Hurricane Relief. Boots on Ground. Day 2. October 14

[@farmonthehill7390]

I want to thank Cody and the Grindstone Ministries team that came out to the 45 acre Farm on the Hill to help me clear fences and fix my almost impassable driveway that runs 1400' from the road at the bottom of the valley 180' in elevation to the house and shed at the top of the ridge. I had over 80 trees knocked down and another 50 that were topped, are leaning dangerously, or have other fallen trees caught on them. Grindstone sent an entire convoy with over ten volunteers and two skid steers. One team worked on my middle field while Cody's team worked on the upper pasture used for winter hay feeding by my empty hay barn (I need hay but we have had drought two summers in a row). I was working clearing fence on the middle field clearing several trees until I reached a section of fallen trees on the fence that were too big for me to handle. Then I drove one of the medics to the upper field right after Cody fixed his chainsaw - hey that's Wranglerstar (a big surprise since I went with the first vehicles to the middle field and hadn't met his team yet). I appreciated Cody's logging expertise - while I am capable with a chainsaw, I am not a professional logger. One of my challenges is that I have several dozen widow maker trees that are beyond both my skill set and that of the Grindstone team. At the end of the day, we got one field's fence cleared and fixed, a second field's fence was cleared with a little bit of fence repair work remaining that I will knock out today, the driveway was regraded with the ruts filled in (now it needs 5-6 truckloads of gravel), the middle field got the entire south side cleared with some clearing work remaining but the fence will have to be rebuilt / rerouted around several damaged areas (figure one week of work), and the entire west fence line on the upper field was cleared. While I still have a lot of work remaining, the Grindstone Ministries made a huge difference. They literally got months of work done (vs if I had to do everything by myself). Grindstone Ministries is the real deal and they are achieving a lot here in East Tennessee.

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you for your kind words. It was great meeting you,

[@dohabandit]

@@wranglerstar You'll never forget the people you meet when you are working hard together on a common cause that is helping others or putting yourself as well in harms way. I'm sure that is what you miss from working with the forestry service and why you are there in NC today. Purpose and sacrifice. All real men seek purpose and are willing to sacrifice to achieve it because it is the most rewarding thing you can do while you are alive.

[@SpicySteve-tz2so]

@@wranglerstar Praying for you and all who are working together in this effort. Proof that we don't need the government to overcome obstacles like this. We are God's called and need to act accordingly. Good job brother.

[@_Jim-Jim]

Been watching wranglerstar for about 5 years now. Cody is a great man and very knowledgeable in many fields.

[@christopherchris1111]

@@farmonthehill7390 ii certainly need and want some help ii have this humongous 2 trees down in the front yard.

[@Historyrepeats6728]

Imagine how little we would need the government in times like these if they didn’t steal over 60% of our $

[@OGPatriot03]

No joke, then multiply that a few times if more people were Christian..

[@THX5000]

Yes but then Lockheed Martin wouldn't be able to make billion dollar jets for unnecessary wars and Team America World Police.

[@Explicit6ixty9]

@@OGPatriot03sounds like how it used to be lol

[@maxheadroom6183]

And that's exactly what they are afraid of...

[@TheStudentOfNumbers]

We give them billions in taxes. Billions. It's hard to even wrap your head around. I'd have hundreds personally to put towards this cause and I'd much rather do that than have it sent overseas

[@wranglerstar]

MrsW here. I laughed so hard at the closing shot. I hope TJ has a sense of humor!

[@littleikybob]

.....you may have crossed a line lol 😂 them fighting words ! Good luck.

[@samuelw853]

😂

[@Scuba_Rawb]

I'm sure Bear got a good laugh. LOL!

[@skullandcrossbones65]

G'day. Stihl, the best of friends. It will stay on the saw as it tells a story of 2 friend. Bear will remember what mateship is every time he picks up thet saw. Love and prayers from Australia.

[@WeaponsJunkie]

Bear definitely does. Lol

[@RoninDosho]

American Volunteerism Will Save our country!

[@robertedwards7749]

DARN STRAIGHT SKIPPY!!! It IS the American way, our dream, our life our attitude. IT has been ingrained in us since the days we were a colony, our Founding Fathers til now. There are two types of Americans, Those who call themselves americans because this is were they live. These people have no clue and take everything but give nothing in return. Then there are REAL Americans, we work to care for our families, help our neighbors and go about our business. We also know our nation is a Republic, a Constitutional Republic to be exact. So called american can not grasp this and will say they stand to defend our democracy. Read the definitions of what a democracy is, a republic and a constitutional republic are. You will be amazed.

[@tombragalone7250]

We don’t need the garbage government!!!

[@3582stroke]

Head west, we don't need your derogatory comments about east cost man.

[@robertedwards7749]

@@3582stroke your comment make no sense at all. Who are you talking to and from what I heard no derogatory remarks were made. Maybe you should "move along" ???? oh, one thing else ..... It's coast not cost when you said East cost man. It should be east coast man.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Men with chainsaws. Even here in Tokyo, we were advised to get chainsaws for our local volunteer fire dept. When an earthquake hits the chainsaw is handy for rescuing people under collapsed older homes as they're all 4x4 framed. Men with chainsaws.

[@saltyyankee5149]

so good to see you doing the Lord's work. Jealous that I can't help. I'm a VERY rookie 'sawyer' but my old bones only last about 2 hours in the woodlot... We sent supplies down from our hometown, 17' UHaul staged to an 18 wheeler that landed at a NASCAR track as a staging ground. So good seeing what good people can do when joined together in common cause and unhindered by the varmints of DC

[@pati8142]

You hear about all the bad things in life, this goes to show how wonderful people can be…

[@ConnorCastillo-e4c]

I live in Tennessee and we appreciate all the work going on out there as a linemen I can say we appreciate the work yall are doing to help out

[@JohnNickels-g3b]

Volunteerism is America

[@garthhoman3259]

East Coast union Man,almost tearing up!!!10 + years of breaking Balls!!! Love ya Cody and all that are helping,it's Hard to watch frm a distance,when you're trained for this..... aloha

[@acm4213]

Cody, be careful my Brother. I know our mountains like an old friend. They are old but will still hurt you. Thank you for fulfilling your purpose of love and service to others.

[@farmonthehill7390]

And my property is filled with dozens of widow maker trees, poison ivy, and some rather unpleasant pissed off hornets and wasps. Grindstone did everything they could but couldn't take on any of the really dangerous trees.

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

I’m looking forward to your After Action Report when you get home. You know, what worked, what didn’t, what was superfluous, what you wish you had. Thanks for going out East and making a positive difference!

[@J297WFD]

I want to just say this and I mean it 100% You guys are all hero’s! You are showing us all how to act. Thanks for the hard work!

[@jmes3458420]

I have been watching your videos for a long time. Thank you for coming to help the east coast man. This is a show of real Americans coming together really help me believe that we can survive the upcoming challenges. God bless

[@jasag24]

In the midst of disaster and only seeing doom and gloom from the media this video reminds me that there are good people out there willing to fight the good fight. Thank you and thank everyone involved. Cody this lifted my spirits thank you.

[@bbariceo]

Not only talkin' the talk, but walkin the walk, good on your Cody.

[@its_tate]

We’re praying for what you and Grindstone ministries are doing

[@adamkain9941]

Thank you so much for your service, Cody. I know you pick on us east coast guys but you are a true American who cares about our country.

[@gearheadted5110]

These videos are so wholesome and uplifting for me to watch at the end of my long day, back here on the West Coast. Cheers.

[@gregmanners4705]

God Bless you and your crew Cody. All of us here in Tennessee are thankful to you and your families .

[@Murgatroyd999]

With all of the terrible things going on in the world it’s nice to be reminded of those old time American values: love thy neighbor. Cody 🙏 for giving us a little hope things are going to get better. You & Grindstone are definitely doing God’s work right now. Praying for all of you to be successful in your mission & for the continued safety of you, your team there and everyone affected by this disaster. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@banjosqueezebox]

I so admire people who are gifted and willing to organize and mobilize this kind of help. I totally agree that they are the true heroes. God bless you all and multiply your efforts and your supplies. AND THANK GOD FOR REAL MEN WITH MANLY SKILLS!!

[@motomadnessman]

It makes me so happy to see a nation and community coming together to help in a time of need! God bless!

[@Grappler130]

I've been through something similar a couple times and I've always been so amazed at how the local communities come together. The volunteers that poured in from all over the country and supplies that kept us fed even if we didn't have a home to go back to. You're doing God's work sir, appreciate the updates.

[@buckiesilas5284]

Come to the Appalachian Mountains found some of this beautiful hardwood we have. Wait till you run across a big ol Red Oak or white Oak, hickey tree. Then we know what that saw can do. Cody praying 🙏 for you and your saw team and all the people you are helping keep doing the lord's work and you will be rewarded in the future. 🙏🙏🙏

[@anaphylastiks]

Black Mirare is a difficult wood. Red oak is nothing man.. NZ hardwood. I can hear his saw though and it's good..

[@TheStudentOfNumbers]

I loved watching this. You can just see how much that saw chugs getting through it and these are experienced guys

[@N4JAB]

Locusts too. Hate sawing that stuff.

[@buckiesilas5284]

Yes I didn't think about that wood. And those trees being are dangerous and laying everywitch away.

[@veronicamartin295]

The world needs to understand! You are either part of the problem or part of the solution! Love it!!!! America needs this!

[@claytontownsend984]

I certainly Agree with what you said about the organization. We had just arrived to NC on the 3rd day when supplies was starting to roll in. It quickly turned into a mountain of random items. After spending a day quickly cutting supply routes, we started chucking as much supplies as we could into what few UTVs we had at the time, and making deliveries. By the time we arrived back at our FOB from that first run, those wonderful ladies had hustled and had everything organized. They even had started putting packages together for us to load. It made everything astronomically more efficient.

[@jarilynthompson5201]

Bless this organization, I've not heard about them. I was born in Springfield Oregon, I live south of Charlotte NC. You guys are a blessing to the folk's in western NC. My mother was raised in Blue River Oregon. Y'all have a safe trip

[@AlphaChimpEnergy]

Thank you for going and showing the world the way.

[@gussiegus4943]

Thanks for being there, and thanks for the work you’re doing.

[@DreamSmallInc]

Western NC man here and a long-time watcher. I want to say thank you for the years of chainsaw education this channel has provided me... It's certainly come in handy over the past few weeks.

[@fatlarper7197]

God bless you and everyone volunteering their time and resources to help these folks!🙏🏻

[@Jacob-W-5570]

Well done, to everyone involved.

[@bigtrout]

East coast man that ever runs a chainsaw knows these eastern hardwoods are no joke. I don’t know of any homeowner task that can whip me as badly or quickly. This Western NC man right in the disaster zone tips my hat to you for helping our TN neighbors. Most in this country have no idea how bad it is.

[@petezahrbock]

Awesome video Cody. People need to see the devastating effect. We are so Proud of your selflessness. Keep up the great work, God bless.

[@MikeSheasheaDtree]

Its really something to be able to watch you layin to that hard wood. So glad your posting the video, Thanks Mrs W...😎 I watched Wranglerstar when I had 40 acres in upstate New York4 years ago (in Southern Arizona now).. I cut Maple Apple, Cherry, and Ash...Ash was the fun stuff, And Yes watch out for that poison IVEY , we had tht in NY too, run your entire week if you cut into it and have that oil sap spray you!!!

[@carlzirk]

Showing love your neighbor. Glad you could go and help.

[@dustinolive5679]

A few church’s in north Mississippi where I live has been sending food the power of Gods good people are hard at work

[@DChristina]

God bless you and the wonderful volunteers! If I weren’t older, disabled & basically broke- I’d be filling up and driving a truck there myself🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼

[@johndickinson186]

So East Coast Men are ok? Thank you for the reporting and hard work getting those folks taken care of!

[@OldSneelock]

Proud of you Cody. Grindstone looks like they have their act together. I hope all the areas have similar efforts going on.

[@jarethhogan3274]

Getting some of that wood ready for winter wouldn't be a bad idea for later

[@bbariceo]

Exactly what I was thinking, lifetime supply of wood.

[@TheStudentOfNumbers]

I've seen a few videos of people stacking them up for just that. Many cords

[@CincinnatiDan]

It’s all fun and games until Bear comes lookin’ for his saw! 😮

[@youdontknowmyname3783]

We got some dam hard wood here in the Carolinas. On my land we lost a lot of our planted Pines but the Stihl just eats those up and we were able to clear our trails. Godspeed Proho

[@workinonit9562]

Thank you to all who have been working to help these people and those that are donating. Ohio here and we have been sending help also.

[@restorationranch20]

Wish I could afford to get away from work for a little and come give a hand. Lord bless you all.

[@EctoWave]

God will bless you and your family for the selfless work and time you are giving these people in need. May the Lord be with those in need, comfort, and shelter them.

[@DannaGesellchen]

For those of us "gentle ladies" who watch your stuff, thank you for helping "my people."

[@lennygriffin4464]

GOD BLESS ALL THE VOLUNTEERS!!!!! AMERICAN PEOPLE, HELPING AMERICANS!!!!!

[@Mike-ox3bv]

I love these videos ! Thank you for doing what you doing and I’m sure you will talk about your adventures for a couple weeks after you get home ! These events show how proud we are to be Americans it has been lost in social media so it’s great to see!

[@riccochet704]

I've been out to W. NC three times now dropping off supplies and helping where I can. It's absolutely amazing the amount of support and organization there is with the churches. It really is a network directing the right supplies where they are needed the most. Government barely anywhere to be found. I did run in to some Army COE guys working on the river and some NG guys clearing debris from buildings. They didn't even represent 1% of the man power out there getting things done.

[@MegaJunebug3]

Thank god for all of you folks

[@williamfarley7134]

Cody, as a Tennessean thank you for everything you are doing.

[@lilyblade1825]

❤ The enormity of what has happened there is astounding. ALL of YOU helping- lending your skills is BEYOND HEARTWARMING ❤ IT IS WONDERFUL. ❤ Thank You ❤

[@BuddyWilliamson-v9v]

Thank you Cody for your help on the clean up from Helene. If you want to test your saws come on down to southeast Georgia where the hurricane first hit and cut our red and white oak, pecan, and old growth loblolly and longleaf pine!!!

[@mikewilson5058]

As a native of NC who moved to middle GA almost 2 years ago there is devastation in the mountains and there is a 100mile wide path of downed trees on roads, power lines, on homes and yards. Our church has been volunteering in southern GA for the past three weekends and the areas look like a war scene of tree damage. Thank you for all your West coast help. It's amazing and encouraging to see what loving peole can do and hearts and lives they can touch when they come together to serve and lift up our fellow man. God bless all that are suffering and all that are serving.

[@upnorthof60]

That's amazing work you and your team are doing Cody. I'm looking forward to these daily updates. Stay Safe out there!

[@95redteg]

Welcome to the east coast Cody. The home of real men and real wood! 😅 But seriously, thank you and Brian, and all the other volunteers helping the appalachians in our time of need.

[@emeralddrgn4]

Glad to see you acknowledge the east coast hardwoods!! Wish I could come down to help!

[@rowvelations]

It's great to see you and Grindstone doing the things together, helping so many people. The news shows us how bad the world is, while so many good people, like yourself, show us how good the world is. Thank s to all ya'll.

[@HandyMike78]

This exemplifies the fact that we dont need the government!

[@steveo6034]

Yup, we citizens are now experiencing Taxation Without Representation 2.0 by the United States of Corruption

[@Historyrepeats6728]

Imagine if they didn’t extort us via taxation? The state is always the problem

[@rybaneightsix5085]

Go tell them that

[@CreatureColossus]

Kindly fk off. You expect every person in need to rely on the charity of someone else.

[@christopherchris1111]

Only if we want to get lied too

[@Scuba_Rawb]

Back in Barnsdall OK during deployment we thought we lost TJ's Stihl 500i. Turns out when he left to go home for a long weekend he took it with him. We were nervous for a bit that we had somehow lost it! He is SUPER protective of his saw lol! I'm sure he got a good laugh when you cross his name out!

[@DLK262]

God Bless y’all for the help your providing these people. Hoping for the best.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

VERY happy to see all the cold weather equipment there! I am sitting here in the first day of cold weather, not able to start my woodstove yet (new pipe being installed tonight), with only an electric space heater. Thinking about all those people who can't use what I have. Praying they are able to all stay warm in the coming winter!

[@dennisfetterman1644]

I just have to say, with all the fear mongering going on nowadays this brings tears to my eyes God bless all of you may you stay safe and healthy and able to continue Gods work🙏

[@michaelzlab]

Brings tears to my eyes seeing all this.

[@darrensmall4313]

Out of this tragedy comes hope for America. Seeing people from all over helping each other in this time of need makes the pride swell up inside. This is great. Prayers out to all.

[@matthewplourde939]

Been watching for awhile. Because of you sharing on the ground impact, I felt comfortable to donate this org. Contributed what I could.

[@MDC2020]

Looks like Bear needs a new saw lol

[@samuelw853]

Thank you Cody for all you and the crew are doing. To help those in need down there. I wish I could go but Creator has me here. Prayers for safety and success to you all. 😎❤️🙏

[@lorchid23]

Welcome to East Tennessee, gentlemen.. I wish it were under better circumstances, but were so thankful to have you!! ❤️‍🔥

[@diannebuckingham6513]

I don't live in the area, but I thank you!!! God's hands on earth are OUR hands.

[@jeremystamper525]

The bad thing about the 500 fuel injected ones is the Db’s. THEY ARE SO LOUD, EAR PRO IS MANDATORY!!thank you for your time and service helping the people in need. It is appreciated by everyone.

[@furrbearrapedmycat7223]

You should really be wearing ear pro with any chainsaw. Oh, just FYI, it is dB.

[@securem3]

Takes 2 of YOU. Hats off to your efforts and thanks for your helping hands

[@Cal-pk1kg]

From an east coast man- I appreciate the acknowledgment of our hard woods

[@JinSage]

As an East Tennesseean, we thank you tremendously man

[@sweet-frog]

Amazing!! Thank you and all the other volunteers!! Since we can’t be there in person, we’ve sent money, and it’s wonderful to see that put into supplies and action.

[@charlespryor7837]

Great to see you sawing something besides conifers. You are most welcome on the east coast! Thanks for helping out!!

[@davidgoins1785]

Cody and team, thank you for being there for us East Coast Men. I know how you kid around with us and it does my heart good to see one of the first people onsite to help is West Coast Man. God Bless Y'all, Love to see you back some time to play and explore.

[@loralismyth3236]

Amazing... So many beautiful souls.. 🕊️

[@SlyGuy2000]

God bless you and all who are helping!!

[@MrsHermitHillKy]

Thank you so much for being down there and helping them.

[@TexanApollyon]

God bless all y'all

[@originalsupermommy]

East Coast Woman here, you looking good sawing in our Hardwoods. I bought a Cant Hook specifically to help move those heavy Oak rounds. To keep yourself from catching the Poision Ivy etc just make sure to wash good with soap and washcloth. I think you have like six hour window from exposure to wash it off.

[@albertgeorgreiter]

Congratulations tot all American folks who helpband voluteer!

[@craftedcores]

Thx for all you do and all the information you give out. I hope one day I can be in a position to help like this.

[@Luke-sh6dm]

I’ve commented on your videos before Cody I love you man and your an absolute hero please keep documenting your time with the church if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t have donated some of our freedom pounds from across the pond 😂😂 love you man Godspeed!!

[@coalminersdaughter]

Awesome blessings from the Father 🙏🏻

[@chased4333]

Men living in harmony, helping each other out and talking about saws. Thats livin! The government would rather you be at odds with one another and full of hatred. They’ve underestimated us

[@graymouse6117]

God bless you all and keep you safe! Tj and his crew are an amazing group of folks.

[@atvridah]

I source water for a grocery store chain in that area. I love seeing some of the pallets of water in videos like this that came from my stores. We have donated so much and I’m happy to be a part of that. I might not be able to be there helping in person but I can at least do a small part from where I’m at.

[@John-c4f1r]

Your communication skills and leadership on the ground are impressive keep up the good work ..I'm in Canada would love to be there helping ...I'm definitely a sawguy

[@HighlanderMikeGolf]

Thanks for the Boots On The Ground perspective. God Bless You All!!

[@johnrambo7630]

Working hard! A wonderful experience for you out there and the residents you're helping

[@TheoriginalPhilGood]

The modern day torch-bearers of America, thank you!

[@chaspruitt2610]

Thank you for the video that shows the amazing work being done by volunteers!! God Bless.... 💜

[@bryanlawson8396]

Being the hands and feet. It’s great to see.

[@brentchristopher7363]

KZbin wasn’t allowing me to comment on this. Great work you guys and gals! Hell of a lot more than the $750 dollars the gov coughed up.

[@andrewf.909]

west coast man meets the midwest 6:30. good on you Cody. fun to see these videos and your skill set put to use.

[@lowrangeoverland9013]

Outstanding team work We the people ❤

[@dapiddiboy]

That’s proper wood from the south. You ain’t used to that lol. Thanks for the video and thank you for supporting people in Tennessee.