Perks of being over 60

1895ss · Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:54 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60

wiersy111 wrote:

Hmmmm old comes to mind!

I was thinking more in the lines of "ancient" ................................... ROFL

wiersy111 · Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60

Vince · Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60

RUH ROH

Cheers, Vince

Bushmaster · Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:38 am Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60

Why should I comment on that. Most people my age can't keep up with me. If fact, most people 20 years younger have troubles staying with me.

For Big D...I'm 67 and a slim trim 132 lbs at 5' 7". Won't be 68 until the end of the year.

Respect gentlemen, respect. If I can't get respect I'll go for "fear". Remember...I'm to old to fight or run. I'll just............................... Very Happy

wiersy111 · Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:54 am Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60

Hell Bushy I'll be lucky to make it to your age.

TankGunner · Rookie Member Joined: Dec 16, 2009 Posts: 14 Location: UK

I ve sat back and let you boys have your say,but what Bushy I have made the 80. Chain saw and rifles still keep me busy.As you say to old to fight or run but can still live to open the eyes of some pups.
Regards TG

Bushmaster · Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60

Damn...I lower my head in respect Sir...You wouldn't, by chance, come over and help me fall, cut and split a few oaks for the winter with me would you? I split with an old faller's double bit axe...

TankGunner · Rookie Member Joined: Dec 16, 2009 Posts: 14 Location: UK

Never used a double bit axe Bushy, used what we called a Canadian, then a star shaped wedge we called a bomb, which you drove with a 14lb hammer.Ashamed to say these days use a hydrualic splitter.University of life teaches you to adapt.
What you suggest wopuld be a dream for me. TG

Vince · Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60

Hey guys....this is what you need to make your job a little easier.

Log Splitter

However, if you are like me and enjoy chopping/splitting wood, then this will make your job just a little easier.

Splitting wood with a Tyre

Cheers Vince

TRBLSHTR · Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 9:32 am Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60

OK-learned something new for using my old tires Shocked

PaulS · Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60

I didn't learn anything useful - I have oil heat and all I have to do is adjust the thermostat. My days of cutting trees down to burn them are way over.
I will be switching to primary solar power and secondary wind generation with back-up being the grid. That way the electric company can pay me for the power instead of the way it is now.....
POWER FROM THE PEOPLE!

TankGunner · Rookie Member Joined: Dec 16, 2009 Posts: 14 Location: UK

PaulS wrote:

I didn't learn anything useful - I have oil heat and all I have to do is adjust the thermostat. My days of cutting trees down to burn them are way over.
I will be switching to primary solar power and secondary wind generation with back-up being the grid. That way the electric company can pay me for the power instead of the way it is now.....
POWER FROM THE PEOPLE!

We have a system Coppice Woodland which creates ideal habitat for game. Having got timber on the ground its best made use of in various ways, fuel being one of them.

chambered221 · Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 4:05 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60

Tire idea not a bad one !!! Still looks like a lot of unnecessary and tiring labor............felt bad for that poor feller so I drank a beer or three while I watched him huff and puff!!!

wiersy111 · Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 4:49 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60

Gotta say he has an idea if you are splitting small amounts. But when I used to split the idea was for the blocks to pop and fly out of the way. I miss the days of cutting and splitting with my dad and grand father. We used to cut about 100 cord a year to burn and sell. Hardest easy money I ever made.

Bushmaster · Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60

City dweller that bought part of the country. Probably move back to the city when the work gets to him or he [tires] of the endless work that comes with acreage