I didn’t think you would have any issues with Ken and Bill together, Jim, not with you on the reins. So glad you are pleased with their work. Brenda, we missed your excellent camera work today. Jim did OK, but your video work is much appreciated.
Yuuup, Brenda you definitely add some charm to your videos and we missed you today. However, Jim did an excellent job and did his best to "fill in" your spot !! The horses seem to be working well together - but with Jim in charge, everything was organized and fun !!
Brenda is an integral piece of the puzzle. Beyond the help with filming, I enjoy the dynamic between you two. You are a great team and the love permeates rom the videos.
Ken and Bill are 2 professionals, and whatever issues they may have in the pasture when they are in the harness it is all business. You have trained them well to handle whatever is asked of them.
Looks like Ken and Bill know that they have to to work together to make Buck proud. Jim was so nice to hear how much you appreciate Brenda. Don’t hear that much out in the public-mostly jabs and hurtful teasing in couples…Yes Brenda we miss you as does your hubby! Great work though, on all the teams, both equine and human! Gosh Bless!
Jim, I think the old sleds were built with loose joints to allow a certain amount of flex because the ground is not flat and if everything was bolted solid you would have breakage in the joints and split timber. Northern Canadian loggers did this years ago with 4 horse teams hauling to the landings and mills. Brings back memories of watching my parents when I was a child. Sorry to see the loss of Buck, that was a beautiful team. You are a true hostler.
I surely thank the Amish for allowing the filming of his (missed his name, my apologies) work, Thank you! Ken and Bill both know what is expected, they just need time to become partners. I expect they will do just fine. Thanks Jim for the logging, always a good day for me! Brenda, hope you can make the next video, you are missed. Charlie
I am amazed at the work these horses can do, And Miss Brenda your work is certainly appreciated and makes the show come together more easily Thanks Jim, Horses and Miss Brenda.
So nice to see the “new” team working so well. Life is new beginnings and many sad endings. It is all about how we handle them. You seem to handle them with wisdom grace and compassion.
Yes, I appreciate how much work and time consuming it would be to go back and forth to film your progress. I'm always wondering how someone can do this. Much appreciated by us, the viewers. You've done so well with everything, the horses, the camera and of course, the logging. Thank you. Brenda does a great job when she films, taking so much work off you. Also it's nice to hear her voice, chatting.. Thank you both. Keep warm 🤗🌺
Jim, this is a very interesting video. I enjoyed the discussion about building the logging sled. Watching and learning how people do their work has always interested me. Bill and Duke are fast learners. Even when the horses had to step into deeper snow, Bill barely hesitated. I think your horses have so much trust in you and are so well trained, that they would do about anything for you. 😊😊😊
Awesome video Jim and Brenda learned about rot in a tree 🎄 I agree Jim it would be great to tell early on when a tree has rot, sled is coming along nicely, both horses did great I think that's awesome.
Ken and Bill worked well today thanks to Jim’s training and horsemanship. I missed you Brenda and your excellent filming! You two are an awesome team! Hope all is well Brenda. ♥️🙏🏻♥️
That Amish workshop was very interesting! Love such stuff, so thanks for showing it! Brenda's perfect camera work is really missing, but more than that Brenda is missing! Hope she will come back very soon! Big hugs to you! -Chris
Ken and Bill are doing great . Brenda we need you back behind the camera jim is a much better logger than a camera man . Lol . Great video as always Jim stay safe
Perhaps you should put a clause in your contract to compensate you for cutting trees with red rot that never make it to the mill where you would be paid. It could be on a sliding scale depending on the percentage of red rot in the log. Right now, all the penalty is on the logger; none on the landowner. That might give forest owners some incentive to lobby for research on how to identify red rot on standing trees.
Thank you so much Jim. iI have said that you are an inspersion for people like me that wanted to work with horses but did not have you in my time with my lovely horses. Love you and Brenda Julien Lamarche
Missed your fine camera work today, Brenda! Jim said it's more work for him when you are not there, and I could see that's true with my own eyes. So glad you can just continue on logging as usual with Ken and Bill. I watched a video about Morgan horses which are small but very strong for their size. Q: Have you ever considered getting a Morgan team, and why, or why not? May God bless and protect Gordon Family Farm and all who dwell there! 🙏🙏
Jim, your videos are like quality pbs documentaries! Your hard work filming and the sharing of your knowledge and planning process to do a job well is appreciated. I'm not a logger or farmer but one of the reasons I enjoy your channel is because of your work ethic.
🌟Jim🌟 I’m very impressed with the magnificent performance you have received from your extra fine team of Working Horses, That you have personally trained here. Awesome job Jim! Also I’m very sorry to hear about the passing of one of your long time close friend/Working Horse…. 😔 🙏 Blessings be with You and your wonderful Family, and Working Horses! Thanks a million to you and Brenda for sharing these wonderful videos.
Its nice to meet your neighbours. Sam is doing a great job and is very knowledgeable with your sled. The horses work well together i am glad things are moving along so well. I hope you will enjoy the rest of your day. Brenda i have to say i think Jim was out of his element without you with him filming today video he really missed you doing the filming, that being said he did do a great job filming so well done Jim. I hope you all have a great day. God bless.
Sam sure does some beautiful work. Loved his blue heeler too. What a blessing to have such talented neighbors. Ken and Bill seem to be putting their heart in to working together. I'm sure they are at a loss too for the disappearance of Duke. But I'm sure in time they will become a great team as well. Thank you for sharing.😊💗
I am relatively new to the site, and have just learned of the loss of your horse Buck. My condolences to you on your loss. It is good to see that your new pair, Ken and Bill are working well together.
I've never heard of red rot before. Shame to lose so much wood! The horses are doing a good job - hard work. Brenda is the best! Glad you appreciate her - but of course you do! The video on the sled was very interesting, too.
Double sleds are always loose it’s to compensate for the lack of suspension. Another point logging sled in our area didn’t have a pole between the two sleds instead they had cross chains( this gives more flexibility).
Yes ,we always had cross chains around here too. The bob sleds were always loose like that no nuts on top of the irons . I think the looser they are the better they pull. Easier to start a heavy load being sloppy like that.
So far and so good. Your relatively untested pair are working together better than you thought that they might and it looks as though the trees that you are felling are causing more concern than your horses. You can get more out of your horses but the trees you are rather stuck with. I don't know what work is being carried out on the fugus or fungi, Phellinus pini being considered the main one, which cause it. This true heart rot is more complicated than it first appears. It was studied in the late-mid C19 by one Robert Hartig with subsequent studies taking place into the present century. Jim probably knows all about this but this little bit of information might be helpful for those who might be interested in what he is dealing with.
I really missed Brenda today, Hi Brenda👋 The part about the logging sleds was very interesting and the fact you can make the logs needed is awesome. They will last another half century, if not longer. Thanks Jim for sharing & working the camera today.... Ken & Bill worked pretty good in those snowy conditions.
het jim, it's the grumpy old fart again, when i was a freshman, many of us got tuck out on the gabriels campus. one day, a bunch of us went exploring, as youngsters are prone to do, and we came across a sled similar to yours, it's nice to see the old ways being preserved. keep up the good work, as always, i enjoy wathching you work those horses. john.
Nice Video Jim, we sure are spoiled to have Brenda Running Camera When She does. I look forward to Brenda filming Jim in the hollow again, Thank you. I think the genetics of the horses are good they do not want to go off trail, I wish more folks like that out snowmachining.. While snowmobiling I have helped many people in Alaska that get off trail and get stuck quickly and very badly, dangerous. In time the trust and cooperation will come I believe.(I hope) I Like your little pick up lift on the tongs to bite in.. John deere started nice, is that a Kabota engine? 1702 or the newer V2204 I forget the no. Those glow plug connections should be checked every fall for corrosion, white powder and reseated for good current flow. (It's common to loose one or 2 to poor connection, corrosion) Nice work Jim. Saw is running great. 33 below at the lake house in Tomahawk (last week). One more cold snap coming I suppose. Regarding red rot, I have seen it in old lumber also, so not necessarily acid rain,, I think as you open it up the trees will breath and dry better and lesson root rot, so logging in itself will lesson it, healthier woods. Fungus more under control also. Yep, bad stuff. Sorry for that. Regarding the sled, wow!, I love it, he is making some nice cuts , Sam.. Nice joints and fitment, it is not easy (as it looks) and requires skill and good sharp tools, sharp hand saw, and planing chisel. I agree with your comments, the rig built for give and to follow the contour of the woods the lay of the land and bumps, an occasional rock..etc. also for turning. Built loose on purpose, as the sled wears in it gets even better, "broke in" a well worn sled is highly valuable and sweet. Just as kids, we grab that "broke in" sled b4 the new one , because the broke in performance far exceeds the new. You just have to experience it.. your right Jim and Sam...keep it Strong but Loose with give. That ash is beautiful clear grade A #1 select sweet. So nice.. I look forward to seeing it again, love that sled, I remember, from b4... I would try to keep it low to the ground as much as possible so the center of load weight is close to the ground or it will want to tip on corners if you rise on a rock. Even a 1/2" will help, log saddle where the logs generally sit will help, kind of like a wooden seat dished out for the butt. So the logs sit as low as posible. Ok... Thanks a million.
Brenda is really missed as she has great filliming skills, but you Jim are doing a great job as you are working an filliming . Bill and Ken are working together well. Missing Buck very much. Love ❤️ from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Brenda you were missed but the old teamsters came through. Each has their place and you two are like a good team both nessary. No pun intended. Can't wait for the next vid.
I can’t imagine working in those temperatures. Living way down south, people here act like they’re freezing to death if it gets in the 40’s. Where you live is beautiful! Brenda you were missed today. It’s quite a compliment when Jim wants you to go to work with him.
Logging sleighs are built to flex and twist rather than Crack and break as they go over rough ground .So Sam and you have it all figured out . May I suggest a clevis or Shackel to join the two bobs together plus attach sleigh to fore cart . Cheers
Draft horses are my favorite and I love seeing them work. I'm a BIG animal lover, but I've never really gotten into horses, except the big ones. In fact, I've rescued and owned donkeys, but never a horse. I would love to have a Belgian, though.
Another great video Jim glad to see Ken and Bill working out but I had no fears they Wouldn't you have them all so well trained. and they all work for you. great video and hope it all continues to work out. ECF
Glad these two are working good. Interesting about the red rot. My husband Barry James recently cut down 5 dead oaks with the help of a neighbor. I was sure they would be rotten but not so. No rot inside. Oak is a very heavy wood and glad we have a hydraulic wood splitter to work with.
Jim regarding your equipment starting issue. Put a propane tank with a fan type burner head and a canvas tarp over your machine's. Building a mini portable garage. ( remember to light flame 🔥)Also dig mud out of track s and park up on logs. Sleep good all night knowing your equipment will start next morning, just like your horses. If not going to woods everyday don,t light 🔥. Ps does not need a big flame 🔥. Cheers
I love the videos with Brenda working the camera but don’t undersell the value of videos like this where Jim reverts to his old style videos. Each provides a different experience of logging and one isn’t superior to the other. 👏👏
I've heard that some logs resonate differently when there is rot present. You could you try using a heavy wood mallet and listen for the difference between solid vs rot containing timber.
Bill does keep looking over at Ken as if to say 'its OK we can do this!' Glad things are working out for you. Brenda has been missed as she does help and also do a great job with the camera. Life is full of surprises for us, but nothing surprises our LORD.
Hey Jim, next time your back up to Sam’s, see if he show you the shed in the shop. Jim, Ken, Bill seems to be working well together. Maybe the trees with Red rot you could take them home and get some board feet out of them
I found the explanation around what you are doing with your sleigh to be very interesting. I have a totally destroyed bob sleigh, but believe I have all the irons for it. They are in a heap with the wooden parts that didn't rot away. I was always on my 'bucket list' to see if I couldn't make something of the irons. My health has kind of got me stopped but I still think about that 'pile' of parts from time to time. Good to see you're able to restore your sleigh.
Jim ken and bill will get better with practice working together. I made a new set off bundle sleds about 4 year ago . That front bundle hitch make to hook up to a machine or got to longer for horses . The back bundle can be hook up with chain cross like a X . Went you use chain you can shorten or length it out for different length off logs Jim . Front bundle turn like a semi 5 wheel Jim .
Jim I am so impressed with Ken and Bill they are really doing a fantastic job together I am so impressed especially for how good they stand for you good luck Jim it'll all work out you got good horses and you have Brenda she's an amazing wife and what a sweetheart she is 👍
My condolences for Buck RIP ! That said i think you have a new beauty team going on . also your amish buddy is a very good craftsman with your new sled coming along as well. Great video as usual but obviously Brenda is the best at making them in action lol ! you Jim have to work double time to get it all done . Awesome job Jim and thanks again .
Good job working and filming! Probably made you appreciate Brenda even more. You two make a great team!
I didn’t think you would have any issues with Ken and Bill together, Jim, not with you on the reins. So glad you are pleased with their work. Brenda, we missed your excellent camera work today. Jim did OK, but your video work is much appreciated.
Yuuup, Brenda you definitely add some charm to your videos and we missed you today. However, Jim did an excellent job and did his best to "fill in" your spot !! The horses seem to be working well together - but with Jim in charge, everything was organized and fun !!
Brenda is an integral piece of the puzzle. Beyond the help with filming, I enjoy the dynamic between you two. You are a great team and the love permeates rom the videos.
Ken and Bill are 2 professionals, and whatever issues they may have in the pasture when they are in the harness it is all business. You have trained them well to handle whatever is asked of them.
It broke my heart again when I saw the picture of Ken smelling Buck's harness in your newsletter. Miss him more every day.
Looks like Ken and Bill know that they have to to work together to make Buck proud.
Jim was so nice to hear how much you appreciate Brenda. Don’t hear that much out in the public-mostly jabs and hurtful teasing in couples…Yes Brenda we miss you as does your hubby! Great work though, on all the teams, both equine and human!
Gosh Bless!
Jim, I think the old sleds were built with loose joints to allow a certain amount of flex because the ground is not flat and if everything was bolted solid you would have breakage in the joints and split timber. Northern Canadian loggers did this years ago with 4 horse teams hauling to the landings and mills. Brings back memories of watching my parents when I was a child. Sorry to see the loss of Buck, that was a beautiful team. You are a true hostler.
In Sweden sleds looks nearly the same. The "flex" is importent so the sled not breaks when heavy forces is in works.
That makes sense a little flex is better than a solid sled.
I surely thank the Amish for allowing the filming of his (missed his name, my apologies) work, Thank you! Ken and Bill both know what is expected, they just need time to become partners. I expect they will do just fine. Thanks Jim for the logging, always a good day for me! Brenda, hope you can make the next video, you are missed.
Charlie
I am amazed at the work these horses can do, And Miss Brenda your work is certainly appreciated and makes the show come together more easily Thanks Jim, Horses and Miss Brenda.
@OfficialTylerAndTodd I am not looking for a prize I just like your program and the horses and Jim and miss Brenda
So nice to see the “new” team working so well. Life is new beginnings and many sad endings. It is all about how we handle them. You seem to handle them with wisdom grace and compassion.
Well said. 🙏❤️
@@karengossett1475 and Dale Dapprich, agreed! Jim and Brenda are an inspiration, as well as educational.
I agree with your comment Dale. I could not say any better.
Yes, I appreciate how much work and time consuming it would be to go back and forth to film your progress. I'm always wondering how someone can do this. Much appreciated by us, the viewers. You've done so well with everything, the horses, the camera and of course, the logging. Thank you. Brenda does a great job when she films, taking so much work off you. Also it's nice to hear her voice, chatting..
Thank you both. Keep warm 🤗🌺
God Bless you and Brenda. Good to see Ken and Bill working well together. Sorry for your loss. Buck was a real joy to watch when he was working
Jim, this is a very interesting video. I enjoyed the discussion about building the logging sled. Watching and learning how people do their work has always interested me. Bill and Duke are fast learners. Even when the horses had to step into deeper snow, Bill barely hesitated. I think your horses have so much trust in you and are so well trained, that they would do about anything for you. 😊😊😊
When you say it's "warming up" to 30, you remind me of my days in Wisconsin. 30 decrees, after the cold winter, was t-shirt weather.
Awesome video Jim and Brenda learned about rot in a tree 🎄 I agree Jim it would be great to tell early on when a tree has rot, sled is coming along nicely, both horses did great I think that's awesome.
Ken and Bill worked well today thanks to Jim’s training and horsemanship. I missed you Brenda and your excellent filming! You two are an awesome team! Hope all is well Brenda. ♥️🙏🏻♥️
B R A V O Jim ! ! Those two brutes are working nicely. Keep safe. Keep chugging.
That Amish workshop was very interesting! Love such stuff, so thanks for showing it! Brenda's perfect camera work is really missing, but more than that Brenda is missing! Hope she will come back very soon! Big hugs to you! -Chris
Ken and Bill are doing great . Brenda we need you back behind the camera jim is a much better logger than a camera man . Lol . Great video as always Jim stay safe
Perhaps you should put a clause in your contract to compensate you for cutting trees with red rot that never make it to the mill where you would be paid. It could be on a sliding scale depending on the percentage of red rot in the log. Right now, all the penalty is on the logger; none on the landowner. That might give forest owners some incentive to lobby for research on how to identify red rot on standing trees.
Thank you so much Jim. iI have said that you are an inspersion for people like me that wanted to work with horses but did not have you in my time with my lovely horses.
Love you and Brenda Julien Lamarche
I really like that when you talk about what the horses need to do better that you also talk about what they do well! ❤️
I am glad Ken and Bill are working so well together. It probably makes it easier for you that they are.
Well done Jim on all accounts especially the dig at red rot !!
I missed Brenda too but I imagine she didn't miss the pain her leg has been giving her.
Its hard to lose one when they are such a bart of your family & life but we honour them by continuing on
Brenda is definitely one of RUclips’s best videographers ❤
engels coach shop did a series on building a bob sled from scratch. he did a great job of explaining why he did what he did.
they seem to work well together and your right stay calm when standing.yes we miss the filming expert brenda also .great video
Missed your fine camera work today, Brenda! Jim said it's more work for him when you are not there, and I could see that's true with my own eyes. So glad you can just continue on logging as usual with Ken and Bill. I watched a video about Morgan horses which are small but very strong for their size. Q: Have you ever considered getting a Morgan team, and why, or why not? May God bless and protect Gordon Family Farm and all who dwell there! 🙏🙏
Brenda, you and your recording abilities were missed today at the work site. Hope your knee is okay and hope you return soon. Thank you for sharing.🐴🐴
Jim, your videos are like quality pbs documentaries! Your hard work filming and the sharing of your knowledge and planning process to do a job well is appreciated. I'm not a logger or farmer but one of the reasons I enjoy your channel is because of your work ethic.
Very glad to see the boys working so well together. Nice video!
I am impressed with how quietly the horses stood they look like seasoned team of years keep up the videos you are doing an excellent job
🌟Jim🌟 I’m very impressed with the magnificent performance you have received from your extra fine team of Working Horses, That you have personally trained here. Awesome job Jim! Also I’m very sorry to hear about the passing of one of your long time close friend/Working Horse…. 😔 🙏 Blessings be with You and your wonderful Family, and Working Horses! Thanks a million to you and Brenda for sharing these wonderful videos.
Its nice to meet your neighbours. Sam is doing a great job and is very knowledgeable with your sled. The horses work well together i am glad things are moving along so well. I hope you will enjoy the rest of your day. Brenda i have to say i think Jim was out of his element without you with him filming today video he really missed you doing the filming, that being said he did do a great job filming so well done Jim. I hope you all have a great day. God bless.
Sam sure does some beautiful work. Loved his blue heeler too. What a blessing to have such talented neighbors.
Ken and Bill seem to be putting their heart in to working together. I'm sure they are at a loss too for the disappearance of Duke. But I'm sure in time they will become a great team as well. Thank you for sharing.😊💗
It was woundful to see Bill do a good job logging. You are doing a woundful job. Thanks
Hello Jim. Your horses trust you, you'll have all the kinks worked out in no time, Jim. Missed you Brenda and it's pretty clear Jim does too!
I am relatively new to the site, and have just learned of the loss of your horse Buck. My condolences to you on your loss.
It is good to see that your new pair, Ken and Bill are working well together.
Yes Brenda, you were missed for many reasons. You two work so well as a TEAM! A Godsend in your video presentations.
I've never heard of red rot before. Shame to lose so much wood! The horses are doing a good job - hard work. Brenda is the best! Glad you appreciate her - but of course you do! The video on the sled was very interesting, too.
Double sleds are always loose it’s to compensate for the lack of suspension. Another point logging sled in our area didn’t have a pole between the two sleds instead they had cross chains( this gives more flexibility).
Yes ,we always had cross chains around here too. The bob sleds were always loose like that no nuts on top of the irons . I think the looser they are the better they pull. Easier to start a heavy load being sloppy like that.
So far and so good. Your relatively untested pair are working together better than you thought that they might and it looks as though the trees that you are felling are causing more concern than your horses. You can get more out of your horses but the trees you are rather stuck with. I don't know what work is being carried out on the fugus or fungi, Phellinus pini being considered the main one, which cause it. This true heart rot is more complicated than it first appears. It was studied in the late-mid C19 by one Robert Hartig with subsequent studies taking place into the present century. Jim probably knows all about this but this little bit of information might be helpful for those who might be interested in what he is dealing with.
Ken and Bill work well together, they are also very handsome horse's too.
I too missed Brenda filming, she does such a great job filming from different angles!
They're doing great together it's amazing how they can sidestep and not step on their own feet horses are amazing animals
I really missed Brenda today, Hi Brenda👋 The part about the logging sleds was very interesting and the fact you can make the logs needed is awesome. They will last another half century, if not longer. Thanks Jim for sharing & working the camera today.... Ken & Bill worked pretty good in those snowy conditions.
het jim, it's the grumpy old fart again, when i was a freshman, many of us got tuck out on the gabriels campus. one day, a bunch of us went exploring, as youngsters are prone to do, and we came across a sled similar to yours, it's nice to see the old ways being preserved. keep up the good work, as always, i enjoy wathching you work those horses. john.
It's hard to find that new normal after a loss. Prayers 🙏
Brenda Jim was talking about how much Help you are with doing the filming.
Excellent job
You did a lot of work, filming and logging
Nice Video Jim, we sure are spoiled to have Brenda Running Camera When She does. I look forward to Brenda filming Jim in the hollow again, Thank you.
I think the genetics of the horses are good they do not want to go off trail, I wish more folks like that out snowmachining..
While snowmobiling I have helped many people in Alaska that get off trail and get stuck quickly and very badly, dangerous. In time the trust and cooperation will come I believe.(I hope) I Like your little pick up lift on the tongs to bite in.. John deere started nice, is that a Kabota engine? 1702 or the newer V2204 I forget the no. Those glow plug connections should be checked every fall for corrosion, white powder and reseated for good current flow. (It's common to loose one or 2 to poor connection, corrosion)
Nice work Jim. Saw is running great. 33 below at the lake house in Tomahawk (last week). One more cold snap coming I suppose.
Regarding red rot, I have seen it in old lumber also, so not necessarily acid rain,, I think as you open it up the trees will breath and dry better and lesson root rot, so logging in itself will lesson it, healthier woods. Fungus more under control also.
Yep, bad stuff. Sorry for that. Regarding the sled, wow!, I love it, he is making some nice cuts , Sam.. Nice joints and fitment, it is not easy (as it looks) and requires skill and good sharp tools, sharp hand saw, and planing chisel. I agree with your comments, the rig built for give and to follow the contour of the woods the lay of the land and bumps, an occasional rock..etc. also for turning. Built loose on purpose, as the sled wears in it gets even better, "broke in" a well worn sled is highly valuable and sweet. Just as kids, we grab that "broke in" sled b4 the new one , because the broke in performance far exceeds the new. You just have to experience it.. your right Jim and Sam...keep it Strong but Loose with give. That ash is beautiful clear grade A #1 select sweet. So nice.. I look forward to seeing it again, love that sled, I remember, from b4... I would try to keep it low to the ground as much as possible so the center of load weight is close to the ground or it will want to tip on corners if you rise on a rock. Even a 1/2" will help, log saddle where the logs generally sit will help, kind of like a wooden seat dished out for the butt. So the logs sit as low as posible.
Ok... Thanks a million.
Ken did an excellent job working with Bill.
Another great video, we did miss Brenda but it was still a great video, educational n memories from days gone by !! 👏👏👏
I think those two are going to have you spoiled by the time lady is ready to go back into the woods. There pretty smooth already!! lol.
BILL AND KEN DOING FINE !!! THATS GREAT !!! BRENDA WHERES ARE CAMERA GIRL ? WE MISS YOU !
Love your horses and your great work 🐎👍!
I am missing Brenda 🫶!
Sorry to hear about Buck .Thanks for the News Letter
Brenda is really missed as she has great filliming skills, but you Jim are doing a great job as you are working an filliming . Bill and Ken are working together well. Missing Buck very much. Love ❤️ from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Once again great video sir. Love the amish guys heeler. Beautiful dog.
Another good video. Missed you Brenda behind the camera. Hope your knee is getting better and you can get out there helping Jim. Have a good day.
The new team working so well together.
Missed Brenda 📷 work.Hope her knee hasn't taken a setback.
Brenda you were missed but the old teamsters came through. Each has their place and you two are like a good team both nessary. No pun intended. Can't wait for the next vid.
Great info love what your doing. My Grandfather used to do this when I was a little girl. I was so lucky to see him work with his horses 💙❤️
This is very interesting. Good to see the boys work well. We all miss Bucks's big black rump. He was a fine horse who had a very good life.
Jim When you put the 2 parts of the logging skid cart together Have chains crossed to be able to move around in the woods Will look good when done
I can’t imagine working in those temperatures. Living way down south, people here act like they’re freezing to death if it gets in the 40’s. Where you live is beautiful! Brenda you were missed today. It’s quite a compliment when Jim wants you to go to work with him.
May the Lord bless and protect you and your family and the horses
Bill and Ken are doing very well . Great video Jim 👍👀
I noticed your first “careful step” to bill/Ken, bill didn’t do his usual pull ahead hard and have Ken lagging a bit. 👍✌️
It is fantastic to see you handle these horses. Wow
Logging sleighs are built to flex and twist rather than Crack and break as they go over rough ground .So Sam and you have it all figured out . May I suggest a clevis or Shackel to join the two bobs together plus attach sleigh to fore cart . Cheers
Draft horses are my favorite and I love seeing them work. I'm a BIG animal lover, but I've never really gotten into horses, except the big ones. In fact, I've rescued and owned donkeys, but never a horse. I would love to have a Belgian, though.
That gentleman knows what he is doing , congratulations , well done , enjoy !
Another great video Jim glad to see Ken and Bill working out but I had no fears they Wouldn't you have them all so well trained. and they all work for you. great video and hope it all continues to work out. ECF
great show this morning..love and prosperity to you ,,,yes Brenda is missed. lov from south alabama.
The "sloppiness" might be by design. Sometimes things are designed to move a little to keep from breaking so easily. Just a thought.....
Glad these two are working good. Interesting about the red rot. My husband Barry James recently cut down 5 dead oaks with the help of a neighbor. I was sure they would be rotten but not so. No rot inside. Oak is a very heavy wood and glad we have a hydraulic wood splitter to work with.
Jim regarding your equipment starting issue. Put a propane tank with a fan type burner head and a canvas tarp over your machine's. Building a mini portable garage. ( remember to light flame 🔥)Also dig mud out of track s and park up on logs. Sleep good all night knowing your equipment will start next morning, just like your horses. If not going to woods everyday don,t light 🔥. Ps does not need a big flame 🔥. Cheers
I'm glad to hear your horses are getting the work done for you in your time of loss.
Ken and bill make a great pair they stand like they should
I love the videos with Brenda working the camera but don’t undersell the value of videos like this where Jim reverts to his old style videos. Each provides a different experience of logging and one isn’t superior to the other. 👏👏
Glad when you have sled in operation , good luck , stay safe always !
What is the maximum weight those two horses can pull , any thoughts ! Stay safe !
Thanks for good videos, missing Brenda today too. The horses did nicely together. 🙋♂️🐈🐈
Jim is an impressive sawyer in addition to his teamster skills! F’n awesome!
I've heard that some logs resonate differently when there is rot present. You could you try using a heavy wood mallet and listen for the difference between solid vs rot containing timber.
Always watching from Panama City Florida, USA. 🇺🇸. No Snow Just Breeze !
like it when you're talking & teaching
Yes, Brenda's absence leaves a big hole in the show. I hope her knee feels better soon.
Jim, The sleds are made to flex over rough ground. If they were ridged they would break apart.
Thanks again.
Brenda you do a great job as the videografer,!
Bill does keep looking over at Ken as if to say 'its OK we can do this!'
Glad things are working out for you. Brenda has been missed as she does help and also do a great job with the camera.
Life is full of surprises for us, but nothing surprises our LORD.
They are starting to buddy up.
Hey Jim, next time your back up to Sam’s, see if he show you the shed in the shop. Jim, Ken, Bill seems to be working well together. Maybe the trees with Red rot you could take them home and get some board feet out of them
I found the explanation around what you are doing with your sleigh to be very interesting. I have a totally destroyed bob sleigh, but believe I have all the irons for it. They are in a heap with the wooden parts that didn't rot away. I was always on my 'bucket list' to see if I couldn't make something of the irons. My health has kind of got me stopped but I still think about that 'pile' of parts from time to time. Good to see you're able to restore your sleigh.
Jim ken and bill will get better with practice working together. I made a new set off bundle sleds about 4 year ago . That front bundle hitch make to hook up to a machine or got to longer for horses . The back bundle can be hook up with chain cross like a X . Went you use chain you can shorten or length it out for different length off logs Jim . Front bundle turn like a semi 5 wheel Jim .
Jim I enjoy your videos very much, you talk and handle horses as .y Dad did ❤️
Jim I am so impressed with Ken and Bill they are really doing a fantastic job together I am so impressed especially for how good they stand for you good luck Jim it'll all work out you got good horses and you have Brenda she's an amazing wife and what a sweetheart she is 👍
For sure having Brenda is a big help. But, we know she has other things to do. Can’t wait to seethe sled all done.
My condolences for Buck RIP ! That said i think you have a new beauty team going on . also your amish buddy is a very good craftsman with your new sled coming along as well. Great video as usual but obviously Brenda is the best at making them in action lol ! you Jim have to work double time to get it all done . Awesome job Jim and thanks again .
Good video Jim, glad the horses are working good together and yes the Brenda does a excellent job on the camera.