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22. Well, I just sharpened my chainsaw and will most likely go after some limbs on the

Wed Aug 12, 2015, 10:41 PM

Aug 2015

ground, but I hear ya about cutting up in trees.

When I was younger - and stupid- I actually took numerous large white pines (2') down piece by piece, tying myself to the trunk because as each chunk fell it nearly knocked my footing as it hit the section below...

It a wonder we survived some of the crazy dumb things we did...

Stay safe out there.

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An unmistakable sign of age, but... [View all] MineralMan Aug 2015 OP

I hear ya...smart decision... dhill926 Aug 2015 #1

Yup. MineralMan Aug 2015 #6

'8" in diameter where it met the trunk' and '15 feet above the ground' onehandle Aug 2015 #2

I think so, too. MineralMan Aug 2015 #12

There is nothing more important than remembering to give up the things malaise Aug 2015 #3

Well, I didn't fall off a ladder. MineralMan Aug 2015 #7

My grandfather died early from a fall. He was 62 and in very good health. One day, he went up on 4lbs Aug 2015 #31

Falls are serious problems for older folks, for sure. MineralMan Aug 2015 #42

My 68 yr old Mr just fell from a ladder arikara Aug 2015 #58

I give up when I can't remember things. Is that the same thing? kairos12 Aug 2015 #24

Depends on what you can't remember malaise Aug 2015 #25

LOL! Le Taz Hot Aug 2015 #59

Yep I find myself saying I don't need to remember that shite malaise Aug 2015 #60

Chainsaws and ladders are a young man's game. Codeine Aug 2015 #4

I agree. I've done that stuff in the past, MineralMan Aug 2015 #10

I'm with you MM. And I'm only(?) 64. elias49 Aug 2015 #5

Silver maples! MineralMan Aug 2015 #8

k&r Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 #9

Now do yourself a favor Mineral Man. Get a shingles shot. Mr. Shraby is going through a stint with shraby Aug 2015 #11

Not a bad idea... MineralMan Aug 2015 #14

Ooh I will second that advice!! catchnrelease Aug 2015 #29

Ok that does it...I was told I didn't need it after having had shingles... haikugal Aug 2015 #37

I imagine it depends on what the dr believes catchnrelease Aug 2015 #38

That's what I thought until a man 30 years younger my age shot at me seveneyes Aug 2015 #13

Not really an equivalent thing, I think. MineralMan Aug 2015 #15

No, it goes beyond survival seveneyes Aug 2015 #16

So Martin O'malley then eh wot? Schema Thing Aug 2015 #17

I'm in my early 50's and am making those decisions too. FLPanhandle Aug 2015 #18

Smart decision dumbcat Aug 2015 #19

Ain't that the truth. Hekate Aug 2015 #20

...almost there! spanone Aug 2015 #21

Well, I just sharpened my chainsaw and will most likely go after some limbs on the FailureToCommunicate Aug 2015 #22

Yup. I used to do my own tree work, too. MineralMan Aug 2015 #41

You did the right thing, Mineral Man. mike dub Aug 2015 #23

T am 76 and will not even climb onto a stepladder. RebelOne Aug 2015 #26

It is called older and wiser, we now know not to try to do the things we once did, the younger folks Thinkingabout Aug 2015 #27

Sigh. Not all old guys make smart decisions, MineralMan. 1monster Aug 2015 #28

Standing on top of an aluminum ladder... sandpan Aug 2015 #34

Yup. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak... 1monster Aug 2015 #36

I finally installed some expensive gutter screens on mine. MineralMan Aug 2015 #40

This could be a parable. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #30

Probably every story could be a parable. MineralMan Aug 2015 #39

Chainsaw? What, no flamethrower? byronius Aug 2015 #32

*smooch* have a husband that is sooooooooo starting to feel his 70 years..... a kennedy Aug 2015 #33

Going to meet Jesus Fluothane Aug 2015 #35

That's smart, LWolf Aug 2015 #43

I don't, really, but I also can't afford MineralMan Aug 2015 #44

I can pay for some things, but not for all. LWolf Aug 2015 #45

Choices. We all have to prioritize things, I guess. MineralMan Aug 2015 #47

The "unmistakable sign of age" was the wisdom to make the sound judgment to take care of yourself. WillowTree Aug 2015 #46

I suppose. It's a little frustrating, though. MineralMan Aug 2015 #48

I know, but my Daddy always told me....... WillowTree Aug 2015 #49

Yes. That's it, exactly. MineralMan Aug 2015 #50

I'm circling the 60 mark & I now say let the young guy do it too... Historic NY Aug 2015 #51

You're probably right. MineralMan Aug 2015 #53

I disagree re assessing our capabilities malaise Aug 2015 #61

Wise decision. Same here. trof Aug 2015 #52

Absolutely. I could still install a toilet, but I'd MineralMan Aug 2015 #54

The kid across the road needs money gwheezie Aug 2015 #55

Very smart. Chainsaws are deceptively dangerous, MineralMan Aug 2015 #56

I can understand your reasoning. I'm heading towards sixty faster and faster, ladyVet Aug 2015 #57