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BEL #56

Hi!

Since I noticed a whole lot of Xs on the Chainsaw Sharpening chart the day before, it was ideal to start the morning with what? Chainsaw sharpening, of course. Before I did that, I changed the file to a smaller size than what was previous. Even though the previous size was sharpening, there was a little scraping on some of the edges of the teeth. After changing it, none of that.

While sharpening, I took some breaks in which that time I supplied one of the willow feeders with toilet paper and refilled the bucket with saw dust.

In the afternoon, did some trail maintenance up until it started getting noticeably cold and went inside the shop to continue with more chainsaw sharpening.

That's it.

BEL #55

Hello!

So this morning, went to The Lab at The Abbey. Where we as a group, all took part in various tasks from setting up a fire to working on the wing wall behind The Abbey. I fed the Abbey cats and supplied them with fresh water. Afterwards, cleared up a section of the grounds by removing mostly a pile of wooden parts. I placed it closer to the front gate where there was already a pile of logs. Some of these parts will mostly get used for possibly firewood or/and mulch.

For the afternoon, set up a fire and did some tool sharpening at the shop. Then headed to the backyard fence and finally finished with the junk poles for now. For the last junk pole, I picked one then decided to move it to the side and opted for another one. This second one looked pretty good. I chose it because it was a little thicker at the bottom but as a junk pole, the bottom would be the top. Yet, opted out because it was rotting a little too much at the base. Then decided for a third pole but that one did not make out for the fence. The reason being, it was way too thick even though I had carved it some. In the end, I went back to my first pick and it went down smoothly yet with that grip that holds itself into place. Cool!

That's it.

BEL #54

Hi!

This morning, assisted in setting up a fire in the classroom.

Showed the newest Boot how to debark and what tools are available for the process.

Then some chainsaw maintenance.

In the afternoon, continued with chainsaw maintenance.

From there, went to junk poles. As you can see, the photos with a junk pole standing by the fence and on the ground is one I chose to use. It had previously been used as a junk pole from the old version of the fencing that had been up from years prior. It had loose bark and smaller short branches sticking out. The following photo where it is placed on the ground again, it is displaying how I cleaned it up by taking out as much of the bark as I was able to and cut out all the smaller branches and some of the tip. Then the finished product, which is the very first one on the fence (and while still daylight) shows a new and improved junk pole.  I believed I would have be done but did notice I started a little later. Even though, I continued working on them up until it got dark (after Boot time hours) now I know it will take one more day to finish this one particular section.

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BEL #53

Hello!

Today it was all about junk pole building.

In the morning, junk poles.

In the afternoon, did pull out some grass from a hugel inside the paddock.

Then went right back to junk poles.

It has been a little while since I did them.

Not they have not been done since I last did them.

Others do them faster and that's ok. Again, there is a way I do them that when I finally get done, I know I put my heart into it.  

Almost done and looking forward to finishing off that section.

That's it.

BEL #52

In the morning, put away chopped firewood.

Then on to chainsaw maintenance.

Before debarking, set up a fire in the classroom.

In the afternoon, got into junk poles in the backyard fence.

That's it.

BEL #51

Hi!

The day was started off with chopping up wood pieces into smaller pieces to be used for the RMH in the main house aka Fisher Price House.

From there met up with the backyard fencing team. Just time enough to help out some and packing things up before the morning projects were over.

Yet, before that happened Paul came out and while I stopped to take notice of the sun. The reason why is because since it has gotten colder, the days are much more cloudier. So when the sun steps in AHHH feel some warmth. Anyways, I happened to be standing by a plum tree and Paul pointed out some plums still hanging from the leafless tree. He went over to it, picked a plum, ate it and still tasted good though they were shriveling away some. I asked to try and got one and still sweet. I went ahead to get what was left and gave them to Paul to take back to the house. Yet, there was one I was not able to get due to it being so high up. Paul left and I decided I was going to get it somehow. So I shook the tree and down it went. I was not able to find it on the ground at first yet I did and brought it back to Paul. That small gesture made me feel good about it. Just wanted to share that .

In the afternoon, picked up some thick, short tree trunk pieces that were by far Arrakis and moved them to the front of the shop to get chopped for firewood.

Then went ahead and got into debarking with the afternoon ending with chainsaw maintenance.

That's it.

BEL #50

Hi!

Since I started learning the new and improved way of framing the fence before I come in with my style and way of doing junk poles, it was appropriate to continue with junk pole fencing in the morning. It's taking time but getting there. The whole idea for myself to get familiar with the framing which includes building a rock jack and panels BEFORE the junk poles themselves come into the picture. This involves not only measuring and leveling but everything else as far as what tools and equipment will be needed during the process.

In the afternoon, I switched up from junk pole fencing to debarking.

That's it.

BEL #49

Hello!

This morning I started the day by making a fire at the shop.

Then went ahead into backyard fencing. Specifically, to get more familiar with the way a rock jack is done in a way that they are heavier and have more leverage against tipping over.

In the afternoon, we opened some packages after receiving new chainsaws. Thank you very much! Very appreciative.

Since it was a half ass holiday at Wheaton Labs: Johnny Apple Seed Day we as a group planted tree seeds at The Lab, Pigs Meadow area.  What is a half ass holiday? Here a half ass holiday is when the first half of the day we do our usual projects. Then the second half we all gather together to do a themed project.

During that time, I cut some grass, planted some seeds, and placed mulch around the area where the seeds got planted.

Then it was back to Base Camp where we all watched a very cool movie called "The Man Who Planted Trees". That movie showed a lot and it had nothing to do with planting trees itself. Afterwards, we had baked apples, which were delicious.

Overall it was a positive, high energy day!

That's it!

BEL #48

Thank you Coydon, I really appreciate your comment. Yes, there are times when I am working on a project or just got finished, and then an unexpected model steps in, lol! Why not? They are a part of Wheaton Labs and it happens in the most natural way, lol!

Allright, so Hello everybody!

This morning at Basecamp, the willow feeder next to the Shower Shack needed the can to be replaced. Before that occurred, headed to The Lab to pick up two unused cans. Once that was done, then the filled can was able to get replaced. It was then transported to its resting place for two years. Then came back to Basecamp and carved out some tubes that are used for ventilation after they are placed in a new can. The cutting of tubes was used with a bandsaw. The second unused can was placed by the willow feeder in the back of the Classroom since that can in that location will be getting replaced soon.

In the afternoon, did some trail maintenance. There I pulled out grass roots as much as able to and did some trimmimg.

Then ended with projects doing chainsaw maintenance.

The evening ended with a Taco Tuesday dinner.

That's it.

BEL #47

In the morning, finished up puddle patrol by shoveling the extra dirt out of the ditch I created and moved it next to it.

Then went to the backyard and assessed the hugels and saw where I will need to open up trails and/or set up wooden steps.

After that, went to the shop and continued with a log that was debarked from another team earlier.

In the afternoon, did some trail maintenance on the Horseradish Hugel by digging up grass roots and trimming plants along the sides.

Towards the end, assisted fellow Boots with unloading logs from the bed of the truck after they came from The Lab.

That's it.