Helping a fellow AS member GTG in Minnesota

[jonsered raket]

Looks like I need to talk to the guy that owns the land! Having a couple of guys come with me cutting is one thing. Having 6+, well, there'd be some explaining to do if I didn't talk to him in advance. Also, sounds like I need to ask him to show me the other grove he has that has dead fall in it.

He also had some trees removed so a poll barn could be put up. The trees are in a pile. Would that be something you'd be willing to tackle? How many good size trees do you guys think I should have selected? What is a realistic amount that can be cut, hauled, and split in say like 2-4 hours?

I really thank all of you that have indicated that you're coming! Anyone bring pie? :msp_mellow::hmm3grin2orange:

I believe we will work more than 2 to 4 hours if possible id prefer a full day if im driving. Lets fill that shed!!!

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[flyboy553]

I'm in as long as there is no snow to be plowed. Will just be bringing me and my saw, maybe my NON fiskars axe

Ted

 

[Stihl Livin]

I'm in as long as there is no snow to be plowed. Will just be bringing me and my saw, maybe my NON fiskars axe

Ted

Don't worry Ted I have 2 fiskars and ill let you use one

 

[Philbert]

I'm in as long as there is no snow to be plowed.

I wouldn't come in the snow either if I dressed like your avatar . . .

(Philbert)

 

[jonsered raket]

I'm in as long as there is no snow to be plowed. Will just be bringing me and my saw, maybe my NON fiskars axe

Ted

You better bring that 920 ted, ill bring the 930 and let you run it, its getting to be ridiculous. You comin to grantsburg? And back on topic ill bring me and a buddy, jeep full of saws and 2 fiskars.

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[cpr]

Too many miles for me, but thoughts and prayers for you all in doing this!

 

[Tim Carroll]

Subscribing.

I am not sure if I will be free yet but if my schedule can be cleared I will show up with a couple of saws and my Fiskars X-27.

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

Good idea going to talk to the landowner and explain what you/we would like to do. Some are really laid back and some are down right fussy. Disrespecting him could get you kicked out permanently and you don't want a bad rap with the local farmers, that source of firewood could dry up real quick.
Tuff to say how much we can get cut up. Quite a bit i would imagine depending on the number of people there.
How much snow do you have down there?
The trees removed for the shed, are they "green" or were they dead standing? Is it something you would want to burn this season? They might be the easiest to get to but for that reason you might want to save those for this summer when your feeling up to cutting on your own.

We have 4-6". Not much, but could be getting more. Nothing a 4X4 can't handle.

Yeah, the trees removed are green. He offered them to me when they were standing, but I wanted to focus on burnable stuff. We can tackle them if we have enough guys.

This farmer seems to be laid back, but I will inform him.

Thanks again guys!

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

I will try to assemble a crew and make it over on that date. I also have a 16' dump trailer if needed-but with a long box crewcab truck it is not the most nimble thing in the woods!

My truck is looking for something to pull! That will keep me out of trouble by driving instead of feeling like I should be helping load or what ever!

We'll only be hauling at most 2 miles one way.

I have my eye on some other groves too, but haven't talked to the land owners yet.

 

[Stihl Livin]

Keep us up to date on what the farmer says.

 

[sgrizz]

bump.

 

[VINIFIREWOOD]

participants so far

So went back thru the thread and this is the list I came up with

Derbyguy
Vinifirewood
8433jeff ?maybe
HeavyFuel ?maybe/subscribed
Philbert ?maybe
joneredraket
andydodgegeek and momma
WetGunPowder and company
flyboy533
TimCarroll ?maybe

So that looks like a potential 11 people plus our supervisor Manyhobies
Looks like a good crew if everyone can make it and weather permitting.
BUT THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR MORE!!!!

 

[tld400]

Rep for eveyone helping in this thread.

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

So went back thru the thread and this is the list I came up with

Derbyguy
Vinifirewood
8433jeff ?maybe
HeavyFuel ?maybe/subscribed
Philbert ?maybe
joneredraket
andydodgegeek and momma
WetGunPowder and company
flyboy533
TimCarroll ?maybe

So that looks like a potential 11 people plus our supervisor Manyhobies :msp_ohmy::hmm3grin2orange:
Looks like a good crew if everyone can make it and weather permitting.
BUT THERE IS ALWAYS ROOM FOR MORE!!!!!!

Way cool!

Thanks!

 

[VINIFIREWOOD]

Dan
Have you had a chance to go speak with the farmer?

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

Dan
Have you had a chance to go speak with the farmer?

No been home with childcare. I intend to in the next few days. I'll either stop over or give him a call.

 

[VINIFIREWOOD]

Spread the word

If any of you know of other AS members, from Minnesota or surrounding area, that maybe frequent other forums intead of the chainsaw forum or just haven't seen this thread yet Please spread the word.

 

[VINIFIREWOOD]

No been home with childcare. I intend to in the next few days. I'll either stop over or give him a call.

Sounds good
Keep us posted

 

[Steve NW WI]

Work schedule permitting, I'll be there. Overtime is a possibility I can't rule out till a couple days before though.

 

[Philbert]

(Etiquette question: if a Mod shows up at a GTG, do we have to be polite to them there too?)

Expect to see some of those saws from your recent haul running there!

Philbert