Storm damage clean-up

I've lifted a few logs that were right about max for the tractor. Nothing has bent.

 

Green cherry. 13 ft long.

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/R44n7awQmWfHfSvK8

All the larger diameter rounds that are around the perimeter of the main pile were hauled there on the forks as logs like the one pictured on the forks. Of course the 24" diameter oak log was shorter to be able to move it but, these forks haven't bent. They are rated for more than the tractor lift capacity.

 

You have been busy, brother. Very nice job

 

Thank you. I have a deal with a single honest fellow going forward. $150 a cord and all I'll be doing is cutting it to 24" lengths. He wants everything I can cut. He will be splitting the larger rounds on site with his own splitter. Takes 2 cord at a time and will be back again this Friday. I gotta stay ahead if him. Lol

 

You go boy! Great to see you getting things done.
Been a little out of touch but good to see you back up and running.

 

Now if the weather would stop being an a$$hole I'd be happy.

 

Best limbing saw made.

 

This oak log was pretty darn close to maxing out the loader.

 

Nice, that's a big girl right there!

 

The Kubota was working the hydraulics for sure lol.

 

I'm getting an abundance of chainsaw therapy. So much so I'm not bringing a saw to run to Adams gtg. Might bring a couple to sell but thats it.

 

As of last Saturday that oak was finished except approximately 4ft of the trunk that I can't cut through without burying my bar in the dirt. I'll deal with that later.

 

The latest project, started Monday, is moving along nicely. The XS2511P took care of the left side of the trunk, the Remington the right so far.

 

The above tree is this one before any cutting.

 

I ain't gonna lie, I get why people that run saws daily for work ect. aren't that thrilled about running saws like saw enthusiast are. This project has taken the shine off my saw enjoyment a touch.

 

It's work, for sure. I've spent several days each week for the last few months running saws and equipment, cleaning up Helene and February ice storm damage. Yesterday I spent almost 12 hours at it because we've got several days of much-needed rain coming in. And retirement was supposed to be a life of leisure! LOL

I sure do enjoy being outside and in the woods, although the damage cleanup can be discouraging sometimes. I'm piling up plenty of firewood poles and logs for all the households in our families, though, enough for a couple or three years I expect. And the newer saws are definitely much more enjoyable to run than the chainsaws of my youth.

I enjoy your photos, thanks for sharing!

 

You are welcome. The new saws are definitely nicer to run and faster but I like to mix in an oldie here snd there. I probably have another year of this at this pace. Lol

 

That's a lot of work, I can feel it from here. It's looking good!