Hello from new member

[zopi]

Welcome!

[wilson_tree]

I'm glad you appreciate the pictures.  My son and nephews like to go out with me sometimes and do some work.  They are earning their way up to learning to operate the chainsaw, tractor, and truck.  The two nephews live in urban areas and they like to go back to school and brag about the manly things they have done on summer vacation. 

I haven't done the Game of Logging, but I plan to.  I learned their felling technique from another tree guy doing residential tree removals.  To any one who has done the GOL 1 though 4, what did you think?

[bill m]

I have done the GOL 1,2,3, for the credits to keep up my timber harvesters license. Most of the things they teach you I have been already been doing for the past 21 years. I think it is great training.The instructor was very good and took the time to make sure everyone understood what they were doing. Some day I will do #4 when it is offered near here.

[Ed_K]

My comment to anyone i see running a saw is take the GOL at least first 3 levels.Take the boys with you to. Talk to one of the instructors to see if you can get some funding on the cost to attend.
 I believe that taking the course has save my life a few times all ready.

[wilson_tree]

Thanks for the GOL input.  You are confirming what I thought: it is a good thing to do.  I am working for a guy right now who took the level 1 course and he said they improved his chain sharpening so much he thought hat was worth the price all by itself.