What to do with this branch?

Re: What to do with this branch?

JL

>Fortunately you seem to be alright. How about more bugs?

Re: What to do with this branch?

TomW In SouthJersey

>If its long enough a walking stick would be a nice thing to carry on your next walk in the woods.

Re: What to do with this branch?

Bernie

>Mike glad your OK.

Carve a camp fire poker out of it or

a marshmallow roasting stick.

THAT WILL TEACH IT!!!

Pain Pain Pain..

Toothpicks. Lots of 'em.

Rob Ceraso

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Re: What to do with this branch?

Tom in Red Deer

>Hi Mike,

I agree that you should do something with it. It has already told you something.

How about...carving slowly with a dull chain saw or turning a part of it with really dull tools or turn some of it with 40 grit paper...make it suffer!

On the other hand, you could take a small piece and make something nice to be kept close to you as a constant reminder that we have to be carefull in this wild world of ours, no matter where we are or what we are doing.

Really glad to here you are OK, on both medical conditions.

Tom in Red Deer

Re: What to do with this branch?

Sam Simpson

>Hi Y'all,

Mike, glad you are in good spirits after such a weird day.

To me the solution seems obvious. Cut it into long strips, glue them back together interspersed by some other material, (plastic is evil enough) form it into a cutting board, then use it for cutting bait.

Finish suggestion - vinegar.

Regards Sam Simpson.

Axe handle?

Dan Moening

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A Helmet!

Jorge Castaneda ~ Downeast Maine

>Mike with your creativity and skills transform that branch into a protective helmet, to wear in your walks. No need to think on vengance, you were walking under the influence... and not fully aware.

Mis dos centavos

Jorge

A wood mallet

Jim D. Clayton, NJ

>Then you beat it to death when beating other things!

Jim D.

Re: What to do with this branch?

John K Jordan

>Yikes! I'm glad you're still around. Woodcutters call those things Widowmakers, for a reason.

Most come down on unsuspecting heads when loosened by a different falling tree (also a reason driving a tractor through the woods can be very dangerous if you accidentlly bump a tree). Last fall I watched as a neighbor was dropping a large oak: half way down a limb broke loose, caught on another branch and flipped backwards, sending him to the hospital for 14 stitches in his scalp. This is the reason I ALWAYS wear a combo hard hat/hearing protector/face shield when cutting trees. This has saved my noggin from several good knocks over the years.

But just walking through the woods??? To have one fall unprovoked and "out of the blue" and hit you smack on the head must be exceedingly rare, akin to winning the lottery!

I like the mallet idea - you can turn a nice carving-style mallet in one piece - put a weight or heavier wood inside if you want to core out the pith. I made one to use around my lathe.

JKJ in East TN

Re: What to do with this branch?

Shawn - in ID

>Lamp base?...it did knock your lights out! Pepper grinder?

Re: What to do with this branch?

David

>I had a near miss walking in the woods several years ago. Windy day, hiking down a trail, and I heard an ominous cracking above my head. I took off, having no idea if I was putting myself in the path or getting out of the way. Good thing I moved. It was only a few inches in diameter, but probaly ten feet long.

Your dogs served you pretty well that day. I think they deserve a plaything - how about turning the branch into "bones" for the dogs to play with?

A proctologist probe

John Trant (Baltimore/DC area)

>I am glad you survived the day. It seems like you were getting it from both directions that day!

As a rememberance of this day, a proctologist probe would be perfect. Display it proudly to initiate questions from hose guests and you can regale them with your story. I am sure over the years, the story will get longer and better with each telling. Personally, I never let the facts get in the way of a good story.

John

PS: I have no idea if such a devise exists or what it looks like which gives you complete freedom to design it as you think a proctologist probe should look like!

Ashes

DougJ Crawfordsville, IN

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Re: What to do with this branch?

Mike Schwing from Md.

>GREAT replies! Thank you, and I'm glad to see folks have had a little fun with this. I was very upset last week and am sorry my mood came out on the forum. Feeling much better now! I'm not dead yet!

Re: What to do with this branch?

jeff jilg

>I like TomW's idea to make a walking stick. But with your creativity maybe you can carve a head on the top of the stick. The head could be cracked open to show the brains like your other recent piece. On the other hand....maybe that would be too creative :-)

Whatever you make...

mainebowlman

>...don't poke your eye out with it.

Jack

That was some BIG squirrel !

Brad Vietje

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Re: Those dreaded flying beavers!

Al Crandall --NE of Indy--

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Re: What to do with this branch?

RonZ

>Maybe you don't want to mess with it. It just might have revenge on its agenda and might come at you again from the lathe. I think it should head for the fire. =o)

Re: What to do with this branch?

Ray Ebersole

>Maybe you can make a lot of Wine Bottle Stoppers then, but you will need some Wine to open so you can use the stoppers well you see the idea. Then you would know why you feel the light headed.

Re: A proctologist probe

Glenn Madsen in the SF Bay area

>One day, you'll find out. ;-)

Re: What to do with this branch?

Don Henthorn

>Facing a colonoscopy can make one a little nervous if they have never had one performed. I can ubnderstand your being a little testy last week. However once it is over you now know it is not a really big deal and a relief to kmow there are no problems. I've had a couple so far and drove myself home, an hour plus drive, after the first one. The second one is when I learned I wasn't supposed to drive for the rest of the day.(-: Didn't notice any more disorientation than normal either time. Of course that just shows what my normal state is. Glad you are ok, Mike.

Re: What to do with this branch?

Barry N. Turner

>Mike,

I think you just found out that sometimes Mother Nature has no sense of humor!

Barry

PS I hope you are feeling better now!