Use your Peterson to help victims of Katrina
A hard day at the office.
Mark these on your calendar now so you don't miss out.
Need a little pick me up? Have a laugh on us.
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October, 2005
We have finally headed into Daylight Saving down here in New Zealand, meaning
we are able to start enjoying the longer, warmer evenings that mean only one thing
- Summer is coming! Now we just need that rain to stop.
Whether in Spring or Fall though, everyone has been affected by the recent events
in the Gulf, with damage from the hurricanes having repercussions worldwide. We
are wanting to do our bit, and encourage you to do yours too, to help in the mammoth
clean up job now facing the affected states.
This month Trudi also points you towards the fantastic resource that is The Forestry
Forum, and we show you just how easy it is to operate the ASM in our Photo of
the Month.
Don't forget about Peterson Points and how you can be earning your way towards great discounts on parts or upgrades. We've
also added Craig Blake's wrap up of the Shootout to our website.
Happy milling,
from the team at Peterson's
HELPING VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA
It's hard to help from the other side of the world, but we're doing our bit.
Images of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina last month were flashed
on television and computer screens around the world. We felt helpless in the wake
of such a tragedy that left hundreds dead and the lives of survivors changed forever.
We wanted to offer our help, and have since found out that downed trees are just
one of the issues facing the clean-up team.
So, one of the ways we are helping is to put together a list of owners who are
in the area, and are willing to do either contract or volunteer work on their
Peterson mill. Email Rex, or check out the website to find out how you can help, and the other ways Peterson's is helping.
RESOURCE CENTER - THE FORESTRY FORUM
Trudi points you towards quite possibly the best resource in the world for sawmillers - www.forestryforum.com
With over 2,800 members contributing to 13,700 topics, you can soon get lost
at this place. It's huge! Many of you are already members, but if you haven't
already cruised over to The Forestry Forum, then you've gotta go check this place out! You'll find a few familiar faces
around, though I'm not sure I am allowed to give away any names - ask me for them
later!
If you have a question about anything, I guarantee that someone here will have
an answer for you. Whether you own a mill or not, you will find it a fascinating
place. And it's not all about sawmills either - chainsaws, drying methods, tree
identification, forestry, shows . .. life - it's all there. They are a fantastic
bunch of people, so get in and get hooked! You won't regret it - unless someone
else wants your computer!
PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Glenn demonstrates a hard day at the office
Glenn Marquette won’t forget his recent adventure Down Under in a hurry. He is
now the proud owner of a new remodelled ASM, and thought he would combine a little
business with pleasure, coming over to New Zealand from Wisconsin for his training
in late September. Glenn experienced the harsh NZ sun, the impact of NZ beer,
a birth, a bung transmission on his campervan, and much more. Oh and of course,
there was a little sawmilling done between the adventures!
October’s Photo of the Month shows just how easy it is to operate the ASM, as Glenn
enjoys a seat at the end of the mill. All he needs now is the beer! See the photo and read more online.
UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS
Put these into your calendar now so you can be sure you don't miss out.
7th - 9th October
Arizona Demo Day
8th October
Young, AZ
Spence Field, Moultrie, GA
A limited amount of spare parts will be available at each of these shows, but
you must pre-order. Contact the demonstrating RC to arrange an order.
JAKE’S TIP
Each month Jake will let you in on one of his little tricks, to make your job
that little bit easier.
He says, when using an ATS model, clip on, or dedicated slabber, try rolling
the black carriage wheels to engage the bar into the log. This makes it easier
instead of pushing it through.
To learn more handy tips, check out our Tips & Tricks page online.
LAST LAUGH
A bumpy landing
A pilot landed a plane with a rather bumpy landing. As part of his job he was
required to stand by the terminal door and say goodbye to the passengers as they
exited the airplane. He was afraid that someone might say something about his
rather less than perfect landing, but everyone left without saying a word except
for one passenger, an elderly lady, who slowly approached the pilot after most
passengers had exited the plane and asked, "Did we land? Or were we shot down?"
U/O
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