The "Not So Pro" discussion thread...of course Pros are welcome!

[BeatCJ]

Just down the river a bit is the dismal mire, at least I think that's what it is called. Lewis and Clark got a bit wet in the area.

I thought it was Dismal Gap. Verdamnt raccoons stole my bacon! I forgot to tighten down the ratchet strap on the cooler. It was a good thing we had bottled beer, they bit through the aluminum cans we had for our orange juice!

I have one more lump to investigate but it isn't mobile home size.

Probably just a VW bus.

 

[rwoods]

Well, it seems at the moment that if I voted for myself I would be leading the Fugly Stump competition started by KiwiBro in the Picture Forum. I am holding my vote as I know there must be an uglier stump somewhere. At least, I hope so. Ron

 

[TheJollyLogger]

Hey ya'll, been a while since I gave an update. Any who, after 5 months of PT, they finally did an mri and guess what! I need another surgery. I basically wasted the last six months cause the doc wouldn't listen to me. Trying to get back to Austin for the surgery, I ain't letting them cut on me again up here, that's for sure.

 

[BeatCJ]

That sucks out loud. Do you have a good surgeon in Austin? Shoulders are likely the most complex joint system in the body, really important to have a good one.

 

[TheJollyLogger]

There's a lot of good ones down there. Considering Fairbanks has two, and the "best" one did my original surgery, I just want to get it done back home.

 

[treeslayer2003]

sorry to hear it Jeff, i remember you saying that something wasn't right..........at least you will be home.

 

[TheJollyLogger]

Thanks buddy. Incidentally, the insurance company is covering medical expenses but no travel. If anybody wants to maybe drink a little less beer this weekend and help a broke and broke down climber get home that'd be great. We set up a gofundme acct.

https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f07...m/4393292_1430355887.9416_funddescription.jpg

 

[treeslayer2003]

all i get is a picture? if it works i will attempt to paste it on the other channel, i'm sure some of them guys will help out as well.

 

[treeslayer2003]

i gotta hit the woods for a while, i'll check back this evening to see if this link works.

 

[TheJollyLogger]

Try this one.

http://www.gofundme.com/tcq2jv4?fb_...tion_type_map=["og.shares"]&action_ref_map=[]

 

[treeslayer2003]

yea that works. a link has been posted there, more will see it later. i'll hit ya tomorrow, lets get ya home bro!

 

[TheJollyLogger]

I'm ready!

 

[Trx250r180]

Neighbor wants me to cut down a cedar tree for him ,he calls it a school marm ,is that slang for something ?just looks like a couple trees grown together to me ,the top splits again into 2 more logs off one if them too .

 

[HuskStihl]

Neighbor wants me to cut down a cedar tree for him ,he calls it a school marm ,is that slang for something ?just looks like a couple trees grown together to me ,the top splits again into 2 more logs off one if them too .

So this is a pretty good example of a school marm behind my house

Different deal than a co-dominant stem. Post some pics and Jolly Jeff will steer you right.

 

[Trx250r180]

So this is a pretty good example of a school marm behind my house
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Different deal than a co-dominant stem. Post some pics and Jolly Jeff will steer you right.

Those look far apart compared to this ,looks like i can cut them all down off 1 stump ,Not sure if can get a pic tonight ,depends when i get home

 

[TheJollyLogger]

Yeah, schoolmarms definitely can react differently than a co-dominant stem, some good some bad.

 

[TheJollyLogger]

Hey Jon, do you know a good shoulder cutter down there?

 

[Metals406]

I've always known a school marm as two trees that share the same base. One stump for a few feet, then it splits into two.

 

[northmanlogging]

Neighbor wants me to cut down a cedar tree for him ,he calls it a school marm ,is that slang for something ?just looks like a couple trees grown together to me ,the top splits again into 2 more logs off one if them too .

School Marm= bigger tree with 1 or more little trees growing conjoined or very close by, like a recess lady with a gaggle of brats... I mean childrens running around her, i.e. School Marmmy

They can be an ass ache... If possible cut one at a time, think of the extra tops as being heavy branches, and adjust for lean that way.

You may need spring boards and or climbing gear to get high enough to clear the hangers on.

If the hangers are high enough that they have grown together you can cut under the join and fall the whole werks as one, but don't count on it. When possible remove the hangers and proceed from there.

Enjoy...

 

[slowp]

I've always known a school marm as two trees that share the same base. One stump for a few feet, then it splits into two.

Same here.

I have some cedars that we call candelabra topped. That's getting pretty technical.