Mick S Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, Coop said: Speaking of mesquite, I trimmed mine today of some small dead limbs. I also see where a woodpecker has been having a hay day on it. I’ve had this tree for about 20 years and would hate to loose it. Does a woodpecker do more damage than good? I honestly don't know, but as susceptible to boring insects as mesquite is, I might welcome them. BTW, Coop, a guy who lives near me bought out another TX ex-pat of his mesquite stash when he moved away a while back. He's been my mequite source at $7.50 bf for a while now. Just bought some really nice 8/4 stock up to 15" widths. The shop smells great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 Coop, I need to go up on my lumber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 I think it’s a toss up. After visiting a customers ranch near Carrizo Springs TX for many years, I brought back a couple of cords of mesquite for grilling. After several years, I still found live white grub worms in the wood when I split it. This one is the last of two that I bought and planted. The first succumbed to the same white grub looking worms. Just now, Spanky said: Coop, I need to go up on my lumber. Again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 @Tom King, way back when I worked landscaping, we contracted a fellow to grind stumps of trees we cut. We did a job at the Govenor's house, taking down some very large old silver maples. That stump grinder had a 30"+ wheel, a diesel engine, and was towed behind a truck. Took out a 5' diameter (above the dirt) stump in about 15 minutes, including chasing out the larger roots. Guy only charges $1 per inch, largest dimension across the stump. Of course, that was 35 years ago. That beast was one SCARY machine to be around. The only machine we used that scared me more was the wood chipper that could turn 6" diameter logs into OSB fodder. Rule #1 for that bad boy was to be sure no part of you was touching the log when the chipper grabbed it, as it would easily suck you in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 When ever I hear about a wood chipper Faro comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Chestnut said: When ever I hear about a wood chipper Faro comes to mind. Exactly. But that one is tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 Every do something and think, "Ooooo, that's going to leave a mark..."? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 Did a 1X4 attack you Ross? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, treeslayer said: Did a 1X4 attack you Ross? Bridle joint separated while re-positioning a yard swing. The A-Frame end fell and caught me in the ribs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark J Posted April 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 So far I've been lucky and everything that's happened to me has left a Mark. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 Excellent play on words. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnG Posted April 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Mark J said: So far I've been lucky and everything that's happened to me has left a Mark. But if you’re married, hopefully your wife doesn’t leave a Mark. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark J Posted April 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 3 hours ago, JohnG said: But if you’re married, hopefully your wife doesn’t leave a Mark. Well, I'm not saying she hasn't threatened at least vaguely once or twice--it has been a long 7 weeks. But today is our 35th. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treeslayer Posted April 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, Mark J said: But today is our 35th. Congratulations Mark, 35 years looks like you're over the hump and you guys might make it 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 Wife and I hit 18 yesterday. Pales compared to 35. Well done. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post treeslayer Posted April 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, Tpt life said: Wife and I hit 18 yesterday. Pales compared to 35 Well done Tpt ! but you both have a way to go to catch up, 48 coming up this fall, if she don't leave me first 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted April 28, 2020 Report Share Posted April 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, treeslayer said: Well done Tpt ! but you both have a way to go to catch up, 48 coming up this fall, if she don't leave me first I had a good friend of mine and his wife divorce after 38 years, she didn't want to be married anymore. I thought damn it took you 38 years to determine that... 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post drzaius Posted April 29, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 This August will be 43 years for us. Tomorrow is my oldest daughter's 20th. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted April 29, 2020 Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Mark J said: Well, I'm not saying she hasn't threatened at least vaguely once or twice--it has been a long 7 weeks. But today is our 35th. Congrats! We are coming up on 7. My wife likes to tell me “I won’t divorce you... today.” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted April 29, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 Ok i'm starting to think if we want to lower the divorce rate in the US we just need more wood workers 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted April 29, 2020 Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 minute ago, pkinneb said: Ok i'm starting to think if we want to lower the divorce rate in the US we just need more wood workers I agree 100%, woodworkers are some of the most laid back people I know, maybe it’s all the planning and detail and patience that makes them that way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted April 29, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 37 minutes ago, treeslayer said: I agree 100%, woodworkers are some of the most laid back people I know, maybe it’s all the planning and detail and patience that makes them that way. Or we spend more time in the shop and less under their footsteps and plans. My wife can be gone to Hobby Lobby for hours and I’d never know it. By the same token, her and friends can go to the casino in LA for the night and I feel abandoned after 30 min. Makes no sense. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted April 29, 2020 Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 12 hours ago, Coop said: Or we spend more time in the shop and less under their footsteps and plans. My wife can be gone to Hobby Lobby for hours and I’d never know it. By the same token, her and friends can go to the casino in LA for the night and I feel abandoned after 30 min. Makes no sense. Makes perfect sense to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted April 29, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 16 hours ago, pkinneb said: I had a good friend of mine and his wife divorce after 38 years, she didn't want to be married anymore. I thought damn it took you 38 years to determine that... My wife and I well be married 48 years in July. I guess I am the opposite of your friends wife, I used to do a lot of back packing and rock climbing with my brother in law but as time went by I wanted to spend less and less time away from my wife. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted April 29, 2020 Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 Way to go @Chet, I think you’re the record holder here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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