Iowa Spring GTG II

[Homelite410]

That a cup of joe so thick and black you block out the sun with it:msp_sneaky:

And as thick as 15w40 after 10,000 miles in an ole Peterbuilt!!:msp_ohmy:

 

[Homelite410]

the way to a mans is thru his belly ,rite jim?

Boy is that right!

 

[Ronaldo]

Kind of rainy today and way too muddy to be doing much, so I took down a cottonwood that I would like to get out and over to the GTG site. I now need it to dry up so we can get the tractor hooked up and pull it out.

Ron

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Well done Ron, I was in the timber the other day, was hard enough to walk let alone try and use equipment. Not sure if you noticed when you placed that order that there was a 6' choker in there. That should help moving logs around some.

 

[Ronaldo]

Since I was out in the woods after the Cottonwood, I also took the opportunity to get a Mulberry that will work good for a lot post or corner post. You fellas from more southern regions have Hedge, but we dont here on the Hoskey farm, so the Mulberrys last quite a while for us.

There is about 11 feet of useable tree for the post, the rest will be firewood and mostly brush for the bunnies to chew on.:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Ronaldo]

Yes, Alex, got the choker and everything else ordered. Looked like they had all in stock, so no back orders to deal with!

Ron

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Yes, Alex, got the choker and everything else ordered. Looked like they had all in stock, so no back orders to deal with!

Ron

Sounds great Ron. Hope that coupon worked for you. Will you and mark be going back to 40s starting this month?

 

[heimannm]

Mulberry makes some very good firewood, seems to work best if you burn it in a stove or furnace rather than an open fireplace.

Guess I may have to start thinking about GTG saws for this year's event. I could make full truck load of 82 cc McCulloch's but what would be the fun in that?

Mark

 

[8433jeff]

Mulberry makes some very good firewood, seems to work best if you burn it in a stove or furnace rather than an open fireplace.

Guess I may have to start thinking about GTG saws for this year's event. I could make full truck load of 82 cc McCulloch's but what would be the fun in that?

Mark

Wouldn't mind trying out your most recent rebuild, unless thats not an option.

 

[Ronaldo]

Sounds great Ron. Hope that coupon worked for you. Will you and mark be going back to 40s starting this month?

The coupon did not work--------kept telling us it had already been used.:bang: Mark and I are back on a 40hr. work week or they are claiming we are anyway.Hopefully!!!!!

Ron

 

[Wood Doctor]

Mulberry makes some very good firewood, seems to work best if you burn it in a stove or furnace rather than an open fireplace.

Guess I may have to start thinking about GTG saws for this year's event. I could make full truck load of 82 cc McCulloch's but what would be the fun in that?

Mark

You can also burn semi-dry mulberry in a campfire to compete with fireworks, right around July 4th. I do this every year, and I never have to buy imported gun powder. Mulberry sparks are unequaled among any species of firewood.

 

[Homelite410]

You can also burn semi-dry mulberry in a campfire to compete with fireworks, right around July 4th. I do this every year, and I never have to buy imported gun powder. Mulberry sparks are unequaled among any species of firewood.

I would love to have a semi load of mulberry to burn!! I love that stuff!

 

[Wood Doctor]

Green Mulberry Has Huge Density

I would love to have a semi load of mulberry to burn!! I love that stuff!

All you have to do is figure out how to lift it when you cut it green. You realize, of course, that green mulberry is even denser than green oak.

 

[moody]

You can also burn semi-dry mulberry in a campfire to compete with fireworks, right around July 4th. I do this every year, and I never have to buy imported gun powder. Mulberry sparks are unequaled among any species of firewood.

Have you ever burned any wet Osage Orange? It's similar to having 22 LR shells tossed in the fire. Or you could use the old joke of using river rock to contain the fire...... Seen that happen once and it's dangerously funny

 

[Ronaldo]

I would love to have a semi load of mulberry to burn!! I love that stuff!

Yes, it does indeed make for good burning firewood!:msp_wink:

 

[ramrat]

I can not find the page were Mike posted the events for the GtG. Its starting to get busy at work so I will not have much free time to get ready. Can some one post the events again . Thanks

 

[8433jeff]

I can not find the page were Mike posted the events for the GtG. Its starting to get busy at work so I will not have much free time to get ready. Can some one post the events again . Thanks

Breakfast
Late Breakfast
Snacks
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Leftovers
Bunch of saw stuff

 

[heimannm]

Hey Jeff - Which "latest saw" was most interesting to you?

SP80
SP81
SP81E
PM800
PM805
1-76/86?

Mark

 

[8433jeff]

Hey Jeff - Which "latest saw" was most interesting to you?

SP80
SP81
SP81E
PM800
PM805
1-76/86?

Mark

Not that the others wouldn't hold my gaze of wonderment, but...

 

[Homelite410]

Hey Jeff - Which "latest saw" was most interesting to you?

SP80
SP81
SP81E
PM800
PM805
1-76/86?

Mark

I would like to run a 101b if you have one!