Timberworks

@robertojames192 I hope they release a digital version 🤞🏻

@TimberworksWood Me too!!! Absolutely awesome!!

What a fantastic version! Gave me chills.

On April 1, 1873, SS Atlantic struck rocks off the coast of Nova Scotia. The disaster killed at least 535 people, including every woman and 189 of the 190 children on the ship. It was the worst disaster for the White Star Line until the Titanic. This is the story. 🧵 1/10

In the 1990s, Canadian ecologist Suzanne Simard made a groundbreaking discovery that challenged everything we thought we knew about how forests work. While studying managed forests in British Columbia, she noticed something puzzling: when birch trees were removed to promote the growth of valuable Douglas firs, the firs did not flourish as expected — they actually struggled and grew more slowly. Determined to understand why, Simard traced the movement of nutrients using radioactive carbon isotopes. What she found was astonishing. Trees were actively sharing resources through vast underground fungal networks known as mycorrhizae. These delicate, thread-like fungi connect the roots of different trees across the forest floor, forming a complex web that allows the exchange of carbon, water, nutrients, and even chemical signals — sometimes between entirely different species. She discovered that older, larger trees often serve as central "hubs" or "mother trees," supporting younger saplings by redistributing vital resources and helping the entire ecosystem remain resilient. When these key trees are removed, the underground network weakens, and the health of the remaining forest declines. Simard’s research overturned the traditional Darwinian view of forests as battlegrounds of ruthless competition. Instead, she revealed a far more sophisticated reality: forests operate as highly cooperative systems where trees communicate, support one another, and even warn neighboring trees about threats like drought, disease, or insect attacks. What appears to the human eye as a silent, still forest is, in truth, a vibrant, interconnected living network — built not on isolation and rivalry, but on deep connection and mutual aid.

The Rocky Mountain Trench is 1,500 km long and separates the Rockies from BC's western mountain chains. Four river basins drain from it. The First Nations called it The Trail of the Ancient Ones, and today it is called The Valley of A Thousand Peaks. This is the story. 🧵 1/8

My arm is getting tired 😅

At what point do you consider Trump to be insane? He doesn’t want or need anything Canadian but he can’t comprehend that we can play the same game? We don’t need your booze, dairy or fruits and veg. Other sources exist and they are happy to deal with us, tariff free.

Canada has a reputation of being “the nice country” and Canadians are “polite”. Please don’t underestimate how pissed off we are with the orange Cheeto.

The hypocrisy is staggering and sadly comical.

Born and raised here after my parents immigrated from Holland in the mid 50’s. They made the best choice!

@mynamesnotgordy Naturally, you blew up his lawnmower for transporting illegal drugs (grass) first?

Parked my car at the end of my neighbour Steve’s driveway the other day so he couldn’t get in or out and I told him I wouldn’t move my car until he gave me the trophy he won on the weekend so you’re now looking at the new Tri-County Mixed Doubles Pickleball Champion.

@Maro2Bear @timruss2 It’s mind blowing how normalcy has all turned upside down 🤦‍♂️

@timruss2 Trump…so much winning.

Are we “Great” yet??

@Jay34775804Jay That piece was made 6 years ago. At this point I can honestly say, I don’t remember 😁

@TimberworksWood This piece is so beautiful! How long did it take to complete?

Poplar burl bowl.

@TheoMoudakis @TorontoStar Do they taste like sour apples?

Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's @TorontoStar

I know, it’s been a while since I’ve posted some wood turnings. Too much camping ⛺️ This 12”wide x 7”high ambrosia maple bowl is still warm from sanding. It has the heart of the log running through from side to side.

That was fun to watch!

Easily obtained wealth 🤣 We worked our asses off !

Hey there USA, I hear you’re having a pesky ICE problem right now. Have you ever considered coming to Canada for an infusion of NICE?

@CraigHo88072139 Oh I get it! I had my sarcasm font engaged

@TimberworksWood The studies should be enough to convince you. As a retired scientist myself I understand the power of these. Those other guys are just politicians, albeit with some scientific background training and a bit of practice in interpreting science to the masses. Thanks for this post.

I’m not sure that I can believe this. Not until Dr Phil and Dr Oz weigh in on the subject 🤔

@justheragain @MAGACult2 This is exactly what I’m seeing. It’s happening fast and for good reason. If the midterms happen at all, they will A: be cancelled due to a false flag event B: be suppressed by troop movements C: be hacked or miscounted in some way.

Canada here 👋🏻 giving you an 8/10 The speed at which this is happening is horrifying I am mystified as to the naïveté of the American people- they speak of “the primaries” and the 2028 election - as if they will somehow right all wrongs You don’t have time to wait for the next election From my perspective in Canada, there may never be US elections again - waiting for the next election to fix things will end in tragedy I don’t know what options are available, but it’s time to organize and strategize as if your lives depend on it

We need everyone that sees this from outside of the United States to comment. On a scale of one to 10, how bad is it in the US?