Unregistered how's it going?

newguy18 · 23rd February 2008, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treevet

The trick is to chase them up a little higher before they can jump (if you are being paid for the rescue) (sisters not applicable)

She's only 10 so can't charge lol.I chased him up the other day.

TreeDimensional · 23rd February 2008, 12:14 PM

Newguy18 are you sure you chased the cat OR was it your cuddly dog?

treevet · 23rd February 2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeDimensional

Newguy18 are you sure you chased the cat OR was it your cuddly dog?

That dog has got ta cut back on the caffein!

R.Boreal · 23rd February 2008, 02:05 PM

Hey Ekka - I got a little misty reading all the replies to this kind of foggy, unspecific thread you started. Hearing all the mates talking about their families, and luck, and habits and vices, good and bad. Hey it's life - don't sugar coat it, the more real you dare get the more it touches me, ya know?

Ekka, I have a little girl, Faye. Just turned 4 last week. A fireball she is, all red-headed and blue eyes and red tempered. I love her so. Sometimes I catch myself getting short tempered with her, and then I realize there's an angle to it I didn't even know - she's so complex. Then I'm down on myself and I apologize to her and it's all about "Faye, I didn't mean to jump down your throat about that - thanks for teaching me I don't know everything."

But of course, it's just my conditioning for the other 90% of the time when she's blatantly defying me whilst glaring straight into my eyes.

God that girl has my heart.

Ekka, I like Stoli or Ketel One with a hint of Ocean Spray cranberry, a splash of lemon water, and some ice, in a tall glass so it lasts a long time. I make 'em strong, but not as strong as I used to. Also love Guinness, Bud and Bud light, Harp, Heineken and Yeungling lager. Sam Adams too when I'm in the mood for somthing different. Lotsa times I'll do the vodka drink without the vodka - if you do the ratio of cran to lemon just right it tastes like lemonade.

Don't drink nearly as hard as I did just a few years back. Need to stay awake and pursue my dreams when the rest of them are sleeping - I'm 45 now. If I can't do something extraordinary in the next few years, when am I ever gonna?

Nice thread - it's a sweet thing when fathers talk about their children (Excuse me if there are mother's in here too.)

Quote:

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 R.Boreal, 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.

newguy18 · 23rd February 2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeDimensional

Newguy18 are you sure you chased the cat OR was it your cuddly dog?

Yeah i'm sure,no the dog doesn't drink my coffee anymose he hasn't in 2 years.

osb_mail · 23rd February 2008, 04:55 PM

Well I started my new very un tree related job this week making stickers .Well I guess the raw material is trees (paper) it seem to be hard ,stressful work but it is interesting can be high speed at times . You never think of how many f***ing stickers there are till you have worked at a sticker factory .Some of these guys are hard core .It has keep me out of the snow and freezing raining and other weather we have had . I got 45 hours and still have to work tomorrow kind of been though have not had a full time job in a few months .

fatdog · 24th February 2008, 08:55 AM

Well this is my first post. Must say I really enjoy this site and have learned somethings. I am 64 yr old two years ago I started my own tree service,do my
own climbing.Found this will keep you in shape. I live just outside of Atlanta,Ga.
I mostly have been climbing pines. Would like to one day come and visit with you guy
over there. Just keep up the good work here and alway climb safe.

Fatdog signs101:

letigre · 24th February 2008, 09:04 AM

sorry mate, must think im a right rude ba$tard! i've just moved down to sydney and have only been online a handfull of times and overlooked the thread!

the weather was horrendous. capped off the year with a good couple of weeks of primo work, with the promise of more, then went on the chrissy break(which was supposed to be 2 weeks) and came back to work in the middle of jan! didnt my bank balance hurt! the rain didnt stop and i was crawling up the walls! it got so bad that we ended up working in a fare amount of ordinary weather. did a african tulip (spathodea campanulata) removal in the rain. quite difficult and the rain made it more interesting. that was fun..... but im pretty sure, dont hold me to this but we got 320 something mm in jan. a joke really. anyhow its over now.

so yeah anyway i havent had time to read the entire thread but i did notice that you were interested in my taste in alcohol. haha. i like 42 below vodka and a nice cab sav red or a montheiths pilsner beer, when i have the money, otherwise its whatevers in the depots fridge!

otherwise things with me are fine. as i said i just relocated to syd. got a job with syd arbor trees. good company run by a craig young, exceptional arborist, and things are well. how bout yourself? business good?

sorry again for not replying earlier too!

jtrouse · 24th February 2008, 10:04 AM

What an honour have been flat out so thats why i havent been online recently, lifes good back at work and hopefully climbing agaiin in about 4 weeks it sucks being stuck on the ground!! but ive got my splicing going well ill post some pics later on, ive worked out how to make many handy things, like cheap rope guides, pole belts, cambium savers. Lifes moving good just fast living out with a bunch of cool young ppl now so enjoying everything.

You queenslanders are gready with the rain!! send some this way.

ProServices · 25th February 2008, 12:06 AM

Thanks for the welcome! Just waiting for the weather to start turning here, real tire of working in the snow. This looks like a great site and I hope to be involved in discussion often.

jon

newguy18 · 25th February 2008, 12:42 AM

Welcome to all new members.

treevet · 25th February 2008, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

Welcome to all new embers.

Welcome to all mew nembers from me, too!

crucificio · 25th February 2008, 07:22 AM

Hi, yeh evreythings goin good. The weather here is a bit chilly but ya soon get used to that. Plenty of work on this island, but too many of them there cowboys tryin to do stuff they cant. Machines are too easy for anyone to get hold of, its like giving a tenager a naked model, they think they know what to do but when it comes down to it he makes a mess everywhere and the client is most dismayed.

newguy18 · 25th February 2008, 08:27 AM

Do you know Andy[Tree surfer]?

treesforme · 25th February 2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

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

Things are going just fine. Happy to hear you're getting some rain.
Thanks for the note.

mapleshade · 25th February 2008, 10:57 AM

Hi Eric
Things are going okay here except yesterday I couldn't get the Stihl going. Something to do this week I guess. I have a lot of dead Scotch pines to cut down before they fall on some of the small trees. I haven't been able to work much in my bush this winter because the snow is just too deep. I seem to spend every Saturday cleaning the snow fron my driveways. I am running out of places to put it in my house driveway. As for my favourite drink I would have to say Vernors gingerale. Wimpy eh! I drink the odd beer in the real hot weather, Dutch Amstel is great. By the way I love that truck of Treevet's.
Cheers,
Barry

newguy18 · 25th February 2008, 11:49 AM

Welcome,you like old fords/i got a 60 f350 for sale right now.

mapleshade · 25th February 2008, 02:17 PM

Yeah, Newguy I like mostly any old trucks, especially military. I bet the body is good on your F350 seeing as it is from Florida. Around here they use so much road salt that everything just rusts away. We have had so much snow this winter that a lot of municipalities are running out of salt. It would be nice to have a rust free old truck. I have a 1972 Chev. C10 that I bought new and even the roof is rusting out on it.
Barry

newguy18 · 25th February 2008, 02:25 PM

mainly just surface rust but theres a few small holes in the floor and the drivers door needs alot of work but for its age its in great shape and its about 80 percent original.
1960 ford f 350 for sale.

treevet · 25th February 2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapleshade

Hi Eric
Things are going okay here except yesterday I couldn't get the Stihl going. Something to do this week I guess. I have a lot of dead Scotch pines to cut down before they fall on some of the small trees. I haven't been able to work much in my bush this winter because the snow is just too deep. I seem to spend every Saturday cleaning the snow fron my driveways. I am running out of places to put it in my house driveway. As for my favourite drink I would have to say Vernors gingerale. Wimpy eh! I drink the odd beer in the real hot weather, Dutch Amstel is great. By the way I love that truck of Treevet's.
Cheers,
Barry

Thanks, Barry. Where are you from in Ontario? I lived in Peterborough (sp?) many years ago (actually little town called Bridge North, right on the lake) and graduated from a High School called Crestwood Secondary School. Lot of friendly people up there, unlike my roots of New York City (shoot and ask questions later

). 51 Ford F4, all original, still used, and dependable. Will prob pick up about 4k airborne into dump truck.

mapleshade · 25th February 2008, 02:45 PM

I live about a 40 minute ride from Peterborough. It is much shorter as the crow flies but Rice Lake is in the way for driving. I go to the Peterborough Pete's hockey games regularly. Bridge North is a real hopping spot in the summer with loads of cottagers and tourists. I particularly like the crane on your truck. Something like that would be useful around my place.
Barry

treevet · 25th February 2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapleshade

I live about a 40 minute ride from Peterborough. It is much shorter as the crow flies but Rice Lake is in the way for driving. I go to the Peterborough Pete's hockey games regularly. Bridge North is a real hopping spot in the summer with loads of cottagers and tourists. I particularly like the crane on your truck. Something like that would be useful around my place.
Barry

Cool. If I think right as to where Rice Lake is, I was once in a bad accident going out to Rice Lake and hit a parked car in my lane at 3 am that was drag racing and went partly thru windshield. Was actually listed as dead on the news. Friends were real surprised to see me when I got out of hospital.

Great walleye fishing. Beautiful country.

Stay in touch. I m going to sleep.

rangitata · 25th February 2008, 03:50 PM

Ok Eric, I will bite

Mate I have been busier than a 1 legged man in a a**e kicking competition. As you will have noticed (I am sure you check the logs

) I only log in when I get the chance at work (can't get decent internet at home in the bush "yet"

)

I've been sending a few your way mate.

Mike

richardgib · 25th February 2008, 05:57 PM

Hi Ekka
glad to hear someone got some rain my part of texas has had
about 1 inch of rain in 6 months,lots of dead pecan trees from the last 2
years of bolow average rainfall

Quantum Leaf · 25th February 2008, 09:40 PM

Hi Ekka
I don't often get on to this site, only because i'm either reading, writing or renovating, however I sure enjoy the site, when I do. It was only by coincidence that I happened by this thread (after spotting my name). Oddly enough, I have been on the site a couple of times since this was posted, yet missed it each time. Still have to learn how to navigate my way round this place.

crucificio · 26th February 2008, 12:42 AM

Hi, yeh I know Andy good lad he is. Not like some over here, some idiots have no idea on this island and its far too small for mistakes, everyone knows everyone and word of mouth is very powerful. Ive been in businesssince 93 and never advertised ever!

TREE-SURFER · 26th February 2008, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crucificio

Hi, yeh evreythings goin good. The weather here is a bit chilly but ya soon get used to that. Plenty of work on this island, but too many of them there cowboys tryin to do stuff they cant. Machines are too easy for anyone to get hold of, its like giving a tenager a naked model, they think they know what to do but when it comes down to it he makes a mess everywhere and the client is most dismayed.

I remember my first time

southsoundtree · 26th February 2008, 03:58 PM

Busy all the time. Most time working, some time chasing work and trying to find the good set-ups for start-up businesses like mine to utilize.

Been learning lots from reading and really like the video section.

Interested to hear how many palms you all deal with "down under" (if I can use such an expression). I did a bit of palm cutting in desert springs in Death Valley National Park, in California. They'd invade springs or were planted by homesteaders. When we (a conservation crew of 10) worked in there killing them, the water in the spring noticeable rose each day until we were working in water deeper than our boots. I'd heard where the other crews had been face cutting and drilling to the center (don't know if there's a proper name for the center near the base that needs to be zapped in order to really kill the things). The drill hole was the conduit for herbicide to go where it needed. They said that after the crew worked in the wash/ drainage, that the stream flowed another 1/4 mile before drying up.

We had to cut those gigantic grasses and remove them from the wetland so that they didn't all rot quickly and disturb the pH and whatnot of the wetland. Heavy.

I was interested to learn that palms lose all of their integrity once they're dead.

We don't get palm up here in the great Pacific Northwest. Just assorted big trees.

Thanks to everyone for their input to help everyone else out with knowledge, insights, opinions, etc.

Ekka · 26th February 2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rangitata

I've been sending a few your way mate.

Mike

Really, good on you, I send many north side ones to you too coz crossing town is getting BAD these days and will only get worse as Hale street bridge gets built.

The Gateway is a carpark, motorway a carpark, Centenary Highway a carpark and that's at 6.00am right thru to 10am then it all starts again at 2.30pm

The city is full, go home Mexicans!

rangitata · 27th February 2008, 07:07 AM

I totally agree about the traffic situation

It took me over 1.5 hours the other day to get from Rochedale to Nudgee and that was on the highway

I tend to use my GPS and try and stick to the back streets now.

23rd February 2008, 12:14 PM	#272
TreeDimensional Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 446	Re: TreeDimensional how's it going? Newguy18 are you sure you chased the cat OR was it your cuddly dog?

23rd February 2008, 04:55 PM	#276
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 218	Re: osb_mail how's it going? Well I started my new very un tree related job this week making stickers .Well I guess the raw material is trees (paper) it seem to be hard ,stressful work but it is interesting can be high speed at times . You never think of how many f***ing stickers there are till you have worked at a sticker factory .Some of these guys are hard core .It has keep me out of the snow and freezing raining and other weather we have had . I got 45 hours and still have to work tomorrow kind of been though have not had a full time job in a few months .

24th February 2008, 08:55 AM	#277
fatdog Sappling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: auburn,ga Posts: 38	Re: fatdog how's it going? Well this is my first post. Must say I really enjoy this site and have learned somethings. I am 64 yr old two years ago I started my own tree service,do my own climbing.Found this will keep you in shape. I live just outside of Atlanta,Ga. I mostly have been climbing pines. Would like to one day come and visit with you guy over there. Just keep up the good work here and alway climb safe. Fatdog signs101:

24th February 2008, 09:04 AM	#278
letigre Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 164	Re: ekka how's it going? sorry mate, must think im a right rude ba$tard! i've just moved down to sydney and have only been online a handfull of times and overlooked the thread! the weather was horrendous. capped off the year with a good couple of weeks of primo work, with the promise of more, then went on the chrissy break(which was supposed to be 2 weeks) and came back to work in the middle of jan! didnt my bank balance hurt! the rain didnt stop and i was crawling up the walls! it got so bad that we ended up working in a fare amount of ordinary weather. did a african tulip (spathodea campanulata) removal in the rain. quite difficult and the rain made it more interesting. that was fun..... but im pretty sure, dont hold me to this but we got 320 something mm in jan. a joke really. anyhow its over now. so yeah anyway i havent had time to read the entire thread but i did notice that you were interested in my taste in alcohol. haha. i like 42 below vodka and a nice cab sav red or a montheiths pilsner beer, when i have the money, otherwise its whatevers in the depots fridge! otherwise things with me are fine. as i said i just relocated to syd. got a job with syd arbor trees. good company run by a craig young, exceptional arborist, and things are well. how bout yourself? business good? sorry again for not replying earlier too!

24th February 2008, 10:04 AM	#279
jtrouse Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 57	Re: jtrouse how's it going? What an honour have been flat out so thats why i havent been online recently, lifes good back at work and hopefully climbing agaiin in about 4 weeks it sucks being stuck on the ground!! but ive got my splicing going well ill post some pics later on, ive worked out how to make many handy things, like cheap rope guides, pole belts, cambium savers. Lifes moving good just fast living out with a bunch of cool young ppl now so enjoying everything. You queenslanders are gready with the rain!! send some this way. __________________ Regards Jim

25th February 2008, 12:06 AM	#280
ProServices I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3	Re: ProServices how's it going? Thanks for the welcome! Just waiting for the weather to start turning here, real tire of working in the snow. This looks like a great site and I hope to be involved in discussion often. jon

25th February 2008, 12:42 AM	#281
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 5,238	Re: newguy18 how's it going? Welcome to all new members. __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA old schooler Last edited by newguy18; 25th February 2008 at 04:16 AM. Reason: grrrr spelling again

25th February 2008, 07:22 AM	#283
crucificio Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: isle of man Posts: 30	Re: crucificio how's it going? Hi, yeh evreythings goin good. The weather here is a bit chilly but ya soon get used to that. Plenty of work on this island, but too many of them there cowboys tryin to do stuff they cant. Machines are too easy for anyone to get hold of, its like giving a tenager a naked model, they think they know what to do but when it comes down to it he makes a mess everywhere and the client is most dismayed.

25th February 2008, 08:27 AM	#284
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 5,238	Re: newguy18 how's it going? Do you know Andy[Tree surfer]? __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA old schooler

25th February 2008, 10:57 AM	#286
mapleshade Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7	Re: mapleshade how's it going? Hi Eric Things are going okay here except yesterday I couldn't get the Stihl going. Something to do this week I guess. I have a lot of dead Scotch pines to cut down before they fall on some of the small trees. I haven't been able to work much in my bush this winter because the snow is just too deep. I seem to spend every Saturday cleaning the snow fron my driveways. I am running out of places to put it in my house driveway. As for my favourite drink I would have to say Vernors gingerale. Wimpy eh! I drink the odd beer in the real hot weather, Dutch Amstel is great. By the way I love that truck of Treevet's. Cheers, Barry

25th February 2008, 11:49 AM	#287
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 5,238	Re: newguy18 how's it going? Welcome,you like old fords/i got a 60 f350 for sale right now. __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA old schooler

25th February 2008, 02:17 PM	#288
mapleshade Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7	Re: mapleshade how's it going? Yeah, Newguy I like mostly any old trucks, especially military. I bet the body is good on your F350 seeing as it is from Florida. Around here they use so much road salt that everything just rusts away. We have had so much snow this winter that a lot of municipalities are running out of salt. It would be nice to have a rust free old truck. I have a 1972 Chev. C10 that I bought new and even the roof is rusting out on it. Barry

25th February 2008, 02:25 PM	#289
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 5,238	Re: newguy18 how's it going? mainly just surface rust but theres a few small holes in the floor and the drivers door needs alot of work but for its age its in great shape and its about 80 percent original. 1960 ford f 350 for sale. __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA old schooler

25th February 2008, 02:45 PM	#291
mapleshade Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7	Re: mapleshade how's it going? I live about a 40 minute ride from Peterborough. It is much shorter as the crow flies but Rice Lake is in the way for driving. I go to the Peterborough Pete's hockey games regularly. Bridge North is a real hopping spot in the summer with loads of cottagers and tourists. I particularly like the crane on your truck. Something like that would be useful around my place. Barry

25th February 2008, 03:50 PM	#293
rangitata Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 54	Re: rangitata how's it going? Ok Eric, I will bite Mate I have been busier than a 1 legged man in a a**e kicking competition. As you will have noticed (I am sure you check the logs) I only log in when I get the chance at work (can't get decent internet at home in the bush "yet") I've been sending a few your way mate. Mike

25th February 2008, 05:57 PM	#294
richardgib I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: texas Posts: 4	Re: richardgib how's it going? Hi Ekka glad to hear someone got some rain my part of texas has had about 1 inch of rain in 6 months,lots of dead pecan trees from the last 2 years of bolow average rainfall

25th February 2008, 09:40 PM	#295
Quantum Leaf Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illawarra, NSW Posts: 13	Re: Quantum Leaf how's it going? Hi Ekka I don't often get on to this site, only because i'm either reading, writing or renovating, however I sure enjoy the site, when I do. It was only by coincidence that I happened by this thread (after spotting my name). Oddly enough, I have been on the site a couple of times since this was posted, yet missed it each time. Still have to learn how to navigate my way round this place.

26th February 2008, 12:42 AM	#296
crucificio Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: isle of man Posts: 30	Re: crucificio how's it going? Hi, yeh I know Andy good lad he is. Not like some over here, some idiots have no idea on this island and its far too small for mistakes, everyone knows everyone and word of mouth is very powerful. Ive been in businesssince 93 and never advertised ever!

26th February 2008, 03:58 PM	#298
southsoundtree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olympia, WA, USA Posts: 86	Re: southsoundtree how's it going? Busy all the time. Most time working, some time chasing work and trying to find the good set-ups for start-up businesses like mine to utilize. Been learning lots from reading and really like the video section. Interested to hear how many palms you all deal with "down under" (if I can use such an expression). I did a bit of palm cutting in desert springs in Death Valley National Park, in California. They'd invade springs or were planted by homesteaders. When we (a conservation crew of 10) worked in there killing them, the water in the spring noticeable rose each day until we were working in water deeper than our boots. I'd heard where the other crews had been face cutting and drilling to the center (don't know if there's a proper name for the center near the base that needs to be zapped in order to really kill the things). The drill hole was the conduit for herbicide to go where it needed. They said that after the crew worked in the wash/ drainage, that the stream flowed another 1/4 mile before drying up. We had to cut those gigantic grasses and remove them from the wetland so that they didn't all rot quickly and disturb the pH and whatnot of the wetland. Heavy. I was interested to learn that palms lose all of their integrity once they're dead. We don't get palm up here in the great Pacific Northwest. Just assorted big trees. Thanks to everyone for their input to help everyone else out with knowledge, insights, opinions, etc.

27th February 2008, 07:07 AM	#300
rangitata Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 54	Re: rangitata how's it going? I totally agree about the traffic situation It took me over 1.5 hours the other day to get from Rochedale to Nudgee and that was on the highway I tend to use my GPS and try and stick to the back streets now.

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