First off, I'd like to say that all of the criticism of my approach and technique (if any) is spot on and well deserved.
That was quite a hack job indeed, I'll admit to that readily. But hold off on making that a permanent moniker. You guys may be very instrumental in my rehabilitation from hack to hero, or at least something greater than zero, which is where I started.
I came away from that job LUCKY that nobody got hurt, I won't rely on that luck holding, I used up a fair amount already. Also lucky to be fully insured on that one. The bill from the electric company will come in about a month, from there it will be lawyer vs. lawyer. Prints of the photos I took are already in their hands.
And now a bit about me. I'm not a forum troll here, I'm a guy looking for information and expertise. I am skilled with computers, having used them from the beginning and even worked for Xerox, Intel, and Apple in my working days. I'm past that now, and just looking for ways to have an interesting life.
And see, the thing is
I liked it, I want to learn all I can about this profession and develop the skills needed to go from hack > climber > aborist. That's right, I'm not walking away from a bad experience, I'm starting yet another career. With that as a starting point, it can only get better.
You see guys, I'd rather be an old Dingo, than a young Wallaby.
And to whoever doesn't like it, well I'll just lift my leg up and pee on your shoe ...
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