da new feller
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this is another reason why getting in a hurry just sets you back. it was the end of a day that was spent baby sitting the home owner explaining the obvious and such, stopping the saw because he wants to bull####. it was starting to get dark and cold so the home owner went in for the night. i just wanted to get out of there. i was finishing stacking some fir logs 20' x 17" small end. i had one w/ most of it's weight on my winch line. i needed a wedge to keep the previous logs from rolling and there was a round about 8" thick i figured i'd bust it with my maul. i took a swing at it but it bounced off, so being in a irritated mood i came down on that round with more swing than necessary. the handle went right over that taught winch line and sent the maul back to my head, between my right ear and eye on the temple. it dropped me to my knees. i didn't even see it coming. even had i seen it i don't think i could've reacted fast enough to move. i felt stupid that it happened but lucky because i was able to walk away(eventually). i'm normally very safe but when you're pissed off and in a hurry your better off walking away.
jon
jon
