Frank Boyer
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Very nice article. The park grounds do need a lot of work to make them safe for the public to enjoy the park.
Nor Cal & North SF Bay GTG (November 11-14, 2022)
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Eccentric
Mister Wizard
Yeah we're way behind. It's to be expected when a fully equipped, full time crew is taken away, and replaced by a few volunteers who live some distance away and have full time jobs, families, etc (and who have to piece together old equipment)......
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
Volunteers are always needed.
I know a guy in Grass Valley that probably isn't doing anything in February.
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
Oh he's on the list alright..........and we're happy to have him.:msp_thumbup:
I'm off until March, have saws, safety gear, etc, 25yrs experience and truck. shoot me a pm
I'm about an hr away from the park
Eccentric
Mister Wizard
Thanks to Mr Arborist Site ..
She did what I could not - get the article up. I thought you'all might want to see that the GTG and the program are getting some positive attention
I'm just guessing here, but if the weather holds anything like it's been through winter, we'll have a 25 tree year (windfall). That'll mean a lot for volunteers to do getting the trails and roads cleared, making fire wood for sale in the summer (campers), etc.
I just finished welding the two-bolt clamp for the left side exhaust on the bucket truck, so we're ready to start re-assembly and then out for a test. The chipper is 95% and we have the new anvil shims, so it's time for a work day on those two big pieces.
Ckelp has a few of our older chainsaws in his shop, but he also has a baby coming any day now, so he may not be available for a while?
All you volunteers are great. We'll put you up in the campground if you bring your trailer, motor-home or a camper. Can't promise vittles, but maybe ...
We just had a special event for the kids at Bale Mill - Pioneer Christmas. Was great, but my wife (mostly) and I and couple of other volunteers baked 555 cookies for that event. We've been real tied up getting that one behind us. Should be a little sane'r now that is over.
Thing about a Park, is it can suck up all the resources you can throw at it. So you'all keep me and Eccentric posted on if you want to work and when, and we'll see what is happening... Of course it's better to do this stuff during the week when the campground has less occupancy, but if we need to do weekend projects, so be it. We can cone off an area and put a "people watch" out while the sawyers and busy.
Never fear, there will be some big stuff come down this winter and you'all will get to play with any big toys you have Just ask Eccentric - he needs a bigger saw. 100cc ain't enough. I'm thinking we need to build a Harley V twin saw around a Harvester Bar and some sort of trail dolly ...
BTW - if anyone has an extra PeeVee and such, we could use one. We have a small one for trail work, but a real timber sized one left in the strip-down. Rob also wants a real snatch block for 1/2" line (cable & rope) so we can get a decent pull on some stuff in, or getting ready to go in, the creek. Had to clear one log jam already
Anyway, keep thinking of us and we'll welcome you when you get here
She did what I could not - get the article up. I thought you'all might want to see that the GTG and the program are getting some positive attention
I'm just guessing here, but if the weather holds anything like it's been through winter, we'll have a 25 tree year (windfall). That'll mean a lot for volunteers to do getting the trails and roads cleared, making fire wood for sale in the summer (campers), etc.
I just finished welding the two-bolt clamp for the left side exhaust on the bucket truck, so we're ready to start re-assembly and then out for a test. The chipper is 95% and we have the new anvil shims, so it's time for a work day on those two big pieces.
Ckelp has a few of our older chainsaws in his shop, but he also has a baby coming any day now, so he may not be available for a while?
All you volunteers are great. We'll put you up in the campground if you bring your trailer, motor-home or a camper. Can't promise vittles, but maybe ...
We just had a special event for the kids at Bale Mill - Pioneer Christmas. Was great, but my wife (mostly) and I and couple of other volunteers baked 555 cookies for that event. We've been real tied up getting that one behind us. Should be a little sane'r now that is over.
Thing about a Park, is it can suck up all the resources you can throw at it. So you'all keep me and Eccentric posted on if you want to work and when, and we'll see what is happening... Of course it's better to do this stuff during the week when the campground has less occupancy, but if we need to do weekend projects, so be it. We can cone off an area and put a "people watch" out while the sawyers and busy.
Never fear, there will be some big stuff come down this winter and you'all will get to play with any big toys you have
Just ask Eccentric - he needs a bigger saw. 100cc ain't enough. I'm thinking we need to build a Harley V twin saw around a Harvester Bar and some sort of trail dolly ...BTW - if anyone has an extra PeeVee and such, we could use one. We have a small one for trail work, but a real timber sized one left in the strip-down. Rob also wants a real snatch block for 1/2" line (cable & rope) so we can get a decent pull on some stuff in, or getting ready to go in, the creek. Had to clear one log jam already
Anyway, keep thinking of us and we'll welcome you when you get here
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I could take the coast route. Please have the sun shining and temps warmer than here. February is when the serious yearning for sun starts up. I have a peavey.
She did what I could not - get the article up. I thought you'all might want to see that the GTG and the program are getting some positive attention
I'm just guessing here, but if the weather holds anything like it's been through winter, we'll have a 25 tree year (windfall). That'll mean a lot for volunteers to do getting the trails and roads cleared, making fire wood for sale in the summer (campers), etc.
I just finished welding the two-bolt clamp for the left side exhaust on the bucket truck, so we're ready to start re-assembly and then out for a test. The chipper is 95% and we have the new anvil shims, so it's time for a work day on those two big pieces.
Ckelp has a few of our older chainsaws in his shop, but he also has a baby coming any day now, so he may not be available for a while?
All you volunteers are great. We'll put you up in the campground if you bring your trailer, motor-home or a camper. Can't promise vittles, but maybe ...
We just had a special event for the kids at Bale Mill - Pioneer Christmas. Was great, but my wife (mostly) and I and couple of other volunteers baked 555 cookies for that event. We've been real tied up getting that one behind us. Should be a little sane'r now that is over.
Thing about a Park, is it can suck up all the resources you can throw at it. So you'all keep me and Eccentric posted on if you want to work and when, and we'll see what is happening... Of course it's better to do this stuff during the week when the campground has less occupancy, but if we need to do weekend projects, so be it. We can cone off an area and put a "people watch" out while the sawyers and busy.
Never fear, there will be some big stuff come down this winter and you'all will get to play with any big toys you have
BTW - if anyone has an extra PeeVee and such, we could use one. We have a small one for trail work, but a real timber sized one left in the strip-down. Rob also wants a real snatch block for 1/2" line (cable & rope) so we can get a decent pull on some stuff in, or getting ready to go in, the creek. Had to clear one log jam already
Anyway, keep thinking of us and we'll welcome you when you get here
looks like another storm series starting Wed.
I have a full 'box' of recovery gear, blocks, shackles, straps, tree savers, winch line extensions, 14' choker, chains, 100' and 200' cables (done a lot of 4x4 recoveries
) along with peavy, cant hook, etc. 2 small and 2 big saws good for up to 7' diameter. I don't have any extra gear other than a big 1/2" (I think, might be 3/4") choker up in Cloverdale that you are welcome to. My Toyota 4x4 can get in/out of most anything.let me know...
RandyMac
Stiff Member
Feb? Sometimes there is a dry spell of weather.
Yup, we usually have a little spell of False Spring right about then. If we can get you and Patty and 2dogs all in one spot there will most certainly be some wood cut. And some good campfire conversations too.
Pie? Or cookies? Or both?
BOTH...of course.
looks like another storm series starting Wed.
I have a full 'box' of recovery gear, blocks, shackles, straps, tree savers, winch line extensions, 14' choker, chains, 100' and 200' cables (done a lot of 4x4 recoveries
let me know...
I'll pass your info along to Rob - our head of maintenance. We'll see what he's putting together for the next log jam?
hdbill
ArboristSite Operative
Has there been any updates on the date ?
Haven't heard anything. Maybe Eccentric knows.
paccity
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was hoping it was when i do my swing down next month.
