OFF! Or the 3M stuff. Long pants. Duct tape the cuffs if really concerned. If you have tick bites that have been a problem, you should probably see a doctor for a Lyme's disease test, just in case.
Philbert
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tick season isn't over here yet. been out hunting and find them little critters crawling up m pants leg. anything with deet in it should repel them but a good inspection before a shower never hurts.
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yes what Philbert said. most of the ones i have found have been deer ticks.
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yes what Philbert said. most of the ones i have found have been deer ticks.
Ambull01
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That sounds like my wife. She keeps telling me to go to a doctor but I'm super hard headed. I think I probably should though.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Wayne68
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Any soldier or veteran rides for free with me anytime, Canadian and American alike. Plus they get a discount on their firewood as well.
I use my bow release to pull the ticks off my clothing, then pinch it till I hear the crunch.
Other than that, I just check myself. I don't trust that anything that can dissuade a tick is good for U. They are tough little buggers.
Took 5 of them off me last time out with the bow. Also, been pulling them off the dogs. We are infested with them.
Thankfully, U don't see the deer ticks up at my upstate property.
Other than that, I just check myself. I don't trust that anything that can dissuade a tick is good for U. They are tough little buggers.
Took 5 of them off me last time out with the bow. Also, been pulling them off the dogs. We are infested with them.
Thankfully, U don't see the deer ticks up at my upstate property.
Lots more to feed them. I'm completely blind on my 3:00 side because the trees are too thick there.
On that note I climbed into a different stand yesterday and there was bear hair on the bench. Look up, broken branches. Never realized bears ate basswood berries! Darn bear broke another little oak in the yard of my hunting cabin this fall too.
If you go in the woods with your significant other, 'checking each other for ticks' makes a great start for 'date night'.
Philbert
Apparently some people do. I'd say if you find yourself needing to hit gas station restrooms regularily rather than doing your biz in the morning/evening at home you had better bring some with.
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Ambull01
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It's official, no burning this year just scrounging. Kind of sucks but I'll err on the safe side. Posted on ********** and evidently I have multiple issues:
Possibly wet wood, poor draft, combustible clearances not adequate, inadequate hearth material, no liner, galvanized pipe for stove outlet, cleaning chimney will be a major ordeal due to fabricated block off plate, etc.
This will give me enough time to really acquire firewood and ensure it is dry.
Possibly wet wood, poor draft, combustible clearances not adequate, inadequate hearth material, no liner, galvanized pipe for stove outlet, cleaning chimney will be a major ordeal due to fabricated block off plate, etc.
This will give me enough time to really acquire firewood and ensure it is dry.
mainewoods
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Wise choice ambull. Kudo's to you for making that decision.
Ambull01
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Not that I didn't respect you guys, just I have a lot more respect now lol. Had no idea about the many issues with burning wood. Just thought you put a stove in, put some logs in said stove, strike a match and enjoy the heat. Ignorance is bliss. I have a ton to learn. I'll have to spend more time on H.E.A.R.T.H (hope that works) and really educate myself.
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I use my Portable Winch, don't even need to cut up the winch first can just drag it by the log.
zogger
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Dry wood and a chimney that works is kinda sorta necessary.
Every single aspect of wood burning has been cussed and discussed right here on this forum. I know a lot of the old pictures are gone, but the text was saved.
SCBBQ
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I will tell you my first hand experience
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My Dad is a retired brick mason. My whole family two generations back were masons. I worked with them all as I was coming up and learned many valuable lessons. One of the major things was the time and care they took building fireboxes and chimneys. They would lay out the whole firebox on the floor and precut the fire brick at precise angles front to back and the fit with the sides to back. Only after they worked everything out right on the floor would they build it.They would also put a little roll or rounding to the back of fire box to smooth the flow of smoke and make it draw right.
The damper had to be set at the right place and height in the box to make everything work and the flues would be set and the transitions smoothed. No air gaps were left anywhere outside of the firebox and flues. It was filled solid from the foundation to the top of chimney except for the firebox opening. The top had to be so far above the roofline and capped off a certain way.
I have seen them refuse to build a fireplace for contractors who wanted to take shortcuts on the fireplace to save money as these are very expensive to do right and my family had seen houses burn from bad work
My dad still takes a few small jobs at times. Most of them involve a firebox that wasn't built right or needs to be rebuilt. True craftsmen are hard to find ... few are left anymore.
They weren't willing to take chances with the heat and carbon monoxide from combustion and I will not either.
I will tell you my first hand experience
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My Dad is a retired brick mason. My whole family two generations back were masons. I worked with them all as I was coming up and learned many valuable lessons. One of the major things was the time and care they took building fireboxes and chimneys. They would lay out the whole firebox on the floor and precut the fire brick at precise angles front to back and the fit with the sides to back. Only after they worked everything out right on the floor would they build it.They would also put a little roll or rounding to the back of fire box to smooth the flow of smoke and make it draw right.
The damper had to be set at the right place and height in the box to make everything work and the flues would be set and the transitions smoothed. No air gaps were left anywhere outside of the firebox and flues. It was filled solid from the foundation to the top of chimney except for the firebox opening. The top had to be so far above the roofline and capped off a certain way.
I have seen them refuse to build a fireplace for contractors who wanted to take shortcuts on the fireplace to save money as these are very expensive to do right and my family had seen houses burn from bad work
My dad still takes a few small jobs at times. Most of them involve a firebox that wasn't built right or needs to be rebuilt. True craftsmen are hard to find ... few are left anymore.
They weren't willing to take chances with the heat and carbon monoxide from combustion and I will not either.
Ambull01
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I have a old Victorian built in 1891. I love the house but the previous owner really sat on her butt regarding basic maintenance. It helped really lower the price which is cool for my mortgage but now I have to fix all her errors/lack of corrective action.
SCBBQ
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I understand completely we have torn down more than one chimney from an old house. Don't take any chances using the existing fireplace if it is made from brick of that era. The brick aren't fired the same way as modern brick and decay badly from moisture and settling. The mortar isn't the same either. It starts to breakdown and becomes unstable from heat and moisture. I have seen them literally crumble to the touch.
A lot of the old fireplaces had kerosene burned in the them at times as well which you could still smell in the brick after tearing them down. I am sure that can't be good to the brick and may cause fire problems as well.
All I can tell you is what I have seen and to be wary.
I would seriously consider putting in a modern would stove and new piping if you are able. It would be more efficient and save you major headaches trying to redo the existing.
If I am sounding harsh that is not my intent. I had certain things ingrained in me from an early age and this is one of them.
Hey Dpoon , how much is that nice skidding cone , I know a guy (no names) that sure understands value and benefit of having one LOL
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