Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[mountainguyed67]

I thought the top three were prosthetic legs for the farmer that tried to push the last of the hay into the baler?

Dual purpose...

 

[mountainguyed67]

I tried the little plastic ones and didn't like them. Next time I'm at a sale and see some of those go up, I'll bid on them.

Not durable enough, probably not big enough. I like my decision to get what I did, it used to be dumping a can when I wanted a bolt. This is faster.

 

[SS396driver]

I had one of these in the 70s was a fun little ride. I would go to the biker bars and the hard core guys seeing my helmet would ask what I was riding . Most likely to rag on me for riding jap. Which I did but I would say " A 61 Harley " they would get all excited and I would take them out to see it and there it was a Harley Topper . Sold it to friend who passed a few years ago but his son is in the process of restoring it . Mine was far from this nice .

 

[rarefish383]

Well, if it weren't for bad luck, right now, I'd have no luck. Two weeks plus, ago, I was mowing with my 52" walk behind. My hat blew off, so I switched the PTO off, so I could go get my hat. Got back on, took off, hit the PTO, and nothing. Pushed the button two three times, nothing. So I turned the machine off, then it wouldn't start, nothing. Checked the fuses and one was melted to a black glob. Replaced all fuses, nothing. Checked the key switch. It looked old and weather worn, replaced it, nothing. I was going to see if I could bring it into the shop. Two week wait. I did half my lawns this week with my JD X540. I try to use it just for my lawn, it's too nice to beat up. Was riding around with the little dump trailer, picking up sticks. Heard something go clunk, got off and my PTO was sitting on the mower deck, the bolt to the crank sheared off. Called the shop, they said bring the walk behind in. Sounds like it might be one of the safety switches and an easy fix. Said they would get to it tomorrow or Friday to get me something running. If that doesn't work tomorrow, I might have to take a 5 hour round trip to my place in WV, Friday, to bring home my 1990 JD 265. I think it was the day after my big machine died, I was in Ace hardware, some guy was in there that tested positive. So, I put myself on 14 day quarantine. Yesterday was my first day back, and the yards I did looked like hay fields. The 5 I have for Thu and Fri are really going to be a mess. My wife asked why, with just 1 1/3 acre, did I need 4 tractors. In case 3 break!

 

[LondonNeil]

I got a small scrounge of some good stuff tonight....its ark now so I've left the scrounge wagon loaded and will sap a few tomorrow...you'll like them....I reckon I usually load the vRS up well and often drag the mud flaps up the driveway but this ....I went for a my '1st Dan.'

 

[KiwiBro]

I got a small scrounge of some good stuff tonight....its ark now so I've left the scrounge wagon loaded and will sap a few tomorrow...you'll like them....I reckon I usually load the vRS up well and often drag the mud flaps up the driveway but this ....I went for a my '1st Dan.'

We need a GTG/training camp at Dan's Dojo.

 

[Deleted member 150358]

I got a small scrounge of some good stuff tonight....its ark now so I've left the scrounge wagon loaded and will sap a few tomorrow...you'll like them....I reckon I usually load the vRS up well and often drag the mud flaps up the driveway but this ....I went for a my '1st Dan.'

Won't have to buy air fresheners for a while!

 

[dancan]

A couple of my Spanish beauties...

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A friend of mine has a Bultaco .

We need a GTG at Dan's Dojo.

Y'all are always welcome up here if you ever make it to Igloo

Since we're on a derail run , it's time for me to pick up some bourbon so y'all get one pick so name your one pick

 

[95custmz]

A friend of mine has a Bultaco .



Y'all are always welcome up here if you ever make it to Igloo

Since we're on a derail run , it's time for me to pick up some bourbon so y'all get one pick so name your one pick

Knob Creek! Thanks

 

[dancan]

I got a small scrounge of some good stuff tonight....its ark now so I've left the scrounge wagon loaded and will sap a few tomorrow...you'll like them....I reckon I usually load the vRS up well and often drag the mud flaps up the driveway but this ....I went for a my '1st Dan.'

Pics ?

 

[James Miller]

Fruit wood racks are about full. Have hickory to split and find a home for. Think I need to look into a smoker.This big guy was hanging out on one of the rounds. Pretty sure it's a wolf spider. Not aussie worthy but they can put the hurt to you.

 

[KiwiBro]

Since we're on a derail run , it's time for me to pick up some bourbon so y'all get one pick so name your one pick

Don't really drink much so will defer to your better judgement. Cheers.

 

[mountainguyed67]

We need a GTG/training camp at Dan's Dojo.

What’s a GTG?

 

[dancan]

GTG
Get ToGether

 

[KiwiBro]

What’s a GTG?

An abomination of the English language.
Get ToGether.

Think of it as a modern day boy scouts jamboree for grown ups with chainsaws and stuff.

 

[dancan]

Don't really drink much so will defer to your better judgement. Cheers.

I don't drink a lot but like the enjoyment of what I drink

 

[KiwiBro]

Hey, any climbers in here? I've got the green light to buy a set of spikes/spurs/gaffs and a good flip line. Just not sure what's a good set. Any help muchly appreciated. ta.

 

[dancan]

Big Fella Scott , he's mia

 

[KiwiBro]

Big Fella Scott , he's mia

Does anyone have any connections at readers digest? They can find anyone, anywhere, anytime.

 

[rarefish383]

Hey, any climbers in here? I've got the green light to buy a set of spikes/spurs/gaffs and a good flip line. Just not sure what's a good set. Any help muchly appreciated. ta.

My Dad bought a set of Bashlin Aluminium hooks in the late 60's. He used them until he retired in 86. When he retired I got rid of my steel hooks and took his, used them till about 5 years ago. A set of pads seemed to last just about ten years.The Bashlins are offset, so there is a right and left. Being offset, the foot rest goes in your arch . Where the steel shank in climbing boots is. Spreads your weight out better. All of the steel hooks I've used, the foot rest is in a straight line with your leg bone. They would have me near tears by the end of the day. With the Bashlins, I could have the guys send my lunch up the tree and be perfectly comfortable. They might be a little pricey, but figure, they will just be getting broken in when you retire. Mine/Dad's are hanging in my garage right now and could last another climber his entire career.
https://www.bishco.com/shop/bashlin...Bryh1olJx9sc6oFnz7cqzaRA6pGScZXEaAivTEALw_wcB