Unregistered how's it going?

treevet · 10th February 2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by treeseer

well i better respond since my "name" is up there.

I live near old dude and tried to send some work his way once but he said he was too old. Depressing part is, I'm younger than he! Hope the ticker gets goin for ya.

Always figured the lottery was a tax on dumb people, but if they win that theory might have to go.

Kid is 18 and works with me when not in class. Nephew is 19 and more like arbo material. Stepsons 16 and 14 and decent company.

It's my Year of Writing Dangerously--in 5 different natl pubs this month. not done yet.

Going to treevet's state OH tomorrow to spread some heresy; hope he gets off the can long enough to make the trip. OK now back to managing Decay and Risk ppt.

http://www.ohiochapterisa.org/conferenceGrid.pdf

I visit 3 sites in the usa but this one has got em knocked.

Let s use the correct terminology Treeseer......it s dunner! Can t make the ISA gig this year as I am buried in work and was dead in the water in Jan.

Listen if you are heading down I 75 S through Cinci after spreading your "heresay", how about stopping just a mile off the highway and let me buy you a ribs dinner that will haunt you in your sleep (in a good way

). My treat.

PM me, I ll give you directions and phone.

Therrin · 10th February 2008, 05:23 PM

Arborjockey,

If it makes you feel any better.... *I* sure noticed!!!

What a gorgeous girl!!! Props to you man!!! The pic in the saddle, that's great! I'm gonna remember to have my next one do that!

I spent the last year and a half in Chicago, hope you don't have to move there! What a crummy place to live. Cold...brick... ugh. Thx for posting!

majestic1 · 10th February 2008, 06:56 PM

Hello Ekka!

I like how everyone posts very positive messages. Thank you and good job on giving us the format!

I am definitely a beer guy- I usually drink micro-brew beers that are made in Michigan. Pales ales, some porters, lagers, occasionally a Corona or Pacifico, and even a Fosters on rare occasions.

It has been a beautiful winter. We have had many snow storms with 8-10 inches of snow and one windstorm that knocked a few trees down. Right now it is -5 fahrenheit, not going to be climbing many trees for a while. I don't do much tree work in the winter anyways.

I do a lot of vacationing in the winter. Sometimes a friend who works at an airline gets me plane tickets at the airlines cost- called Non-revenue.

I am selling my Brush Bandit Model 1590 this Wednesday, thinking of buying a new chip truck...

Thanks for asking!

CAPORAL30 · 10th February 2008, 07:22 PM

Well here i am......old chainsaw collector...been busy helping a friend on a job and the chainsaw museum is also something that keeps me out of trouble....
I always have visitors or someone at the shop .
Want to see some saws,,,,,,,,,,here is a glitch at my collection.
Hope i can get more time to be here....i do have internet connection in the museum but there is always something to keep me away from the comp.
Winter in Canada is the busy time to do inside work and fix saws.

Alain,

Therrin · 10th February 2008, 07:27 PM

WOW!

That is ALOT of saws! Awesome collection you've got going there!
I got a real kick out of seeing the 2 man saws. Thanks for posting those!

CoconutGroveTreeguru · 10th February 2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

What do you reckon CoconutGroveTreeguru, buy a lottery ticket?

Things here in the states are scarey. While trying to be a good citizen and help controling the construction industry. The little ankle biters are here leaving fines for trashpiles put out on the wrong day.

I will be back later

You all be safe!

Bob

TreeHumper · 10th February 2008, 08:47 PM

I'm here finally! It goes good, bad and ugly....

I lost my dad back in Oct and as executor had to deal with the estate issues. No lottery win that's for sure! The work wound down in Toronto so I can down to visit my wife in New Jersey and have some down time.

Closing in on having the immigration process closer to completion. Hoping to have the interview soon.

And now I have to surrender the computer to my loving wife... who'll kill me if I don't......

Ekka · 10th February 2008, 11:38 PM

Great read all, I dont miss much and some great pics for sure.

Now, this is no bull shit right. I just happen to be driving around and WHAMMO a billboard with a scotch advertisement.

It really caught my eye so I snapped a pic coz I think it wont be long before some "do gooders" have whinge about it and try to get it banned or something.

Cop a load of this, get it, might take a second for the penny to drop.

Ace Master · 11th February 2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

I have 2 girls.

Tegan is 7yo and Lindsay is 4yo ... both getting 1 year older this year.

I don't like hangovers so avoid drunk big time, but a beer is nice.

Hey Ace Master, what's your favourite drink, whether alcoholic or not.

Mine is definitely beer.

Yeah, they can get those grabs for the crane booms now and just climb/cut ... really top class stuff.

Ekka
Sorry but been busy,right Kids i have 3 to boys 7 & 5 and a girl 3.A bit of a Spirits man and i love a cold beer on hot days.

Ace Master · 11th February 2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by a_lopa

Things are going ok here Eric,Been a big few weeks with my dad passing away.

Lopa
sorry to hear i send my condolences to you and your family.

Ace Master · 11th February 2008, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Good stuff, dont know how I'd go underground all day though.

Ace Master how did you get started in tree work?

Ekka
Well ,i was born into it ,my great grandfather was a faller thats a long long time ago guess its in my genes.My Father work as a groundie for a local tree lopper at the time he was 17.Then he started the climbing side of things,in 1970 he started his own business(ace tree removals).I was born 3 years later and on weekends and school holiday i was shown the ropes.When i was 12 i could use a chainsaw,drive bobcats,trucks,cars,ewp..etc can't do that these day if your 12 thats a no no

.In 1997 i finished my Arborist course, 1 year after my dad ended this climbing career,you can see he's 40 year old climbing gear on show ya saddle thread (thats old school) it was all hand made by a blacksmith.I have had a go of that gear,

hard work.By the end of 1997 the business had grow to over 64 employees, then hard times came along, so we looked for other work which lead to the start of ace energy services (public street lighting).Now my younger brother and dad run this and it has grown to be Victoria wide, but i still enjoy the tree side of things, now i have 15 men under me and we are growing again, hot off the press, we have just purchase a new 60m (200ft) travel tower from overseas and it will be here in late June 2008.So you can see why it takes so long for me to reply busy,busy.My wife thinks am a workaholic but i still have that passion for tree work and love to be apart of this Tree World site, well done Eric ,never thought i would be talking to people from around the world about trees.This is all i have ever done and know, but you still learn new things everyday.

juniorgilman · 11th February 2008, 05:15 AM

Well I guess I should actually say something here. 10 pages of posts to a thread with my nickname in the title

and I have yet to respond. Seems a bit shy of me. Well, here goes.

I sit at a desk most of the day dreaming that I was outside doing tree work. I work for a company where my dad is the GM, and I am the operations Manager. The job is almost certainly mine when he retires, which will be in a few years. We work great together and have a great relationship. I am struggling with the feelings that I don't want to sit in an office for the rest of my career. I am an outdoors person, and little over a year ago I discovered tree work. It incorporates my loves of climbing, outdoors, and power tools (don't give me lectures of safety here, b/c my #1 promise to my wife and son are safety first). If I decide to leave now and do tree work (I'm 31, feel like 21) then that messes up my dad's exit strategy and may force him not to retire when he wants to.

So here I sit reading your posts and soaking in as much info as possible about every aspect of tree work. Wishing I was out there with you guys and able to share my experiences as well. I am sharing my weekends with my wife of 9 years and my 21mo old son Blake, and my desire to get up in a tree.

I have quoted my first "official" job for our church. It's a 2k job that is going to test everything that I have learned so far and add a few elements as well. Most of what I have been doing so far has been for friends or acquaintances and trying to pay for some of the equipment. I do make pretty good money, and my wife works (which I've always told her that she doesn't have to) so I can buy a lot of the small type of equipment without much trouble. But there is a lot more to life than earning money. I want to do something that will provide for my family and where I am doing something I enjoy. I've told my wife since we got married that if I could figure out how to make a living and climb, I should do it.

That's the long a short of it. Things are going well here. We're a little low on the rain gauge, but all in all not to bad. I'm pulling for a presidential candidate that is a long shot, but he has morals that I agree with, and I'm not willing to vote for change for the sake of change, especially when it's not realistic.

My son is running around the house putting smiles on his parents faces and learning more than can be imagined by a kid that isn't even 2yrs old. He woke up from his nap on Sat. saying "daddy chainsaw, daddy chainsaw" b/c he could here me outside working on my saws. We bought him the little chainsaw and helmet from Bailey's and he loves it!

Ekka, thanks for the thread, but I don't buy lottery tickets, and my favorite drink is Dr. Pepper.

Keep up the good work guys, I'll try to be less of a leach!!

Ericlav27 · 11th February 2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

We have people who have had droughts to floods to snow so thick you cant see or walk, to people who've had the best years and worst years.

For those who've had it tough or copped a raw deal, suffered a loss I really understand (condolences a_lopa), a few years back I lost my father too, mum had a serious operation recently, the 17yo cat's ready to cark it next and the kids went off to school whilst work dried up so bad here with the drought and stuff my wife grabbed another job to pay the bills.

So she works nights while I stay here, can be a hand full with homework, dinner, baths and this forum. LOL

These are the things we dont talk about though. Dont know why, maybe a man thing, but it's good to see the human side.

Anyway, I'm extremely happy to see such a diverse and sensible community on line. We have very good people here ... not because I booted the bad but because of the way we all conduct ourselves. You would feel so bad to come in and mess the place up with stupid stuff, because it's just not like that here.

It can be difficult (is for me) not to challenge an opinion, some-one might want to save trees whilst others get paid for felling them etc. Such is life, it's never all one way. Tolerance is a tough task at times. And if you are challenged don't try to take it personally, see, if I were a lawyer in court and you were trying to argue about the value of a tree to me I would pull out 15 different valuations and show the judge and jury what a cowboy industry you are in. I would do that, and that's how I think, and that is what happens unless you have a dumb lawyer. So you can retaliate by calling me names or by seeing the flaws and addressing them so the industries credibility is raised. Insurance companies work on market value for cars etc, they sing from a common hymn sheet, but we do not.

Behind the scenes we are looking at taking a few big steps this year. I wont let the cat out of the bag but can say Tree World and it's members is simply not getting the respect it rightfully deserves so some work will happen in that area as well as getting some loyal sponsors and deals for members.

Anyway, good to read you all, and the thread has taken off big time, and you're all safe and happy.

What do you think Ericlav27. Are you happy with the way the place is run? Suggest any changes?

I think you are doing a great job!!!!!!

All the guys have posted a lot of great info that I for one enjoy reading to help better my on the job practices and cautions.

Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

euc_man · 11th February 2008, 10:40 AM

Hey there Ekka,
Thanks for the warm welcome. I have been really busy with work and haven't spent any time checking out the Tree World Web site. I really like the Logo with the tree and lightening.
I work in the Dallas Texas area and just wrapping up
Dormant Oil Coversprays and gearing up for spring ferts and pruning. I've been in the trees since 1977 and wouldn't trade this work for any other as it keeps me physically fit and energetic.
Hope all is well with your and yours,
Euc_man

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Thought I'd start this thread for you euc_man, 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 euc_man, so how's things down your way? Don't be shy now.

William Greene · 11th February 2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Thought I'd start this thread for you William Greene, 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 William Greene, so how's things down your way? Don

10th February 2008, 05:23 PM	#177 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,255	Re: Therrin how's it going? Arborjockey, If it makes you feel any better.... I sure noticed!!! What a gorgeous girl!!! Props to you man!!! The pic in the saddle, that's great! I'm gonna remember to have my next one do that! I spent the last year and a half in Chicago, hope you don't have to move there! What a crummy place to live. Cold...brick... ugh. Thx for posting! __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

10th February 2008, 06:56 PM	#178 (permalink)
majestic1 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: DeWitt, Michigan Posts: 4	Re: majestic1 how's it going? Hello Ekka! I like how everyone posts very positive messages. Thank you and good job on giving us the format! I am definitely a beer guy- I usually drink micro-brew beers that are made in Michigan. Pales ales, some porters, lagers, occasionally a Corona or Pacifico, and even a Fosters on rare occasions. It has been a beautiful winter. We have had many snow storms with 8-10 inches of snow and one windstorm that knocked a few trees down. Right now it is -5 fahrenheit, not going to be climbing many trees for a while. I don't do much tree work in the winter anyways. I do a lot of vacationing in the winter. Sometimes a friend who works at an airline gets me plane tickets at the airlines cost- called Non-revenue. I am selling my Brush Bandit Model 1590 this Wednesday, thinking of buying a new chip truck... Thanks for asking!

10th February 2008, 07:27 PM	#180 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,255	Re: Therrin how's it going? WOW! That is ALOT of saws! Awesome collection you've got going there! I got a real kick out of seeing the 2 man saws. Thanks for posting those! __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

10th February 2008, 08:47 PM	#182 (permalink)
TreeHumper Sappling Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 15	Re: TreeHumper how's it going? I'm here finally! It goes good, bad and ugly.... I lost my dad back in Oct and as executor had to deal with the estate issues. No lottery win that's for sure! The work wound down in Toronto so I can down to visit my wife in New Jersey and have some down time. Closing in on having the immigration process closer to completion. Hoping to have the interview soon. And now I have to surrender the computer to my loving wife... who'll kill me if I don't......

11th February 2008, 05:15 AM	#187 (permalink)
juniorgilman Sappling Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maidens, VA Posts: 38	Re: juniorgilman how's it going? Well I guess I should actually say something here. 10 pages of posts to a thread with my nickname in the title and I have yet to respond. Seems a bit shy of me. Well, here goes. I sit at a desk most of the day dreaming that I was outside doing tree work. I work for a company where my dad is the GM, and I am the operations Manager. The job is almost certainly mine when he retires, which will be in a few years. We work great together and have a great relationship. I am struggling with the feelings that I don't want to sit in an office for the rest of my career. I am an outdoors person, and little over a year ago I discovered tree work. It incorporates my loves of climbing, outdoors, and power tools (don't give me lectures of safety here, b/c my #1 promise to my wife and son are safety first). If I decide to leave now and do tree work (I'm 31, feel like 21) then that messes up my dad's exit strategy and may force him not to retire when he wants to. So here I sit reading your posts and soaking in as much info as possible about every aspect of tree work. Wishing I was out there with you guys and able to share my experiences as well. I am sharing my weekends with my wife of 9 years and my 21mo old son Blake, and my desire to get up in a tree. I have quoted my first "official" job for our church. It's a 2k job that is going to test everything that I have learned so far and add a few elements as well. Most of what I have been doing so far has been for friends or acquaintances and trying to pay for some of the equipment. I do make pretty good money, and my wife works (which I've always told her that she doesn't have to) so I can buy a lot of the small type of equipment without much trouble. But there is a lot more to life than earning money. I want to do something that will provide for my family and where I am doing something I enjoy. I've told my wife since we got married that if I could figure out how to make a living and climb, I should do it. That's the long a short of it. Things are going well here. We're a little low on the rain gauge, but all in all not to bad. I'm pulling for a presidential candidate that is a long shot, but he has morals that I agree with, and I'm not willing to vote for change for the sake of change, especially when it's not realistic. My son is running around the house putting smiles on his parents faces and learning more than can be imagined by a kid that isn't even 2yrs old. He woke up from his nap on Sat. saying "daddy chainsaw, daddy chainsaw" b/c he could here me outside working on my saws. We bought him the little chainsaw and helmet from Bailey's and he loves it! Ekka, thanks for the thread, but I don't buy lottery tickets, and my favorite drink is Dr. Pepper. Keep up the good work guys, I'll try to be less of a leach!! __________________ Husky 385xp Husky 334t Last edited by juniorgilman : 11th February 2008 at 05:57 AM.