to make a living to stay that way. NYLT Certified.
OK, maybe I'm the woodcutter now.
I work with wood, There is a rumor I might be a woodworker.

doc henderson

I also carry quick clot and tourniquets in my truck and back pack.  It goes on the road and all BSA stuff.headlamp and flashlight in the door.  Spam singles for snack or to give to homeless folks.
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

Old Greenhorn

That quick clot stuff was still fairly new around here when I was ordering for the squad and our state was slow to recognize and authorize it's use or provide protocols, so I never 'officially' had any. I did have a few samples for my own kits the supplier sent along, they have since expired. I have dealt with some good bleeders but just never got it the situation where I could not deal without it and never used it for fear an E/D Doc would call me out on it or I would make ongoing treatment more difficult. Tourniquets have been on my 'to buy' list for a while, just haven't gotten it done, and again, I can improvise pretty quickly. It took FOREVER for our state to allow them thanks to shoddy research and recommendations from the ARC or AHA, I can't remember. My back country kit lives under the seat in my Mule unless I am on the trail. It is packed like a wallet in a zip lock, then zipped nylon bag so nothing can get wet. That one is more complete than my leg bag, and has stuff you would need for extended treatment far from help and for infection control, some OTC meds, a suture kit, etc.
 I don't make visits to the E/D through the backdoor anymore and am not ordering supplies for an agency either, so anything I have, I have to buy out of pocket. I do have a few friends in the business that will score me some partially used rolls of tape (good stuff is hard to find) but beyond that I am on my own. If I use up my extrication collar or a BVM it is going to start getting expensive.
Tom Lindtveit, Woodsman Forest Products
Oscar 328 Band Mill, Husky 350, 450, 562, & 372 (Clone), Mule 3010, and too many hand tools. :) Retired and trying to make a living to stay that way. NYLT Certified.
OK, maybe I'm the woodcutter now.
I work with wood, There is a rumor I might be a woodworker.

doc henderson

your friends and neighbors are lucky to have you and your talents nearby. "be prepared"  can make a huge diiference.  There are stop the bleed videos on line for anyone interested, and the training by local trauma hospitals is usually free.  when and how to use stuff.  It has become of active shooter training.  also not bad for people using high powered equip with sharp pointy deals on them ect.  Most gains in use and knowledge come from our military.
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

Old Greenhorn

Around here the hospitals don't provide any of that training for the public beyond whatever the politicians are pushing for like the recent Narcan craze, just as continuing education, which I could probably sneak into anyway, but haven't. We are a bit behind many other states. When I took active shooter, it was in the early stages and focused on not getting shot, which I also found to be important. :)  They developed an EMS component later and I was invited to participate in a statewide course, but I could not get the weekend off or get the travel money. My department thought I was taking 'too much training'. (Can't make this stuff up.)
 My neighbors get what they get and I do what I can when called. I do not go looking for calls, for sure, had enough of that. But 'stuff' seems to find me, mostly at work, with the standard aging population demographics, and I would hate to be caught short in a serious situation. That happened once, in a Scout camp, and I vowed to never let it happen again.
Tom Lindtveit, Woodsman Forest Products
Oscar 328 Band Mill, Husky 350, 450, 562, & 372 (Clone), Mule 3010, and too many hand tools. :) Retired and trying to make a living to stay that way. NYLT Certified.
OK, maybe I'm the woodcutter now.
I work with wood, There is a rumor I might be a woodworker.

doc henderson

If we have a FF get together, I can bring materials and train a dozen people in an hour.  Interested folks can watch videos but to be certified, you need and instructor.  That only matters if the cert is required by your job.  In BSA I have taught it and the kids enjoy getting a piece of paper.  You local hospital might start training if interest is shown, check with their education department.  You will want others around you to be trained for when something happens to you.  That is the joke at boy scout events.  all others are in good shape but what happens if I keel over.  Because of IEDs, troops on patrol would carry the tourniquets already loose around each thigh.  bomb goes off, you can tighten the tourniquet around your leg yourself.
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

Old Greenhorn

For a while the army was experimenting with BDU's that had t'quits sewn in at the 'right places'. Never heard how that turned out.
 Frankly Doc, I have had and given so much training over the years that I am ready to put it behind me. Knowledge is power, of course, but I am not 'in the business' anymore, so how much I want to stay current is a really good question. I am not sure, but I think my instructors certification with ASHI has or will soon expire. I was certified to tech all the wilderness courses and up to Certified First Responder. I also had an AHA and NSC cert for CPR/ First Aid instructor at some point and of course, I still have my Pro-Board cert as a Fire Service instructor 2, which is national, but of course I still need the individual 'Authorization to teach' in our state for each class.  Yeah, It is the time in my life when I take care of things at home and do some things for myself for a change. I encourage others to get out there and do their part of course, but I just handle whatever falls in my lap (just did some wound care yesterday for a fella, ugly cut). Now I am more of a 'Be Prepared' guy and much less of a 'First on scene' guy. I just do two laid back music events a year and that is about it. The rest are 'walk-ins'.:)
 However, for folks who have never had it, I strongly suggest good training from a good instructor and having a few of the important correct tools for the job.
Tom Lindtveit, Woodsman Forest Products
Oscar 328 Band Mill, Husky 350, 450, 562, & 372 (Clone), Mule 3010, and too many hand tools. :) Retired and trying to make a living to stay that way. NYLT Certified.
OK, maybe I'm the woodcutter now.
I work with wood, There is a rumor I might be a woodworker.

doc henderson

So we save time and money so we can spend it with our friends and family.  Last day as medical director at the pediatric emergency department at The Wesley Children's Hospital.  You don't always make friends like this at work.  They threw a party, and we are all going to "brunch" in the am".  Shift starts at noon so cannot do breakfast or lunch!




 


yep beard is gone, and yes I think the one in the middle is poss. being inappropriate!!! not really.


Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

Old Greenhorn

I don't see anything inappropriate. Did you drop your trauma shears, or were you just happy to see somebody? You're a good man Doc. I used to be one too, so I should know. :D
Tom Lindtveit, Woodsman Forest Products
Oscar 328 Band Mill, Husky 350, 450, 562, & 372 (Clone), Mule 3010, and too many hand tools. :) Retired and trying to make a living to stay that way. NYLT Certified.
OK, maybe I'm the woodcutter now.
I work with wood, There is a rumor I might be a woodworker.

doc henderson

amen brother.  good times. And yes my trauma shears fell out of my side leg pocket.   Of course these young ladies are more like daughters than anything.  Many of them started doing peds because I asked them to.  great nurses and a child life specialist in there too. And a good time was had by all!!! God Bless America.
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

doc henderson

Quote from: Old Greenhorn on February 13, 2019, 10:23:14 PM
I don't see anything inappropriate. Did you drop your trauma shears, or were you just happy to see somebody? You're a good man Doc. I used to be one too, so I should know. :D

The sum of a man is the way he lives his life, so you are still a good man OG, I don't care what your wife says!!!lol.
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

trapper

Retiring from doctoring at such an early age or new challenge  in the field? 
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doc henderson

Trapper, I will be taking the reins in my town at the regional hospital as ED medical director.  3 min. drive vs 50 minute one way.  I have worked here for 12 years in the past so like a home coming, but leaving my Work family of 4.5 years at the Children's Hospital.  had a going away brunch today and they had a plaque made.  I usually make the plaques!!!




 


I am the old guy in the middle.  Thanks for asking.  This may be my retirement job. Thanks for asking
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

doc henderson

the little one in the pink boots is an up and coming respiratory therapist (like her mom)  The little one in the bib and diapers, must be an administrator ;D
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

gspren

Doc, you are much to young to retire! I didn't get to retire until I was 59! I was no doctor but some of my mail at work (Army Research Lab) came with PHD behind my name, I figured it stood for "pretty heavy dude".
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doc henderson

You are right, most of us do not retire, but slow down a bit.  If I can get some good people and get our local hospital running on all 128 cylinders (complicated)  Then it will be a little like partial retirement.  
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very nice plaque  3 feet long and weighs about 25 pounds.  was a nice send off and I can still work there when I want.




 


Chris and Mark helped me set up 2 sections of tent for warming and mess.  Saw mill and troop trailer at camp.  More trips tomorrow.  with gooseneck, skid steer, fire barrel and branding irons.  Our troop sponsors this camp-o-ree, for about 400 scouts each year for about 15 years.  camp Alaska
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

doc henderson

Thought I would mention.  I usually shower in the am.  Sorry for TMI, and if that conjures a visual, my apologies.  But in the eve. if I am tired and dirty, I have been known to take a bath and soak and relax.  I put some lavender milk bath that my wife makes and take a chill pill (beer).  When I am done, I leave the water till am to let it dissipate the heat and humidity.  We have already paid for the heat and need the humidity in the winter.  If you have ever boiled 30 gallons of water, it takes a lot of energy.
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

doc henderson

I spent my time and energy training up a good crew at the children's hospital.  Here is my payment.  I have a stainless steel plaque hanging on my honor wall with my dad and my great uncle, reminding me what all the nurses at my previous institution think of me.  about 30 notes and signatures on the back.  My kids can read them like a time capsule when I am gone.  They will help scores of kids for another generation.  God Bless America!




 


my dad Bill on the right with his honorable discharge on maple above him.  My great uncle Bill on the left of the chimney and further left with my great aunt Ola.
Timber king 2000, 277c track loader, PJ 32 foot gooseneck, 1976 F700 state dump truck, JD 850 tractor.  2007 Chevy 3500HD dually, home built log splitter 18 horse 28 gpm with 5 inch cylinder and 32 inch split range with conveyor powered by a 12 volt tarp motor

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