Lumberjacks: Jacking Lumber Since 1800

After the moose-calling contest, it was wood chomping time! Lumberjacks!! I was so excited for the show (again dreams are made from this stuff)! I kept telling the crew that Hayward, WI has the best lumberjacks with the biggest event arena. And wouldn't you know it, we sit down and the woman announcer goes "I'm from Hayward, WI as is all of our lumberjacks." So yeah, I knew it was going to be goooood. And I was right! We sat down in the second row with cameras ready. And the first event made it all worth our while.

It got even better...

The next event brought it up a level! Add danger!

Then mix in some sharp tools with speed. 

Oh and then the big boys came out to play. 

Now after this event was when the lumberjacks did this little stint for the children. We were supposed to be completely silent at one point (their request) and I, of course, yelled out like "Whooo hoo!" To which the lumberjack in the green goes, "Hey, zip it!" Perfect. I knew I was in with them then. 

After that came pole climbing. 

Did I mention I love lumberjacks? Seriously I do. I have been to multiple shows and yet, I still get all sorts of riled up! So after the pole climbing came the water sports. Yup, they got wet and so did we...I mean, come on, we were sitting in the second row!

This photo captured when the guy in the green was hit in the balls with one of those sticks. Great photo. His pain, my gain. 

No remorse what-so-ever there. Oh and here is where I should mention that the guy smiling was stalked out by my cousin, Val Wacker, a couple of years ago. There is actually a picture on facebook posted by her because she was creeping on him so hard. Anyway, we met up with the lumberjacks at the bar afterwards because well...I dropped the words Ojibwa, Wisconsin post show, and oh yeah, guy smiley took my number. Chew that Val! I think he knew in my past life I was a lumberjack. With these boys, I also decided to present my new state motto: the Wisconsin Wrist. They definitely were fans. It goes like this...start with beer held out in front of you.

Face definitely recommended. And then tilt wrist up. 

See the Wisconsin Wrist! Perfect! Now try at home! 

Without adult supervision is also recommended. 

Anyway back to the lumberjack event. 

Next they had to stay on the log in the water while kicking at each other. It is quite amazing! 

They love it! And so do I! So the fair produced another great event! A solid 2 for 2! My dreams were definitely made of this. My only regret with the lumberjacks is that I didn't have my outfit on for them. 

I could have done some seriously damage with that chainsaw. Leinenkugel suspenders = too legit. 

Don't know Leinies? No worries...open me! And then a beer.