Most of the stories about lumberjacks in general are not focused on their sexual orientation. So it's difficult to say if there are famous gay lumberjack stories. But there could be some local tales in areas where there are more open - minded communities in the lumber industry. Maybe some stories passed down within certain groups that celebrate the experiences of gay lumberjacks, but they haven't become famous on a broader scale.
In many lumberjack kids stories, the main characters can also be the lumberjack family members. There could be a father who is experienced and strong, teaching his kids the ropes. And the kids, who are eager to learn and have their own little adventures in the forest while helping with the lumberjack tasks. Sometimes, there are also friendly forest animals like a wise old owl or a helpful squirrel that become important characters in the story as they interact with the lumberjacks.
One popular lumberjack kids story is about a young lumberjack who goes on an adventure in the forest to find a magical tree. He overcomes various obstacles like wild animals and thick bushes. Along the way, he makes friends with forest creatures who help him in his quest.
The connection between the forest and death. Forests are places where accidents can easily happen, like a falling tree or getting lost. In lumberjack ghost stories, the ghosts are often associated with these dangerous elements. When a lumberjack hears a ghostly moan that might be related to a past death by a fallen tree, it makes the whole situation terrifying as it reminds him of his own vulnerability in that environment.
There could be a story where a gay lumberjack meets another gay man who is visiting the forest. They fall in love among the tall trees and the smell of fresh cut wood. They then have to navigate their relationship in a rather traditional and sometimes rough lumberjack community, facing some challenges but also finding support from unexpected places.
One of the main traditional lumberjack tasks is felling trees. Lumberjacks use axes or chainsaws to carefully cut down trees. They need to calculate the direction in which the tree will fall to avoid any damage to the surrounding area.
One lumberjack ghost story is about a lone lumberjack in a deep forest. He heard strange whistling sounds at night. When he followed the sound, he saw a figure in white that disappeared when he got close. It was said to be the spirit of a lumberjack who died in a logging accident long ago.
I don't recall any specifically famous names for the oxen in such a story off the top of my head. It really depends on the particular version of the story.