tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post6430297728024326192..comments2023-10-23T17:44:39.517-07:00Comments on Paratus Familia Blog: Women's WorkEnola Gayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12719123975236426938noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-71601762328305419602016-10-23T22:20:33.494-07:002016-10-23T22:20:33.494-07:00What a postWhat a postPeter Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532264814565369687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-9629200027166046272016-09-22T20:14:36.768-07:002016-09-22T20:14:36.768-07:00I am a late post here, but I am glad to see the ch...I am a late post here, but I am glad to see the chaps. I am smaller (now in my later 50's - 5'4" and 110#, down from about 120# in my college - weight lifting days). I did run a crew that cut trees with chainsaws building a state trail in the 1980's. We worked 10 hour days - mostly running the saws. One of the guys (18 years old) who was good with his saw (proper care, chain tension, etc.) had a chain actually BREAK on him. It made 4 rounds before stopping. It took the leather toe cap off of his steel toed boot and split the heavy nylon open in four neat cuts about 6-8" long exposing the Kevlar on his right thigh. It would have been bone deep and there is no way he would have survived the hour drive to the emergency room had he not had those chaps on. They may seem "expensive" to some to buy ($60 to $100+) but that amount is peanuts compared to not having them and needing them. NatokadnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-1518063929003816662016-09-14T16:01:16.197-07:002016-09-14T16:01:16.197-07:00More skills is always a good thing - I have more I...More skills is always a good thing - I have more I need to learn. As Robert Heinlein said "Specialization is for insects". <br />I agree with the previous poster - never forget your safety gear! Use it even for small jobs that will 'only take a moment'. <br />As for chain saws, in addition i would recommend a helmet (hard hat) and a face shield, especially when felling trees. The more head knocks and face swipes you can avoid the better.Jonathan Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10476185257203343474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-56557225984038695232016-09-13T20:19:03.886-07:002016-09-13T20:19:03.886-07:00I enjoy reading your blog but by far my favorite p...I enjoy reading your blog but by far my favorite posts involve the empowerment of your daughters. There are a couple of young men out there who don't know it yet but one day they will be blessed with formidable partners and they better be up to the task or they might just find themselves bowled over.<br /><br />This summer we built a small greenhouse my wife has wanted for a while. She didn't want to run the chop saw, but she did. She wasn't thrilled about the framing nailer but there are a bunch of nails in that she drove in. There were a few parts with the roof that she wasn't tall enough or strong enough to do. I showed her how I would do it then I showed her a couple of different ways that she could do it without me being there. Not a big thing but you should have seen her smile when it was done.<br /><br />Now I just have to hurry and get it fenced in before my pillow ends up on the couch...Mark Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182556107525541719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-7604903530003608972016-09-10T10:07:24.162-07:002016-09-10T10:07:24.162-07:00Funny. Kind of reminds me of the two guys sitting ...Funny. Kind of reminds me of the two guys sitting at a bar. One says to another, 'Hold my beer. Watch this!'<br /><br />Much of my career was teaching safety. I can't tell you how many times in retirement that I've offered guys the use of hearing protection, gloves, safety glasses, respirators, even chainsaw chaps. Always the same answer, 'Nah, I'm OK'. I close my eyes and pray.<br />Montana GuyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-15916515064001278992016-09-09T20:42:32.952-07:002016-09-09T20:42:32.952-07:00Well, I sure wish someone would teach THIS woman t...Well, I sure wish someone would teach THIS woman to use a chain saw, instead of telling me to "let the menfolks handle that." <br /><br />You're a good mama.MCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-72490574014040639382016-09-09T09:24:04.514-07:002016-09-09T09:24:04.514-07:00Excellent topic!
Montana Gal is the best helper I...Excellent topic!<br /><br />Montana Gal is the best helper I've ever had. We value independence. If the need to 'cover' for me ever arises, she will keep us independent with her skills and knowledge. Businesses call it cross-training. We call it common sense.<br />Montana GuyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8294304458677955232.post-57821005391372582192016-09-09T04:19:08.181-07:002016-09-09T04:19:08.181-07:00What a wonderful post! Skills are more important ...What a wonderful post! Skills are more important today and we women can use all we learn. The skills learned today could possibly save lives tomorrow. Thanks for sharing and reminding us that everything is important to know.wyominghearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866831359786301254noreply@blogger.com