American Logger (Wayne: moving, area, pictures)

[IRV007]

Originally Posted by forest beekeeper

I have heard locals talk about 'stud mill road'. Is this the same road?

I'd guess I'm one of the few Illinoisans who has ever have been on the Stud Mill road. Runs just north of Great Pond (where Mrs. IRV grew up). Cruised up from Great Pond to right near Old Town. Not too busy in summer, great berry picking. Kinda strange to come upon two gravel roads in the middle of nowhere and see a stop sign.

Back on topic: Watched Logger last night. This is all somewhat farther north than the Stud Mill road. EDIT: Really entertaining show.: -)

[RANGER.101ST]

Originally Posted by Maineah

I can't wait for American House Painter. Now that's going to be an exciting series! Muscling those 40 foot ladders, spraying out hornet nests, beating bats out from behind shutters, scraping lead based paint,trampling flower beds,all after a six pack of tall Budweisers for lunch. Now there's some exciting TV.

did you drive by my house last weekend ? cause that's exactly what happened.

[ams23]

i am planning to go up to the golden road in june to do some fly fishing. not sure if anyone knows how the logging traffic is at that time of year?

[fxtrader]

I have never had to much trouble with the logging traffic. If the economy doesn't improve the traffic will be real slow. Just remember to give plenty of room to the truckers and don't hold them up.
On another note I hear the Pelletiers are opening a restaurant in Millinocket with a logging theme. I will have to check that one out.

[Maine Writer]

Originally Posted by fxtrader

I have never had to much trouble with the logging traffic. If the economy doesn't improve the traffic will be real slow. Just remember to give plenty of room to the truckers and don't hold them up.
On another note I hear the Pelletiers are opening a restaurant in Millinocket with a logging theme. I will have to check that one out.

The earthquake in Chili has increased the price of pulp here.

When you travel the Golden Road it's important to keep in mind that it is a privately owned road and the trucks always have the right of way. Cows will have calves with them in June. Watch for vehicles pulled over on the side of road. When you see them you'll probably see moose. Watch for people who are excited over the moose, don't think and run out into traffic.


Pelletier's is almost ready to open.

[Northern Maine Land Man]

I was in the restaurant last night. Awesome place with awesome people. They are not quite open, but they had a gathering for local folks. It has two stories and excellent handicap access. There is a brand new elevator to the second floor so everybody has full access to everything.

[fxtrader]

I am going to be in the area the 3rd week of March. Do you know if they will be opened by then?

[Northern Maine Land Man]

The goal is March 15. It partly depends on state inspections and that is always a coin toss.

[fxtrader]

Thanks! If we don't make it in March, we will do it in April. MW thanks for the video looks like a great place.

[Northern Maine Land Man]

Loggers compete for business in Maine. There are several large logging companies. The new Pelletier Logging Restaurant has a logging truck on the roof. Crawford Logging trucks all have a big silver "C" on the grills of their trucks. The "C" has lights at night. This past Wednesday night somebody from Crawford went up onto the roof at Pelletier's Restaurant and installed a big silver "C" on the Pelletier truck, complete with lights and a 12 volt battery to keep it lit.

Imagine the consternation Thursday morning when the Pelletiers came by. Of course the entire thing was photographed and video taped for posterity. It made the paper in Bangor. One of the Pelletier family was heard to say, "Payback is a b----."