For sure. Back in the early '80s when I was in college my summer job was driving a truck. My route on Friday was picking up "mini computers" from Data General in westborough and delivering to New York City. Boss gave clear instructions to only drop where they had a loading dock . They were huge...
Likely a springpole. They are a menace. Even when you know what you're doing. It's counterintuitive to cut where there's the most pressure . Elm and white oak spring poles are the worst (another reason not to cut elm). I usually hack them with a hatchet before I go in with the saw.
Good observation. It had enough forward lean that it wasn't necessary. Made damn sure however I had a clean path just in case. Working alone I don't mess around.
Taking advantage of the relatively cool air. Going to have to wade through a lot of crap to saw this up. Greenbrier and shorts don't mix if you value your skin.
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Pay site. Something else for us to argue about.
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Sheesh the entirety of American Wx is as quiet as a cemetery. No canes, no storms, no reason to post. Only one posting is Ray working on his winter outlook.