The EMT's told me what I am repeating here, that is my source.
Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)
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Planning to unless I get into one of those twisty bass turds. I've still got my buddy's DHT on loan for a few more weeks.
Ambull01
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Luckily I have never been a heat casualty. Don't remember exactly what it was but Marines had to wear some type of identifier if they ever suffered from any type of heat related ailment. They would always ask who the heat casualties were and these poor guys had to raise their hands. Of course everyone would look at them.
Heat doesn't bother me but I've gotten wicked sick a few times from migraines caused by too much sun while canoeing.
HEY ! HEY ! HEY!
Temps near 50 Deg, snow is melting, mud and water everywhere.
And I located my wood splitter, now I have to locate my firewood pile.
Some of the mounds of snow were near four feet, had to put the snow somewhere.
The 3'x20' pine logs across the road are starting to poke out of the snow.
The Dolmar 7900 with the 32" bar is gonna have a good time. Lottsa cutting.
Then have to drag it all home, just across the road. The ATV and trailer will get a workout.
Sorry to derail the tread.
Temps near 50 Deg, snow is melting, mud and water everywhere.
And I located my wood splitter, now I have to locate my firewood pile.
Some of the mounds of snow were near four feet, had to put the snow somewhere.
The 3'x20' pine logs across the road are starting to poke out of the snow.
The Dolmar 7900 with the 32" bar is gonna have a good time. Lottsa cutting.
Then have to drag it all home, just across the road. The ATV and trailer will get a workout.
Sorry to derail the tread.
I never had to worry about dehydration when I was younger, and I did a lot of stupid things. As you get older, you have to be more careful. I almost fell victim a few few years ago, luckily my co-riders spotted it, and escorted me (slowly) home. It is always good to have friends. I thought I was just having an off day, but when I reviewed the days events with them, it became obvious that was not the case. I had hydrated a little too late, and my body was not absorbing it.
I had lost muscle strength, and could not climb a hill. I was fine the next day. I'm more careful now.
I had lost muscle strength, and could not climb a hill. I was fine the next day. I'm more careful now.
SteveSS
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If I ever live in a place that requires the shoveling of roof's......I hope someone shoots me and puts me out of my misery.
Side note: How in the heck did I miss 4 new pages of this thread? Y'all been busy when I was traveling today.
MountainHigh
Selective Tree whacker
When cutting wood or working out with significant exertion, I always try to carry natural electrolyte sources:
~ A couple of real Oranges (not that stuff from a plastic bottle) for Potassium and quick acting natural sugars (not to mention all the other good ingredients they contain)
~ A variety of salty nuts for Sodium and longer burning fuel from healthy fats (not to mention all the other good ingredients they contain)
~ Water
~ A couple of real Oranges (not that stuff from a plastic bottle) for Potassium and quick acting natural sugars (not to mention all the other good ingredients they contain)
~ A variety of salty nuts for Sodium and longer burning fuel from healthy fats (not to mention all the other good ingredients they contain)
~ Water
SteveSS
Addicted to ArboristSite
Man...I'm glad you all are getting some of this warm weather. We've had mid-60's going on 4 or 5 days now. I'm seriously thinking about letting the boiler go out and calling it spring time and start moving the wood pile. Soon as I did that though, we'd have another cold snap.
SteveSS
Addicted to ArboristSite
When our house was on the market last year, our first viewing was in mid-april. The previous owners still had the boiler burning because it was still pretty chilly. I think we're not going to have that problem this year.
Check this guy out (especially around 2:45, and 4:56):
Also:
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.co...cle_fb03a244-4aa2-11e0-a8dc-001cc4c03286.html
Since he uses a modified crosscut saw, I can post these on A.S.!
Philbert
SteveSS
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And just to keep on the topic du'jour......make sure that you all drink plenty of gator-fuel-water in this blistering heat. 
There's less than a foot of snow in the woods around the cabin. My logs are now visible and between the timberjack and a 16# sledge they are now unstuck. There's a total of 40 logs in there.
Most of these aspen have seen their last sunset.
Saw is gassed, oiled, and freshly sharpened chain installed. I've got 3/4 gallon of premix and a little over a quart of "bar oil" left. This is the last of non specific oil then I'm on to true bar oil for the duration of my cutting.
Most of these aspen have seen their last sunset.
Saw is gassed, oiled, and freshly sharpened chain installed. I've got 3/4 gallon of premix and a little over a quart of "bar oil" left. This is the last of non specific oil then I'm on to true bar oil for the duration of my cutting.
And just to keep on the topic du'jour......make sure that you all drink plenty of gator-fuel-water in this blistering heat.
I stopped at Walmart this afternoon. Food for three days plus three 2-liters of soda and seven Gatorades was $16.
SteveSS
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I figured one morning worth of work. 40 logs times 4 cuts per log then tip em up and quarter with the Fiskars. But my wife tells me I'm horrible with time estimation so you're probably right.
MechanicMatt
Cut Split Stack Burn
What do you guys think about smartwater? Uncle Mike, you better take it easy on that bike of yours or I'll whip your arse........ you tooo important to the family dynamic.
Smart water rules. I always forget to buy it. It cures a headache and if you drink a bottle before bed you sleep better and wake up feeling better. It makes a difference even from drinking bottled or tap water.
zogger
Tree Freak
As long as the saw starts I should be good. What kills me is when I make firewood from a yard tree and it takes all afternoon to get a cord because most of the time is spent hauling branches around.
