Wow - the weakest Rands in Repose since I've been following. Funny, but not the impressive bit of writing I'm used to. Usually I'm humbled by your stuff, but this time I feel more like a peer. HA!

For the record, tho - I totally identify. I was the nerdly brother who did *not* use the chainsaw with my dad (well, I used it more than you did - but not much). It *is* kind of nostalgic to smell the burning oil and gas, and freshly cut wood.