PAST GTG noob questions

[BrantSFGDS]

Greetings! I'm curious as to what exactly constitutes a GTG? What exactly goes on, are there rules involved, is there actual tree falling involved or is it like some kind of lumberjack games thing? Just curious.

 

[DSS]

Greetings! I'm curious as to what exactly constitutes a GTG? What exactly goes on, are there rules involved, is there actual tree falling involved or is it like some kind of lumberjack games thing? Just curious.

Chainsaws. Food. Lies.

Basically, they cut wood, eat a lot, fart, and tell stories of questionable accuracy. It's apparently a lot of fun.

 

[BrantSFGDS]

So, basically, if somebody needed a bunch of trees cut he could invite everybody to bring their saws and get their jollies off for a weekend? Sounds like fun.

 

[DSS]

So, basically, if somebody needed a bunch of trees cut he could invite everybody to bring their saws and get their jollies off for a weekend? Sounds like fun.

There's a little more to it, but yeah, you got the idea

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Also... All firewood is cut in 1" lengths.

 

[Wolverine]

What he said^^

 

[Warped5]

Chainsaws. Food. Lies.

Basically, they cut wood, eat a lot, fart, and tell stories of questionable accuracy. It's apparently a lot of fun.

Yep Chris, you'd know all that .... if we could ever get you to leave the island.

 

[Jetmd]

Don't forget the coffee.......black!

 

[Homelite410]

They happen rain or shine! Right Chet?

 

[Hinerman]

Greetings! I'm curious as to what exactly constitutes a GTG? What exactly goes on, are there rules involved, is there actual tree falling involved or is it like some kind of lumberjack games thing? Just curious.

Not normally any tree falling, but if you had a bunch of trees needed to be taken down, I am sure you wouldn't have a problem finding help to get it done. Not normally any lumberjack games, although we are contemplating incorporating an event at one or our upcoming GTGs.

As previously mentioned, it is normally a fun event with not much work involved. We eat (a lot), BS (normally around a campfire or nice hot stove), and tell lies. There are usually logs (see above pictures) to test other people's saw on. People bring there saws for other people to try out. The main event is usually the chainsaw races; they are lots of fun and determine bragging rights until the next GTG. There are different classes to race in, such as stock saws (with divisions based on CCs) , modified saws (with divisions based on CCs), and, my favorite, sometimes a "vintage" class for the old iron and magnesium.

More pics for your pleasure:

 

[Hinerman]

 

[Hinerman]

One last pic:

 

[BrantSFGDS]

I dig it! I reckon I'll have to search one out within reasonable distance. Anyway, I've got this cousin with 40 acres that's covered with standing dead ash trees. We're out of storage space at the moment but we're thinking we may invite people over to have a tree falling party once we get another structure up.

 

[cus_deluxe]

awesome pics! and great responses. pics of the only GTG ive been to (at my moms house haha)

 

[Hinerman]

I dig it! I reckon I'll have to search one out within reasonable distance. Anyway, I've got this cousin with 40 acres that's covered with standing dead ash trees. We're out of storage space at the moment but we're thinking we may invite people over to have a tree falling party once we get another structure up.

We have them in Kentucky on occasion (annually). I went to my first Kentucky GTG last September. A member here puts them on. Not sure if he is having one this year or not. They usually get announced with a date set 5-6 months in advance. There should be some fellow Kentuckians on here to help you get those trees down.

 

[Homelite410]

Iowa is April 30.

 

[Jetmd]

Yes Sir, Rain or Shine.........we will not even let a little mud hold us back!

 

[farmer steve]

just had a mini GTG friday. all 2 of us. a fellow member needed a 2 stroke fix.

 

[exCanuck]

what exactly constitutes a GTG

Read this: http://blog.hlsproparts.com/2016/05/chainsaw-get-togethers.html

Plus, some of them have carving and chainsaw juggling!

 

[Guido Salvage]

Where in Kentucky are you? We could set one up pretty easy.