I may go fall timber in Idaho?

[Metals406]

Hahaha, careful with the new ones, I've heard that SkullBucket quit making them and they're outsourced to Hong Kong or somewhere prolly made from Schlitz cans

Really? That's not cool! :rant:

Maybe I'll just fab me one out'a 1/2 aluminum plate to protect my delicate brain and striking good looks!:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[dave k]

Great news for you, how could you not go ? I will expect tall tales of your exploits !!!

 

[Gologit]

You've been wanting to do this for a long time. I say...go for it. Roma got it right, if you don't do it you might spend the rest of your life wishing you had.

PM me your address and I'll see if I can scrounge up a set of -spenders. You don't want to show up on the job with dime-store shiny new stuff and these definitely won't be new.

I'll spare you all the "old guy cautionary stories"...I don't think you need them. Well, maybe one....get yourself in shape. A little running, a little upper body work, anything will help. Stamina, agility, and flexibility are more important than pure strength. Your first couple of weeks back on the saw you'll have aches and pains in places you never thought possible. Tough it out. They never go completely away but you'll learn that they're part of the deal.

Don't expect perfection of yourself...just do the best you can. Every day.

 

[wowzers]

Go for it.

 

[forestryworks]

You've been wanting to do this for a long time. I say...go for it. Roma got it right, if you don't do it you might spend the rest of your life wishing you had.

Can't argue with that, especially the first statement.

Good luck, Nate!

 

[slowp]

Slap some glitter on that hat and you'll do well.

Got a kayak? I find that kayaking uses the same group of upper body muscles that sawing does.

Start walking. Don't run. We pull things when we run.

Then go for it. Stay away from the potatoes.

 

[slangegger]

Stay away from the potatoes.

Potatoes?

 

[Metals406]

Potatoes?

Somewhat of an inside joke. MT vs ID kinda deal, all in good fun though.

 

[Samlock]

I'm not much a praying type, Metals, but may the Force be with you!

Just two weeks of sheer agony ahead for you until the pleasure takes place.

 

[Metals406]

I'm not much a praying type, Metals, but may the Force be with you!

Just two weeks of sheer agony ahead for you until the pleasure takes place.

No joke! My brush wheels are all rusty, and it's gonna take some pain to bust'em loose.

 

[RandyMac]

No joke! My brush wheels are all rusty, and it's gonna take some pain to bust'em loose.

Running to get in shape is for kids, you could hurt yourself. Pack a saw uphill while wearing boots and a hardhat.

 

[Metals406]

Running to get in shape is for kids, you could hurt yourself. Pack a saw uphill while wearing boots and a hardhat.

That's what I'm thinking Randy. The act of doing it will be my break-in. I'm not totally devoid of shape, and steel work and firewooding, hunting, etc keeps a guy in decent shape.

But there ain't no replacement for woods-shape.

Cody was doing some work with Sam a while back, and he said his body sure did recognize being out of it for a bit.

I'm no stranger to 12+ hour days of physical work, or sore muscles. . . I'll make out.

That's if it happens? This cat ain't in the bag yet.

 

[slowp]

Got ibuprofen? :msp_smile:

Hot tub?

 

[Metals406]

Got ibuprofen? :msp_smile:

Hot tub?

No, no hot tub. I'm a stubborn son of a gun, and usually suffer through things. It drives my wife nuts! She says, "You'd cut your arm off, and ask for a band-aid."

 

[Brushwacker]

You got my prayers Metals. Have at it the Lord willing, and enjoy the challenges and release. Like anywhere else normally there will be good days and not so good days and the possibility of the extremes. Keep your mind focused right and it will end up fine when the times up.
Really a beautiful part of the country with quality outdoor life living. 95% + of my life I lived near here in IN but growing up most every year we traveled to OR in the back of a pick up to visit relatives. Spent most of 2 years in extreme NW WA state. Run traplines mostly in the high country all 1 winter, lived in a 12' x 12 cabin, no utilities. So I got a good taste of some of the challenges. If them cell phones work up there I bet they can be handy and I'd carry a good 1 with some extra batteries. I ended up walking out I forget how many times. Actually I have fond memories being in the snow country, most of the time it seemed very refreshing and calm. I am sure falling timber will have more stressful challenges on a day to day basis but I expect the rewards should be worth the time God willing of course.

 

[Gologit]

Running to get in shape is for kids, you could hurt yourself. Pack a saw uphill while wearing boots and a hardhat.

Hey, compared to us, he is a kid. Come to think of it, most people are. But you're right, running might not be the best thing.

 

[forestryworks]

If you do go for a little jog, make sure you got GOOD running shoes. I thought I did and ended up with a bad case of shin splits
Haven't had those since high school.

 

[Rounder]

I'd go for it Nate, if the wife supports it. That's key.

If that doesn't work out, let me know, I may be able to help. Best of luck - Sam

 

[Rounder]

That there's a collectors item! I'll just order me a new fangled one from Baileys, put some reflective tape on her, and call her a banana.

I'd scratch that one, and feel bad for a month!

I can hook you up with a collector's item for a lot less than a new one Nate - Sam

 

[Metals406]

Hey, compared to us, he is a kid. Come to think of it, most people are. But you're right, running might not be the best thing.

Hey Bob, I was just thinking this morning: "Bob posted at 2:20am, crap, those'll be my hours again." Hahaha

I remember going to bed at 7pm, and it felt normal. . . Now, not so much!