Logging workshop hosted by Draft Animal Power Network and The Farm School Athol MA

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  • November 16, 2011 at 2:30 am #70103
    Jean
    Participant

    I enjoy flying Southwest. Look forward to seeing you!

    November 19, 2011 at 10:38 pm #70086
    Scott G
    Participant

    I pulled the trigger and bought the tickets. I’ll be arriving in Manchester nonstop from Denver at ~11:00p.m. (hopefully) on Friday 12/9, grab a car and then head towards Athol. My return flight is ~8:00 a.m on Monday 12/12.

    First question, is there a bunkhouse, shed, barn, etc. at the site where I can stretch out my sleeping bag in the wee hours of the a.m. and not bother anyone? The same scenario would be great for Sunday evening as well if possible as I will be leaving for the airport very early. I have an offer of a place to stop midway, but if possible I’d like to keep it on each end.

    Jean & Bradley, you mentioned that you might also need a chopper. I’ll have full PPE and everything I need to fell trees/work in the woods except a saw and an axe to pound wedges. MOFGA LIF last fall I used an extra 372 that Carl had and that worked OK. The offer is there if you need it…

    Looking forward to it!!

    November 19, 2011 at 11:42 pm #70076
    Carl Russell
    Moderator

    @Scott G 30297 wrote:

    I pulled the trigger and bought the tickets. I’ll be arriving in Manchester nonstop from Denver at ~11:00p.m. (hopefully) on Friday 12/9, grab a car and then head towards Athol. My return flight is ~8:00 a.m on Monday 12/12.

    First question, is there a bunkhouse, shed, barn, etc. at the site where I can stretch out my sleeping bag in the wee hours of the a.m. and not bother anyone? The same scenario would be great for Sunday evening as well if possible as I will be leaving for the airport very early. I have an offer of a place to stop midway, but if possible I’d like to keep it on each end.

    Jean & Bradley, you mentioned that you might also need a chopper. I’ll have full PPE and everything I need to fell trees/work in the woods except a saw and an axe to pound wedges. MOFGA LIF last fall I used an extra 372 that Carl had and that worked OK. The offer is there if you need it…

    Looking forward to it!!

    Kewl Scott. This should be awesome….. I’ll have 3 saws and plenty of wedges, hammer etc.. and I do have a bit of a hard time running a saw and driving horses at the same time, so you’re welcome to use whatever you need.

    Looking forward to seeing you and working together again, Carl

    November 20, 2011 at 12:34 am #70085
    Scott G
    Participant

    @Carl Russell 30299 wrote:

    Looking forward to seeing you and working together again, Carl

    Ditto, Brother! 🙂

    November 20, 2011 at 3:23 am #70138
    bradley
    Moderator

    No worries Scott, we’ve got you covered. Bunkhouse is yours Friday night and anybody else who wants to come in Friday is welcome. I live at the bottom of the driveway up to the barnyard and bunkhouse so I will be right there. Here is my cell phone if you can’t find it too well late at night. If anybody else needs anything, feel free to call. 978 413 5457

    November 20, 2011 at 3:37 pm #70106
    Does’ Leap
    Participant

    I am planning on heading down and will bring a couple of saws and I will be happy to be a chopper if need be. I am not sure what you will have for teams and equipment, but I can bring down the scoot I built last year.

    George

    November 20, 2011 at 3:54 pm #70077
    Carl Russell
    Moderator

    @dominiquer60 30143 wrote:

    Is there anyone that is planning to attend this event that would like to take some pictures that we can use on our website and/or be willing to write an article about the event for our upcoming January DAPNet Newsletter? One need not have the skills of a NY Times best sellers list author, just the will and time to do it:) Little things like this can be a really huge help.

    Thanks in advance,

    Erika, I will have my camera with me, and will take some photos that I can share…. I can also let someone else use it as well, but I can handle the camera and lines at the same time.

    Carl

    November 20, 2011 at 5:18 pm #70149
    LongViewFarm
    Participant

    George, If you bring your scoot down, could I use it? Mine doesn’t fit in the trailer with the team and I’d love for them to get some more practice pulling logs.
    See you Saturday,
    Jay

    November 21, 2011 at 1:01 am #70107
    Does’ Leap
    Participant

    Jay:

    My runners are 12′ and my truck bed is 6′. I think I should be able to lash it down safely after disassembling. Providing I can it get there (should work), it’s all yours.

    George

    November 21, 2011 at 1:06 am #70091
    Scott G
    Participant

    Bradley & Jean, Could you use an extra hand on Friday? I believe could bump up my flight a day without any extra travel cost. Would be happy to help out if needed…

    November 21, 2011 at 12:59 pm #70074
    Gabe Ayers
    Keymaster

    Likewise for me Jean and Brad, I was hoping to be of some help on Friday or earlier if needed. Just let me know what I can do or bring. Cell 203-494-4123

    November 23, 2011 at 12:29 am #70141
    bradley
    Moderator

    Kevin, we would love for you to come up on Friday, Scott is going to be here too. So if you wanted to get here late morning on Friday that would be great.

    November 24, 2011 at 12:20 am #70129
    Ed Thayer
    Participant

    Bradley,

    I can bring a saw, safety equipment,etc. Are the skid roads suitable for a forecart?

    Ed

    November 24, 2011 at 10:13 am #70115
    jen judkins
    Participant

    Looks like I will be able to come down with Reno Saturday morning….looking forward to it!

    November 24, 2011 at 12:26 pm #70137
    bradley
    Moderator

    Yes Ed, there is a well established main trail where we are going to be working.

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