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Last Updated: August 11th, 2008

Just got back from vacation and tried out a few new things..

I had a chainsaw mill that I never used and finally put it to the test.

First I hauled a Pine tree down my hill with my tractor and tried not to get the bark dirty. The purpose of this is not to dull the chain while milling..

Finally got it down the hill and set up for the first cut. I used a ladder in order to have an even cut for the Alaskan sawmill to glide on.

Getting the ladder attached to the trunk took the longest of the whole process.

Here is a picture of the first cut. Now I can just use the mill to make the next cuts without the ladder since the cut is true.

I made 2 slabs 2 inches thick and one slab 3 inches thick by 14 feet.

I then put Pressure Treated slats between them to let them air dry.

Each cut took approximately 4 to 5 minutes which wasn't too time consuming. Now the next project with the wood will probably be a heavy duty Picnic table and some benches.

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Summer Weather has finally arrived so I decided to take a ride and see how well the Grass grew up at my cabin.

II was just up there 2 weeks ago but the weather really started to get summerlike. The temperature was really up there...

Picked up some tire chains for the Old Lawn tractor and commenced to start cutting.

HThe temperature was around 95 and the sun was unbearable along with the bugs which I thought would be gone.

Cut a branch off the old maple and built a fire to burn up the branches and leaves.

After getting that out of the way I finished weed wacking and cutting the rest of the grass.

I spotted an intruder that put my Grandkids pumpkin Patch in jeopardy and had to do what had to be done.

One more down and about 20 more to go.

In two more weeks the cycle will repeat itself if all goes well. Lot of work to get done and not enough vacation or hours in the day to get it done.

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Just go back from the cabin. Went up there to do a little work and get the water running etc. I was a little surprised upon arrival.

The Truck couldn't make it up the Driveway but the Quad did .

The snow was about 12-18 inches on the ground with a frozen crust.

The road was in decent shape but the surroundings sure weren't..

It was like riding on Train tracks as the wheels fell into the ruts and stayed there..

Good shot of the ruts........

Loaded up and ready to head home......

A little unstable but still able to get it in the truck bed.

I'll go back in about three weeks and hopefully all this nasty White Stuff will be gone....It was a great time Nonetheless!

Another great couple days off. Sure beats working...

Here's a Link to New York States ATV Laws

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This website is dedicated to my Grandchildren. I love them both. Here is a picture of my Granddaughter taking her nap dreaming of what kind of day tomorrow will bring!!!

Here she is awake and ready to learn!! Gotta love the innocence...

Here's the grandson ready to operate Grandpas tractor...

Wishing his legs were ajust a little longer.....

Man... The years sure fly by.. Welcome to 2008!

Dug into last summers pictures and have some of my tractor at work clearing out some trails. Quite thick in there.

A view up the side where I have been keeping after it.

Up at the top trying to clean it up a bit...

A look going up towards the top of the hill

Washed out, Steep and a little scary going up with the tractor..

Smoothing it out with the Box Scraper...

Area is a little washed out from the runoff from rains so I'll try to get that filled in on the way down with the Box scraper..

Starting to look like a decent trail. Makes it easier to drag the deer down with the quads during deer season..

Time to call it a day. Little by little it's getting there....

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Deer Season 2007 has ended for my Son And I and the Freezer is empty but we had a good time. Temperature was just perfect and a little snow on the ground. A little chilly out but our Cabin was nice and toasty.

My son was all smiles with hopes of the once in a lifetime Buck..

Had the Quad all filled with gas and and rope to drag out the big one..

As you can see there wasn't a lot of Meat to share

Sure was a tasty treat though..

Here is the Cabin after the addition. Always under Construction. Good excuse to go up there for the weekend..

When the wind blows these welcome our friends...

A Little contest as to who is Bigger.... Both Great Tractors.....

Case Closed. MY KUBOTA wins...

Fall just peaked up here last week and here are a few pics from the southern Tier of New York

Going down to the cabin and its late and 1quite overcast.

The colors are really awesome...

Getting closer to my destination...

Off the main road and through the state land.

The Reds Are jumping out at you...

Couldn't paint a prettier Picture..

Pond in foregound

My land starts at the bottom of the pic and continues up the road.

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It's April here in Western NY, and the snow is still flying.

Took a ride out to my property and I knew it wasn't going to be a good day.

My son and I went up to cut some trees and do a little work around the area..

It was pretty muddy under the snow but I managed not to get the tractor stuck..

DEER SEASON 2006

The weather was very cooperative on the opening weekend of Deer Season in NY.

This is a picture of my son at about 8 AM on opening day. Actually one of the first deer shot around us that early. Doe or not it is still good eating.

He was proud. Barely got his hands dirty.....

Then he hauled her up the firecut on his trusty Honda Rancher ATV.

AAfter a bunch of tugging and lifting we got her on the Hanging post

I decided to go back up and hunt a little while longer.

I was in my tree stand for about ten minutes when this buck came into view.

Down he went and back down to the hanging post..

My son and I called it a day and cooked up some breakfast. It isn't always this easy.....Time to tell some stories over the breakfast table of all the action of the day.

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When they say RED SKY in the Morning Sailor Take Warning this SKY was definitely a statement. This is no touch up or Photo lab or whatever, This is what it looked like out side on the Morning of October 27,2006....

The storm on October 13th 2006 in the Buffalo NY area.

October proved to be a difficult weather month in Western NY. Following are a few pics of the heavy 18 inch snowfall that weighted down the trees because of all the foliage on them. Needless to say.... Down they fell...

Here is a typical street blocked with branches and downed power lines..

Here's another street.. Kind of looks like a driveway.

HHHere's a few more

Here is a view of a house...

One more. Not a pretty sight. Phone and cable is still out to many homes in the are.

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Bought a new tractor and made a new Fire Pit.

Here I am moving rocks around as the building begins..

No one will steal my seats.....

Who says dogs don't like the heat???

I am working on putting a little addition on my cabin and am slowly getting there. Check out the album below!!

SEE THE PICTURES Spring 2005 Click Here ----Click here.......>>>Building the addition

The Weather Was Nice Once Again for February 22nd In Western New York

30 Degrees upon arrival. Not bad !!

My Son and I Squeezed in one more Quad ride while we had the chance. Made it up the driveway without any problems...

Loaded up and ready to go...ing.

Deer tracks were everywhere. Definitely herded up..

Not too Bad Through the Woods..

Nice and Smooth Riding

A little Rest Along The Way

Great Day To Ride

Out of The Woods and Back to the Forest road...

Another Great Day Off!!!!!

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To Honor September 11th 2001 here's a lot of links .

Click the link Below............

OUR WORLD HAS CHANGED

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Building My Cabin

1998

Heres a pictures of the Cabin before all the additions.

2004

Here's a Picture of My Son Pretending he was working hard.....

Here's a picture hauling a LOG

Here are some pictures from our Quad run in Pennsylvania 2005

On the highway almost there.

Unloaded and anticipation building.

Getting ready.

Me in the air

Here's My son showing me up on his Rancher.

My son's friend on a Rancher also.

Me in a little water hole.....

One more of me on the Foreman 450 ES.

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In Memorium

This was Gizmo my 7 year old Rottweiler

Here's a new Picture Of Gizmo 9-14-04. Starting to get a little grey.

If you love dogs and want to know about the different breeds CLICK HERE

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First here is a link to Buffalo's BLIZZARD OF '77'

Here's a link to The Old Crystal Beach Amusement Park CRYSTAL BEACH

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