A Good Product
It goes to prove when Dennis and I get a bee in our bonnets we had better know what we are in for during the work as well as how to get cleaned up afterwards. Check the available products that are on hand.
Today was the day to try out Dennis’ new 14″ electric chainsaw. Many moons ago we planted a Tiger’s Eye Sumac in the east portion of the acre to mark where the water connection would be for that portion of the yard. The sumac did great. In the fall of the year, you could not beat the show of colors. It all but glowed orange.
During this last winter a portion of the sumac died. Of course it had to be a definite death on one half of it. Very lopsided looking shrub that actually grew into a tree. It was time to take it out and allow Dennis to mow in that area without getting a whiplash from the branches or getting his face scratched up.
We could not believe how dense the wood was. The saw did absolutely great. The photo is quite dated and now some of the taller branches were head high or a bit above. The base of the limbs had a circumference much like a sauce dish. I could see how a 14 lb. chainsaw could become quite heavy. Dennis took breaks and I hauled wood and branches to the curb so we can get them to the tree dump. The pair of steel wheels were moved to snuggle up to several evergreens in the yard.
This was the best day to do this as the warmer temps and humidity are due back by tomorrow. Both Dennis and I worked up a good sweat. The sweat combined with our sticky hands made us almost unfit to touch anything afterwards. The sap of the Tiger’s Eye Sumac was worse than anything we have ever gotten from working with evergreens. It was tacky, juicy, yellow, and sticky!
Before Dennis even wanted to clean up the chainsaw, we headed for the sink in the basement. Out came the Tarkelp Hand Cleaner container. Kevin had brought us a container in the past and it has proven itself invaluable with grubby hands as well as sticky hands. The best part is that it leaves the hands so soft.
We have called this a good day. I am satisfied spending a bit of time in the sewing studio and Dennis is out in the back garage contemplating painting the mower that will be part of his finished project with the Cub L0-Boy. We work well together and then we know how to give each other some space. Priceless