Unregistered how's it going?

hartley · 26th February 2008, 02:16 PM

Life is all good ekka!

Works a little quiet at the moment but that just gives me a little more time to spend on training the younger guys up!(you forget how scarey and dificult even the shortest of branch walks were when you started!)

Ive recently had my request for a 6 month sabbatical accepted by my boss so im on my way over to your beautiful country for a bit of an adventure!

Ive just got back from a fantasticly cold weekend rock climbing with my girlfriend in the Peak District National Park (between Sheffield and Manchester). Scared myself silly.....but thats half the fun!

Still finding my feet with your site, but you seem to have attracted a lot of well informed people, well done!

And as far as the kids going off to school goes, i missed my little girls first day as she lives swith her Mum down west in sunny Cornwall, but her first school pic was addorable! Shes 8 now and has an oppinion on everything from father christmas's shakey cover story to the replacment actor playing the new Dr.Who!

Ekka · 26th February 2008, 11:17 PM

Hey Hartley

what's the deal with that kite in your avatar, looks like the type you could surf with.

If you are coming to Oz you maybe could hook up with a few tree guys here, 6 months will go fast though and it's a big place.

blair duncanson · 29th February 2008, 06:58 AM

Started travelling with my Girlfriend at start of January. Left my home country of Scotland and headed to pre planned jobs in France. First contract was repollarding 32 Tilia. Had not been done for 15 yrs but was a joy as the wood cuts like butter, with a Silky, less noise of the chainsaw! They created an avenue leading to a shrine dug into the limestone, pretty cool. We are now much further south, in the mountains near Nimes. Light issue, so crown thinning many Mulberry(Morus). They were originally planted to feed the foliage to Silk worms, a practice which died out here approx 30yrs ago. Heading upto Holland in 3weeks to crown lift some Quercus and work on a tree nursery. Interested to learn more about the nursery side of things! Will be travelling for two years, hoping to broaden knowledge on many more tree species aswell as many other things. End goal is north west Canada but we are planning to be in Australia by the end of this year, so may look you up as we have to work our way. Only thing is in France i do not speak much of their language so its difficult to ask locals about their treecare practises, especially when it comes to their pollarding, which there is tonnes. Especially on Tilia and Platanus.
Will let you know when i stumble across more interesting tree stuff.
All the best for now.
Blair

blair duncanson · 29th February 2008, 07:05 AM

Started travelling with my Girlfriend at start of January. Left my home country of Scotland and headed to pre planned jobs in France. First contract was repollarding 32 Tilia. Had not been done for 15 yrs but was a joy as the wood cuts like butter, with a Silky, less noise of the chainsaw! They created an avenue leading to a shrine dug into the limestone, pretty cool. We are now much further south, in the mountains near Nimes. Light issue, so crown thinning many Mulberry(Morus). They were originally planted to feed the foliage to Silk worms, a practice which died out here approx 30yrs ago. Heading upto Holland in 3weeks to crown lift some Quercus and work on a tree nursery. Interested to learn more about the nursery side of things! Will be travelling for two years, hoping to broaden knowledge on many more tree species aswell as many other things. End goal is north west Canada but we are planning to be in Australia by the end of this year, so may look you up as we have to work our way. Only thing is in France i do not speak much of their language so its difficult to ask locals about their treecare practises, especially when it comes to their pollarding, which there is tonnes. Especially on Tilia and Platanus.
Will let you know when i stumble across more interesting tree stuff.
All the best for now.
Blair

blair duncanson · 29th February 2008, 07:32 AM

Yep beers winner. Although wine is very cheap here in France and locals keeping best stuff for themselves which i had to sample. Hangovers do suck, and make it a non chainsaw day. Struggling finding my way round site. Pretty rubbish with computers at the best of times! Site is an excellent find though, well done.!!

Weta · 29th February 2008, 02:31 PM

Hmm, this is a suspiciously cuddly wee thread, but I have a question 'bout the area you come from Ekka, and this will be as good a place as any to post it. I've been training for the upcoming Asia-Pacific climbing comp in Brisbane after being invited to climb as a wildcard entrant, and what I wanted to know is what Brisbane is like, what good quality motels can be recommended, what highlights there are that need to be checked out (non-touristy), etc. etc. I'm pretty green when it comes to travelling, having never ventured outside of NZ before, so I'm really buzzing about this trip!

Ekka · 1st March 2008, 01:05 AM

Weta,

How long you staying?

Places to check out, well that depends on what you are after, night life and girls or forests and trees, seldom do the two meet.

blair duncanson · 1st March 2008, 10:39 AM

Ekka, Unsure where my replies are going, i'll keep looking!

cut-right · 5th March 2008, 11:08 AM

havent gotten to read all the threads, just dropped in for a minute, looking for a new home owners insurance company for a rental house I just got on forclosure. Its been vacant for a while and insurance companies dont want to cover vacant dwellings. I am still working on fixing it up.

Rained a bunch last night and I should be out white water kayaking today, but im looking at tree jobs. Getting busier around here. I really just drink beer. I actually brew beer. I just kegged 5 gallons of stout 4 days ago. No kids or wife yet.

Monkeywitha_saw · 5th March 2008, 12:03 PM

just been a little crazy around here some days lots do do some days nothing but been working up on the moutain for the power co clearing service drops

newguy18 · 6th March 2008, 05:05 AM

Deadwooding 3 large oaks and if i have enought time cleaning 6 palms for the church.on tuesday i start a land clearing job.

Caveman · 6th March 2008, 06:15 AM

H? Ekka sorry for the late response have not read this toppic,my english is verry bad.
I have 1 kid 1 wife

en best drink red wine.

This site is

blair duncanson · 6th March 2008, 11:05 AM

Have i got this correct yet, can never see my replies on this thread???

blair duncanson · 6th March 2008, 11:11 AM

Found them on last page!!!!! Cool. All is well, working in windswept mountains. Small amount of crown thinning but mainly forming a planting schedule.

sharkfin12us · 6th March 2008, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Thought I'd start this thread for you sharkfin12us, we've had a lot of rain here and our dams are the fullest they've been for 2 years at 35%.

Kids are back to school and the youngest started for the first time, so cute with her little bag and uniform.

Time flies sharkfin12us, so how's things down your way? Don't be shy now.

Hi ekka im here in northeast united states.Here is seasonal have to deal with winter can be good or bad meaning snow or warm.Our economy is not doing so great too bad hopefully our new president can straighten our country out.Tree work slowed for me around november but now is picking up some.I just went for my ISA certified arborist test and i think i passed but have to wait for results.I would have replied to you sooner but i have not been in this site for awhile.Certified arborist test is stepping stone i think.Its good for people with not alot of knowledge about trees.I want to continue for CTE certified tree expert which is very hard and commands alot of respect.My name is terence talk to your soon thanks for saying hello and hope all is well for you

s.kerrone · 6th March 2008, 08:03 PM

Hi Ekka,thanks for asking, doing fine,still falling trees in snow but its getting warmer snow is starting to go.sorry it took me so long to write back,e-mail wasn't letting me send.we work in west coast wood all the time (fir,cedar,hemlock),whats it like to climb/top palm trees???

Notahacker · 6th March 2008, 08:32 PM

Your site is moving along well Eric. Nice job.

Business is going well thank you. Bought a F350 & a Rayco 1625 Super Jr. Next is the Boxer 526DX and a 16' dump trailer!

In the summer, I'll be purchasing a Timberwold TW-6 with conveyor.

26th February 2008, 02:16 PM	#301 (permalink)
hartley Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: uk Posts: 17	Re: hartley how's it going? Life is all good ekka! Works a little quiet at the moment but that just gives me a little more time to spend on training the younger guys up!(you forget how scarey and dificult even the shortest of branch walks were when you started!) Ive recently had my request for a 6 month sabbatical accepted by my boss so im on my way over to your beautiful country for a bit of an adventure! Ive just got back from a fantasticly cold weekend rock climbing with my girlfriend in the Peak District National Park (between Sheffield and Manchester). Scared myself silly.....but thats half the fun! Still finding my feet with your site, but you seem to have attracted a lot of well informed people, well done! And as far as the kids going off to school goes, i missed my little girls first day as she lives swith her Mum down west in sunny Cornwall, but her first school pic was addorable! Shes 8 now and has an oppinion on everything from father christmas's shakey cover story to the replacment actor playing the new Dr.Who!

26th February 2008, 11:17 PM	#302 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Ekka how's it going? Hey Hartley what's the deal with that kite in your avatar, looks like the type you could surf with. If you are coming to Oz you maybe could hook up with a few tree guys here, 6 months will go fast though and it's a big place. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

29th February 2008, 06:58 AM	#303 (permalink)
blair duncanson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: argyll Posts: 100	Re: blair duncanson how's it going? Started travelling with my Girlfriend at start of January. Left my home country of Scotland and headed to pre planned jobs in France. First contract was repollarding 32 Tilia. Had not been done for 15 yrs but was a joy as the wood cuts like butter, with a Silky, less noise of the chainsaw! They created an avenue leading to a shrine dug into the limestone, pretty cool. We are now much further south, in the mountains near Nimes. Light issue, so crown thinning many Mulberry(Morus). They were originally planted to feed the foliage to Silk worms, a practice which died out here approx 30yrs ago. Heading upto Holland in 3weeks to crown lift some Quercus and work on a tree nursery. Interested to learn more about the nursery side of things! Will be travelling for two years, hoping to broaden knowledge on many more tree species aswell as many other things. End goal is north west Canada but we are planning to be in Australia by the end of this year, so may look you up as we have to work our way. Only thing is in France i do not speak much of their language so its difficult to ask locals about their treecare practises, especially when it comes to their pollarding, which there is tonnes. Especially on Tilia and Platanus. Will let you know when i stumble across more interesting tree stuff. All the best for now. Blair

29th February 2008, 07:05 AM	#304 (permalink)
blair duncanson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: argyll Posts: 100	Re: blair duncanson how's it going? Started travelling with my Girlfriend at start of January. Left my home country of Scotland and headed to pre planned jobs in France. First contract was repollarding 32 Tilia. Had not been done for 15 yrs but was a joy as the wood cuts like butter, with a Silky, less noise of the chainsaw! They created an avenue leading to a shrine dug into the limestone, pretty cool. We are now much further south, in the mountains near Nimes. Light issue, so crown thinning many Mulberry(Morus). They were originally planted to feed the foliage to Silk worms, a practice which died out here approx 30yrs ago. Heading upto Holland in 3weeks to crown lift some Quercus and work on a tree nursery. Interested to learn more about the nursery side of things! Will be travelling for two years, hoping to broaden knowledge on many more tree species aswell as many other things. End goal is north west Canada but we are planning to be in Australia by the end of this year, so may look you up as we have to work our way. Only thing is in France i do not speak much of their language so its difficult to ask locals about their treecare practises, especially when it comes to their pollarding, which there is tonnes. Especially on Tilia and Platanus. Will let you know when i stumble across more interesting tree stuff. All the best for now. Blair

29th February 2008, 07:32 AM	#305 (permalink)
blair duncanson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: argyll Posts: 100	Re: blair duncanson how's it going? Yep beers winner. Although wine is very cheap here in France and locals keeping best stuff for themselves which i had to sample. Hangovers do suck, and make it a non chainsaw day. Struggling finding my way round site. Pretty rubbish with computers at the best of times! Site is an excellent find though, well done.!!

29th February 2008, 02:31 PM	#306 (permalink)
Weta Sappling Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 8	Re: Weta how's it going? Hmm, this is a suspiciously cuddly wee thread, but I have a question 'bout the area you come from Ekka, and this will be as good a place as any to post it. I've been training for the upcoming Asia-Pacific climbing comp in Brisbane after being invited to climb as a wildcard entrant, and what I wanted to know is what Brisbane is like, what good quality motels can be recommended, what highlights there are that need to be checked out (non-touristy), etc. etc. I'm pretty green when it comes to travelling, having never ventured outside of NZ before, so I'm really buzzing about this trip!

1st March 2008, 01:05 AM	#307 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Ekka how's it going? Weta, How long you staying? Places to check out, well that depends on what you are after, night life and girls or forests and trees, seldom do the two meet. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

1st March 2008, 10:39 AM	#308 (permalink)
blair duncanson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: argyll Posts: 100	Re: blair duncanson how's it going? Ekka, Unsure where my replies are going, i'll keep looking!

5th March 2008, 11:08 AM	#309 (permalink)
cut-right Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: north carolina Posts: 19	Re: cut-right how's it going? havent gotten to read all the threads, just dropped in for a minute, looking for a new home owners insurance company for a rental house I just got on forclosure. Its been vacant for a while and insurance companies dont want to cover vacant dwellings. I am still working on fixing it up. Rained a bunch last night and I should be out white water kayaking today, but im looking at tree jobs. Getting busier around here. I really just drink beer. I actually brew beer. I just kegged 5 gallons of stout 4 days ago. No kids or wife yet.

5th March 2008, 12:03 PM	#310 (permalink)
Monkeywitha_saw Sappling Join Date: May 2007 Location: tucson az Posts: 5	Re: Monkeywitha_saw how's it going? just been a little crazy around here some days lots do do some days nothing but been working up on the moutain for the power co clearing service drops

6th March 2008, 05:05 AM	#311 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,679	Re: newguy18 how's it going? Deadwooding 3 large oaks and if i have enought time cleaning 6 palms for the church.on tuesday i start a land clearing job. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

6th March 2008, 06:15 AM	#312 (permalink)
Caveman I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 3	Re: Caveman how's it going? H? Ekka sorry for the late response have not read this toppic,my english is verry bad. I have 1 kid 1 wife en best drink red wine. This site is

6th March 2008, 11:05 AM	#313 (permalink)
blair duncanson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: argyll Posts: 100	Re: blair duncanson how's it going? Have i got this correct yet, can never see my replies on this thread???

6th March 2008, 11:11 AM	#314 (permalink)
blair duncanson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: argyll Posts: 100	Re: blair duncanson how's it going? Found them on last page!!!!! Cool. All is well, working in windswept mountains. Small amount of crown thinning but mainly forming a planting schedule.

6th March 2008, 08:03 PM	#316 (permalink)
s.kerrone Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: duncan b.c. Posts: 18	Re: s.kerrone how's it going? Hi Ekka,thanks for asking, doing fine,still falling trees in snow but its getting warmer snow is starting to go.sorry it took me so long to write back,e-mail wasn't letting me send.we work in west coast wood all the time (fir,cedar,hemlock),whats it like to climb/top palm trees???

6th March 2008, 08:32 PM	#317 (permalink)
Notahacker Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 17	Re: Notahacker how's it going? Your site is moving along well Eric. Nice job. Business is going well thank you. Bought a F350 & a Rayco 1625 Super Jr. Next is the Boxer 526DX and a 16' dump trailer! In the summer, I'll be purchasing a Timberwold TW-6 with conveyor. __________________ "Quality costs as much as it saves." My great uncle Simon Murphy