Sawing project 2019

btulloh · April 06, 2019, 09:05:41 AM

You guys are having too much fun. I thought this was an educational gathering. :D

Jeff · April 06, 2019, 09:25:49 AM

The education has commenced.

DR Buck · April 06, 2019, 10:40:03 AM

POSTON WIDEHEAD · April 06, 2019, 10:43:48 AM

My head hurts.

Nomad · April 06, 2019, 06:39:00 PM

Another Georgia Gathering in the books, and the best one yet. Great food, lots of information, and the best company one could ask for. Doesn't get much better than this!

Lawg Dawg · April 06, 2019, 07:03:36 PM

Sixacresand · April 06, 2019, 09:00:34 PM

Thanks to Jake for putting together and hosting another great Project. And thanks to all who helped before, during and after. We really enjoyed it.

A fine Middle Georgia Event!!!

Andries · April 07, 2019, 03:47:09 AM

My deep appreciation goes out to Jake for hosting another 'Project'. Inviting the Forestry Forum to his home and his business goes over and above a dedication to his chosen profession. It's a rare thing to have such a good time and learn so much in two short days. Thank you sir.

Southside · April 07, 2019, 06:15:41 AM

Well, I actually left, made it to the airport and am sitting at the gate. For a guy who doesn't get out much I sure have to say these TSA folks are not what you read about in the news.

I again made the super X ray machine go "whoop, whoop" and nobody got upset, just really friendly and lots of unique hugs out of the deal. Didn't get a phone number this time either, but for sure I will have to return next year if nothing else for the airport hospitality.
:D

YellowHammer · April 07, 2019, 06:42:41 AM

We are just about on our way home, from the hotel. It was a great Project, and thanks to Jake for making it happen. Great place, great people, great time. We had a ball, and thanks again for having this. Thanks, Jake! Thanks Dr. Gene, and thanks to all for putting in the hard work to make this come together.

customsawyer · April 07, 2019, 07:46:31 AM

Wow what a great time. Thanks one and all for coming and a huge Thank You to everyone that pitched in and helped. The better this thing gets, it seems the more help I need. Y'all know I can't do it with out you, from the ladies in the kitchen to others pitching in in (Tom) the yard or at the mill. A big Thanks to Gene for teaching the class. Y'all are great guest.

doc henderson · April 07, 2019, 07:49:48 AM

A great time was had by all! After 5 years of reading about him and his work, I got to meet Dr. Gene Wengert!

Doc Gene and Doc Henderson

and here is how they do it in Georgia. thanks Jake (Capem Scooter!!!)

Mfrost459 · April 07, 2019, 07:50:21 AM

Wow!!! This was my first time at the project and I had a great time !!!. Thank you Jake for your hospitality and your dedication to this industry. It is not everyday someone will open their home up to a bunch like this. You are a real risk taker. Your operation is very impressive. Also have to thank all the people for sharing their knowledge with me. You all have an overwhelming amount of experience and wisdom and when you put is all in one place it is amazing what you can learn. I look forward to next year. In the mean time hope everyone has a great year.

Lawg Dawg · April 07, 2019, 08:05:42 AM

Caught these two in the middle of some SERIOUS discussion...honored to meet and talk with both of them!

WDH and Andries

RichTired · April 07, 2019, 09:32:35 AM

This was my first Forestry Forum event also. And I am so thankful to Jake and his hospitality, to Dr. Gene Wengert for sharing his vast knowledge, to Jeff for the great forum, to all the event sponsors, and to all the forum members present that welcomed me into this great group of diverse, yet focused, individuals.

What a great, first class two day event! Fun (learning about drying lumber and quarter sawing logs), fellowship, and food! What great combinations.

Thanks again to ALL who make this event all it was. I am looking forward to the next one... 8)

WV Sawmiller · April 07, 2019, 11:41:25 AM

Glad y'all all had a good time. Sorry to see Dr. Gene could not find more appropriate attire to wear in the picture with Doc H. I assume his luggage got lost and that Ga Bulldog shirt was all they could find at the Goodwill to fit him. :D :D

I bet them TSA folks got tired after Southside Logger ran back through the security checkpoint 3-4 times and kept requesting the lady agent come do another pat down check on him again. :D :D

slider · April 07, 2019, 01:26:17 PM

For me the sharing of knowledge is awesome but the fellowship is one reason i go every year. It is so nice to see old friends and meet new ones every year. It would be hard to find a better group of people anywhere .

Resonator · April 07, 2019, 01:46:32 PM

Whats the story behind that photo in reply #405 of Dr. Gene, Fearless Leader, and Jake?

caveman · April 07, 2019, 02:25:27 PM

Jake, DanG good event. Julio killed it with the goober peas and chicken. I have been looking forward to attending your project for quite some time and it did not disappoint - just what I needed - a break from impersonating an adult human with responsibilities.

As Slider stated, the knowledge sharing is incredible but the fellowship with old friends and the opportunity to meet new ones is what I really appreciate.

We made it back home a little after noon today following a nap at the Super 8. The variety of road kill was diverse enough that I considered starting a new thread about road kill leaving Jake's. We saw several opossums, deer, hawk, possibly a cotton tail and when we were just south of Gainesville there was a 5-6' gator smushed in the emergency lane.

123maxbars · April 07, 2019, 06:10:33 PM

Quote from: YellowHammer on April 04, 2019, 10:06:20 PM
They gave me a hat.....

not just any hat, an employee hat 8)

123maxbars · April 07, 2019, 06:21:29 PM

Another great Project,

I have tons of footage from the weekend, should have the video up in a day or two,

DR Buck · April 07, 2019, 07:17:00 PM

Thanks for the great event Jake. I learned a few things, photographed a few cool ideas you have implemented there at your place and had a really good time.

Left the hotel at 6 AM and pulled into the driveway here at home at 2:40 PM.

69bronco · April 07, 2019, 07:25:27 PM

Quote from: POSTON WIDEHEAD on April 06, 2019, 10:43:48 AM
My head hurts.

Quit ramming things! ;D

Mossy Chariot · April 07, 2019, 07:55:21 PM

What a group of great people - the Forestry Forum Sawyers. Thank you Jake and your better half for the wonderful hospitality. Thank you Gene for sharing some of your vast knowledge. Thank your Robert, Danny and Jake for the great demonstration of RRSQ. And thank all the wonderful sawyers for the companionship and sharing of knowledge. I was so excited about some of the things I learned that I got up and rolled out of town heading home by 5:30 and went straight to my mill when I got home at about 1:00.

Put this white oak on the mill and tried what Robert, Danny and Jake were explaining.

I think I learned something from everyone I talked to!! Thank you all. I am looking forward to next year already. I hope one day I can share knowledge and experience with others too!