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Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by Gasifier, Oct 6, 2013.

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  1. Gasifier

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    Blown down White Pine….
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    Wife wanted two more rows so…
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    Cutting them wasn’t too bad. Used semichisel and they were #1 premium’s so not tons of cracks for rocks to live.
    -saw chips because I don’t let it get dull enough to throw dust. :D
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  3. Gasifier

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    Looks great. Nice work. Any higher might be too much.
     
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  4. The Wood Wolverine

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    I agree and thanks.
     
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  5. NortheastAl

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    Very nice job. I agree with Gas, the height is perfect.
     
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  6. Chaz

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    Update..

    Many know this.. others might not.

    Had knee surgery on the 9th.. saw the Dr. yesterday, and the news ain't too great.
    :doh:

    ACL is shot, cartilage gone, bad arthritis in the joint. Dr says it'll be between 3-5 yrs before requiring knee replacement.

    Said he could do the ACL surgery, but it wouldn't change anything long'ish term, and require a lot of recovery/therapy.

    So.. looks like my brace is semi-permanent, and I'll get by as well as I can.

    Hate bringing crappy news.
    :picard:

     
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    I feel your pain. 2016 was told (long story=lots of plates and screws and a pin in my pelvis) 3-5 years and a hip replacement will be due. 2018 meniscus repair and scraped put a bunch of destroyed cartilage from under kneecap from same incident, have my buddy art living comfortably in there at that time, knee replacement about 5 years. Still all original equipment, there’s good days and there’s bad, today wasn’t on the good list.
     
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    Sorry to hear this, Chaz. Shame you have to suffer for a few more years before getting the surgery. Hang in there.
     
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    Built a fire in the fish shack tonight and fished for awhile. Kept two walleye.

    Sure beats sitting outside by the fire pit! But.........I should have put an outdoor light on it. :headbang:
     
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  10. Chaz

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    Thx guys.

    tree killer I understand the good/bad days.. have some experience there as well.

    Not typically physically over the years.. but one manages as one can.
    :salute:

    NortheastAl I don't know what "suffering" might be involved.. I'm not in a "bad way", in my personal opinion. Some things just need done differently now.

    Nothing keeping me down..
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    Jill loves some walleye.. can't say I can really remember having any.

    A lot of trout n bass though.
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    You have a good attitude. :yes:
     
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    Nasty stuff guys. Good luck to you.
     
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    Chaz All I got to say about it is this..
    Ask a surgeon he will say operate
    Physical therapist will prescribe therapy
    Physician will give you a prescription

    it’s your body, you choose what you want to work with. I always start with PT and climb the ladder

    IME no surgeon makes it better than God did first time..
     
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    A bad attitude won't make the situation any better.
    ;)

    Can't say as I'm happy about the outcome, but it is what it is.

    Thx Dennis.
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    True enough. Going through the VA, there's less financial motivation to perform the surgery, but your point is well taken.

    "If the only tool you have is a hammer."
    :whistle:
     
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    Split some wood yesterday. A beautiful cool day made for good working conditions. Got the big stuff all split.
     
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    I did maintenance on my splitter. changed the oil, checked clamps, blew the cobwebs off it and oiled the rails. It is indeed beautiful weather for splitting. I hope to get moving on my pile in the next week.
     
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    Splitter is still at friend's place, and it rained nearly all day here.

    I may still be in recovery, bit it didn't stop me from working on the chainsaw.

    Removed and cleaned the carb, although I didn't notice anything bad, and the hesitation persisted.

    Tweaked the hi & lo settings, runs nice, got rid of the problem at full throttle. Won"t be fully certain of the tuning till it's in a log though.

    Soon.. very soon.
    :saw:
     
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