West Central Ohio GTG

[procarbine2k1]

An absolutely exceptional event at every conceivable level.

Exceptional weather...

Exceptional cast of characters...

Exceptional variety of saw representation...

The cutting layout was superb for multiple groups of folks and saw sizes so no one was stepping on anyone else...

And the hospitality of the host and hostess? Simply awesome.

A few pics to come from me if they turned out, and I know there was a bunch of video shot that should be fun to watch once that gets processed and uploaded.

Mega thanks to Jim and family for a great day!!! (And it all started with a damned cottonwood he wasn't quite sure what to do with.)

Great to get reacquainted with a coupla you folks I met at Bill and Jody's last year and great to meet a bunch o' ya new characters, too.

Then there was Guido...:msp_wub: (Just kidding, Gary. Nice to finally meet you. You're a good sport, a good guy, and a new friend.)

But all in all for someone's first shot at hosting a GTG? Absolute slam dunk, Jim.

Thanks to you and family for putting it all together.

So is there another pesky cottonwood tree needin' your attention any time soon?:msp_biggrin:

Excellent post, couldnt have said it better.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Awesome.
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[LowVolt]

Awesome, just awesome. Jim and his family did a fantastic job at hosting this gtg. No words can express how much I appreciate, how much everyone appreciates your family and all the families that put on these GTG's. My hat's off to you.

My advice for anyone debating whether or not to come to a gtg, DO IT!!!!!!! You do not know what you are missing out on.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Here come some pics in no particular order. I wasn't trying to go for people shots, but rather just the general vibe...

You know who you are anyway, right?

 

[Guido Salvage]

Finally made it home...

Thanks to Jim and Jennifer for allowing us to visit and make a mess of their yard. One could not have asked for a better day weather wise; the appropriate mix of sun, clouds and breeze and very mild temperatures. Great to see some old acquaintances and meet some new ones (back at ya Poge). I will make it a point to tell my wife that I was able to find new homes for three of my saws (but not that I brought home 8 that I didn't have at the start of the day.

Excellent mix of wood sizes and has been pointed out the placement was well thought out. The food was excellent and if anyone was hungry it was certainly their own fault. Thanks to the tip from Jennifer, my daughter is going to try her hand at making a pair of duct tape sandals. I look forward to seeing many of the same cast of characters at the Poulan GTG this fall.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Yea I agree, Pogo said it so well I really cannot add anything more to it.

I got a few pictures today, always seem to be too busy running saws and running my mouth to take as many as I always plan too.

I'll try to post a few up now and a few later. If I get someone's name wrong, please forgive me as I met too many for this feeble mind to keep straight.

Our Host Boda and I believe his father in the blue shirt.

Jim and his electric start Mac.

Super3

MS460Woodchuck and his Poulan 245A

Brad with the hood off his Husky or should just say, Brad being Brad.... :msp_rolleyes:

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

 

[Warped5]

Mark, hard to believe you took a picture that included a Mac!

 

[cowroy]

Well, I made it home a few minutes ago. Traffic was great all the way home, which made it a little easier drive. Jim, thank you sooooo much for hosting the gtg and letting me sleep in the garage :msp_biggrin:. I apologize for not being able to help clean up. I have a few pics and quite a few vids, but they will have to wait till tomorrow evening cause I have to be to work in about 45mins and then sleep for a good long while when I get home in the morning. Again, thank you Jim and please give a big thanks to your family for the hospitality. Can't wait till the next one :msp_wink:

 

[Modifiedmark]

A few more

Cowroy

Procarbine with a Sears gear drive

Ohio Gregg with his newly restored Poulan 5200

Al Smith wrasslin a Echo CS900

Cbfarmall with probably the biggest saw present, his good running Skil

 

[rms61moparman]

MAN!!!!!

What a GREAT day for a GTG!

Jim and Jennifer, that was one FANTASTIC GTG!
I don't believe you could have custom ordered better weather, the food was stupendous, the accommodations were as good as it gets (sure is great for us old fat guys to not have to walk so far to cut!), the camaraderie was amazing and the variety of saws to see and run was outstanding.
For your first GTG you absolutely hit a grand slam!

Sheila and I have been to a few GTGs over the past few years and we talked all the way home about how much fun we had and how ideal your place is for a GTG.
I certainly hope that you will hold a few more in the future, you can pencil me in to be there now if the good Lord is willing and work will allow.

And Brad, I want to thank you again for de-tuning your saws so mine would look better than they are. (I'll send you the payola via paypal if that is okay!:msp_wink


Mike

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

 

[Modifiedmark]

Mark, hard to believe you took a picture that included a Mac!

Why? I even ran a Mac or two today!

Even hauled one back to Indiana for a friend today..............

 

[blsnelling]

And Brad, I want to thank you again for de-tuning your saws so mine would look better than they are. (I'll send you the payola via paypal if that is okay!:msp_wink


Mike

Why are you talking to me? Anyone that would beat me up so badly surely cannot be my friend

 

[young]

thanks to jim and his family and friend for hosting a great gtg. just got home myself.

to all that missed it, you suck.........talking to you randy........AND PRESTON!!!!!!!

and hey im 5' 6":tongue2:

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

 

[Warped5]

Why? I even ran a Mac or two today!

Even hauled one back to Indiana for a friend today..............

Chris told me it would be on the bumper .... probably more like attached to a rope and dragged .... Thanks much for bringin' it back for me!

 

[Warped5]

thanks to jim and his family and friend for hosting a great gtg. just got home myself.

to all that missed it, you suck.........talking to you randy.

and hey im 5' 6" :tongue2:

When? Standing on the hood of your car?

:jester:

 

[young]

When? Standing on the hood of your car?

:jester:

ha ha. i hate you lol.

hey gary, you need this 42in bar:wink2:

 

[dse]

I would like to thank Jim and his family for hosting a great GTG. The weather was perfect and it was great to meet everyone.