ok guys.put your ear plugs in place
i have to take you back a couple years. it started with my health, my spine and neck was grinding and burning with every move. after seeking out a specialist i under went 5 neck injections with zero benefits >:(add insult to injury the insurance co. claimed pre exsisting so i got stuck with a $15,000 bill,which i made payments for services not rendered.
last year my issues continued down hill,my shoulders hardley worked my spine from tip to tail ground and burned even without moving. you guys know what's involved in handling lumber
i started being treated for rhumatoid arthritis (5 differant meds) nothing seemed to help.still cronic pain.
let's fast forward to this winter,i had 2 surguries for cancer and in between them i had 3 bones fused in my foot. all the while working full time at the mill.it's a bastard trying to do things while using crutches
iv'e already spoken out about our equipment struggles and our lack of wood. i did get a vurable commitment for 900 cords of logs, problem is that might not start until late may.
one might think my whole lumber business keeps me busy but, i also farm alittle over 1,000 acres
i have a beef herd of 80 cows which i grass finish the youngstock,i also raise buffalo only 30 of them,i also farrow and finish about 200 market hogs per year plus i sell close to 500 big round bales of hay per year. are you tired yet?
the past year my son and i have been working on a transition plan, he's taking control of the day to day operation and i'm going into a consulting position. this is new territory for me,even if everything is running smooth there are so many moving parts to keep track of.wood will always be in my blood but, my heart isn't in it 100%. my health issues made me look at every aspect of my life and i want to focus on my farm which is alot slower pace. only 12 hour days
oh i forgot to add ,this winter i sought out a dr that only specializes in lymes diease.yup 2 months after starting treatment with her,i don't have any pain and i stopped take my arthritis meds.yeah
so, enough about my whiney self. if you want me to elaborate on anything just ask.thanks steve
p.s you can remove your ear plugs