Nor Cal & North SF Bay GTG (November 11-14, 2022)

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Awesome place it looks. I agree on push buttons I think all saws of a certain class should have em. My huskies you almost have to turn the oilers down, I love it way it should be.
 
Lmao Randy.
I ran my 797 for a day or so a while back in some larger timber. I was really surprised how well that refrigerator with a handlebar felt and handled. Matching cuts was natural, uncannily natural. If yellow was still alive and well in LA, I would run them no doubts at all. Just to be able to run a real saw from America would thrill me. I like that meanness they have about them, keeps you sharp and thinking as a faller should.
 
NORMZILLA44 said:
The 660 Stihl was the hardest to let go, when I went all husky. Though the husky is a preference thing for me. The 66's are dam good saws, especially if one could impress Aaron:msp_w00t:
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Norm you've gotta remember that Bob's 660 is not stock.:D

madhatte said:
It really is stupid that modern saws don't have a manual oiler override. It's not like they weigh much, and it's not like science got so good friction disappeared.
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I agree 100%. The 660, 880, 3120XP, 390XP, 2188, 395XP, and 9010 would all be MUCH improved with the addition of a real MO pump (not just a 'push for max flow' button). Same for the older 181/281/288 Huskys, the 4200-8500 Poulans, and the 540/8800 Homelites among others. In addition to the control over oil flow, it also gives imediate notice of an empty oil tank. Thumbing air...
 
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BrocLuno said:
Sorry I was committed elsewhere and I had/have a bum arm for a while. It was really great for you'all to come in out of your way and help out. The Park is running on mostly volunteers with expertise and you'all surely fit that bill :)

We are down to one Hazard Tree left and that is waiting on the boom truck. That's a soon - we're getting the power setup to weld the exhaust (wire feed) and then off to the "field tests".

It's so great to see you 'all and have this come together. I always had a feeling that the State was not doing particularly well by the tax-payers and the public by being so completely contract oriented. Not to say that local arborists did not benefit, but one of the points of a Park is sharing. You'all demonstrate the idea of sharing so well it ought to be a movie or something. Sharing good times, work ideas & techniques, saws & gear, and best of all - camaraderie :msp_biggrin:

Like Aaron, I'm a bit peeved that I was elsewhere. I really missed you'all and the campfire camaraderie looks to have been excellent.

I hope we can start filming actual techniques and do voice overs for our "museum and interpretive program"?? I hate to see good work not get recorded so we can share with the youngsters and youth coming of age. It'll be really great when we can assemble "the crew" and actually teach a group of young folks how to do it right and safely. I think that day is not too far off ...

As for the idea of adopting other Parks - it's a great idea - but, I do have to warn you that if it's a State Park it may not happen. The releases and County volunteer forms you signed with secondary insurance let you work with dangerous power tools. The State has a firm policy against that sort of activity through their cooperating agreements. So unless it's a National Park, County/City, or one that is being run by an outside group - the idea probably can't go too far :( (yet :bang: )

However, saying all that - you'all are setting the real model for how it might be done elsewhere. We are all pretty sure it will catch on. Citizen involvement in Parks needs to grow. They have been left to the bureaucrats for way too long. They are your Parks and this is the perfect example of how things might work in a better world. You are appreciated no end :blob2:

Thanks so much; Broc, Sandy, Rob, Aaron and all of the gang. See you next time :D
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I assume the St park system will eventually incorporate the same 'certification' for chainsaws that the FS has. The biggest problem with this is the travel distance and 2-3 days of "instruction" that gets you the 'ok' to use a saw doing any volunteer trail maintenance. Most of us could probably teach the damn course but that means nothing to the feds...sigh. We should enjoy this while it lasts.
 
Where's Slowp with the pics and vids?

My personal theory - she and the Used Dog are working their way north putting up signs all along the OR/WA border that read:

State Closed Ahead

This Means You

Turn Back Now

Nothing To See Here Folks, Please Move Along.

Idaho - Not Just For Gun Nuts Anymore!
 
Steve NW WI said:
Where's Slowp with the pics and vids?

My personal theory - she and the Used Dog are working their way north putting up signs all along the OR/WA border that read:

State Closed Ahead

This Means You

Turn Back Now

Nothing To See Here Folks, Please Move Along.

Idaho - Not Just For Gun Nuts Anymore!
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LOL.

Whatever their mission is............I doubt that Patty and the used dog are back in home base yet. Bob and his wife are still on the road as well. We'll just have to be patient....
 
Eccentric said:
LOL.

Whatever their mission is............I doubt that Patty and the used dog are back in home base yet. Bob and his wife are still on the road as well. We'll just have to be patient....
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We're leaving Fortuna this morning and should be home tonight. With any luck I'll get some pictures up by this weekend.
 
I just got home a bit ago. Right now, the priorities are to rewinterize the Pointy Trailer because it still is winter here...although oddly, no rain at the moment.

Brookings was excellent and summery. It was hard to leave. The typical PNW weather began at Bandon and lasted until Astoria, today. That's where the wipers were turned off.

The trip went well, I was just sick of my dirty trailer last night and would have needed a trip to a laundry if the stay went longer.

The Used Dog was happy to get home too. The Grapple Cat is happy and fat and was in attack the dog mode. Well, out to do more unloading and draining.

Thanks for putting it on. It was good to be in Summer for a few days. Now, out to the mess! Oh, Ranger Sandy has pictures of the big one we bucked up on Sunday after a gentle walk in the woods to get to it.;)
Hmmm, I need to see if my boots dried out.
 
That was a very good example of mis-matched cuts. I missed my gunning cut by 3". I missed my lay by a few feet too. At least I made it hit the ground. It is now firewood for next season.
 
2dogs said:
That was a very good example of mis-matched cuts. I missed my gunning cut by 3". I missed my lay by a few feet too. At least I made it hit the ground. It is now firewood for next season.
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How come SlowP never takes pictures of us when we're doing it right? :msp_rolleyes:






















Never mind, don't answer that.
 

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