oofla, you hit the jackpot with that one, kind of a crapshoot, but unless you scan the tree with binoculars first, as well as the odds of this actually happening, you sure got a live one today !
I'm all for safety gear, unless it really gets in the way, don't like running a saw unless I've got hearing protection and eye protection, have never wore the chaps, but will be getting a pair soon, as I realize, as careful as one is, it don't take much.
I like the soft ear plugs on a string, you can adjust them in your ear to allow some noise to get through or put em in tight, though I can hear someone speak, it sure takes the bite out of the noise, my ears are so darned sensitive, I can't deal with any machinery or pounding of metal etc. etc. Firetruck goes by, kind of know how the dogs feel now, not sure but they'e always been that way, chainsaw is no different, but no way I'd have those with a radio when cutting trees.
Well that is one memory your son will remember, wanted to see a tree fall, got a little extra experience there, and no harm done, 'cept those badly needed bees might be in a bad spot, good thing no one was allergic either.
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