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Live from the 2017 MI GTG @ Backwoods Savage's

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  1. DexterDay

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    Thanks Pete, it was open to use by anyone there. Both of them, the 400ex and the Rubicon.
     
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  2. Scotty Overkill

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    That's actually a pump drill, same concept as a bow drill, it was invented by the Iroquois if memory serves me correct.

    I have the bow drill stuff too, but didn't take it along. We started our Tipi fire with the pump drill.
     
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  3. Scotty Overkill

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    I'd love to come to a NE GTG......;)
     
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    Love mine. It's a mule.
     
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  5. Scotty Overkill

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    I was pretty busy most of the day, but I did manage to snap a few pics along the way....

    Our beloved Eric VW and his lovely wife, and also brenndatomu
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    cwn877 and bocefus78
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    Shawn Curry, Marshel54 and the REAL ornery one....lol
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    DexterDay and chipper1 in a candid shot
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    My son Dan tending the fire duties...
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    What a great ending to a great day yesterday.
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    And our accommodations for those cold nights......this puts to rest the question "do you REALLY build a fire in the tipi?" Yes, and it stays quite comfortable in there too!

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    Wow, impressive pictures and stories. Looks like an awesome time for all!
     
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    Thanks to everyone who contributed to this GTG...especially Dennis and Judy and TurboDiesel /Mrs TD, a lot of work and planning went into making this all come together...nothing like having 30 people over for the weekend! Big hugs ;) to all that provided the food and the food prep too...not a bad bite the whole time (course, I'm not known for my pickiness :whistle:) and just an FYI for anybody that attends a future GTG where walt brings his apple pie...you DO want a piece! Amazing! :drool:
    Had a great time watching Scotty Overkill take down those 3 (well, really 2) Oaks and then getting to watch that old Stihl howl at the moon again...what a beast! You get all those saw chips outta your boot yet buddy? :saw:
    It will be interesting to hear how many cords come from those 2 trees (oh, and that little "sacrificial" Ash that was in the way)
    DexterDay and I had a smooth trip home...Google maps seemed to be on a little better behavior for the trip home and we didn't even have to travel across any private property this time! :whistle: :yes: Hope you got you yard cut Dex...I didn't get my yar...'er hay mowed today...GOTTA do it tomorrow though!
    Thoroughly enjoyed meeting and working with everybody! :handshake: :thumbs:
    So how's that new Kubota seat cover sit Dennis? :D
     
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    Y'all, that brenndatomu is like 12' tall, so he eats the equivalent portions that two 6' tall guys would eat!:salute:

    Guess ya didn't get any of my misses PB Pie? We'll have to sequester one for you, next time...:yes:
     
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    :drool:
     
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    :rofl: :lol: Yup, I always say, I'm kinda like a big block V8, got a lot of torque, but the fuel stops are killers :jaw:
    Yah, I did get some PB pie, had to restrain myself from eating the last one (last pie, not piece :whistle: :D)
     
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    Duh of course it's not a a bow drill. Sorry about that. How long to start a fire using the pump drill?
     
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    I only went to the truck with it but it was nice! Your a good guy Kenis good to see ya again!
     
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    Ugh. Lots of sleep last night and my body is still tired. :BrianK:
     
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    If I'm not demonstrating it, I can usually get one going in under a minute.....
     
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    I had some of that PB pie and also some of the apple pie.....oh and that pineapple pie....

    Wow, they were all delicious!!!!
     
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    It's more like if he can stay quiet and not blow the little hot coal away he can start it in under a minute
     
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    Smart azz.....lol
     
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    Hey cwn877, any pics of brenndatomu holding his ears on Saturday evening while we were blocking that big stump up with the Contra? Lmao....good stuff!
     
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    No he is like Bigfoot can't get a good picture of him in the woods. I need to get some pics and videos put up though.
     
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    Ha! :rofl: :lol: Yeah that thing is no joke loud! (and I have a hearing test on Wednesday)
    You know its loud when the peeps up at the camp (which is clear on the opposite side of the farm) say it sounded loud...what a monster. Pretty cool to see that old stuff run...and to see that not all the old saws are just all torque and "low" HP.
     
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