Logs Delivered Markets Disappearing

[Robert MoonShadow]

I wish to apologize if I offended anyone in my posting here to Brett… I have, and want, no authority here to call him to task; however, I did want to point out to him that others besides his ‘target of the hour’ found his wording to be offensive. I do agree with many of the things he had to say; I don’t think we neccesarily need more regulations, but enforcement & perhaps to review/adjust the ones we have. I had hoped to bring his attention back to the subject & not to ‘being right’. Again, if I overstepped or offended anyone, I apologize. I hope this general topic can & will continue?

[Carl Russell]

Robert, and others, I appreciate the sentiments. I really believe we all need to feel comfortable here, which means we need to be able to speak up when someone is making us uncomfortable. We just have to draw the line somewhere near polite.

As far as this thread, I just spent part of the afternoon getting my woodmizer set up to saw out a small white pine post and beam kit that we will raffle this spring. I’m going to piece together a bit more custom sawing with some fuelwood to locals, and perch here waiting for a good market to open up every now and then.

I have 30 acres of pine plantation that I am clearing for pasture with red pine utility poles and well managed white pine crop trees, so, although the markets are depressed, the product is high quality so i will sell some when it looks good, after mud season.

I am going to weigh in on another topic another day when I can see straight (going on 19 hrs today), but I have been involved in a discussion in Vermont about developing biomass energy markets, and the impact on the forest ecosystem. I have a lot of thought on that, and plan to keep this thread alive for a few more posts anyway.

Carl

[Plowboy]

Differing opinions and beliefs bring out good discussions that may help all parties learn something. Extremism no matter what your cause is never good. Very extreme views lead others who otherwise might be interested to see you as a freak instead of a knowledgeable person. I’m sure others will respectfully disagree as this forum continues but respect goes along way. Politics are a subject I tend to avoid. I don’t agree with the government but it is above me to change it. I sign petitions and remain aware of policies that might affect me but choose not to let it consume my life and make me walk on eggshells. I will continue to do as I do until they show up on my doorstep and make me stop. Government is stressfull and I have enough with all the irons I have in the fire so I choose to not worry about it constantly.
Anyway the local finish lumber mill is closing up for a month until they sell off some of their product. The Amish can’t move rough cut right now either. Until construction or loose change is loosened up I’m afraid the market is going to remain as it is. Most loggers around here right now are hanging up their gear and looking for wage jobs.

[near horse]

I have to pass a log trucking outfit whenever I head in to town and today noticed their lot was full (no trucks out). He runs about 40 trucks so the lot was really full. Also, this guy opened his own Exxon mini-mart – gets a better deal on fuel so I hear.

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