Russian spare tire

[Matt in SV]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjYj5-fKVIY

Yes that is a tree limb. Looks like Birch to me.

[Emmit D. Acklin]

Originally Posted by Matt in SV

Yes that is a tree limb. Looks like Birch to me.

I watched my grandfather do the exact same thing when he was hauling a load of firewood with a team and wagon about 70 years ago.

[Joe Z]

what a great idea to get you home if it's not too far away LOL
Joe

[WtMtJim]

Looks like a take on the old native American travois.

[DonDeutsch]

The first time I had seen one of these was in the movie "Worlds fastest Indian". Great movie. Never saw one on the road. thanks for posting.

[Andrew Gibbens]

Originally Posted by Matt in SV

Yes that is a tree limb. Looks like Birch to me.

Are you telling us that birch is the wood of choice for this application, or just making an observation?

[Alf S.]

Hi: All...What a drag!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[Matt in SV]

Originally Posted by Andrew Gibbens

Are you telling us that birch is the wood of choice for this application, or just making an observation?

I'm partial to cedar myself - aromatic and self lubricating!

[Ken C]

im with DonDeutsch, that movie was the first time i've seen it too. Very clever