Goodwill Roadtrip/Sawing - Success

Nomad · December 08, 2013, 08:06:30 PM

Good Luck and God Bless. Safe trip to all.

dablack · December 08, 2013, 08:39:26 PM

THEY'RE HERE!

Bill showed up about 3. Willie about 3:45. Lynn and Marty about 4:30.

While we waited on the others, Bill helped me figure out a way to move the oak logs with my little tractor. While backing up the hill at an angle with an oak hanging on the front, my back right tire started to come up off the ground. Bill JUMPED up on the brush hog that I had on the back to help even us out. The load was only inches off the ground so I didn't think it would pull me over but Bill jumping onto the brush hog sure helped!

Ok, here are the pics.

The above is Lynn backing in the mill.

The above is Willie explaining where he is going to put his edger.

Dark 30 and we are all set up. Time to eat supper.

Bright and early tomorrow, it will be sawing time.

Austin

Magicman · December 08, 2013, 08:52:59 PM

As Austin said, we all made it here safely and are now set up and ready to start sawing in the morning.

Bill Gaiche, Marty, wwsjr (Willie Steele) Austin and Myself.

Our setup.

Another view.

Adjusting some 16' logs for tomorrow morning.

We were treated to a home cooked meal of brisket, potato salad, slaw, and some homemade apple sauce. Mmmm.

Tomorrow will come early.

strunk57 · December 08, 2013, 09:38:52 PM

Magic man, I just seen this thread and read it from the original post. I have to say what a great thing this is, And it is absolutely amazing so many members here made a contribution. When I joined I thought it was weird how a lot of people were willing to give their advice/help, but didn't think they would reach out this far. I would like to contribute also, could you pm me details on how? it wont be much but I would like to pitch in. And good luck Austin with everything, I hope everything runs smooth for you.

Bill Gaiche · December 08, 2013, 09:59:41 PM

The trip down was mostly a single lane because of the ice and snow to about Hugo, Ok. Very large ice storm that went thru southeast, Ok and northeast, Tx. Not pretty.
Was a pleasure to meet Austin and his great family. Great to see MM, Marty and Willie also. They brought the tools to get the job done, just hope I can keep up with them. Thanks for the great meal, it was really good Austin and family. bg br>

redprospector · December 08, 2013, 10:17:03 PM

I wish I could be there to lend some back, but I can't.
I don't know where all of you stand on it, but Ella & I are praying Psalms 91 over all of you on this venture.
Verses 11 & 12 say that; (11) "He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all of thy ways."
(12) "They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone."

I didn't see any stones in the pictures, but I figure if God cares about you stubbing your toe, then the same must apply to mashing fingers and other hurts.
God bless all of you for your compassion, and willingness to do what you're doing.

Andy

Red Good · December 08, 2013, 10:48:23 PM

Man I wish I could make it down there . You guys be careful , take your time and be safe . It will get done .

And keep posting pics ! It's almost as good as being there.

Bill Gaiche · December 08, 2013, 11:00:48 PM

Red Good, we are neighbors. I would have let you ride down with me. bg

jamesamd · December 08, 2013, 11:44:09 PM

"Rock On" (voice of Rocky,from As Time Goes By) ;)

Enjoy the comraderie,the work and the giving.May it come full circle and return to All.
Be safe and return to Your loved ones,fulfilled and proud.ie(Having or displaying great dignity or nobility)

Jim

Red Good · December 09, 2013, 01:28:46 AM

I know Bill , the ride and staying isn't the problem time off is . I am slammed right now or I would be there .

Andy White · December 09, 2013, 05:49:17 AM

To the Road Crew, I am leaving the house in a minute, and wanted to check in. Looking forward to meeting each of you in person. Hoping for good weather for all this work. See you all in a couple of hours. Andy

dablack · December 09, 2013, 07:00:55 AM

Andy,

Looking forward to meeting you. The guys said they would be over here around 7 or 7:30. Just come on up to the top of the driveway.

Austin

goose63 · December 09, 2013, 07:12:26 AM

Be carful and may God be with all of you on this trip 8)

Chuck White · December 09, 2013, 07:26:48 AM

Glad to hear everyone made the trip safely!

WDH · December 09, 2013, 08:07:36 AM

There is going to be a whack of board stacking going on, for sure!

Bogue Chitto · December 09, 2013, 09:16:14 AM

Have not been on lately. Just started following the adventure. You all are doing a great and wonderful thing. You are all blessed to be able to do this. Good luck to you all and I know you will have a very good Christmas.

grweldon · December 09, 2013, 02:14:16 PM

Thinking about all of you! Be safe, stay warm! Godspeed!

Magicman · December 09, 2013, 07:25:56 PM

We had a very successful sawing today. My off bearers said that it rained and maybe sleeted but none of it got through my umbrella.

Willie is feeding the edger. Bill, Andy, and Austin are in the background.

Marty and Bill are giving the Logrites a workout or maybe......

Sadie and Stacey caught on to the sawing quickly.

Again, we were fed quite well.

Andy and Allen joined our work crew today.

Today's sawing. The large whack is 2X8's. We finished the 16' logs today.

Jeff · December 09, 2013, 07:31:44 PM

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dablack · December 09, 2013, 07:33:34 PM

What a DAY! It drizzled all day long but we made boards! In fact we finished all the 16'ers. Allen and Andy showed up today as well. Andy was a great hand and Allen saved the day (and my rear) with his tractor. He moved all the 8'ers that I had left on the ground as well as dragging up the big oak that my tractor couldn't move.

It was cold until the mill and edger were running at the same time! There were seven of us working and we were MOVING SOME LUMBER!

Ok PICS!