I wanted to see some others opinions first. After watching the show since it came out, I feel its 95% bunk. It is very entertaining, which is what its supposed to be to make the History Channel a profit. There are a few on it who were the real deal. Pihl's faller Dwayne from the first season was legit. You have to be half crazy to do the job very long. Levi Brown is the real deal. I hope he makes it in the tough economy out there. He has the skill and the guts, but you have to be a little lucky too. The Papacs and Lemeres are BIG TIME. They portay them as on the edge of no work or poverty, which is far from true. Their equipment is worth more than most business's net. The Rygaards are a real business, but the drama they portray would NEVER last on a log landing. Gabe and his Dad are acting on script, but some of their scenes are truly ridiculous. When you work with men in a dangerous job, you all trust your life
to one another. There is no place for a renegade or poor attitude. You also deal with the fact that some of these guys are short fused and tougher than Chinese Algebra. I had to laugh when Gabe told DJ he would beat him up if he touched his Dad. In reality, DJ would have Gabes porch light out before he knew what happened.
Shelby is my favorite. I think you are seeing his daily routine pretty close to reality. He was wiped out by Katrina, and what you see now is his rebuilding process. I would just love to spend a day with him, on his turf, imagine the fun you would have! I watch the show and I like it, I just hope people realize thats not what a logger is all about.