Adam the Tree Slayer

Earlier this year, a storm took down part of a huge tree in our backyard. My first plan was to carry my chainsaw to the top of my 20 foot extension ladder and cut the top of the tree off that way.

However, when it became obvious that the tree was too weak to support the ladder and me (not to mention that it seemed very likely that the tree would not be the only thing missing a limb or two when it was all said and done)... I called in the pro - "Adam the Tree Slayer". He brought over a pole saw that could reach the top of the tree. Below is visual evidence of his handiwork.

Now, you may notice that there are a bunch of tree branches laying in my backyard. That is about 1/2 of what the pile turned out to be. Once we got Adam started, he did not want to quit!
For some reason, though, Adam left before we got them all cut up and loaded in my truck - but that is ok! I saw the look in his eyes when he had the chainsaw in his hands... I was not going to say anything rude to him! :)

It is nice to have friends. It is even nicer to have friends with whom you can make great big messes (with chainsaws, no less). Thanks Adam!

Firewood anyone?

My stock car dream continues???

Earlier this year I got to go to Charlotte to a NASCAR stock car race - then later in the year I got to drive a car in the Estevan "Faster Pastor" race - and now this.....
A buddy of mine wrote me the other day and said that he was giving me an Olds Cutlass that he wants me to turn into a stock car. Can you believe that? It was like Christmas - only better. :) So now the work begins - kicking out windows, ripping out the interior, painting, etc.

So - anyone want to sponsor my new ride for the low, low price of $8653894673487683476???? (or I will take an loose change that you want to give me too!) :)

I am not sure how long it will take to get this baby out on the track (I need to build a garage first so that I have a place to work on it) but it is a huge step closer! Woo Hoo!!!!