“You can destroy your now by worrying about tomorrow” This Janis Joplin quote rings so true to me right now. It is so challenging because we all are completely helpless, it feels. We are helpless to this virus that has stopped life in its tracks. And we are helpless in rebuilding Pixelle.
Read More“Philanthropy is not about money, it’s about feeling the pain of others and caring enough about their needs to help.” - Timothy Pina.
My cup is full again! Friday night we finally got to participate in the Log-A-Load for kids auction to benefit the Children’s Hospitals in Maine.
Read MoreAnd just like that, we turned on the heat. This morning as we got out of bed shivering, I said to Randy, “Isn’t the reason you go to work every day so we won’t be cold? I’d rather be warm than have any material things…. turn on the heat!”
Read MoreI have to say, the weather this summer has been perfect for logging. We had a bit of time when it rained constant but for the most part, its been a nice, dry summer which works out well for us especially because we have been working on a wet piece of land.
Read MoreI think you could say that woodsmen are expert problem solvers. Never is there a day where they don’t have to depend on past experiences, creative solutions, and practical use of resources available to solve the problems of the day.
Read MoreI just felt like rambling, so here it is. Get ready, it’s a little long winded.
Logging and forestry have been a part of me for as long as I can remember whether it be when I was in diapers and my father changing them on the skidder to when I was 10 and riding with him delivering firewood and hauling wood to the mill early in the morning to late at night, day after day.
Read MoreHappy Independence Day! We are looking forward to a good ole back yard celebration this evening with sparklers, s’mores, bonfire, and friends. The silver lining to the recent 1000000 inches of rain is that the fire danger is a little lower for the festivities.
Read MoreI hope covid-19 serves as a wake up call to slow down and truly appreciate, value, and savor what we have and where it came from.
Read MoreI would like to clarify something upfront for our landowners about how the Jay mill explosion will impact their harvest….
Read More“Maybe it’s not supposed to be easy for you. Maybe you’re one of the rare few who can handle tough times and still choose to be a loving person. Maybe it’s going how it’s going because you’re built for it. Don’t stress a thing. It’s going to work out because you’re not going to stop putting in the work.”
Read MoreIt is the beginning of week 4 of what we have labeled “Corona-cation”. I have been mostly working at the garage and Chrissy has been working from home with the three kids, trying to teach them at least a little something. She has had to get a little creative with the oldest because he is not exactly the sit down and do a worksheet type. They went out and counted different species of trees and made a bar graph of their data.
Read MoreWood products can be found in more than just your toilet paper and building materials. The cellulose from the breakdown of pulp is also found in medications, food, toothpaste, and countless other products necessary for everyday life and it is our duty to continue to provide the raw material necessary to see us through.
Read More…..I got to wondering how we, as millennials stand a chance in this business. How can we hire these “lazy,” “entitled,” “tech obsessed” humans and actually succeed?! And even more so, are we lazy and entitled, too??
Read MoreWe’ve had a great couple of weeks in the woods. No breakdowns, trucks lined up, everything ran like a well oiled machine. That was nice seems we can’t do anything about the weather, so having only one challenge is better than 3.
Read MoreMaine is 89% forested land which equates to about 17.6 million acres. Thirty percent or 5.28 million acres are privately owned and of those privately owned forests, 27% or 1.43 million acres are broken into lots of less than 50 acres each. Over 600,000 acres are broken into lots less than 20 acres.
Read MoreI spent much of my Sunday playing Mario with the kids and I am not ashamed to admit it. (Well I did go walk a woodlot, so I guess I didn’t completely take the day off) My kids think I am a Mario warrior, capable of conquering the world. Wouldn’t it be nice if I was as good at life as I am Mario? The great thing about kids is they think I am great at both, so I’m going to let them think that for now.
Read MoreI think we should change our title to “This MONTH in the woods”
Read MoreOn January 14th, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to address some folks at the Maine Agricultural Trade show. The goal of the presentation was to describe what hiring a Master Logger might look like and the process you might expect. If you missed it, below is a copy of what I had to say.
Read MoreLet’s see what’s been happening in the woods since the last time we met…. mud. A lot of mud. Winter, so far, has been a bit too warm for my good.
Read MoreWe usually skip the whole New Years bit. I barely ever even notice that it happened, except when I write the previous year on my checks until March. I honestly don’t know if my kids even know it’s a holiday. I’m too dang tired from the festivities that start in October to the end of December.
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