flushcut
TreeHouser
I broke my rule, no working on weekends, first time in a long time but that was a tree! It’s just a 12’ stub where I topped it, two leads. I’ll get a pic when we go back next week. Five foot by three foot, big oval.
How'd it go today?
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Treeaddict
Treehouser
stikine
Treehouser
Here I sit waiting for my flight from Montreal to Seattle after daughter #2 graduation. What a day after two cancelled flights on Air Canada and a delayed one on Alaska Airlines. Hours spent on the phone and at the various desks and customs etc. Waiting on the airplane cleaning crew to show up so we can (hopefully) board and get the hell out of Canada and over to SeaTac. Early flight to Alaska tomorrow so we won't get much sleep. Here's a picture of Victoria Lake in Stratford , Ontario where my daughter had her graduation ceremony.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
I wont even fly anymore if I can help It.
Made some progress on the diesel today. New tank came in and parts. Got the pick up and sender soaking in some rust killer/remover over night. Got rear tank installed and lines flushed. Got her running on the rear tank. Should be no worries on the midship once installed. Once that's done, some fuel pressure tests and check some things. Then test drive.
Made some progress on the diesel today. New tank came in and parts. Got the pick up and sender soaking in some rust killer/remover over night. Got rear tank installed and lines flushed. Got her running on the rear tank. Should be no worries on the midship once installed. Once that's done, some fuel pressure tests and check some things. Then test drive.
stikine
Treehouser
To pile on some more aggravation, Air Canada lost 3 out of 4 bags. 
flushcut
TreeHouser
One more reason Canada sucks.
Bodean
Cali dreamer
But Good health care, they say, you know? Eh?
stikine
Treehouser
The saga continues...Ak Air reservation was messed up by the agent over the phone and we " lost" our seats this morning. Hotel and meal vouchers and one more night at Seattle,....sigh.
Got my mower back from the shop...Bill read "welded rust back together where possible" 
when I went into pay the Owner told me he said to the mechanic to "write exactly what you just told me on the bill"
We agreed it's really close to time for a new grass cutter...(maybe past time from their perspective
)
I worked there for a year before starting my own lawn business and the owner & I have played in several musical gigs together over the years & he was best man at my wedding.
when I went into pay the Owner told me he said to the mechanic to "write exactly what you just told me on the bill"
We agreed it's really close to time for a new grass cutter...(maybe past time from their perspective
)I worked there for a year before starting my own lawn business and the owner & I have played in several musical gigs together over the years & he was best man at my wedding.
Go visit REI's headquarter. and spend a ton of money on gear.
That is what I do when I'm in Seattle.
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
So much for this custom sawing job. Nice cherry turned into firewood.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
I guessed the metal you can see is easiest to deal with.
Is the issue metal staining?
Is the issue metal staining?
treebilly
Student of the Jedi. OH-7106A
Guys just lost a cotton weed 45 degrees to the lay. No damage. Just makes it a PITA to fetch out of the disaster it’s in. Supposed to be the clearing crew out here with the heavy iron. I’m in a mini excavator and that’s decent iron, but nothing like they run. Oh well, it can sit till tomorrow
Kind of a crappy day. Was doing boundary recon in wetlands. It was hot, humid, and lots of bugs. Saw a few turtles though, which was cool. Got home and shortened grass. I'd have pushed it off, but it looks like rain just about all week. Not constant rain, but if the grass didn't get done this week, it would be torture doing it next.
To closeout the saga of mystery plant... If there was any doubt about it being hosta, that's gone. Definitely hosta...
To closeout the saga of mystery plant... If there was any doubt about it being hosta, that's gone. Definitely hosta...
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
It kills the band. I did not see it before I started sawing.
Dave Shepard
Square peg, round world.
The one that would work is $4,000.
stikine
Treehouser
Didn't spend much money but daughter #1 bought a pair of socks fwiw.
Took the light rail downtown for something to do. She actually bought more "thrifting" at the nearby Goodwill store.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Katy repurposed those old tin feeders I salvaged out of bolders recent. Now they are succulent planters.
stikine
Treehouser
Are those poultry feeders Stephen?
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Yes. Old poultry feeders
Had some rain today, so I worked a bit on that oak. Got to give the 490 a good workout. I think I have the tuning close, but the saw doesn't excite me. It's ok, and much better than the poulans, but it's my least favorite echo. Not much in the way of balls. I'm also not digging the .325 chain, and I've gotten a good refresher on why I don't use full chisel. I spent almost as much time sharpening as I did cutting. 78 drivelinks. Seems like it takes forever to get around the loop. I don't know why manufacturers have to be such dicks about making ⅜"lp available on longer bars/bigger saws. That saw would greatly improve with ⅜"lp chain on the 20" bar. Reading around, it looks like a rim might be able to be acquired, but I dunno about a 20" bar.
Oh well, even as my least favorite echo, it's a good saw, and more than worth the $125 I paid. I'm certain I used it more today than the previous owner did ever. I also picked up a Fiskars light splitting axe. I tried Treeaddicts, and was impressed with how it worked, and the plastic handle didn't feel completely atrocious like it has on tools past. I couldn't find the X25 close to the office, but I did get something very similar, just not X series. Dunno exactly what the differences are, but this axe splits great. It'll live in the truck for times the maul/wedges are too much. The plastic handle won't distort while crammed in the truck either. Pretty good day. I've got about ⅔cord of wood split and stacked so far for the boss' daughter.
Oh well, even as my least favorite echo, it's a good saw, and more than worth the $125 I paid. I'm certain I used it more today than the previous owner did ever. I also picked up a Fiskars light splitting axe. I tried Treeaddicts, and was impressed with how it worked, and the plastic handle didn't feel completely atrocious like it has on tools past. I couldn't find the X25 close to the office, but I did get something very similar, just not X series. Dunno exactly what the differences are, but this axe splits great. It'll live in the truck for times the maul/wedges are too much. The plastic handle won't distort while crammed in the truck either. Pretty good day. I've got about ⅔cord of wood split and stacked so far for the boss' daughter.
flushcut
TreeHouser
We blew apart two stone dead oaks. One has concrete in and has many many cracks. The other one is good to go. I had to change plans from rigging to basically double firewooding the thing. Set a line on the last 30’. I am almost thinking we can just pull it over it’s so busted up. But the wood is ready to burn.
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