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TREE-SURFER · 27th July 2009, 11:00 PM

Hi Guys, ( and Girls ), thought I'd drop you all a quick line to let you know whats happening and why I havn't been around for a while.
Unfortunately, with working long hours and not being able to get home in time to spend time with wifey, things came to a head when I found someone else was. We seppartated and subsequently the kids have gone into care. So my work now relies in a divorce and child custody battle. However, I do intend on returning back to work and catching up with you guys ( and Girls ), in the near future.

Best wishes to you all,

TreeSurfer.

Garry Brockley · 27th July 2009, 11:22 PM

I wish you all the luck in the world my friend, i hope you get everything sorted quickly G

ABYSS · 29th July 2009, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

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

Thanks for the warm welcome. Things here are great my wife and son are happy and healthy and there is food on the table and a roof over our heads. I couldnt be happier.

I have worked with arborists ever since I was a young kid (Not so young now) untl I graduated highschool. I am a retired heavy aircraft mechanic and welder. I just found ou folks and am here to watch and learn.

newguy18 · 29th July 2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TREE-SURFER

Hi Guys, ( and Girls ), thought I'd drop you all a quick line to let you know whats happening and why I havn't been around for a while.
Unfortunately, with working long hours and not being able to get home in time to spend time with wifey, things came to a head when I found someone else was. We seppartated and subsequently the kids have gone into care. So my work now relies in a divorce and child custody battle. However, I do intend on returning back to work and catching up with you guys ( and Girls ), in the near future.

Best wishes to you all,

TreeSurfer.

That sucks dude,good luck.

fireweb · 30th August 2009, 11:17 PM

Thanks for the welcome, Ekka
I'm a long time wood worker, now trying to learn how to use a (Husqvana) chainsaw properly. I've used it for a few hours and can sharpen it so-so, but don't really have the basics in this art, so thought this would be a good place to learn.
Hired a guy with a Lucas mill (horizontal chain type) recently to slab a silky oak for me. The results were great! Unlike my efforts at the offcuts!
Fireweb

boodrow · 3rd September 2009, 12:41 PM

Things are well here in Michigan, looking forword to hunting season been cutting alot of wood and getting ready for winter. Hope alls well in your neck of the woods Ekka have a great day.

Matthew · 3rd September 2009, 08:10 PM

hi i'm alittle new to this are you talking to me

boodrow · 3rd September 2009, 10:10 PM

Actually I was replying to Ekka but wwelcome aboard and get familiar with the site its alot of good info.Boodrow

Eric Frei · 3rd September 2009, 11:00 PM

What are you going to hunt? And how are you hunting, like guns, traps or similar to some Aussie pig hunters ... dogs and knives.

Matthew · 8th September 2009, 11:33 PM

Hey,

The weather here (Melbourne, Vic.), has been pretty crazy lately. Really high winds, and there has been quite alot of storm damage. At the start of this year i went back to school doing my Diploma in Arb. Work is always constant, which is good. My favourite on-going job at the moment is a cluster of really old Red Gums, we've been dead-wooding.

They'ld average 70 foot in height and there thought to be several years old.

Victor Lindsay · 9th September 2009, 10:45 AM

Phone is still ringing! I mail out reminder letters to my client base, and within three days they call back telling me to start work. Life is good man! Normally this time of year things slow down. Hope all is well around the globe.

Treeson · 9th September 2009, 06:58 PM

Waiting for time to quickly tick by. Have got U.K work visa sorted so head off on the 27th to Singapore for 3 days then start new existence in Edinburgh on 1st October.
Working part-time for guy here on the Shore. just small stuff but enough to keep the bills away!

Stay safe!

Gavo · 10th September 2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

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

Hey there, just thought I'd introduce a little...

Just been reading all your posts, its great to see how things are for other treefolk around the world. Rain must be good for you there, but here in england i miss the sunshine, though neither of us should take either for granted eh?

Things are slow here, and i was kind of forced into self employment some months back. I have been subcontracting myself out to a relitavely small-time company who are offering me steady work. This is mainly a hedge reduction contract for the M.O.D. with some climbing work coming in dribs and drabs.

I was going to invest some money in tools etc, but have decided to come and see what the crack is in Australia. I'm just trying to compile all my credentials, photos etc so i can start firing them off to you guys out there.

Please read my thread TREE SURGERY, BOOM OR BUST IN OZ. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Oh, P.S. my favourite drink is Cider. Do you have it on tap out there?

Cheers.
Gav

guy thomas · 10th September 2009, 03:41 AM

Good, back to work after summer break. I run an arb course. Long been a fan of your vids Ekka. Question for all the Kiwi,s- how aare the RMA changes going to change things?

Apocalypsse · 14th September 2009, 09:17 AM

Went hiking on the weekdn @ Buangor State Forest. 8.5km pretty much all uphill with LOTS of steep bits on the first day, took about 5 hours. Then yesterday the group done 2km in 45m, they went up to this lookout (I was in pain so couldnt care less), I kept going to the cars. In 1h10m I covered about 7km with a 20kg pack. The downhill walk was almost a run it was that steep and forcing myself to go slow just hurts more.
So now im home with my tree climbing assessment today and my shoulders hurt when they get some pressure and my waist hurts like some clown dropped a limb on me AND to top it off i've had a headache since Thursday. But I did get some nice pics.

gbarrie · 15th September 2009, 04:06 AM

hi try ing to get the data for a huxleys littl david stump grinder can any one help

Apocalypsse · 19th September 2009, 09:51 PM

Saw this after picking up the ute to do stumps, I just stopped without thinking and took a picture. Each time I think about it I just burst into laughter.

Eric Frei · 19th September 2009, 10:11 PM

Some kids prank eh, flip it onto it's roof?

caseym · 19th September 2009, 10:14 PM

great thanks for the reply,
things are fine albeit need more rain. Not sure what is happening with the dams as they let out any excess water we have due to our large dam being a mitagation dam. Can not understand why we are not allowed to use it.

Apocalypsse · 19th September 2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Some kids prank eh, flip it onto it's roof?

Pricey area and judging by the ricers parked in the house I take it someones holiday fun, should be able to find a video of it somewhere on the net.

spidermike · 22nd September 2009, 01:02 PM

hello all doing ok raining a lot im in indiana (just a old hillbilly) ant 2 good with these com. whats it like in australia i just know what i c on tv and i thank u all 4 helping me i fill like a dip spit in the us we all ant #ss holes i love this site thank u all 4 making me a better climber

Eric Frei · 22nd September 2009, 10:00 PM

We have some great Americans here, stand up guys, and we've banned a few wanker Australians too I can tell ya!

But we do try to get smart nice people.

treevet · 23rd September 2009, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

We have some great Americans here, stand up guys, and we've banned a few wanker Australians too I can tell ya!

But we do try to get smart nice people.

yeah, nice people are....well....nicer

Bruce Hopf · 23rd September 2009, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

We have some great Americans here, stand up guys, and we've banned a few wanker Australians too I can tell ya!

But we do try to get smart nice people.

Hey, what about us Canucks?

Bruce.

Garry Brockley · 23rd September 2009, 06:50 AM

hey treevet is everything you own that colour did you buy a pallet of the stuff years ago and just apply it to all your vehicles and equipment. orange merc, push bike, ect ect

at least you know whats yours in the car park hey.

treevet · 23rd September 2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galbee

hey treevet is everything you own that colour did you buy a pallet of the stuff years ago and just apply it to all your vehicles and equipment. orange merc, push bike, ect ect

at least you know whats yours in the car park hey.

I buy it in bulk obviously Galb, it is a standard color and I guarantee when anyone glances into a property and is hit by all the equipment glaring reddish orange, they know who is on the nice properties (again haha)

treevet · 23rd September 2009, 08:31 AM

latest transition....I have always said...I want my lot to look like "Hell" in that Clint Eastwood movie when they painted the whole town that color.

treevet · 23rd September 2009, 08:33 AM

one of my utes

Eric Frei · 23rd September 2009, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Hopf

Hey, what about us Canucks?

Bruce.

Noticed they go real strange in winter, I put it down to cabin fever.

treevet · 23rd September 2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Noticed they go real strange in winter, I put it down to cabin fever.

you thinkin of anyone up there in particular?

27th July 2009, 11:00 PM	#1441
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 337	Re: TREE-SURFER how's it going? Hi Guys, ( and Girls ), thought I'd drop you all a quick line to let you know whats happening and why I havn't been around for a while. Unfortunately, with working long hours and not being able to get home in time to spend time with wifey, things came to a head when I found someone else was. We seppartated and subsequently the kids have gone into care. So my work now relies in a divorce and child custody battle. However, I do intend on returning back to work and catching up with you guys ( and Girls ), in the near future. Best wishes to you all, TreeSurfer. __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work What experts say about TOPPING

27th July 2009, 11:22 PM	#1442
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: Galbee how's it going? I wish you all the luck in the world my friend, i hope you get everything sorted quickly G __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

30th August 2009, 11:17 PM	#1445
fireweb I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 1	Re: fireweb how's it going? Thanks for the welcome, Ekka I'm a long time wood worker, now trying to learn how to use a (Husqvana) chainsaw properly. I've used it for a few hours and can sharpen it so-so, but don't really have the basics in this art, so thought this would be a good place to learn. Hired a guy with a Lucas mill (horizontal chain type) recently to slab a silky oak for me. The results were great! Unlike my efforts at the offcuts! Fireweb

3rd September 2009, 12:41 PM	#1446
boodrow Sappling Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 6	Re: boodrow how's it going? Things are well here in Michigan, looking forword to hunting season been cutting alot of wood and getting ready for winter. Hope alls well in your neck of the woods Ekka have a great day.

3rd September 2009, 08:10 PM	#1447
Matthew I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: melbourne Posts: 4	Re: Matthew how's it going? hi i'm alittle new to this are you talking to me

3rd September 2009, 10:10 PM	#1448
boodrow Sappling Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 6	Re: boodrow how's it going? Actually I was replying to Ekka but wwelcome aboard and get familiar with the site its alot of good info.Boodrow

3rd September 2009, 11:00 PM	#1449
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Ekka how's it going? What are you going to hunt? And how are you hunting, like guns, traps or similar to some Aussie pig hunters ... dogs and knives. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

8th September 2009, 11:33 PM	#1450
Matthew I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: melbourne Posts: 4	Re: Matthew how's it going? Hey, The weather here (Melbourne, Vic.), has been pretty crazy lately. Really high winds, and there has been quite alot of storm damage. At the start of this year i went back to school doing my Diploma in Arb. Work is always constant, which is good. My favourite on-going job at the moment is a cluster of really old Red Gums, we've been dead-wooding. They'ld average 70 foot in height and there thought to be several years old.

9th September 2009, 10:45 AM	#1451
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 421	Re: vl2007 how's it going? Phone is still ringing! I mail out reminder letters to my client base, and within three days they call back telling me to start work. Life is good man! Normally this time of year things slow down. Hope all is well around the globe.

9th September 2009, 06:58 PM	#1452
Treeson Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 177	Re: Treeson how's it going? Waiting for time to quickly tick by. Have got U.K work visa sorted so head off on the 27th to Singapore for 3 days then start new existence in Edinburgh on 1st October. Working part-time for guy here on the Shore. just small stuff but enough to keep the bills away! Stay safe!

10th September 2009, 03:41 AM	#1454
guy thomas Sappling Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk Posts: 6	Re: guy thomas how's it going? Good, back to work after summer break. I run an arb course. Long been a fan of your vids Ekka. Question for all the Kiwi,s- how aare the RMA changes going to change things?

14th September 2009, 09:17 AM	#1455
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,154	Re: Apocalypsse how's it going? Went hiking on the weekdn @ Buangor State Forest. 8.5km pretty much all uphill with LOTS of steep bits on the first day, took about 5 hours. Then yesterday the group done 2km in 45m, they went up to this lookout (I was in pain so couldnt care less), I kept going to the cars. In 1h10m I covered about 7km with a 20kg pack. The downhill walk was almost a run it was that steep and forcing myself to go slow just hurts more. So now im home with my tree climbing assessment today and my shoulders hurt when they get some pressure and my waist hurts like some clown dropped a limb on me AND to top it off i've had a headache since Thursday. But I did get some nice pics.

15th September 2009, 04:06 AM	#1456
gbarrie I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: aberdeen Posts: 2	Re: gbarrie how's it going? hi try ing to get the data for a huxleys littl david stump grinder can any one help

19th September 2009, 09:51 PM	#1457
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,154	Re: Apocalypsse how's it going? Saw this after picking up the ute to do stumps, I just stopped without thinking and took a picture. Each time I think about it I just burst into laughter.

19th September 2009, 10:11 PM	#1458
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Ekka how's it going? Some kids prank eh, flip it onto it's roof? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

19th September 2009, 10:14 PM	#1459
caseym I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: brisbane Posts: 2	Re: caseym how's it going? great thanks for the reply, things are fine albeit need more rain. Not sure what is happening with the dams as they let out any excess water we have due to our large dam being a mitagation dam. Can not understand why we are not allowed to use it.

22nd September 2009, 01:02 PM	#1461
spidermike Sappling Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: indiana Posts: 19	Re: spidermike how's it going? hello all doing ok raining a lot im in indiana (just a old hillbilly) ant 2 good with these com. whats it like in australia i just know what i c on tv and i thank u all 4 helping me i fill like a dip spit in the us we all ant #ss holes i love this site thank u all 4 making me a better climber

22nd September 2009, 10:00 PM	#1462
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Ekka how's it going? We have some great Americans here, stand up guys, and we've banned a few wanker Australians too I can tell ya! But we do try to get smart nice people. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

23rd September 2009, 06:50 AM	#1465
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: Galbee how's it going? hey treevet is everything you own that colour did you buy a pallet of the stuff years ago and just apply it to all your vehicles and equipment. orange merc, push bike, ect ect at least you know whats yours in the car park hey. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

23rd September 2009, 08:31 AM	#1467
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: treevet how's it going? latest transition....I have always said...I want my lot to look like "Hell" in that Clint Eastwood movie when they painted the whole town that color. Attached Thumbnails

23rd September 2009, 08:33 AM	#1468
treevet Backflipper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,131	Re: treevet how's it going? one of my utes Attached Thumbnails

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