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Participant@Kevin Cunningham 30836 wrote:
Does anybody know if that wagon of his has a dump bed or is it a manual unload at the end of the route?
Its a manual un-load deal. I’m pretty sure he built it himself.
Participant@Mitch 30843 wrote:
There’s lots of cool stuff here. Use your imagination and ask away.
Some photos would be good.
Participant@Michael Colby 30817 wrote:
Pat Palmer is a good man. And a great horseman.
Agreed. I’ve learned a lot from that man. Done the trash route with him too….it IS a blast!
Participant@Carl Russell 30780 wrote:
I would never remember which color went where, and I would still have to look up to make sure they weren’t twisted anyway. I just look up at the horse when gathering lines, and I can quickly see/feel which line goes where.
No question, Carl…the different colors lines are probably not neccessary for an experienced team and teamster, having worked together in the woods daily for several decades.
However, try to imagine an inexperienced teamster or even a more seasoned teamster with a young or inexperienced horse in the woods. While hooking a log with a plan to start the load to the left, the horse suddenly decides to move off (distracted, spooked, anxious) to the right. You suddenly find yourself on the wrong side of the log. Being able to get to the left rein quickly (twisted or not) might save you from a very bad experience. I’m just sayin…
ParticipantI don’t have much to add about the actual skidding…learned most of what I know from those who have posted here at one time or another. The one thing I would like to add is in regard to the lines. I got this tip from someone along the line and forget who. I had my lines made different colors, one black and one brown. The black is always on the left and the brown is always on the right, so if I have to pick up the lines in a hurry, I know which one is which. I do not buckle them. They are also abit longer than typical cart reins, though I forget exactly how long they are.
Beautiful horse…
Participant@dominiquer60 30750 wrote:
Is Ellen receiving the emails about these posts?
The following is a copy of a post that I had started to get the ball rolling for the Jan 2012 newsletter. It will certainly take more than 15 minutes to address newsletter items, perhaps a newsletter meeting should follow a 60 minute outreach meeting?
Ellen is not receiving email notifications yet. I will get her on though by tonight.
Why don’t we push the Newsletter to the end of the agenda, for those on that committee and those who have to leave the call can at that point.
ParticipantAlso, did someone invite Ellen Anderson to this meeting???
ParticipantUpdated Agenda:
1. Come up with Mission 10minutes
2. Select chair 10 minutes
3. Draft a 2012 budget 30 minutes
4. Plan next Newsletter 15 minutes
5. Website update/feedback 10 minutesLooks like 1 hr, 15 minutes…is that acceptable to everyone?
ParticipantCarl, Do you have any intel on that route you posted? All those roads makes me nervous. Have you been down that route? No covered bridges, washed out roads or class 6 deer trails?
Participant@john plowden 30622 wrote:
I’m on it – Maybe a stocking stuffer 🙂
Well, I’ll be seeing your wife on saturday…and will be attending the Logging workshop with Reno. We need to be logging in style…so get your fire going, mister.
December 2, 2011 at 12:33 am in reply to: Logging workshop hosted by Draft Animal Power Network and The Farm School Athol MA #70112ParticipantHoly crap! Maple syrup from 4 states! Forget the logging…we have a full on taste test on Sunday morning…keep the pancakes coming!
Participant@john plowden 30619 wrote:
I’ll try to find some pics – but i make a complete swivel/grab that has a large ring on it to hold the hook without getting your fingers in harms way – if you are interested send me a pm
JohnThat particular grab hook has been on my ‘wish list’ for some time now….:p
December 1, 2011 at 12:05 pm in reply to: Logging workshop hosted by Draft Animal Power Network and The Farm School Athol MA #70113Participant@kevint 30615 wrote:
Ed, if you don’t mind bring a gal down for me also please. Another reason to look forward to this event! Thanks, Kevin
OMG, that read so funny in the ‘recent’ posts column on the home page. I would reconsider your choice of abbreviations…:p
ParticipantMinutes from last month…
ParticipantOh good, Maybe Reno and I can test drive one…
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