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1895ss Super Member
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:54 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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wiersy111 Super Member
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Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15704 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11390 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:38 am Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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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...............................
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wiersy111 Super Member
Joined: May 13, 2009 Posts: 2376 Location: Central Minnesota
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:54 am Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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Hell Bushy I'll be lucky to make it to your age.
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The original point and click interface was a Smith & Wesson.
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TankGunner Rookie Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2009 Posts: 14 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:21 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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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
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11390 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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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...
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TankGunner Rookie Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2009 Posts: 14 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:21 am Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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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
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15704 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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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
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Illegitimi non carborundum
(Never let the bastards grind you down)
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TRBLSHTR Super Member
Joined: Mar 23, 2007 Posts: 1071 Location: Lower 48's-left coast(near portlandia)
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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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!
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TankGunner Rookie Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2009 Posts: 14 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 5:23 am Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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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.
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chambered221 Super Member
Joined: Aug 17, 2007 Posts: 3455 Location: Lost for good !!!
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 4:05 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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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!!!
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wiersy111 Super Member
Joined: May 13, 2009 Posts: 2376 Location: Central Minnesota
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 4:49 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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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.
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11390 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: Perks of being over 60 |
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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
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DEMOCRACY Two wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for lunch...
LIBERTY A well armed sheep contesting the outcome of the vote... |
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