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In my fire department we use the Stihls. We used to use a brand that was made for firefighting ( I do believe it was made by Husqvuarna) and the Stihls are far superior. I am also aware that many of the fireline sawyers use Stihls. I would also agree that getting a longer bar would make alot of difference. We use 24" bars on ours as it is easier to use. You don't have to bend over as mush to cut a roof and the greater amount of teeth on the chain cut faster.

Great stories.

One from my days catching shoplifters...

Got a call from the cart attendant that there was a guy boosting merchandise in mens. Went over there and see a tall gent who looked like Hakeem Alajuwan (former Houston Rockets center). Followed him to the back of the store and watch him grab some merchandise and stuff it into his waistband. I see he already has full pant legs and guess he has boosted the clothes in them. He is accompanied by a gent who tipped the scales at 300+ and while the gent looked small compared to "Hakeem" he was as tall as me (6-4). I start taking stock of my back-up in the store: The only male is the cart attendant (and me), everyone else is female.

K...

I follow Hakeem to the register where he buys gum. I 'm thinking fast as I HAVE to let him exit the store but I don't want him to get too far out. IF he is gonna resist it will be easier to push him back into the store than fight it out with him in the parking lot. I turn to the woman behind me (she has no idea who the hell I am ) and say, "I forgot my effin wallet in the car, I'm going to get it..." She gives me a look and I walk toward the exit. Hakeem is behind me and I can see him in the glass reflection (it was night). I exit and he is right behind me. I turn as soon as I get about three feet out, take out my badge, identify myself and ask him to return to the store.

Hakeem is trapped by the railing that keep people from walking into the auto doors that swing outward and the doors themselves. Big guy is behind him, sees me and detours around to another door. Hakeem looks at me and I get that lovin' feeling (stomach dropping to my feet/fear/fight or flight/etc...) he asks to repeat myself as he tries to get by me. I block him and am thinking to myself: "dude you ARE LOOKING UP AT HIM!" I never look up at anybody.

Hakeem decides he wants to talk in the parking lot and tries to push by me. As soon as he touches me I can touch him, take him down, FAST, and flip him onto his stomach before he can think. (Damn BunBun! nicely done!) I cuff him and bring him into the security office.

I recover the merchandise and call the police to have him taken to jail. Officer arrives and I let him in. The officer takes one look at Hakeem and says, "Why John Doe (not his real name...of course) never thought we would get you this way!" Hakeem shakes his head and says, "yeah, yeah, yeah I was stupid."

I, of course, have no freaking idea what is going on and take the cop out of the office. "Hey, uh....There something I need to know?"

"Yeah," the cop says "He is wanted for the Phone company and Pizza parlor takeover (armed) robberies we had in this city last week. We have him on video doing both robberies."

Really...

Gulp!

I like what feels good. I must admit I do not have much experience with guitars as I have only been at it for about 6 months. My first is my EPI A/E that my wife bought me for my birthday. She had no idea what to buy and went on the word of a Best Buy employee. Turns out it was a good buy: 200 bucks for the guitar/amp/strap/etc...My brother, who has been playing for more than 30 years on and off, has a Gibson Dreadnought that cost him 1K 20 years ago! When we get together he likes playing mine. That tells me something.

I now want an electric. Co-worker is willing to sell me his Schecter Diamond CR-1 WITH hard case for 200 bucks. I played it and have played numerous others that were more expensive. I like the Schecter so when I have the money I will buy the Diamond. If I happen to find another I like that is in that price range I will buy that one instead.

If I may: The easiest songs I have found to play, as long as you do not need the lead, are Pink Floyd's "Mother" (the easiest) and "Brain Damage".  Mother is easier than Brain damage as there is no picking. The song is G, C, D, and F. The tab can be found here and can be learned within hours. Hardest part is going from C to F in the chorus but once you can work that out, which will take the most practice, you should be fine. Listen or watch the song on you tube, the concert footage from the Wall tour stays alot on Waters and lets you wee the tempo he uses and the strumming patterns. Use it as a beginning and change it to your liking

Brain Damage is a tad bit more complex but can also be learned in hours.

Just saying....

I second what srpetty wrote. Cameron I don't know why you feel the need to apologize. You posted and others responded. My post was, perhaps, the most inflammatory yet the "harshest" rebuttal was from Zurf and his was just his own view upon the subject. It has not become antagonistic in any sense, just diverse views on the subject.

Don't be afraid to voice an opinion. Remember, this country was formed upon contrary opinion.

Sigh...

This is something that has been stuck in my craw for some time but, as zguitar said, no one cares anymore.

I belong to a public union-I am a firefighter. I work for a department that pays less than every department but one in my county and is one of the lowest paid in my region. We always had good benefits though. Are they what you all are hearing about? LOL I wish. When I retire, if the state does not screw me, I will be able to survive. That is all.

This attack on the middle class started years ago and gained steam when the good ole USA passed the law to allow unlimited corporate contributions to political parties/causes. This was done in response to the union's abilities to donate to political candidates they felt would HELP THE WORKING CLASS!

Listen closely to the complaints of the politicians (republicans in particular) once they get beyond the cost of our "Cadillac" benefits and you will hear: "The Unions have way too much political power!"

Really. And just what do the corporations have now? The ability to buy elections and political agendas.

Here's the scoop: 40 years ago Corporate America paid 25% of all taxes in the country. Back then most companies had pension programs for their employees. Now Corporate America pays about 8% of all taxes and not one has a pension plan. Why? Pension plans cut into profit. Where does the profit go? Not to the employees but to shareholders.

Any of you long-term employees see your bennies shrink over the years? Why? Cost cutting? From 1992-2008 why? That time saw the LARGEST INCREASE OF OUR ECONOMY IN HISTORY! But everyone's benefits suffered.

Where did the money go? To shareholders and the Corporate white-shirts. Especially in bonuses. Anyone remember when AT&T laid off 16,000 employees back in 1992 or 1993? The CEO of AT&T received a 16 MILLION DOLLAR BONUS after that.

Really...

Economy sucks now right? Not for Corporate America. Most major corporations are showing record profits right about now. You seeing it in your pocket? How many of you have tried to get a re-fi on your house through a bank that was saved by or received TARP funds? 20% down and an almost perfect credit rating. Remember the TARP funds were supposed to go to those who needed relief so they could afford to pay/ stay in their houses. Not working too well for people. Those Mortgage  lending houses that made, and lost, billions of dollars in the housing market? Record bonuses to big-wigs in the name of "retention". After they recieved TARP funds to stay in business because they were "too Big To Fail".

Really...

Think about Sanders' statements at the start of this speech. Simple translation: Corporate America wants to eliminate the Middle Class.

That's right, eliminate. They do not want a political entity, and that is what the middle class is, to upset their apple cart.

I am not a Democrat. I do not support most of what they espouse. In my line of work I see what "social" programs have done to many people. It has made them feel that they are entitled to what we pay in taxes. I am not a Republican as I see a political party that is the lapdog to profits and ROI. They could care less what you or I want or need form our country. Both parties now cater to limited "clientele". Dems cater to those who want but are unwilling to work for it and Reps cater to those who have and want ours too.

Perhaps many of you are anti-union. I used to be after a union tried to ruin my family company. I had to join when I became a firefighter but I am glad I did now. We are all hearing about how Unions are ruining our economy by our "Greed".  Remember this: Unions gave us the five day work week, paid vacation, pensions, 40 hour work week, time and one half overtime, medical insurance through our employers, safeguards from wrongful termination and many, many more "benefits" we enjoy today.

My prediction? Corporate America wishes to do away with unions and slowly erode our rights as workers. We used to have that type of work climate at the turn of the 20th century when many Corporate leaders were known as "Robber Barons'. It has already started by the downsizing of the workforce. This has had a direct result of record profits and one worker doing the work of many people. The profits DO NOT MEAN MORE JOBS. It means stockholders and corporations share more money.

This is a test of whether or not our country will return to the way it was in the late1800's-early 1900's or if the middle class will get so pissed that Unions will become stronger just to protect the jobs of many of us.

I agree that everyone has to make sacrifices in this time. I have and I will gladly to make ends meet for every body in my department. I don't defend those who have and are tooling the system. It make me and the majority of public union members look bad. But I am tired of hearing how the Unions have ruined this country. We have not. Corporate America and the politicians who know no better than how to get re-elected have done so on the backs of everyone who relies on them for competent leadership.

Sorry about the rant....Stepping off the soapbox.

PS: If I pissed anyone off...think about it before you rebut me...That is all it takes.

The song I learned to help me get the F chord down is Pink Floyd's Mother. The chorus, for those of you who don't know is: C,F,C, F...

The change is hard at first but I learned to do the C with my middle, ring and pinky finger. This allowed me to slide, adjust and put the index finger down in a manner that, while not perfect, actually adds a good tone to the change if you strum from the bottom up. I am still not perfect but I am getting better every time.

Also: Try forming your E, Am and C chords with your middle, ring and pinky fingers only. This helps set you up nicely for the barre change.

Just saying...

Seems almost fraudulent. Who charges that much for shipping domestically? No company I can think of off the top of my head.

Did you really overdo it? If you did you may (I say may) be suffering from a muscular condition that many people who try to do too much too soon suffer. I don't know the name of it but it is similar to compartment syndrome. For some reason this is common in people who do cross-fit for the first time and overdo it.

Compartment syndrome is when a body part has been without oxygenated blood for some time. Often it is found after crush injuries, snake bites, or anything that cuts off the circulation to that body part. It can be fatal.

While there is not much of a chance that you will die you might have overtaxed yourself to the extent that you did do some damage. It is best, if you are still sore, to take it easy until you have no pain.

If you were sick, or did the workout just before you started feeling the effects of the flu I could see how you would be in pain.

Take it easy until the pain stops. Despite what many may say pain is letting you know you need to stop or slow down as if you continue you will cause damage.

Just saying...

Bytor and the Snow Dog...Rush