I may go fall timber in Idaho?

[Metals406]

Correction, it's 5.5 hours (according to Google maps). About an hour more to drive twice a week.

 

[hammerlogging]

Enjoy! You can rest while you're facing the next tree.

 

[madhatte]

I say go for it. You can always go back inside later.

 

[redprospector]

In one way I think; Better Nate than me. In another way I envy your oppertunity.
I think it's a combination of quitting dipping snoose about 4 months ago, and 12 months of sitting on my butt in a tractor. But I'm about 20 pounds heavier than I was this time last year. :msp_ohmy: Just the thought of having to get back in shape to be productive falling timber makes me shudder. I just got a cramp in my right calf just thinking about it.

Andy

 

[Gologit]

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!

Yup. This time of year we don't watch night time television very much.
On conditioning...if nothing else make sure you do a few simple stretching exercises. I'm no big advocate of exercise just for the sake of it but a few range-of-motion stretches might save some pulled muscles after you climb out of the pickup, load up, and start in.

You know most of this stuff already but make sure you take everything you can think of to work with you. The back seat of my pickup looks like a cross between a grocery store, a drug store and a saw shop. I might go a year and never use some of that stuff but if you need it it's there.

 

[Metals406]

Yup. This time of year we don't watch night time television very much.
On conditioning...if nothing else make sure you do a few simple stretching exercises. I'm no big advocate of exercise just for the sake of it but a few range-of-motion stretches might save some pulled muscles after you climb out of the pickup, load up, and start in.

You know most of this stuff already but make sure you take everything you can think of to work with you. The back seat of my pickup looks like a cross between a grocery store, a drug store and a saw shop. I might go a year and never use some of that stuff but if you need it it's there.

Range of motion and stretches? Do I need any meds for that?

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[Metals406]

Yup. This time of year we don't watch night time television very much.
On conditioning...if nothing else make sure you do a few simple stretching exercises. I'm no big advocate of exercise just for the sake of it but a few range-of-motion stretches might save some pulled muscles after you climb out of the pickup, load up, and start in.

You know most of this stuff already but make sure you take everything you can think of to work with you. The back seat of my pickup looks like a cross between a grocery store, a drug store and a saw shop. I might go a year and never use some of that stuff but if you need it it's there.

Seriously though, I'm with ya. I'm known for carrying everything and the kitchen sink. . . And the neighbors kitchen sink. Hahaha I've earned the nickname "Hardware Nate". LOL

I go to church with a medic that owned his own ambulance service. He's gonna hook me up with a good first-responders bag for the truck and a personal kit for my hip.

I'll be riding up to the sale most times with Jason, so I'll supplement whatever he doesn't already carry, unless I drive up that day for whatever reason.

The wife and I have discussed it, and she wants me to go do it. . . So as soon as I get my things gathered so I can be prepared, I'm gonna see if the bossman will give me a go.

 

[Metals406]

In one way I think; Better Nate than me. In another way I envy your oppertunity.
I think it's a combination of quitting dipping snoose about 4 months ago, and 12 months of sitting on my butt in a tractor. But I'm about 20 pounds heavier than I was this time last year. :msp_ohmy: Just the thought of having to get back in shape to be productive falling timber makes me shudder. I just got a cramp in my right calf just thinking about it.

Andy

That there is funny Andy! I don't care who ya are!

Quitting tobacco makes ya pack the pounds, so I'm sure that has something to do with the extra pounds you're packing. The wife gained quite a bit too (she quit smoking a year ago), but she was too skinny before, and now I got's me some meat to play with! LOL

 

[Sport Faller]

Seriously though, I'm with ya. I'm known for carrying everything and the kitchen sink. . . And the neighbors kitchen sink. Hahaha I've earned the nickname "Hardware Nate". LOL

I go to church with a medic that owned his own ambulance service. He's gonna hook me up with a good first-responders bag for the truck and a personal kit for my hip.

I'll be riding up to the sale most times with Jason, so I'll supplement whatever he doesn't already carry, unless I drive up that day for whatever reason.

The wife and I have discussed it, and she wants me to go do it. . . So as soon as I get my things gathered so I can be prepared, I'm gonna see if the bossman will give me a go.

hell yeah, go for it man, when you think you'd be headed over there?

 

[lfnh]

Seriously though, I'm with ya. I'm known for carrying everything and the kitchen sink. . . And the neighbors kitchen sink. Hahaha I've earned the nickname "Hardware Nate". LOL

I go to church with a medic that owned his own ambulance service. He's gonna hook me up with a good first-responders bag for the truck and a personal kit for my hip.

I'll be riding up to the sale most times with Jason, so I'll supplement whatever he doesn't already carry, unless I drive up that day for whatever reason.

The wife and I have discussed it, and she wants me to go do it. . . So as soon as I get my things gathered so I can be prepared, I'm gonna see if the bossman will give me a go.

kitchen sink.

uh, ya know, pics..or

 

[Metals406]

Not sure when? I'm gonna call Jason here soon (he should be out of the woods here quick), and pick his brain.

First things first, I'm not gonna ask to be hired-on without being prepared. I'll have 2 good saws and the rest of the supplies before I even bring it up to the bossman. Lack of preparation will reflect poorly on my part, and be a bad way to start out a business relationship.

Just like that young newb on Axmen who showed up lacking gear.

 

[Sport Faller]

Not sure when? I'm gonna call Jason here soon (he should be out of the woods here quick), and pick his brain.

First things first, I'm not gonna ask to be hired-on without being prepared. I'll have 2 good saws and the rest of the supplies before I even bring it up to the bossman. Lack of preparation will reflect poorly on my part, and be a bad way to start out a business relationship.

Just like that young newb on Axmen who showed up lacking gear.

it would be kindof funny to see the look on his face if you rolled up with an Eager Beaver, Gatorade bottle full of mix and the rubber band style ice cleats on your Nike's with the first words out of your mouth being "oh darn, I forgot my water, do you guys think it will get hot today?"

 

[Metals406]

it would be kindof funny to see the look on his face if you rolled up with an Eager Beaver, Gatorade bottle full of mix and the rubber band style ice cleats on your Nike's with the first words out of your mouth being "oh darn, I forgot my water, do you guys think it will get hot today?"

:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Metals406]

I was telling my wife about your possible new gig in ID. How you'd be gone all week, only home on the weekend.
She said, "can you go with him?" haha, feel the love!
Best of luck to you man.

OUCH! Hahahaha

You still working out near Hotsprings?

 

[slowp]

it would be kindof funny to see the look on his face if you rolled up with an Eager Beaver, Gatorade bottle full of mix and the rubber band style ice cleats on your Nike's with the first words out of your mouth being "oh darn, I forgot my water, do you guys think it will get hot today?"

And, "What time is lunch?"

 

[Sport Faller]

And, "What time is lunch?"

"Oh yeah, also, if it's raining should I call to make sure that we're still working that day"

 

[Gologit]

And..."why does the crummy smell like that?"

 

[Gologit]

Not sure when? I'm gonna call Jason here soon (he should be out of the woods here quick), and pick his brain.

First things first, I'm not gonna ask to be hired-on without being prepared. I'll have 2 good saws and the rest of the supplies before I even bring it up to the bossman. Lack of preparation will reflect poorly on my part, and be a bad way to start out a business relationship.

Just like that young newb on Axmen who showed up lacking gear.

Good plan. They'll be judging you from jump...first impressions go a long way. Are we making you nervous yet? :msp_biggrin:

 

[Gologit]

Collection for Metals406.

What do you think, boys and girls? Should we take up a collection to buy Nate the super big bottle of Ibuprofen and a case of that greasy smelly stuff for sore muscles?

 

[RandyMac]

I'm in Bob, one of those 500 pill bottles, probably about a week's worth. Maybe some vitamins too.
I was thinking of offering to lend a six-cube saw in case he runs across a real tree.