Spike's GTG #2

[SawTroll]

:bang:

Beowulf67 called me up yesterday with an interesting suggestion. Last year we had the additional theme of helping out the fellow who had been burned in that accident. He thought that this year, the GTG ought to be dedicated to, and in memory of, Witchy. I think that's a very sound idea. These things are lot's of fun, but there are other things that we should never fail to lose sight of. Up at the CNY event, Weimedog and I, who are both the same age, were talking, and he mentioned that when you start getting older, you really learn to enjoy the little things in life. Very true. So, this GTG is dedicated to Witchy.



Well, not so fast there my friend. Round trip to New York or Boston is about $850 US on Icelandair. How's your passport?

What do you say guys, do we need to get the troll over here? They probably won't let him on the plane with his scale to weigh the saws, but he could still be our guest of honor. Plus just think of how it would shame people who are too lazy to drive two hours.

Thanks for the nice toughts, but I don't have a passport - never needed one before. My health issues probably would probably have made it a no-go anyway.....

I approve of dedicating the GTG to Witchy though, she would surely have felt honored by it!

 

[spike60]

:bang:

Thanks for the nice toughts, but I don't have a passport - never needed one before. My health issues probably would probably have made it a no-go anyway.....

I approve of dedicating the GTG to Witchy though, she would surely have felt honored by it!

Well, maybe another time. But for $850, why don't you have one over there and some of us can fly over?

I might not care about the saws though, with all of those Scandinavian women. Something about a girl with an accent. It's like an extra cup size.

 

[PB]

Well, maybe another time. But for $850, why don't you have one over there and some of us can fly over?

I might not care about the saws though, with all of those Scandinavian women. Something about a girl with an accent. It's like an extra cup size.

I am with you on the accent. I met a german/nepalese girl that was from London at a conference early last year. We hung out quite a bit for that week () and that british accent was hot.

 

[BlacknTan]

If that happened, I'd even bring one of Witchy's American cousins..

 

[SawTroll]

If that happened, I'd even bring one of Witchy's American cousins..

Hmmmmmmmmmmm - Witchy was the wife (username SawWitch), Tico was her Gordon setter......

 

[BlacknTan]

I'm very sorry, Niko...

I was confused.

 

[spike60]

Something new we might try this year: A saw race with a twist. There are several formats used for saw racing. Some you have to start with your hands on the log, sometimes you can have your hands on the saw. Sometimes the saw is already running, sometimes you have to start it. Some have two cuts, some three. This one is only going to have one cut on a medium sized log. But in this race you have to start with a disassembled saw. Yup, gotta put it together before you can make the cut. This ought to appeal to you guys who like to work on 'em, right?

Not sure of the details, but it would go something like this: Two saws, same model, torn down to the crankcase assembly. Clutch, oil pump and flywheel will still be on. Tank assembly will be complete with the fuel line and trigger assembly. Don't want it to take forever. Two teams of two each, (to be decided by a drawing), will attempt to get the saws together, fire them up and make the one cut. Each team gets an IPL, and the same tools. To keep things moving, specific hardware will be labeled in individual parts bags. Plus this will keep guys from jamming screws into the wrong holes. :monkey:

No dealer guys like me can enter. In fact, BloodOnTheIce and me will be the referees. Not sure if there is going to be a prize beyond the bragging rights. If I can get a couple of refurbs from Husky with my co-op money, maybe the winning team can keep the saws. Could be a lot of laughs.

 

[THALL10326]

Something new we might try this year: A saw race with a twist. There are several formats used for saw racing. Some you have to start with your hands on the log, sometimes you can have your hands on the saw. Sometimes the saw is already running, sometimes you have to start it. Some have two cuts, some three. This one is only going to have one cut on a medium sized log. But in this race you have to start with a disassembled saw. Yup, gotta put it together before you can make the cut. This ought to appeal to you guys who like to work on 'em, right?

Not sure of the details, but it would go something like this: Two saws, same model, torn down to the crankcase assembly. Clutch, oil pump and flywheel will still be on. Tank assembly will be complete with the fuel line and trigger assembly. Don't want it to take forever. Two teams of two each, (to be decided by a drawing), will attempt to get the saws together, fire them up and make the one cut. Each team gets an IPL, and the same tools. To keep things moving, specific hardware will be labeled in individual parts bags. Plus this will keep guys from jamming screws into the wrong holes. :monkey:

No dealer guys like me can enter. In fact, BloodOnTheIce and me will be the referees. Not sure if there is going to be a prize beyond the bragging rights. If I can get a couple of refurbs from Husky with my co-op money, maybe the winning team can keep the saws. Could be a lot of laughs.

Hmmmmmmmm invited that ole Sawtroll but not this ole virginy boy, we see how you New Yorkers are, dayummm Yankees,:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

Messing with ya. I think Sawtroll should come to that GTG. Hell if he was to show up with all his facts, figures and scales that would be a sight to behold,wowowow.

Sawtroll you should come to the USA and meet all the fine people. The land where there is a chicken in every fridge and a Stihl in every shed,hot diggy dog, come on over Sawtroll, even I would have to come say hello to ya,

 

[spike60]

Hmmmmmmmm invited that ole Sawtroll but not this ole virginy boy, we see how you New Yorkers are, dayummm Yankees,:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

Messing with ya. I think Sawtroll should come to that GTG. Hell if he was to show up with all his facts, figures and scales that would be a sight to behold,wowowow.

Sawtroll you should come to the USA and meet all the fine people. The land where there is a chicken in every fridge and a Stihl in every shed,hot diggy dog, come on over Sawtroll, even I would have to come say hello to ya,

Hey buddy, I would love to have you fine Virginians from General Longstreet's Corp make the trip up here. You boys would be feel right at home. The mountains here in upstate NY are just as pretty as those in the Shenandoah. I been there, why ain't you been here? LOL

 

[SawTroll]

I'm very sorry, Niko...

I was confused.

No problem!

 

[SawTroll]

..... and scales that would be a sight to behold,wowowow. ......

I have actually never weighted a single saw, just collected info.....

 

[166]

Now which saw would you be refering to.
I have had a couple come in lately.


Lee

The Twin!

Steve

 

[THALL10326]

Hey buddy, I would love to have you fine Virginians from General Longstreet's Corp make the trip up here. You boys would be feel right at home. The mountains here in upstate NY are just as pretty as those in the Shenandoah. I been there, why ain't you been here? LOL

Well I'd love to come but ever since I robbed that piggly wiggly over on 5th Ave, whats the name of that place, Macy's or something like that. Anyway after I loaded up the truck and got outta there I figured I'd best stay out of NY.

Sides chances are good most of the folks wouldn't be able to understand one word I said, using this fine soft southern voice dontcha know,hahahahaha

Sounds like your gonna have a doosey of a GTG though. Sawtroll should come dayumm his ole hide, he'd be the life of the party,

 

[spacemule]

Sides chances are good most of the folks wouldn't be able to understand one word I said, using this fine soft southern voice dontcha know,hahahahaha

Hey Tom! How come you didn't tell us that made a movie with you as the star? opcorn:

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[Meadow Beaver]

Let's not forget to bring him some mustard and bisquits. :spam:

 

[THALL10326]

Hey Tom! How come you didn't tell us that made a movie with you as the star? opcorn:

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good stuff man.

 

[leeha]

The Twin!

Steve

I have twin daughters.
And with all you guys, they won't
be going.


Lee

 

[weimedog]

Something new we might try this year: A saw race with a twist. There are several formats used for saw racing. Some you have to start with your hands on the log, sometimes you can have your hands on the saw. Sometimes the saw is already running, sometimes you have to start it. Some have two cuts, some three. This one is only going to have one cut on a medium sized log. But in this race you have to start with a disassembled saw. Yup, gotta put it together before you can make the cut. This ought to appeal to you guys who like to work on 'em, right?

Awesome idea!

 

[taplinhill]

Something new we might try this year: A saw race with a twist. There are several formats used for saw racing. Some you have to start with your hands on the log, sometimes you can have your hands on the saw. Sometimes the saw is already running, sometimes you have to start it. Some have two cuts, some three. This one is only going to have one cut on a medium sized log. But in this race you have to start with a disassembled saw. Yup, gotta put it together before you can make the cut. This ought to appeal to you guys who like to work on 'em, right?

Not sure of the details, but it would go something like this: Two saws, same model, torn down to the crankcase assembly. Clutch, oil pump and flywheel will still be on. Tank assembly will be complete with the fuel line and trigger assembly. Don't want it to take forever. Two teams of two each, (to be decided by a drawing), will attempt to get the saws together, fire them up and make the one cut. Each team gets an IPL, and the same tools. To keep things moving, specific hardware will be labeled in individual parts bags. Plus this will keep guys from jamming screws into the wrong holes. :monkey:

No dealer guys like me can enter. In fact, BloodOnTheIce and me will be the referees. Not sure if there is going to be a prize beyond the bragging rights. If I can get a couple of refurbs from Husky with my co-op money, maybe the winning team can keep the saws. Could be a lot of laughs.

Now Spike, that is a great idea.

 

[J.Walker]

Now Spike, that is a great idea.

So taplinhill are you going to Spikes GTG?