This went well in spite of having to hold the saw nearly shoulder height. That bit of awkwardness caused me to hit the far end of the hinge, but I got away with it. The tree was balanced pretty well side-to-side or I would have been in trouble. I give the first stump a grade of A, the second one, a C-. Gotta watch out and not do that again!
Today I was bucking, and moving rounds. More bucking tomorrow, then splitting and stacking.
Thanks, Merle! It's always a thrill when an engine begins to kick and then run!
January 6 a search warrant was served in Eagle Point, Oregon for a dog hoarding situation. The police chief contacted Midwest Schipperke Rescue ahead of time for advice and possible help in dealing with a tough situation. Midwest's founder got on the phone and contacted dog people out west, and soon had vets and techs lined up for the police in Eagle Point. Police recovered 58 live Schipperkes and 30 deceased dogs over a three day period. Veterinarians and other volunteers processed the live dogs on the scene before they went to the county animal shelter. The homeowner signed over nine puppies and two adults to MSR at the scene, and those dogs were transferred out of the shelter to volunteers in Oregon six days later.
Sweet Pea, a very pregnant female gave birth to seven live puppies last week, and six survive. One little boy could not gain weight, and he passed today. Some of the dogs have already been placed in homes that will become permanent. Others have adopters picking them up soon.
