Make sure your chainsaw is in the car

RosiesMaw2

David49

RosiesMaw2

David49

Every gran should have one, seriously if you are that worried take a flask of tea and a snack and wait for a man to clear it.
Better option stay at home if you can.

And wait for a man … Aye, right

It would take a lot longer for a woman to turn up with a chainsaw to do the job

You base this on exactly what?

The same basis as this:
I would not expect any on Gransnet to tackle a fallen tree.
🤔

It's getting very dark out there, here comes the rain but no wind - yet.

J52

We have two chainsaws, battery operated. However, it would be pointless keeping them in the car to cut up fallen branches!
A fallen tree would take ages to cut up, you’d need to carry all your safety gear as well and being outside in gale conditions would also put you at risk.
Ridiculous idea.

Some common sense at last!

David49

RosiesMaw2

David49

Every gran should have one, seriously if you are that worried take a flask of tea and a snack and wait for a man to clear it.
Better option stay at home if you can.

And wait for a man … Aye, right

It would take a lot longer for a woman to turn up with a chainsaw to do the job

You base this on exactly what?

David49

I’m sure there are female lumberjacks, I dont know any personally and I would not expect any on Gransnet to tackle a fallen tree.

They're called lumberjills.

DD tackled a fallen tree, it just missed her in the garden when it fell.
However, I don't think she's on Gransnet. 😯

Perhaps you might like to put this on your list for Father Christmas:
thelumberjills.uk/

David49

I’m sure there are female lumberjacks, I dont know any personally and I would not expect any on Gransnet to tackle a fallen tree.

Thanks for the ear worm. I’ve now got Monty Python’s I’m a Lumberjack song echoing through my head.

RosiesMaw2

David49

Every gran should have one, seriously if you are that worried take a flask of tea and a snack and wait for a man to clear it.
Better option stay at home if you can.

And wait for a man … Aye, right

It would take a lot longer for a woman to turn up with a chainsaw to do the job

We have two chainsaws, battery operated. However, it would be pointless keeping them in the car to cut up fallen branches!
A fallen tree would take ages to cut up, you’d need to carry all your safety gear as well and being outside in gale conditions would also put you at risk.
Ridiculous idea.

David49

Every gran should have one, seriously if you are that worried take a flask of tea and a snack and wait for a man to clear it.
Better option stay at home if you can.

And wait for a man … Aye, right

Whilst we own a chainsaw as have lots of large trees it is locked away in an outbuilding.

My hedge trimmer wouldn’t cut it then. ☺️

Emma and Ed Grundy from the Archers would help if you’re anywhere near Borchesterv

loopyloo

The "girls" next door have a chain saw. But then they are teachers.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I’m sure there are female lumberjacks, I dont know any personally and I would not expect any on Gransnet to tackle a fallen tree.

The "girls" next door have a chain saw. But then they are teachers.

I love the idea of “Supergran” leaping to the rescue with my trusty chainsaw in hand but alas bring a total klutz with tools and implements I’d probably do more harm than good.
Stay safe!

If you are going down the chainsaw route please do not forget your safety goggles and/or face guard, ear defenders and safety gloves 🤣🤣🤣

Every gran should have one, seriously if you are that worried take a flask of tea and a snack and wait for a man to clear it.
Better option stay at home if you can.

First laugh of the day!
Brilliant!

agreed

'Well, it ain't no use in the Garage is it?'^
That was rather a cutting comment!

We have a SiL with training in the use of a chainsaw. Very useful where they live as they have a wood.

Thanks every one for all you replies.

Only posted because last time we had a big storm I got caught behind other motorists and the front car driver could go no further because a tree had come down across the road.
I went up to the scene to offer my help and heard some one say

"I have a chainsaw in the garage" another motorist said
"Well it ain't no use in the Garage is it?"
Keep safe every one and try do doing every thing on Friday, as both Saturday and Sunday are going to be very windy.

Lots of trees around here. I've got an ordinary saw. Will that do?

Small battery chsinsaw was my mothering Sunday present last year. I haven't used it much but DH did a good job on the laurel hedge which was out of control.
We're in SE Cornwall and it is windy already.

I’ve a chainsaw. It’s electric.