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@gerryplante2651 Doing OK. Pulse still dropping into the thirties, but mostly in the forties. Lots of palpitations and pvc's. We are not happy with the process of getting help at Deaconess in Evansville, so we are now trying to get to an electrophysiologist at Barnes-WashU. We really need to know if there is a problem needing treatment. We adopted out a foster Schipperke last week, and one of our older dogs died from hemangiosarcoma a few hours after an inconclusive checkup at the vet. Jack was a good old boy.

@@DavidN23Skidoo Glad your doing ok but I can understand why you aren't out in the woods working. Its tough not knowing what's going on and why. Good luck at B-WU. Sorry to hear about your old friend. It's hard losing a good old dog. I had to look up Schipperke, I wasn't familiar with the breed. A handsome dog. I'm sure he/she will enjoy their new home. Good to hear from you and all the best getting things sorted out.

​@DavidN23Skidoo I certainly hope that you'll find the right Dr to pursue the issue for you. I will keep an eye out the channel.

@@18winsagin We are waiting from a call back from the Dr at Wash-U. I sure will keep you posted! I bucked up firewood today, and ran two tanks through the saw. My smart watch says my heart went up to 175, so I will not push so much tomorrow!

Retail is $5200. They knocked off 900 for paying in full. Sales tax brought it up to 4655, and they delivered! We bought it at H & R AgriPower in Benton, IL. We priced it at a dealer in Fairfield, IL, and they wanted the retail price.

@@DavidN23Skidoo That's great info, I'm in Illinois as well. I really appreciate your response. Cheers sir.

@@TheRange7 Glad to help! The suggested retail prices and product info can be found easily by searching Kubota zero turn mowers.

I'm doing the treadmill next week, and we will see what the experts say. Self monitoring, plus the Holter monitor results show that I have pre-ventricular contractions 35 to 50 percent of the time, plus many missed beats, plus frequent arrythmias. Sitting down and doing nothing while waiting for Dr appointments would be a killer, so we get up and do our normal routine. I take a baby aspirin every day, hoping to avoid a blood clot from the irregular beats, and have cut back on regular coffee. Susan's mother had an irregular heartbeat, and that caused her to have a stroke, so we take wonky heartbeats seriously! We are both past 70, and we look at every day as a bonus, and want to take good care of our health. We will post updates as we know more.

I am sure you want to get to the bottom of this and figure out what’s going on. Like a tree with a bad lean, the doctors will figure out what to do. I hear you about not wanting to be idle. I think keeping busy is helpful for whatever ails you. I heard a saying once and I use it often, “To have a garden is to believe in the future.” I often interchange with the word, project. Same idea. It’s all about finding the right pace. I sometimes will take a break and take a quick power nap for 15, 20 minutes. I am with you on each day, working men like us a century ago didn’t usually make it past 40 or 50. Life is good. Good luck with the test.

@jimschlaugat6475 A bit more room and I could have squared up. The limits I use are approximate, but very real. Number of segments and back lean wedging limits: 50, 10 ft; 60, 8 ft; 70, 6ft; 80, 4 ft; 90, 2 ft. I make side lean limits half of back lean limits. It is good to be shy of the limits!

Glad you liked it! I learned this method from Joe Glenn.

110 volts for a light behind the garden.

And that is a good thing! Engines kick back when they fire before top dead center, and broken bones are the result. It is not pretty, and it does happen at engine shows. Always crank those engines so it will pull out of your hand rather than break your body. Read some of the other comments. Those who have seen it cringe!

Good morning! This is our old 272, from 1995. It has a new brake assembly now and a new bar. Thanks for visiting!

@@DavidN23Skidoo That's a good long running saw. What oil/gas mix are you running? I like my 13 year old 345 and would like to keep it for life. Back in 1972 I mowed a lot of neighborhood lawns. My day bought me a lawn-boy commercial push mower for the expensive (back then) price of $225. Cast aluminum deck, steel ball bearing wheels, 1 gallon gas tank, industrial 2 stroke motor. We ran 20:1 gas:oil mix using regular old motor oil. Probably just straight 30 weight or 10-30 maybe. Some guys ran 18:1. I mowed a lot of lawns with that mower. He was still using it into the new millennia.

@@Blair62 Husqvarna calls for 1 in 50 mix, so that is what I use. I buy mid grade or premium and use Husky's oil. I mix two bottles for 2.5 gallons into a 5 gallon can. I always cut it off just before 5, but not much. Put a gallon in your truck before you fill the gas can, to clear the hose of regular gas. Those old motors that used a super oily mix could really smoke!

I get most of my supplies and parts from Bailey's Logging Supply. Baileysonline(dot)com

Greenbriar and Devil's walking stick can hurt you too! Honeylocust wants to kill us!

@@DavidN23Skidoo Greenbriar we have around here but only in isolated sunny spots next to creeks. Isn't much of a problem. I've never seen devil's walking stick here in New England and we, thankfully, don't have honeylocust. I've heard very bad tales about that stuff. I read on one of the tractor forums that there's something similar that grows down in Mexico and Texas. But it grows low to the ground and will puncture Ag tires if you can believe it.

@@Blair62 Honeylocust can sure take out tires! It can puncture a person, too, right into an artery!

Buster had a large time! Thanks for visiting!

He has low vision due to cataracts, so we lead him out from his kennel. Once in the dog yard, he can navigate OK.

It's ok. Just so long as you got to read them.

@@merlemorrison482 The old dogs are special friends.

That is really good to hear! Shoot some vid on your next one! Every tree is a lesson! I wore a monitor for five days, and it arrived to the lab today. We should have results soon, and then we can figure out if I need treatment. I will keep you all posted!

Yes, true…..every tree is different. I only have a smart phone and not sure I could video. My 91 year old mother in law had heart issues a couple years ago. Doctors fixed her with a pacemaker and meds etc. last weekend we were in Kansas City for a wedding. Rather than waiting for the evening wedding we brought her to an outdoor botanical garden and we walked almost 2 miles not to mention bird watching stops. We had a great afternoon. Good luck with the test.

@@gerryplante2651 Many CZcamsrs use their phones. There are tools for holding your phone at arm's length, or on tripod. The learning curve is not difficult. Editing on a phone is difficult for me, but you can transfer it to a computer and edit there. My mother had a pacemaker, too. It gave her many good years.

Make sure the valves aren't stuck before you roll it over!

The value on these is surprising. They are pretty darn rare and are important for the transitional period they represent.

Sophie wanted to go out.

Moths.

Tim Ard prefers to do a face cut on top, bore, and then cut to the bottom, making for a slower drop with a hinge. That allows you more time to step back, but it also makes the top go vertical sooner. I prefer this method because it usually gets the entire tree on the ground. Cut with the far end of the bar and be ready to step back when the saw goes through. Figure out ahead of time which way the tree will roll when it breaks loose, and cut from the other side. Here's a good one to help you put them down: czcams.com/video/mkGmGl_nnRU/video.html

@@DavidN23Skidoo Thanks. I'll try to watch that link tomorrow but what you describe is essentially what I've been doing. Skipping the bore cut though and just cutting through from the lower side to the hinge. And yes, the major problem with this method is that it forces the tree forward by just about the whole length of the lower log. At least until the hinge breaks. I'm looking forward to trying your method. I just cut an 80 foot ash that got hung at about a 45 degree angle. Came back the next day to see if the hinge had broken, which it had, brushed about a teaspoon of sawdust off the stump. Walked about a minute back up to the house and heard it let go. Limb broke out of the top and it was down. A lot of good firewood for next winter. Won't be long until I get to try your method as they seem to always get hung. Got lucky with this one.

Thank You!

Yes! We assess every tree and make a plan. Little ones can bite you!

Susan allowed me to park it. She is making me behave! Next week I see the cardiologist.

@@DavidN23Skidoo I'll be thinking of you. Cheers from southern Tasmania.

@HaleBopp My father in law got a free cruise to New Zealand on the Lurline in 1942. He loved New Zealand, but never was able to go again as a tourist.

@@DavidN23Skidoo Back in the 60s my parents emigrated from England to Australia for the cost of £10. After starting a family returned to ol' Blighty with me in tow. So many of my early years were spent appreciating the English countryside. Of course I had to return to Australia, seven grandchildren now 🙂 And must say, given current world events with all the silly buggers in Europe, geographically Tasmania is probably the only place I'd want my family to be. I hope your surgery runs smoothly. My mum's in her 80s now, unfortunately she took the jabs, third one gave her a massive heart attack. After extensive surgery she (kind of) bounced back only to have to return a few months later in order to remove a large clot. She's still hanging in there, out gardening when ever the weather allows 👍

I have pretty much the dame mower…3 years older. I like it. The oil dip stick comes loose if you don’t screw it back just right. Good luck with it. I hope you have been feeling well. And good luck with the cardiologist.

You need good grip strength and the ability to pull the starting rope briskly. I recommend you get training before you try running a saw on your own. Here are some good programs. illinoisarborist.org/saww-safety-and-woods-worker-training/ sawwtraining.com/index.html www.forestapps.com/ I was first trained by Tim Ard of Forest Apps many years ago and he runs an excellent program. The SAWW training uses the same methods and I have been to some of those classes, too. You will learn how to use a saw safely, and how to maintain it. You should also buy safety gear when you acquire a saw. The saw in the video is a Husqvarna 550 XP and it is an excellent saw, with the power head weighing a bit less than 12 pounds. You can buy smaller saws, but the 550 XP produces 4 horsepower in a lightweight package, and it will last for decades if you take care of it. Homeowner saws are less powerful per pound and are less durable. I bought my first professional Husqvarna saw in 1995 and I am still using it. What type of cutting are you needing to do, and how much? You may be able to get by with one of the new battery powered saws, and then you don't have to worry about gasoline storage, or gas going bad and gumming up the carburetor. Write again and let me know! David N

@@DavidN23Skidoo thankyou for your reply! I am interested in cutting down a few trees from the small clearing I have. I also want to be able to saw wood to build basic fencing, above ground garden containers, ect. I know I can build anything..I just need to be able to use and handle a saw. I have tried all different types of saws in the past, on my own. I ended up extremely intimidated, and never finished. I managed to get blades stuck alot, to bend blades, and even broke some! I am definitely going to check out all the info you gave me and am a new subscriber!