Friendship Ganga Ram Gangs Up On Another Log

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Plus, Beater truck is revealed at last, another secret of the munk compound uncovered and exposed to the public eye.

There are more logs waiting, but this one was next in line for the "axe", and Ganga Ram got the nod. Tarwar got to tag along but did not see action. Ganga doesn't take long to delimb a modest tree of this size. I did not take every branch down before cutting the top off, because leaving some branches is key to the support while severing it in two.

Rolled the log downslope. If I were posing for an outdoor magazine I'd fire the firm who supplied the 'suit'. For years I've worn oversized clothing and from the image I have about the largest beer gut you can get and still eat pizza at night. I doubt my gut is of any importance to anyone but myself, but it's not that big. (For the record, the CIA snipers should know their target. If they look for the fat guy I can slip away unharmed. Maybe I should stop saying things like that- Rusty isn't here anymore and some of you might not laugh, but nervously glance at the phone pondering your civic duty.)

This time I did not break the rope holding the logs but stopped Beater in time.

That's about all I can think of to say. I wore better shoes because of the steep terrain. I had no business in flimsy tennis shoes chopping on a slope with a heavy khuk last time.

Sometimes the Ganga would ring a little. It was fun.

HI kukuris have not failed me. They have the number one spot in sales and in my heart for very good reason. Yeah, that's right; I'm biased. I'm prejudicial to a tool that does the job, looks great, scares the neighbors, delights my friends, troubles the cougars, and is just darn nice to have around the house or in the National Forest.

Pictures to follow. Honest. Somehow.


munk
 
I guess Andy got delayed. If you are still avaiable, 45/70, I'll send them to you.

munk
 
Without much further ado or delay...

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Well, let's see; picture in snow shouldn't be there- I think it's the Samsher I gave away to a friend as a gift.

That's Beater truck. Connected the cable to the rope holding the two logs, hauled them up no sweat; we see the log with me sitting, happy it and I are both at rest for a short time, the log across the stream, and in my yard.

We also see a shack on my property where the chipmunks live- they've taken it over. I'll try and send a pict of a chipmunk next set.

Still remaining in ravine; one dead standing pine, and one partially segmented pine, fallen and on the cliff slope.

I'll chomp those two up and get some more picts for later thread.

We also see children sitting on log with Carter holding Ganga Ram, and the Tarwar embeded in the log next to Trave; Keith in the middle. Tarwar sports patina I put on by crushing chokecherries on the blade. I'm not sure at all about this patina business- I now have a grey Tarwar that looks like it's been in battle and handed down by the Duke to his eldest son.

one more thing- picture of me scratching head after mosquito flys into ear. Nice.

munk
 
Good looking group of boys you have there Munk!:D It is good to see that they will learn the appreciation and use of a good tool from their dad. Those fun times with dad and little lessons thrown in are a special sharing and learning expirience that they will carry with them forever. Looks like lots of fun to boot!;)
 
Great pictures. I wondered about snow in August ... life is cheap on the Brazos indeed.

Thanks for these - it's so fun to see these things being used, and enjoyed, by all.

t.
 
When we cable up the logs I have fun. Feel like a lumberjack....oughta have a horn down below to tell the truck operator it's clear and to start hauling...just like on Sometimes a Great Notion

We'll see if we can't get the picts in order next time, with a close look at the exciting art of dragging timber to your back lawn...


munk
 
I did leave something out. I forgot about this but it may be the most important part. I have a lot of problems in my life right now, home stuff, personal things for me to work on. So, I prayed and prayed to God for quidance in my life during the last few days.

My feelings were hurt by a loved one, and I thought of this as I chopped. It's one good reason I was out there. I'm out there wacking off limbs, and I continue my Prayer:

"All I want is a little PEACE. Limb goes flying. "Just some PEACE"; another limb goes flying. "Give me some GUIDANCE". Limb flys. "I don't want to HURT ANYMORE." Chop chop. Carter is overhearing a little of this. He gives me a funny look.
"So Lord, please help me, and give me the tools I need to balance my life." I conclude, say amen, and go to finishing the log.

It was this and some other things that turned the tide. I'm on my home slope looking at the cliff, and suddenly I got angry- I had resolve, and just like that, a few of the mental peices fell into place. Who says prayer doesn't work? Sometimes it just needs a little encouragement from a Ganga Ram.

It didn't take long to trim, haul the log downslope, connect the rope and cable, and haul it home, either.

munk
 
Great post Munk. Somehow good stiff work is cathardic. I like to go outside and sweat good and hard if Leah and I argue. Its much more positive than having a beer, but a beer helps too. LOL. I'm sorry to hear you're having troubles. Aah the human condition. Prayers from Atlanta, how bout it, extra help can't hurt right? Sorry I couldn't get to your pics yesterday. What a day. Ahh the human condition.
 
Strapping lads you've got there, btw. Keith is the spitting image of you. Awesome.
 
I'm loving the heck out of these pics!

Do you have any trouble with creasote(sp?) burning the pine? My neighbor said you had to watch if they were recently dead, but not if they were dead and dry standing. True?
 
Great pics. Now, those are kids that do not get picked on! Thanks for sharing munk. Email sent on beater truck.
DanR
 
sweet stuff.

i doubt at this point, i'll ever get married, or have kids. not sure if either is a loss, but it's something i'm sure i'll be wistful about. cherish your kids. i hope they cherish you, or learn to. thought not gone yet, i miss my far away parents. i wish i had learned VERY early to cherish them.

nice khukris too.

i pulled out ALL my HI offerings of the last year. laid them out. looked them over. my children, so to speak. very humid summer. some of them had a bit of attempt at rust. heresy! polished that off, re-oiled extra well. i guess i'm going to have to invest in museum wax or something - 5160 is touchy - none of my other many carbon type blades dared rust. hah. my bestest bought rusty and fixed 18" GRS keeps trying to rust and develop a patina on me despite my best efforts. are children this willful? more work.

good stuff. keep it coming.

bladite
 
Bladite, that was a very nice post.

...I've a good friend who remarried at age 59 or so...to a wonderful girl with a small son. I'm just saying this, because it's not over until the Fat Lady sings, and there is magic in this world.


munk
 
LOL, That first pic really threw me till I got to the descriptions!

Good looking kids and good looking tools...even beater truck.

Thanks for the pics.
 
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