Slayer,
Yeah the guy was going to have is pine woods thinned out. Probably not your Dad then. We have some maple on our place but it is owned by my Dad and he does not want to do any cutting. He wants it to just be left alone. I do want to have someone out someday and look at the timber but that will probably not be for about 10 more years. I am still trying to convince him that it could be a good thing. Might have to wait until I own it and then I will get the timber money. What does a decent Hard Maple go for right now? Might help me convince him.
Glad your hand is going better. Sorry to hear you are still having some pain though. I check my arrows all the time now after hearing what happened to you last year. I still remember you posting about it. Not something I ever want to deal with.