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  1. mountainmandan

    whadja do today?

    The top of Squaw Peak. They call it Piestawa peak now. Thanks for the great stories. I will be keeping up.
  2. mountainmandan

    How to fix a hand saw mistake when you can't afford insurance

    Professionally I would have to say see a doctor. Personally I think you only need to if it gets infected. But if it does get there quick.
  3. mountainmandan

    How to fix a hand saw mistake when you can't afford insurance

    Most people won't get an infection, but every once in a while one will get away. Then it's really serious. Google necrotizing fascitis. Caused by normal skin bacteria. The immune system runs on sort of a range of function, where at the low end a person might get more infection than normal, and...
  4. mountainmandan

    How to fix a hand saw mistake when you can't afford insurance

    I am a nurse working trauma ICU. It looks like you did a good job. If you see signs of infection like redness, skin feels hot, or swelling just get to the doctor fast or do whatever it takes to get antibiotics. Other than that, it looks like you're good to go. The wound isn't very dangerous, but...
  5. mountainmandan

    The Best Wood for Kindling?

    If you can call a roofing company that does shake roofs, the old shakes are western red cedar or sometimes eastern white cedar. Its dry, won't rot, and comes with #30 felt that is impregnated with asphalt. It is a waste product for them, so they would love for you to take some. You can get your...
  6. mountainmandan

    What You Should Do If You Get Hurt in the Woods When Alone

    If you see someone who is diabetic loose consciousness, they need a higher level of care. Your do not know how long this has been going on, and if you correct with insulin only, you risk causing electrolyte abnormalities that can be life threatening. The risk is small, but there. Would you kill...
  7. mountainmandan

    Occupation/nature of tree work?

    I am an intensive care unit nurse, something I am very proud of. I sold firewood to help get through school,and now firewood is my workout and stress relief. I also kayak and mountain bike, basically anything to get into the woods. I do love a strong saw though. I still sell wood to select...
  8. mountainmandan

    Your thoughts on this firewood processor..

    This has nothing to do with processors, but I too buy wood from the Forrest Service, and we have the same rules. So I bend them a little by using a heavy duty pulley, strap it to a tree, and use it as a redirect to pull logs up to the road with my truck. So one end is connected to a strap on the...
  9. mountainmandan

    What Is Comparative Value Of Green vs. Seasoned Wood?

    Philbert has it right. Part of what you are charging is the value that is added when you invest time, money, and equipment depreciation. Also the cost of using your land as a woodlot. Your customers are buying the use of these resources that you invested. Money that is invested over time has...
  10. mountainmandan

    tips for starting small firewood buisness

    Good for you. If you already have the equipment, you are going to be paying the depreciation on your equipment. Meaning the cost of wearing stuff out. If you work really hard, you will make a little money, but not a lot. You will be gaining great experience and working hard which is good...
  11. mountainmandan

    Never underestimate the twin evils that are stupidity and Phoenix Palms.

    You know, now that i think abut it, you would have to be a tough dude to do this on yourself with oral pain meds. It sure sounds great to do it yourself but there are so many ways it can go bad. I yield to a more reasonable position. Dan
  12. mountainmandan

    Never underestimate the twin evils that are stupidity and Phoenix Palms.

    Because, private and public insurance companies establish what they will pay and for what procedures. Medical studies establish accepted protocols for certain types of injuries. If a doc does not follow the established level of treatment, then he/she had better have a good reason to back it up...
  13. mountainmandan

    Never underestimate the twin evils that are stupidity and Phoenix Palms.

    If you want to dig it out look up sterile techniques. They are a certain set of rules and procedures for anything invasive. This is extremely important, as you are risking a bigger more dangerous infection if you contaminate the wound. You already have all the pain meds you need for the...
  14. mountainmandan

    Firewood 1 Finger 0 ..Ouch!!!

    Congrats. I had one just like it from a bike crash. Make sure to ask for the pin for a souvenir. I give meds in the hospital, and my favorite to give is dilaudid or morphine iv push. It makes people happy in like 5 seconds. Dan
  15. mountainmandan

    I sawed through a snake yesterday

    http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/201938.htm It is an old thread, but I remember it very clearly. Dan
  16. mountainmandan

    The old body is taking a beating!

    I am working on a shoulder injury that just will not get better. I usually can rest for a while and feel better, but that is just not working. I know what is wrong, at least I think I do, and I won't be getting an MRI to confirm it. I work on a rehabilitation floor in a hospital, so I can talk...
  17. mountainmandan

    Out of curiosity

    Hardest ones I have seen are fresh sycamore, although as it ages it gets better, and it makes wonderful noodles that rot quick so they are a good garden amendment. Siberian elm in a yard. It is fine to noodle. Some king of yard maple, bark was falling off so don't know what kind, also...
  18. mountainmandan

    Wood Stacking Idea

    I am doing something like that this year. Mine is not so regular, due to it being in a limited space and on a fairly steep hill. The only thing I did different is I leave a row out ocasionally to promote air circulation. Will not know how dry it is until next winter, but I bet it is dry. My...
  19. mountainmandan

    What do you have left???

    I do this every year, I just burn stuff that is not salable, that means stuff that I can bring home today to burn tonight. I am working up a bunch of hedge, and I am keeping all of the dead branches. But I never have enough left to sell this time of year either. I still have not used the...
  20. mountainmandan

    What do you have left???

    Absolutely nothing left. See my problem is people keep calling me, and I keep selling them wood, so I am scrounging wood from various sources, so we are not cold. I have about 25 cords drying for next year, but I am seriously behind compared to last year. I am still working on it...
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