I bid a huge dead white pine the other week for a guy. He just called me back and stated that he had $600 less, and asked "if that would be alright". Nice try buddy,, we're not quite there yet.
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gorman
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**** that guy
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As things ramp up with this craziness I’m starting to dread the hospital. Not just about the virus but I’m afraid if something happens I’m gonna get any doctor who’s been up for two days straight.
People saying weird stuff to me lately. “Things are gonna get REAL bad”.
It’s like, yea I know things are gonna get real bad but don’t ******* remind me. It’s all I think about.
People saying weird stuff to me lately. “Things are gonna get REAL bad”.
It’s like, yea I know things are gonna get real bad but don’t ******* remind me. It’s all I think about.
Not to rant, but what I don’t understand is why people seem to have such a hard time keeping 6 - 8’ away from each other. It’s ******* pissing me off!! The couple few estimates I’ve been on since the height of this thing (so far), it just seems like people can’t help but start edging up on me. It’s like I’m trying to casually distance myself from them the entire time! It’s everyone I’ve talked to actually now that I think about it. I don’t know what’s up with people. It’s like the virus is attacking the brain first or something.
I know exactly what you are saying, I was just out this morning bidding a job with one of our state legislators who couldn't seem to stay away from me ! (Did get the job though !)
people have never wanted to get close to you before. what changed? lol.
Had 2 jobs cancel last week for fear of the Chinese food er I mean flue. Today one of my condo complexes said I didn't get the job. Didn't know I was bidding against anybody. I bid $3100, they (an old established Cinci tree co.) bid $1200. WTF...Tried to website them as no email. Wanted to tell them they lost out on $1800. they coulda had.
Maybe they are just sweet on ya Paul. Arrrrgh
gorman
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Dave, this is happening everywhere. I’ve dropped my rates to mitigate losing jobs. I’m not going to get every one but I need to keep busy.
Sigh. Here we go again. And, yeah, it's here too.
That’s okay. I might shake my head in stunned disbelief for a minute, but I’ll pick it up and do what I have to do to survive as well. Bastards.
And yeah, what you said about the sunny day upstarts, I like that thought.
And yeah, what you said about the sunny day upstarts, I like that thought.
Just been doing a lot of maintenance the last week. Have work, just my back hasn’t been feeling great, the weather kinda sucks... the whole F’n Kung Flu thing, etc, etc, are the reasons I haven’t been doing much. Seems like as good a time as any for a little break. I’m gonna get back at it this week though, regardless (even if it kill my old ass!!)
Figured out I can fit the lift in the shop to grease it in narrow track, so I don’t have to move the back up bandit (that I’m trying to preserve). That makes things a bit easier. (I need a bigger yard, so moving things can be a bit of a project ).
Hope you guys are getting through this thing as well. Stay strong! I know The MDS ain’t giving up any time soon!!
Figured out I can fit the lift in the shop to grease it in narrow track, so I don’t have to move the back up bandit (that I’m trying to preserve). That makes things a bit easier. (I need a bigger yard, so moving things can be a bit of a project ).
Hope you guys are getting through this thing as well. Stay strong! I know The MDS ain’t giving up any time soon!!
Anybody wants to buy a good wood truck in the next few months, hit me up. No lipstick on old Jeff. Lol. 13k firm.
Just a little food for thought for my boys. It is not out of the realm of possibility we have been hit by a biological weapon attack. China (read the enclosure) wouldn't care about taking out a lot of people to get to us. From a former Marine Corps Vet (me) to you...
https://jrnyquist.blog/2019/09/11/t...xrtB2Ts18w9kTecsFYn4-x7dUvMXvS_M4imPA0MCe7_uU
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Took this big limb off and removed some dead from other parts of tree. It was a pretty long limb. Pic was taken after 3 or 4 peices were are already rigged down. Beautiful day it was on friday.
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Why not slap down a nice new 20' container with doors in both sides and put your track lift in one side and maybe your back up chipper in the other side. I just bought one for $3600. brand new delivered and it is real nice and solid. Easy open doors and could be hid behind your barn.Just been doing a lot of maintenance the last week. Have work, just my back hasn’t been feeling great, the weather kinda sucks... the whole F’n Kung Flu thing, etc, etc, are the reasons I haven’t been doing much. Seems like as good a time as any for a little break. I’m gonna get back at it this week though, regardless (even if it kill my old ass!!)
Figured out I can fit the lift in the shop to grease it in narrow track, so I don’t have to move the back up bandit (that I’m trying to preserve). That makes things a bit easier. (I need a bigger yard, so moving things can be a bit of a project ).
Hope you guys are getting through this thing as well. Stay strong! I know The MDS ain’t giving up any time soon!!
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Wouldnt you think if they were to do that on purpose they would have started it off in the depths of Central America where there are countless bat populations and undiscovered species, that way they could have plausible deniability and could have closed themselves off from its harm? (not to mention have developed there own vaccine)
Considering how tenuous the communist parties hold on power is at times of crisis, its likelihood is extremely thin and chances of keeping it secret (because people who release that kind of thing in there own nation have family in harms way to) are next to zero.
They dont like instability, they dont gamble, they think 50 years ahead, and they are taking over the world without a shot fired. Its an impressive rise, fueled by the likes of walmart.
And lets not go into the crazy idea of an invasion by russian and china (who dont like each other), every nation wargames various ideas and plans, how many strategies do you think the US has come up with against china or russia? Hundreds?
They dont have to invade the US, the US is sadly but steadily defeating themselves.
We are in full lockdown here, and I have a shoulder giving me trouble so I have been clearing out my workshop, found 6 22 inch chains, and a chain one of my guys made with the chisels on the inside!
Fun times, lots of time with kids and Lego. I sincerely hope things get better soon world wide
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