200T loops for a friend

[Jon1212]

I received a parcel from Down Under, today. Thank you very much @Terry Syd

 

[Terry Syd]

Thanks for the hats and T-shirts Jon. Al came over yesterday and was talking about going to the local Stihl dealer in his new hat. The dealer was taken back, he hadn't seen a hat with the old Stihl logo on it. Al told him about the saw Randy built him (200T) with a light 14" bar - the dealer was impressed.

The one-armed bugger has been 'showing off' his new cutting ability with various members of the family. He doesn't think he'll ever use his old saw again. I told him he always had a back-up in an emergency, but he loves the way the new saw cuts and I don't think he could ever go back to a stock saw.

Thanks to all the fellows that chipped in to make it a bit easier to get through this rough period in his life.

EDIT: Al's saving his new T-shirt for a special occasion. It's too bloody good to use around the shed, maybe he'll wear it at his nephew's wedding in a few days (this is bush country, just roll with it).

 

[Adirondackstihl]

I received a parcel from Down Under, today. Thank you very much @Terry Syd
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Are you going to make a Vegemite sammich?

 

[CR888]

Awesome stuff....just go easy on the vegimite Jon, spread it thin on bread or toast with butter, its good stuff. Question for Terry: How do you & Al sharpen your chains? Grinder or with hand files?

 

[Lightning Performance]

Are you going to make a Vegemite sammich?

I forgot all about that video lol, crazy fuggin Auzzies

 

[Terry Syd]

How do you & Al sharpen your chains? Grinder or with hand files?

Al files by hand, like with one hand. How he does everything with that one hand amazes me. Sometimes when I'm working I want a third hand.

I mostly hand file. I've got a grinder, but I only pull it out after I have a few buggered up chains that have tried to saw through rocks. Presently, I only have one chain hanging on a nail. I've had some good luck lately as that one chain has been hanging there for more than 6 months. - I probably shouldn't have kept my mouth shut, the next time I go cutting I may come back with another couple of chains for that nail.

 

[Jon1212]

Al files by hand, like with one hand. How he does everything with that one hand amazes me. Sometimes when I'm working I want a third hand.

I mostly hand file. I've got a grinder, but I only pull it out after I have a few buggered up chains that have tried to saw through rocks. Presently, I only have one chain hanging on a nail. I've had some good luck lately as that one chain has been hanging there for more than 6 months. - I probably shouldn't have kept my mouth shut, the next time I go cutting I may come back with another couple of chains for that nail.

You two are quite the lot.

Please get a picture of Al headed off to his nephew's wedding in his Stihl shirt....LOL!

 

[Jon1212]

Awesome stuff....just go easy on the vegimite Jon, spread it thin on bread or toast with butter, its good stuff. Question for Terry: How do you & Al sharpen your chains? Grinder or with hand files?

Am I doing this correctly?

 

[Dub11]

Am I doing this correctly?
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Are you still alive?

 

[Jon1212]

Are you still alive?

Yes, and full of vim and vigor.

 

[Dub11]

Yes, and full of vim and vigor.

What it taste like?
He didnt send me any out of fear I'd kill myself.

 

[treesmith]

Am I doing this correctly?
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Perfect!!

Now frisby it out the window and cook some bacon

 

[Dub11]

Perfect!!

Now frisby it out the window and cook some bacon

Best Answer!

 

[Jon1212]

What it taste like?
He didnt send me any out of fear I'd kill myself.

It's different. Very strong flavor, like a bullion paste, but more earthy.

 

[Terry Syd]

It's different. Very strong flavor, like a bullion paste, but more earthy.

With a description like that, I'm sure Wayne (Dub11) is happier with the jar of 'Nutella' I sent him - a smooth spread of chocolate and hazelnuts.

I always figured Vegemite was a marketing idea. There was all this brewer's yeast left over from the beer brewing process. - "What the Hell we gonna do with all this crap?" "I don't know, hey, hold my beer, I've got an idea." - Marketing genius... "we'll call it a 'health food', everybody knows health food tastes like sh!t"

 

[Jon1212]

With a description like that, I'm sure Wayne (Dub11) is happier with the jar of 'Nutella' I sent him - a smooth spread of chocolate and hazelnuts.

I always figured Vegemite was a marketing idea. There was all this brewer's yeast left over from the beer brewing process. - "What the Hell we gonna do with all this crap?" "I don't know, hey, hold my beer, I've got an idea." - Marketing genius... "we'll call it a 'health food', everybody knows health food tastes like sh!t"

LOL!

I actually like it, but then again, I like strong flavors(sharp cheeses, anchovies, pickled eggs, etc).

 

[Dub11]

LOL!

I actually like it, but then again, I like strong flavors(sharp cheeses, anchovies, pickled eggs, etc).

I got a good recipe for some pickled jalapenos you could try. I got it from my neighbor lady who also makes some really good jalapeno pepper jam.

 

[Terry Syd]

I actually like it

I'm diabetic so I can't use something like a lovely strawberry preserves or blackberry jam. If I get a nice piece of toast with real butter on it, I use the Vegemite - delicious.

You just have to leave it out on the table when a mate comes over and suggest he tries it. Guaranteed he will smear it on like peanut butter. The look on his face when he takes a bite is worth the beating you take afterwards.

 

[treesmith]

OXO used to make a spread like bovril, it was beautiful on buttered toast

That and salted dripping on toast are epic

Miss my Nan

 

[Terry Syd]

Yeah, different foods from around the world. When I was in Japan I got a taste for dried kelp, shrimp and octopus, I never figured I'd actually go looking for something like that to eat. I've had stuff from all over the world and now I'm willing to try anything, at least once.

I couldn't stomach sea urchin roe, it made me gag, but Maoris in New Zealand will walk along the sea shore and crack them open and scope out the roe with a spoon as a delicacy. And then there is 'sour root'. I had that in the Marshall Islands that a couple of Philippine woman cooked up. They hadn't had it for years and were over the moon about how great it was - have you ever had alum where your mouth dries out and it feels like your tongue is swelling up?