Ravin R10 man Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Got sent out on Line 3 with NCI.,as an Operator. I get to shuttle mats (5 in a bundle), to the wetlands and drop them in front of the Hoe to set. Then on way back grab wood and drop at processor, (which my buddy is running when we are doing timber sales here), we are bunking together at motel. I'm Running a NEW J.D. 748 Grapple That machine is SWEET! Easy and FUN to run. News article and a map of project I found. below. https://www.minnpost.com/greater-minnesota/2020/12/whats-next-for-the-enbridge-line-3-project-in-minnesota-construction-and-protests/ found a vid on exact model, did not see him show seat turn to face the grapple, no more sore neck! also easy to back up to hoe to drop bundles. or pick them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 First thing is the article about the project and the divide it is generating. There is a parallel to the differences in the thought process dividing this county. Protests, often accompanied by vandalism and violence along with the inevitable lawsuits are major factors in the increase of cost and the wasting of resources. Yes, we need to consider the consequences of our actions, but throwing out scientific data based on emotional beliefs is not practical. Reminds me of the logging projects here as almost all of them become entangled in lawsuits. Second thing is the skidder, which is pretty sweet. Having friends who own a logging company, I am somewhat amazed when it comes to the cost of equipment. Just the cost of replacing a tire can set you back several thousand dollars. Looks like you have a good, enjoyable job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Hntr Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Pretty cool Martin, although it doesn't look too easy! Reminds me of being a kid and using video game controllers to do special moves, A, B, B, A, CC Left Right, lol. I been watching videos on JD 1 and 2 series tractors as I see that in my future and find it fascinating the amount of equipment made and all their special uses and implements. Good luck, be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultradog Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) People protest because their lives have no meaning. There are professional protesters who have been to all the big events from Occupy Wall Street to all the major leftist protests we've seen by antifa and blm. If these protests were military operations these professional protesters would have a chest full of ribbons for their efforts. I bet soon some of the leftist run colleges and universities will offer degrees in protesting. I think if I was the dictator of all the world I would take the names of these dirt bags and make them all pay 5 times the normal prices for gas, electricity, food, clothing and other essential needs so they learn what the effects of their shenanigans are. Edited December 7, 2020 by Ultradog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 12/6/2020 at 2:23 PM, elkoholic said: comes to the cost of equipment. 360K for the one Im running We have cleared and set nearly 6 miles of mats. Have had protestors on the site, or at road. One gal accused us of cutting and stealing, "all our OAK trees" We were along a cedar/hemloc swamp. some hardwood mixed in. ALL the wood is being "GIVIN to the the Reservation for firewood or they can sell it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 got 3 weeks in now, I stayed over last w.e. at motel...did laundry in house, and super One (grocery)is half a block away, an Aldis is also closer. Perkins across the parking lot. A man was killed in an accident on Fri. near Floodwood. Our crew has had zero safety incidents thus far. Great guys to work with. Not found one yet that rubbed me the wrong way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 another link I found; https://www.enbridge.com/projects-and-infrastructure/public-awareness/minnesota-projects/line-3-replacement-project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 am a 49er now too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 12/7/2020 at 5:59 AM, Ultradog said: People protest because their lives have no meaning. There are professional protesters who have been to all the big events from Occupy Wall Street to all the major leftist protests we've seen by antifa and blm. If these protests were military operations these professional protesters would have a chest full of ribbons for their efforts. I bet soon some of the leftist run colleges and universities will offer degrees in protesting. Sad reality in the destruction of this country and a large role in the state of societal decline. My opinion is that there is a motive behind many of these "movements" that involves the destruction or submission of all white men. No end to it in sight either. Just wonder how some of these geniuses can say what they say, to influence the weak minded, without understanding the divide they are creating and how they are damning themselves. Sounds like a cool machine Martin. Would definitely be nice to have a climate controlled cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 On 12/21/2020 at 8:20 AM, wtnhunt said: nice to have a climate controlled cab. you better believe it!..before they let us off at noon today, as major winter storm was heading in, I set my Pro Heat for engine to start Monday at 5 a.m. It will be hot and ready when i go to crank it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Storm was rolling in behind me all the way home too!..No sooner got truck unloaded, ( picked up Nates Mount on way home), man did she start blowin and snowin....Goona just sit and watch it all out my picture window... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 put him on MY wall...enjoy the blizzard AND Nates buck for a day or so.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 On 12/20/2020 at 1:59 PM, Mathews XT Man said: am a 49er now too... As such, cant argue with the pay. $42.17 per hr. JEEPERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted December 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 heading back Sunday for week 4..we are doing 6 -10's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 4 weeks done and so far everything is going great!...Monday week 5 begins. Had Fri., new years day off. Did not go home, we had to work today Sat. I watched more westerns! Gun Smoke, Virginian, Palidin, Wagon Train....funny thing, my buddy I work with and is rooming with me, loves them too!! Life Is Good.. Happy New Year! Edited January 3, 2021 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 several operators have been sent home for various reasons. some for covid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 Heading back for week 6. No accidents so far on our spread. One operator banged up the side panels on a hoe. HE GONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Still not have any accidents on our spread. Were a couple forwarder/truck crinkles on other work sites last week. heading back for week 7 Sunday My Covid test was Neg. on the 12th, as was my room mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 So far so good. Not one single equipment or worker issue. Our crew is pretty well seasoned. We had an operator get relieved of his position last week. Sounds like we have plenty of work for Feb. yet. Monday starts week 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 Two of the "oiler Gals" got fired this week. One accused the other of stealing a sandwich and a cookie from her . So they were fighting most of the day...finally the Super said "Thats IT, You TWO are BOTH GONE"!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 off to Week 9.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted February 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 Am Home. Put in 9 weeks as of Sat eve 2-6 -21. we got 1 more day left and Im not going back for that. they have enough operators to finish up. had a blast! Easiest money I ever made!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted February 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 After sleeping in til 6.30.....Sure was nice to have my morning coffee in my NEW LAZY BOY! Watching the sun rise out of my picture window -20 -32 on job if I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 There is nothing like enjoying a cup of coffee while looking out the window at a frozen landscape, knowing you don't have to go out and work in it. Although I am sure the workers laid off by the shut down of the Keystone project would prefer to still be working. Hopefully the Enbridge project does not get stopped also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted February 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 Line 3 will not be shut down. They have all the permits in place and it is a REPLACEMENT Project, not a NEW Line. ( I was told this by an Enbridge HIGH-UP), that was driving down the line one day. I got out and spoke with him, thinking he was a landowner out taking photos etc. Plus a Judge just threw out the lawsuits recently against building it. Now Keystone was on a Presidential Order, which can be reversed, and unfortunately it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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