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I finally got out to do some cutting.....

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  1. NH mountain man

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    Now that the snow has receded some, it was time to get cutting. I got 4 different trees in 3 different locations. The first 3 pics are Red Maple, then a pic of Basswood. Last 2 photos are Cherry. It felt good to be out doing what we love. DSCN1510.JPG DSCN1512.JPG DSCN1513.JPG DSCN1514.JPG DSCN1515.JPG DSCN1516.JPG
     
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    Nice work NHMM. I'm hoping to get out and do some cutting late next week myself so I need to treat my pants with permethrin some time soon. The wife pulled a tick of her clothes the other day. Not sure if it came from dogs, horses, or when out walking horses on a lead line.
     
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    Awesome :yes:
    Even feels good to look at the pics

    Looks like "Break-up" there too
     
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  4. FatBoy85

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    Yes it time to get those saws out. Mine has been running more as the winter turned mild and I need stacks to get finished. Likely will get it done soon. Im hoping on a new saw. Mine is just finding some more ways to get into the shop. Great pics. All blowdowns??
     
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    Nice work! After this rain, looking like an absolute beautiful week coming up! Hopefully i can get to my pile scrounged from last week! :yes:
     
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    Good work mountain man!
     
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    You should hire my neighbor's kids to help you stack it after ya got it all split.:D

    You might have to take 'em to Toys R Us tho, after ya pay 'em :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Looking good. I can't wait to get out and clean up for the winter. The rain this week and weather next week should really melt the remaining snow. I was surprised how much you had left and you are not too far north of me.
     
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    Nice work there!! The wood in the 4th pic looks like Ash to me, better than Basswood.
     
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    The top half of the Cherry blew down, I dropped the bottom 30 feet. The Maples were cut down, and the Basswood was a blowdown.
     
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    It does look like Ash, but I don't have much experience with Ash other burning a piece here or there over the years. So I figured it was Basswood cause it was kinda light. But I was just going real fast and loading and moving on to the next spot. I'll have another look. Thanks!
    Yeah, it 's kinda surprising what a difference a few miles and a few degrees make.
     
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    It's a deal! You drive them up here and we're in business.:faint::binoculars:
     
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    :eek:
    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    I wish you would cause, I look forward to meeting you my friend.:yes:
     
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    As do I you:handshake:
    Come to MI in 2 weeks. :whistle::thumbs:

    I don't think I could handle driving to NH with them 3 neighbor kids:hair:
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  16. fuelrod

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    I'm "chompin at the bit" for our snow to melt. I was in the woods (on show shoe's) Monday measuring some logs, I could still burry the 2' side of a framing square in the snow.
    Look's good MM:thumbs:
     
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    2 days of 40 and 2 inches of rain snows almost gone... but I could bury it in mud!:jaw:


     
  18. BigPapi

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    Looks like some solid work and solid wood! Can't wait to get up north and join you in free hampshire.. couple more years.. tick tock.
     
  19. NH mountain man

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    As much as I'd love to go to Michigan, I'm working that weekend with no chance of getting it off. Alas, It's "A Bridge to Far".
     
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    Same here my friend-600 mi one way is just too taxing, even in a taxi...not that I could afford that. We will enjoy and join our brothers and sisters vicariously through the pics we know that dude will be taking...wish he'd heal up and do some work...:whistle: Wishing Eric VW a full recovery soon...Child Labor officials are making inquiry as we speak...