John needs our help! 2nd annual wood cutting party.

[Deleted member 10829]

Last year, a few of us JohnDee'ers got together in the fall to help John cut and stack his wood for the winter season as he was still recovering from open heart surgery. If you look back at last year's Journal entry from September 26, you will see some info and pic's from the first annual wood cutting. As we all know, John is in a similar situation this year, and I'm hoping we can come through for him in a bigger way this year.

John has ordered a lot more wood this year, so the more people we have the better. Also, if we can get enough volunteers, we will stain his cabin for him the same weekend. We are looking at a couple of possible weekends and will make the final decision based on turnout. Please let us know what weekend works best for you, August 20th & 21st or August 27th & 28th, and whether you could work both days or not. You can simply reply to this thread or send me a PM or email. We may be able to get it all done in one day, but we will have Sunday as a back up day. As if spending some time with John and fellow Dee'ers isn't enough, John will be making his famous brisket for us to enjoy on Saturday.

Let me know as soon as possible if you can help out. Going to the Keweenaw any time of the year is always a good time. Thanks!!

 

[rp7x]

wood cutting

cocktales 5 - 10 pm ? at cliff view fri night , sat cocktales tba

 

[lenny]

I believe I can help one day. I am working 7 days a week 12 hrs a day but can certainly help out when a need arises. Looking forward to some ice cold Bush lite!

 

[Deleted member 10829]

Thanks Lenny! I will keep you posted on the date and hope to share a cold one or two with you! You may have to stop at Krupp's again on the way up.

 

[Dave_B]

I told John the 27th will work for me for either project. We are coming up on the 24th for a long weekend. Keep us posted and, as we get closer, we can make firm plans.

Dave

 

[Deleted member 10829]

I told John the 27th will work for me for either project. We are coming up on the 24th for a long weekend. Keep us posted and, as we get closer, we can make firm plans.

Dave

Will do, thanks Dave! Once things are nailed down you will be contacted.

 

[lenny]

side note, I am in the market for a chain saw, stihl or husky?,,,, not for cutting at Johns but my own thing. I have a smaller Stihl and it has been a great saw and I have borrowed a larger saw for larger cutting and it was a Husky, great saw. I need help on what to buy and why? Any opinions?

 

[lenny]

Thanks Lenny! I will keep you posted on the date and hope to share a cold one or two with you! You may have to stop at Krupp's again on the way up.

count on it bro! Skylar will be jealous!!!!!

 

[snoseekr2]

side note, I am in the market for a chain saw, stihl or husky?,,,, not for cutting at Johns but my own thing. I have a smaller Stihl and it has been a great saw and I have borrowed a larger saw for larger cutting and it was a Husky, great saw. I need help on what to buy and why? Any opinions?

Lenny get a husky, i have used both, and hands down the huskey out cuts!!!!

 

[rp7x]

stihl

lenny i have a 044 , 066 if i ever need to replace i think i'm getting a 046

 

[whitedust]

Stihl or Husky both great saws so go with the closest dealer altough my Farm Boss (Stihl) has never been back to dealer but nice to be able to buy chains, have chains sharpend & buy plugs & oil near by. I also have Stihl backpak blower never had a problem with any thing made by Stihl. Just start them up & go to work.

 

[rp7x]

john's wood

anybody ?

 

[Deleted member 10829]

It's the 20th.

We will be meeting at John's on the 20th at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. Hope to see you there!

 

[Dave_B]

Can't make it on the 20th. Sorry!

Dave

 

[Deleted member 10829]

Sorry for the change Dave B, but appreciate you volunteering for the 27th! The positive is you'll have more time to just relax that weekend.

 

[loriwlrc]

Thought we could make it ,but I forgot it's our annual event to go and watch 8000 horsepower cars go from 0 to 320 mph in under 4 seconds!!! Next best thing to sledding! See you at the trail clean up. Want to come over and help with our 20 cords???

 

[fozie]

Hey Lenny I've got an 029 and a 031 would part with one of them cant run them both at same time PM me if you are interested.

 

[Deleted member 10829]

Thought we could make it ,but I forgot it's our annual event to go and watch 8000 horsepower cars go from 0 to 320 mph in under 4 seconds!!! Next best thing to sledding! See you at the trail clean up. Want to come over and help with our 20 cords???

You would rather do that than cut and stack wood? Have fun! I think our group could be pretty small so if there are any others out there, we would love to have you.

 

[Admin]

We'll miss the HP you and Dave would have brought to the wood cutting, but have fun at the races in MN. Be sure to stop by Bob Bodie's pit and say hi to my buddy "Deuce" for me!

-John

 

[Dave_B]

I'm actually disappointed I can't make it. It sounded like fun and who can resist playing with chainsaws then brisket and beer after a hard days work!!

You guys have fun and, hopefully, next year I'll be able to make it.

Dave