Goodwill Roadtrip/Sawing - Success

[trapper]

Is Pat up to making the trip with you?  Havn't had an update for a while.

[Magicman]

Thank you for asking.  No, unfortunately Pat will not be able to make the trip, and she is not happy.  When this project was first put into motion, she started making plans. 

Her sciatic nerve is still waking up and sorting itself out.  Sometimes her foot or toes hurt, then at other times they are numb or tingling.  Her exercise includes only walking and leg lifts.   It's just too early to push her situation.

[Chuck White]

Lynn, are you going to wrap your sawhead and control panel in plastic, I know traveling with the big tarp will severely affect your MPG's.

I think it would be good to wrap it, even with a blue tarp and secure with twine/rope and bungy's and duct tape and still not affect MPG's too much!

Remember that ice covered pic of his mill that Jeff posted a while back!

[Magicman]

Chuck,  I have individual covers for each item.


 
I cinch them tight for traveling.

[dablack]

Lynn,

Best guess on how many pallets I will need?  I think I have 10 right now.  Another load will give me another 8.   

Thoughts?

Austin

[Magicman]

I have never used pallets but off hand I would say get the additional 8.  We want to sticker the lumber according to dimension and length.

[AnthonyW]

Most pallets are 3 1/3' to 4' square. 8' and 10' stacks will take 2 pallets each, 12' to 16' will take 3 pallets. Plus you will probably want to separate out the oak from the pine, so that will take 3 more. Definitely grab at least another 8.

[leroy in kansas]

I've been looking at the weather in Dallas area. Not good and I would have to drive through that area. Believe it better to keep safe and stay home.

Sorry, but I won't be taking pics.

[beenthere]

leroy
Tomorrow 40° and all/any ice will be gone. ;)

[Magicman]

I have done the last minute loading today and Marty will come over later with his clothes.

Two more checks came today which brings our total contributions received to $4750, and $235 pledges not received.  This is an awesome response and each contributor is just as much a part of this sawing effort as those actually making the trip.  I offer my congratulations and hand of friendship to each of you that have lifted the financial burden and helped to make this project a success. 

[pineywoods]

Guys, I am a few miles north of and about halfway of your route across I-20.
As of 6pm sat, there is no ice or snow here. The temp is below freezing, has been all day, but the roads are dry. If that situation changes over nite, the most likely place where you might encounter ice is the ouachita river bridge in monroe. The approach ramp is elevated and a bit steep.

Godspeed, If there was any way, I would be with you...

[Dave Shepard]

Doesn't WM caution against travelling with the cover on the mill?

[Magicman]

wwsjr will be traveling I20.  Marty and I will travel Hwy 84 from Brookhaven to Alexandria, take I49N. and then catch Hwy 84 again to Rusk.

The full head cover is not rated for hwy travel.  The individual covers are.

[leroy in kansas]

leroy
Tomorrow 40° and all/any ice will be gone. ;)

I wish.   The weather man is the only one I know of that can be wrong over 50% of the time and still keep his job.  :D  Safe travels everyone.

[Magicman]

The forecast is now showing a couple of chances of rain, but there are more chances of no rain.  Think Positive.   

Monday A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56

[thecfarm]

May the Saw Gods keep you all safe and give you many hours of no break downs and no wavy lumber and many board feet of good building lumber. Amen

[arnold113]

Good luck and God Speed to all making the trip. Wish I could be there too.

[Magicman]

Wish I could be there too. 

You will be.  We will be carrying the banner, but everyone here on the Forestry Forum can know that they are a part of this project. 

[francismilker]

MM, just sent you a PM.

[Migal]

Day Late a Dollar short on this thread. How long Ya going to be on this project I'm not far from Rusk at all. I work M-F this week daylight Hr.s . Let me know.
Migal

[wwsjr]

Migal,

Not sure how long we will be there, I hope we can finish by Friday, traveling today, start sawing tomorrow.

Willie

[dablack]

Well, the tracking on the banner said "out for delivery" until 11pm last night.  Now it says "in transit".   It didn't get here last night so it is going to be Monday before it gets here.  Oh well.   

The gate is open.   Welcome to the travelers.   

I'm going to spend the morning getting another load of pallets.   

Austin

[customsawyer]

Best of luck to all of those that are traveling today. May all be safe and return to their loved ones.

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

Best of luck to all of those that are traveling today. May all be safe and return to their loved ones.

[SawyerBrown]

Best of luck to all of those that are traveling today. May all be safe and return to their loved ones.

And thank you to MM and others who are going to be on-site, for making those of us who can't be there (but wish we could) feel like we're part of the team.  Good luck and God bless.