If you are going to be on a television show that is watched by thousands if not millions of people, it might be wise to obtain proper permits and allowances in order to do your profession.

This is a note that should have be written and practiced by the owners of S&S Aqua Logging. They were recently featured on the History Channel's "Ax Men" show. The men who operate this company are actually my favorite crew to watch because they seemed to blunder about so much that you automatically expect a disaster if not a good old fashioned family fight between the crew. One episode will tell you these guys do not have their act together but it sure makes for good TV and beautiful fireplace hearths.

Speaking of those logs, that's what got them into trouble. Evidently the idea of obtaining permits and potentially ruining the Hoquiam River environment didn't seem to cross their minds while they fumbled and bumbled around on their barge uprooting ancient logs. They were eventually caught by the officers from the Washington Department of Natural Resources, who had watched "Ax Men" and saw the crime being committed. Oops! Needless to say, a search warrant was issued, no permits were found, and now they're in a bit of trouble.

I love the quote uttered by one of the Smiths' (partial owner of S&S Aqua Logging). He said, "We're normal guys that do extraordinary things." Yeah, like commit crimes and then tape them for the whole world to see. Good job, boys.

Anyhoo, if you haven't see the show, take a look at it when it comes on. It's actually a very interesting show that will make you thankful for a desk job.