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Done it · 20th February 2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

He's meant gc as he's on the gold coast.

Thanks, I thought he might have meant Gundagai, a great spot. 6 Cocos are gonna die tomorrow.

azrael · 20th February 2008, 11:16 PM

...Gundagai in N.S.W ... (on the Hume Highway between Sydney & Melbourne)..... famous for the 'Dog on the Tuckerbox" .... Woof!!!!!

Dog on the Tuckerbox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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newguy18 · 21st February 2008, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

I got another small land clearing job i gotta bid wed morning.According to the client theres at least to big oaks she said like 3 to 4 ' diameter.i'll take pics.Should be intresting.

Okay got the dimensions of the job,nothing 3 to 4 foot in diameter she really got the size wrong.Its only 20'wide by 2,000 feet long and i bid it at 1200.I start in march.

Oh btw
Q thanks the vt rocks.

tip_top · 21st February 2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

Okay got the dimensions of the job,nothing 3 to 4 foot in diameter she really got the size wrong.Its only 20'wide by 2,000 feet long and i bid it at 1200.I start in march.

Oh btw
Q thanks the vt rocks.

You doin that job in Live Oak?

newguy18 · 22nd February 2008, 01:30 AM

Its just outside of town about a half hour away.Its mainly smaller trees and nothing i consider big.

Tennessee · 22nd February 2008, 10:02 AM

Great,hope to learn information from this site to aide my stump grinding business

newguy18 · 22nd February 2008, 12:31 PM

Welcome

newguy18 · 22nd February 2008, 12:33 PM

heres a pic of my dog isn't he cute?

treevet · 22nd February 2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

heres a pic of my dog isn't he cute?

You know, I completely expected that Newguy, but I got a good laugh anyway!

owlperch · 22nd February 2008, 02:14 PM

Sorry ekka. I think I posted in the welcome thread. I certainly like a beer now and again. Ive really enjoyed reading your posts and watching your vids. you've got good taste in music!

Eric Frei · 22nd February 2008, 02:18 PM

Hi ya's Tennessee and owlperch

Good to see you guys here, was bloody hot here today, thank goodness I got a pool!

owlperch · 22nd February 2008, 02:22 PM

Hot there?--4 degrees here this morning on the way to work

s.kerrone · 22nd February 2008, 02:39 PM

Hi Ekka,doing great, working in lots of snow falling old growth.There is not much logging going on in van. Is cause of the American houseing market.Lots of residential tree work going on though.

Eric Frei · 22nd February 2008, 02:43 PM

Well break out some pics and lets see what ya all cutting over there.

Steve Tipton · 22nd February 2008, 08:01 PM

Managing to dodge the snow here at the moment.

Liz · 22nd February 2008, 08:13 PM

Hi Ekka, the sound of rain is music to my ears - love it & so do our gardens. It's great news the dams are getting a share too.
Bet you were as anxious & nervous as your little one on her first day at school ??
Just been back from a week away in Fiji - currently their wet season, so very humid & hot. Not so refreshing swimming in 28 deg waters (pool & surf).
Now back to the grind of work - ugh !!. Breaks are never long enough, so may take some long service later in the year.

Steve Tipton · 22nd February 2008, 08:24 PM

Hi Liz.
How did you get on with your tree problem?
I'm nearby at Sutherland if you want me to take a look.
Steve

Done it · 22nd February 2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tennessee

Great,hope to learn information from this site to aide my stump grinding business

Hi, what type of grinder do you have?

Liz · 22nd February 2008, 08:53 PM

Hi Liz.
How did you get on with your tree problem?
I'm nearby at Sutherland if you want me to take a look.
Steve[/QUOTE]

Hi Quintrex, I've clashed with the neighbour...she's chopped some of my overhangs & thrown lemons back at me. I adopted a mature approach & gave her husband the opportunity to cut back their overhangs, bar one which I'll keep up my sleeve as a bargaining tool - they would have lost a nice bit of green. My way of saying 2 wrongs don't make a right.
Thanks for the offer of taking a look, but I won't put you out. If you happen to be driving out my way, pls do give me a call 0416064306 & drop in to say hi. Thanks Steve.

Liz · 22nd February 2008, 09:27 PM

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 Liz, 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.[/QUOTE]

Ekka, I'm not much of a drinker but my fave drink would have to be Bianco Cinzano & lemon twist mineral water. Can never get drunk -I'm sick well before this can happen. I don't have enzymes to absorb alcohol; why it goes straight thru me.

SawTroll · 23rd February 2008, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

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

Looks like I am a bit late here....

Not much rain here, but quite a bit of snow the last couple of weeks. I am not complaing though, as it is less than it usually is at this time - far less, in fact. verey few really cold days as well, so far this winter.

The downside is that I haven't been able to get to the cottage/woodlot and cut much, because my wife still hasn't recovered enough after the neck surgery to go there.....

newguy18 · 23rd February 2008, 12:57 AM

is she doing any better or is she getting worse/I miss talking to you guys everyday.

rich · 23rd February 2008, 06:56 AM

Yo Ekka and crew...Favourite drink is definately cider and always has been but in moderation!!! Long gone are the days of hairy hangovers and trying to climb...Having said that im enjoying a glass of wine with the wife after completing aerial rescue course in North Wales today. Even after 13yrs trading, of which 6yrs serious tree work its amazeing how much you can learn. Instructor Tony Hughes was great. We had 3 days frost and crystal blue skies then back to usual 2 days wet and very windy. Managed a nice transfer from one Monterey Pine to another via limb walk 50ft up...Bit gusty, but stoked!!!
Must appologise for lurking for so long, just been finding my feet...Your advise and chat has been really helpfull...Thanks guys...Anyway my four boys are
kicking off upstairs so must go and disperse before there is murder. Will post pics of our set up and team a.s.a.p. Cheers dudes.

jacko · 23rd February 2008, 08:46 AM

back again . gg--golden goldie where all surf is and trees are. the cat was at top and right out on tips off camphor . the sun is back and so the heat . still lots of mud for posi track to go through when pullling trees back out .

Eric Frei · 23rd February 2008, 08:56 AM

It's a sauna bath!

So did you just grab the cat by the scruff? No scratches?

Makes you wonder as camphors should be pretty easy for a cat to get around, corky bark etc but they dont like going backwards to get down trunks do they.

treevet · 23rd February 2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

It's a sauna bath!

So did you just grab the cat by the scruff? No scratches?

Makes you wonder as camphors should be pretty easy for a cat to get around, corky bark etc but they dont like going backwards to get down trunks do they.

Pillowcase has always been answer for me and cats and one time a giant white parrot in tree rescues.

newguy18 · 23rd February 2008, 11:05 AM

I use to have to climb up after my sister's cat but he usually just jumps now.

treevet · 23rd February 2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

I use to have to climb up after my sister's cat but he usually just jumps now.

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)

Arizona Kenn · 23rd February 2008, 11:30 AM

Ekka, Your the man! I would be willing to work as your grunt for the day just to hear that wonderful accent of yours. I am honored to have my name attached to this post, LOL that it took me so long to reply. I do like beer, not to excess, but thats a hard number to quantify. Got a couple of kids and am grateful for this profession that allows me to spend as much time with them as I want. Have a wonderful woman that knows how to take care of her man. Rain is good, never enough though here in the desert (Tucson, AZ.) Everything I climb has thorns, long, sharp and nasty. Life is good!

newguy18 · 23rd February 2008, 01:05 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.

20th February 2008, 11:16 PM	#242
azrael Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Australia Posts: 234	Re: Azrael how's it going? ...Gundagai in N.S.W ... (on the Hume Highway between Sydney & Melbourne)..... famous for the 'Dog on the Tuckerbox" .... Woof!!!!! Dog on the Tuckerbox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Australian Icon Towns

22nd February 2008, 01:30 AM	#245
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: newguy18 how's it going? Its just outside of town about a half hour away.Its mainly smaller trees and nothing i consider big. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

22nd February 2008, 10:02 AM	#246
Tennessee I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1	Re: Tennessee how's it going? Great,hope to learn information from this site to aide my stump grinding business

22nd February 2008, 12:31 PM	#247
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: newguy18 how's it going? Welcome __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

22nd February 2008, 02:14 PM	#250
owlperch Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ticonderoga, ny usa Posts: 8	Re: owlperch how's it going? Sorry ekka. I think I posted in the welcome thread. I certainly like a beer now and again. Ive really enjoyed reading your posts and watching your vids. you've got good taste in music!

22nd February 2008, 02:18 PM	#251
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? Hi ya's Tennessee and owlperch Good to see you guys here, was bloody hot here today, thank goodness I got a pool! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

22nd February 2008, 02:22 PM	#252
owlperch Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ticonderoga, ny usa Posts: 8	Re: owlperch how's it going? Hot there?--4 degrees here this morning on the way to work

22nd February 2008, 02:39 PM	#253
s.kerrone Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: duncan b.c. Posts: 24	Re: s.kerrone how's it going? Hi Ekka,doing great, working in lots of snow falling old growth.There is not much logging going on in van. Is cause of the American houseing market.Lots of residential tree work going on though.

22nd February 2008, 02:43 PM	#254
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? Well break out some pics and lets see what ya all cutting over there. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

22nd February 2008, 08:01 PM	#255
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: Quintrex how's it going? Managing to dodge the snow here at the moment. __________________ Heightmaster

22nd February 2008, 08:13 PM	#256
Liz Sappling Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, N.SW Posts: 16	Re: Liz how's it going? Hi Ekka, the sound of rain is music to my ears - love it & so do our gardens. It's great news the dams are getting a share too. Bet you were as anxious & nervous as your little one on her first day at school ?? Just been back from a week away in Fiji - currently their wet season, so very humid & hot. Not so refreshing swimming in 28 deg waters (pool & surf). Now back to the grind of work - ugh !!. Breaks are never long enough, so may take some long service later in the year.

22nd February 2008, 08:24 PM	#257
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: Quintrex how's it going? Hi Liz. How did you get on with your tree problem? I'm nearby at Sutherland if you want me to take a look. Steve __________________ Heightmaster

22nd February 2008, 08:53 PM	#259
Liz Sappling Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, N.SW Posts: 16	Re: Quintrex how's it going? Hi Liz. How did you get on with your tree problem? I'm nearby at Sutherland if you want me to take a look. Steve[/QUOTE] Hi Quintrex, I've clashed with the neighbour...she's chopped some of my overhangs & thrown lemons back at me. I adopted a mature approach & gave her husband the opportunity to cut back their overhangs, bar one which I'll keep up my sleeve as a bargaining tool - they would have lost a nice bit of green. My way of saying 2 wrongs don't make a right. Thanks for the offer of taking a look, but I won't put you out. If you happen to be driving out my way, pls do give me a call 0416064306 & drop in to say hi. Thanks Steve.

22nd February 2008, 09:27 PM	#260
Liz Sappling Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, N.SW Posts: 16	Re: Ekka how's it going? 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 Liz, 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.[/QUOTE] Ekka, I'm not much of a drinker but my fave drink would have to be Bianco Cinzano & lemon twist mineral water. Can never get drunk -I'm sick well before this can happen. I don't have enzymes to absorb alcohol; why it goes straight thru me.

23rd February 2008, 12:57 AM	#262
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: newguy18 how's it going? is she doing any better or is she getting worse/I miss talking to you guys everyday. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

23rd February 2008, 06:56 AM	#263
rich Sappling Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chester Posts: 10	Re: rich how's it going? Yo Ekka and crew...Favourite drink is definately cider and always has been but in moderation!!! Long gone are the days of hairy hangovers and trying to climb...Having said that im enjoying a glass of wine with the wife after completing aerial rescue course in North Wales today. Even after 13yrs trading, of which 6yrs serious tree work its amazeing how much you can learn. Instructor Tony Hughes was great. We had 3 days frost and crystal blue skies then back to usual 2 days wet and very windy. Managed a nice transfer from one Monterey Pine to another via limb walk 50ft up...Bit gusty, but stoked!!! Must appologise for lurking for so long, just been finding my feet...Your advise and chat has been really helpfull...Thanks guys...Anyway my four boys are kicking off upstairs so must go and disperse before there is murder. Will post pics of our set up and team a.s.a.p. Cheers dudes.

23rd February 2008, 08:46 AM	#264
jacko Sappling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: gg Posts: 7	Re: jacko how's it going? back again . gg--golden goldie where all surf is and trees are. the cat was at top and right out on tips off camphor . the sun is back and so the heat . still lots of mud for posi track to go through when pullling trees back out .

23rd February 2008, 08:56 AM	#265
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? It's a sauna bath! So did you just grab the cat by the scruff? No scratches? Makes you wonder as camphors should be pretty easy for a cat to get around, corky bark etc but they dont like going backwards to get down trunks do they. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

23rd February 2008, 11:05 AM	#267
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: newguy18 how's it going? I use to have to climb up after my sister's cat but he usually just jumps now. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

23rd February 2008, 11:30 AM	#269
Arizona Kenn Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 25	Re: Arizona Kenn how's it going? Ekka, Your the man! I would be willing to work as your grunt for the day just to hear that wonderful accent of yours. I am honored to have my name attached to this post, LOL that it took me so long to reply. I do like beer, not to excess, but thats a hard number to quantify. Got a couple of kids and am grateful for this profession that allows me to spend as much time with them as I want. Have a wonderful woman that knows how to take care of her man. Rain is good, never enough though here in the desert (Tucson, AZ.) Everything I climb has thorns, long, sharp and nasty. Life is good!

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