A possible story could be that a lumberjack is working in the forest. A woodpecker keeps pecking on a tree near where he is working. At first, the lumberjack is annoyed by the noise. But as he watches the woodpecker more closely, he realizes how hard the little bird is working to find food or build a nest. So the lumberjack starts to respect the woodpecker and they co - exist peacefully in the forest.
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.
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.
A memorable pecker tug of war story might be the one with the two naughty kittens. They were tugging on a piece of string. It was so funny to watch as they both thought they were in control of the string. They would meow at each other while pulling, as if scolding the other for trying to take their precious string.
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.
Well, one pecker tug of war story could be about two birds fighting over a worm. They both grabbed the worm at the same time and started pulling, just like a tug of war. Each bird was determined not to let go, flapping their wings and tugging hard.
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.
I'm not sure specifically as I don't know the exact story. But generally, it could be about the lumberjack teaching the little kid something about the forest, like how to identify trees or respect nature.