It looks like the James Valley show went on out at Andover SD! Kory was having the 150 HP Case stretch its legs a bit, but it pulled the load with no trouble.
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Brass Man Bart: Excelsior Gallop
Brother Ben has run off to the circus. I feel just like I'm under the Big Top!
Barberchair In Minnesota News
Regular blog readers here know that I am always pushing proper falling techniques. Failure to make a plan for dropping trees makes every one you drop an accident, and sooner or later that will catch up with you. This tree was cut from the tensioned side until it split lengthwise, gained elevation, and fell on the operator. He paid a horrible price, being trapped for four days before he was rescued. Here is the link to the report:Chainsaw Accident
KARE 11 posted a video on their news site:
I think it is worth noting that the fire department personnel took two hours to free the man from the tree. Moving a tree off of someone is not a simple thing, and I doubt that the firemen have had training in special chainsaw techniques. Study the Chainsaw Safety Rules on this blog, and click on the Chainsaw label to access all of our posts about chainsaws and dropping trees.
Lift A Log Video:
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
A Sincere Pumpkin Patch
Tomorrow we are going to pick the rest of the pumpkins and squash. The patch looks much different than it did in May. Susan kept the weeds down for half the summer, but then it got away from her and we have foxtail up to our head all over now. After we have everything picked we will mow it. Next we will till it and wait for the weed seeds to germinate, then we will till it again.
Monday, September 7, 2020
Tuesday Torque: One Of Our Favorites, The Page Diesel
The Page ran a dragline for many years and now resides in the Machinery Building at Midwest Old Threshers. The Page has an addictive rhythm, and you could dance to it.
Sunday, September 6, 2020
Saturday, September 5, 2020
Friday, September 4, 2020
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Meet Sunka!
Sunka is a 15 year old Schipperke male who has outlived two owners. He has been in a private kennel for two months since he became homeless, and now that Betty Boop has been adopted we had room to take Sunka in. It is difficult to find a home for a 15 year old dog, so he will probably be a permanent foster for us. He is a perfect little gentleman, but he is deaf and mostly blind. He navigates around the dog yard very well and is enjoying life here already. The other dogs are being kind to him, even energetic Sisko. Many Thank Yous to all who have donated to Midwest Schipperke Rescue! Your generous donations provide healthcare for Sunka and other lifers in the Midwest family.
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