galbee's day

Garry Brockley · 26th December 2008, 08:49 PM

Well after tomorrow i am only going to be able to get on here maybe every fortnight from now on, as this computer is being shipped next week, then i will get on here when i can but it might be february before i get another chance. so have a great one guys be safe and earn lots
Regards
Galbee
Swapping this cold hole for stifling heat and mossies

Done it · 26th December 2008, 09:01 PM

Just in case you're kids are hooked on McDonalds when you get here:

Fungi of Australia

Bush Tucker Plants or Bush Food - Australian native food plants

Garry Brockley · 26th December 2008, 09:10 PM

Thanks done it my kids dont do mc ds very often maybe once a year to keep reminding them how good home caught cooked food is. but thaks for that i am going to print that off and go out with the rellies on a bush tucker outing if i can talk them into it

problem is you can't kill and eat anything in queensland We eat pigeon, venison, pheasant, partridge and alot of things in season here but hey we all make changes roo burger looks nice

Garry Brockley · 12th February 2009, 04:34 AM

Well i haven't updated in a while, so on 26th jan me the wife and kids moved out to brisbane, i have taken a job as a climber with a local business the kids are settled into a new school and the wife is happy being a nurse in CBD, the biggest problem i have found out here is the humidity while i climb, i have never sweated so much in my life.
so yesterday i was taking down a tulip oak (heritiera actinophylia) with a co dominant i worked as i normally do remove as i ascend useing a portawrap and a pulley to lower the barnches to protect the lawns and fences, now i dont know if i was distracted or dehydrated but as i go to the top i tied in as normal two points one on the other codominant and my lanyard on the upright i was reducing, so i put the gob in, put all the ropes in the right places but this is where i made the mistake, i didn't attach a tow line to the top, so the slack was taken up on the lowering rope, i started to put the back cut in and a light wind swirled in the canopy above, the next thing i know is the piece has snapped backwards and come down on me smashing me into the trunk and trapping me; so im hanging upsidedown from the tree ten meters up feeling like ive broken my leg and watching the guys lower the piece as fast and safely as they can, i took a few munites to recover then, i got myself together and took down a few more pieces but then the pain started in my leg again, so my first serious climbing accident has resulted in a torn calf muscle and a wrenched knee and a boss thats not too happy with me, so the moral of the story is keep hydrated, keep aware and always do more than you need to to be safe. im hoping for a fast recovery so i can get back to it asap as we have bills to pay.
be safe
G

phill ellison · 12th February 2009, 01:52 PM

hell mate thats no good

, take it easy and hope you recover fast

newguy18 · 12th February 2009, 02:34 PM

Yeah,stay hydrated,espically if you aren't used to high humidity and lots of heat.Get well soon.

Jeff Darby · 12th February 2009, 04:29 PM

Take care Galbee, Queenslands heat is hard enough on us southeners let alone an englishman..cover up and drink heaps of water..think twice cut once!
Wishing you a speedy recovery.

TrevMcRev · 12th February 2009, 07:55 PM

Geez, nasty one Galbee. Hope you recover well and we all remember the lesson. Thanks for sharing.

Eric Frei · 12th February 2009, 08:15 PM

Now you know what the term ... sweating my arse off really means.

I have sweat bands, high quality AND1 bands, best on the market, always take 3 shirts and usually 5litres of water.

Cramp is a problem that I get, I take special muscle relaxant tablets that aint just salt!

And when needed take a rest, just a breather you know.

One of the things I have noticed when climbing is that you dont get a real lot of help from the ground guys, no-one spotted ya did they. You get used to near running the show from the tree, frustrating but true. Working with real pro crews is a luxury around these parts I can tell you, but when you strike it you'll know it and lap it up.

Get well mate.

Garry Brockley · 12th February 2009, 10:31 PM

Thanks guys, im off for ten days initially i have an appointment with the physio next week, strong painkillers and a knee brace,
Eric i found i suffered from real bad cramp over the first few days a so i went to the doctors and he told me to take calcium and magnesium so ive been taking the tablets and no cramp climb all day and nothing amazing oh and a banana a day

I have a 1.5 litre camel pack that i climb with and five litres in the truck.
i have to say that i was doubtful of the tablets but they worked by the next day.
im working on getting better fast and the lesson will be remembered, i can't wait to get back up those trees

it's what i live for.

Eric Frei · 12th February 2009, 10:46 PM

Get these, and they're cheap.

Schuessler Tissue Salts Muscle Relaxant Mag Phos 100 Tablets - ePharmacy

JohN Dee · 15th February 2009, 06:08 PM

Wishing you a speedy recovery Galbee, thanks for sharing, you have made us all wiser.

Oh P.S Oranges are good for cramps too.

Sean Freeman · 15th February 2009, 06:48 PM

Galbee, best wishes for a speedy and full recovery (don't rush back to long strenous climbing take your time

)

Get yourself a camel pack water reservoir...I used to use one it was great, half filled with ice kept cool all day long.

Also there are cooling inserts for your climbing helmet that (since stopping full time climbing!) I have discovered are brilliant. (Google "helmet cooler")

phill ellison · 15th February 2009, 06:51 PM

funny enough, I have two oranges and one banana a day with my other foods I have for the day,

JohN Dee · 15th February 2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phill ellison

funny enough, I have two oranges and one banana a day with my other foods I have for the day,

Hey Phill, how often do you get cramps?

Sunraysia Tree Solutions · 15th February 2009, 11:00 PM

We just finished 12 days over 40 degrees C (aprox 115 Farenheit) ending on Black Saturday. I used to try to be a hero and work through it. Now if it gets to hot I simply pack up and start again next day as early as possible, it just ain't worth it.
At least the heat here for the most part is dry (little humidity)

treefeller · 15th February 2009, 11:51 PM

Geez mate nt a good start. Hope you recover quickley and take more care. By the way scak the groundies as they should have paid more attention

phill ellison · 16th February 2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohN Dee

Hey Phill, how often do you get cramps?

I do get the odd one on my right elbow but other than that not much

newguy18 · 16th February 2009, 05:23 PM

Around here in the summer,you have to drink lots of liquids,espically powerade and water.Its also a good idea to carry a few gallon jugs of water and dry electrolyte powder,just in case.On long climbs,i hang a gallon of water off my harness by a rope.Its usually gone in half an hour lol.

Garry Brockley · 2nd March 2009, 07:59 PM

Hi guys sorry i havn't ben in touch but we have moved and dont have internet access.
well i am back in work started slowly with two 30 meter take downs a day thanks boss.
the leg plays me up a bit now and again but i am getting by the weathe r has been stinkingly humid and hard to deal with mid day but really getting to do my job as i used to and enjoying it mostly.
well thank you for all the support over the last few weeks im back and taking pictures so once i get my comp connected i will start posting those piccies
take care climb safe
G

Garry Brockley · 6th March 2009, 11:55 PM

Well what a week it has been poinciana after poinciana then my first palms uuuuurrrrggggg man they are crappy, good fun though dodging the snakes possums and spiders, i have some pictures coming so eric can tear my work to pieces and tell me what i missed, i trimmed six in a row the last one was 12 meters high and so fat at the top that i could only just put my arms around it. do you guys use a chainsaw on them? cos i used my zubat hand saw and found that it was quicker for me any tips for cleaning them? the leg is fixed now (lots of massage) and im getting used to the humidity as much as you can. well take care and climb safe
G

newguy18 · 7th March 2009, 01:27 AM

i use a handsaw while cleaning,but alot of people use chainsaws for cleaning them too.

Garry Brockley · 25th May 2009, 09:47 PM

A few of the climbing pics from the last few weeks with the chipper and some of the crew, including the stinking date palm burn them all i dislike them with a passion.

stirmantrees · 2nd June 2009, 05:52 AM

Its doing the job consistently day in and day out that makes for an excellent climber. good job

letigre · 2nd June 2009, 07:15 PM

haha look at that mess on that second last pic!

your groundies go to the pub?

Garry Brockley · 3rd June 2009, 07:34 AM

Thanks stirmantrees

Letigre my groundies hated that job we only had a small ish drop zone and while im cutting they dont come in until i tell them so they had shed loads to move by the time i got out what wanted, thankfully they are understanding and give me hell and abuse as often as they can like a good groundie should.

Drouin Tree Service · 3rd June 2009, 10:05 AM

Hope your calf is going ok mate,All the best from chilly Melbourne

Garry Brockley · 3rd June 2009, 07:54 PM

My calf is doing great thanks i dont let a little thing like an injury stop me

got a great pic of brissy cbd from the top of a cypress today in nundah ish
i must be getting old i love getting views of areas noone else has.

Oh god ive sttarted a slide show just shoot me

Apocalypsse · 3rd June 2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galbee

My calf is doing great thanks i dont let a little thing like an injury stop me

Thats pretty much what the boss' friend said after he got a love bite from the climbing saw the other week.

Garry Brockley · 24th September 2009, 08:51 PM

I recieved a dvd of pictures today from a customer that i dismantled a tree for wow she was great at taking piccies. ive just finished putting it together.

YouTube - TheGalbee's Channel

26th December 2008, 08:49 PM	#31
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: galbee's day Well after tomorrow i am only going to be able to get on here maybe every fortnight from now on, as this computer is being shipped next week, then i will get on here when i can but it might be february before i get another chance. so have a great one guys be safe and earn lots Regards Galbee Swapping this cold hole for stifling heat and mossies __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

26th December 2008, 09:01 PM	#32
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 784	Re: galbee's day Just in case you're kids are hooked on McDonalds when you get here: Fungi of Australia Bush Tucker Plants or Bush Food - Australian native food plants

26th December 2008, 09:10 PM	#33
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: galbee's day Thanks done it my kids dont do mc ds very often maybe once a year to keep reminding them how good home caught cooked food is. but thaks for that i am going to print that off and go out with the rellies on a bush tucker outing if i can talk them into it problem is you can't kill and eat anything in queensland We eat pigeon, venison, pheasant, partridge and alot of things in season here but hey we all make changes roo burger looks nice __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

12th February 2009, 04:34 AM	#34
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: galbee's day Well i haven't updated in a while, so on 26th jan me the wife and kids moved out to brisbane, i have taken a job as a climber with a local business the kids are settled into a new school and the wife is happy being a nurse in CBD, the biggest problem i have found out here is the humidity while i climb, i have never sweated so much in my life. so yesterday i was taking down a tulip oak (heritiera actinophylia) with a co dominant i worked as i normally do remove as i ascend useing a portawrap and a pulley to lower the barnches to protect the lawns and fences, now i dont know if i was distracted or dehydrated but as i go to the top i tied in as normal two points one on the other codominant and my lanyard on the upright i was reducing, so i put the gob in, put all the ropes in the right places but this is where i made the mistake, i didn't attach a tow line to the top, so the slack was taken up on the lowering rope, i started to put the back cut in and a light wind swirled in the canopy above, the next thing i know is the piece has snapped backwards and come down on me smashing me into the trunk and trapping me; so im hanging upsidedown from the tree ten meters up feeling like ive broken my leg and watching the guys lower the piece as fast and safely as they can, i took a few munites to recover then, i got myself together and took down a few more pieces but then the pain started in my leg again, so my first serious climbing accident has resulted in a torn calf muscle and a wrenched knee and a boss thats not too happy with me, so the moral of the story is keep hydrated, keep aware and always do more than you need to to be safe. im hoping for a fast recovery so i can get back to it asap as we have bills to pay. be safe G __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

12th February 2009, 01:52 PM	#35
phill ellison Mature tree Join Date: May 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 450	Re: galbee's day hell mate thats no good , take it easy and hope you recover fast

12th February 2009, 02:34 PM	#36
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: galbee's day Yeah,stay hydrated,espically if you aren't used to high humidity and lots of heat.Get well soon. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

12th February 2009, 04:29 PM	#37
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: galbee's day Take care Galbee, Queenslands heat is hard enough on us southeners let alone an englishman..cover up and drink heaps of water..think twice cut once! Wishing you a speedy recovery. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

12th February 2009, 07:55 PM	#38
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: galbee's day Geez, nasty one Galbee. Hope you recover well and we all remember the lesson. Thanks for sharing.

12th February 2009, 08:15 PM	#39
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,818	Re: galbee's day Now you know what the term ... sweating my arse off really means. I have sweat bands, high quality AND1 bands, best on the market, always take 3 shirts and usually 5litres of water. Cramp is a problem that I get, I take special muscle relaxant tablets that aint just salt! And when needed take a rest, just a breather you know. One of the things I have noticed when climbing is that you dont get a real lot of help from the ground guys, no-one spotted ya did they. You get used to near running the show from the tree, frustrating but true. Working with real pro crews is a luxury around these parts I can tell you, but when you strike it you'll know it and lap it up. Get well mate. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

12th February 2009, 10:31 PM	#40
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: galbee's day Thanks guys, im off for ten days initially i have an appointment with the physio next week, strong painkillers and a knee brace, Eric i found i suffered from real bad cramp over the first few days a so i went to the doctors and he told me to take calcium and magnesium so ive been taking the tablets and no cramp climb all day and nothing amazing oh and a banana a day I have a 1.5 litre camel pack that i climb with and five litres in the truck. i have to say that i was doubtful of the tablets but they worked by the next day. im working on getting better fast and the lesson will be remembered, i can't wait to get back up those trees it's what i live for. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

12th February 2009, 10:46 PM	#41
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,818	Re: galbee's day Get these, and they're cheap. Schuessler Tissue Salts Muscle Relaxant Mag Phos 100 Tablets - ePharmacy __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

15th February 2009, 06:08 PM	#42
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 855	Re: galbee's day Wishing you a speedy recovery Galbee, thanks for sharing, you have made us all wiser. Oh P.S Oranges are good for cramps too. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

15th February 2009, 06:48 PM	#43
Sean Freeman Monument Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,985	Re: galbee's day Galbee, best wishes for a speedy and full recovery (don't rush back to long strenous climbing take your time) Get yourself a camel pack water reservoir...I used to use one it was great, half filled with ice kept cool all day long. Also there are cooling inserts for your climbing helmet that (since stopping full time climbing!) I have discovered are brilliant. (Google "helmet cooler")

15th February 2009, 06:51 PM	#44
phill ellison Mature tree Join Date: May 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 450	Re: galbee's day funny enough, I have two oranges and one banana a day with my other foods I have for the day,

15th February 2009, 11:00 PM	#46
Sunraysia Tree Solutions Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mildura Posts: 111	Re: galbee's day We just finished 12 days over 40 degrees C (aprox 115 Farenheit) ending on Black Saturday. I used to try to be a hero and work through it. Now if it gets to hot I simply pack up and start again next day as early as possible, it just ain't worth it. At least the heat here for the most part is dry (little humidity)

15th February 2009, 11:51 PM	#47
treefeller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: aaa Posts: 224	Re: galbee's day Geez mate nt a good start. Hope you recover quickley and take more care. By the way scak the groundies as they should have paid more attention

16th February 2009, 05:23 PM	#49
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: galbee's day Around here in the summer,you have to drink lots of liquids,espically powerade and water.Its also a good idea to carry a few gallon jugs of water and dry electrolyte powder,just in case.On long climbs,i hang a gallon of water off my harness by a rope.Its usually gone in half an hour lol. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

2nd March 2009, 07:59 PM	#50
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: galbee's day Hi guys sorry i havn't ben in touch but we have moved and dont have internet access. well i am back in work started slowly with two 30 meter take downs a day thanks boss. the leg plays me up a bit now and again but i am getting by the weathe r has been stinkingly humid and hard to deal with mid day but really getting to do my job as i used to and enjoying it mostly. well thank you for all the support over the last few weeks im back and taking pictures so once i get my comp connected i will start posting those piccies take care climb safe G __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

6th March 2009, 11:55 PM	#51
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: galbee's day Well what a week it has been poinciana after poinciana then my first palms uuuuurrrrggggg man they are crappy, good fun though dodging the snakes possums and spiders, i have some pictures coming so eric can tear my work to pieces and tell me what i missed, i trimmed six in a row the last one was 12 meters high and so fat at the top that i could only just put my arms around it. do you guys use a chainsaw on them? cos i used my zubat hand saw and found that it was quicker for me any tips for cleaning them? the leg is fixed now (lots of massage) and im getting used to the humidity as much as you can. well take care and climb safe G __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

7th March 2009, 01:27 AM	#52
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: galbee's day i use a handsaw while cleaning,but alot of people use chainsaws for cleaning them too. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

25th May 2009, 09:47 PM	#53
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: galbee's day A few of the climbing pics from the last few weeks with the chipper and some of the crew, including the stinking date palm burn them all i dislike them with a passion. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

2nd June 2009, 05:52 AM	#54
stirmantrees Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oviedo, fl Posts: 469	Re: galbee's day Its doing the job consistently day in and day out that makes for an excellent climber. good job

2nd June 2009, 07:15 PM	#55
letigre Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 158	Re: galbee's day haha look at that mess on that second last pic! your groundies go to the pub? __________________ sticks before chicks

3rd June 2009, 07:34 AM	#56
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: galbee's day Thanks stirmantrees Letigre my groundies hated that job we only had a small ish drop zone and while im cutting they dont come in until i tell them so they had shed loads to move by the time i got out what wanted, thankfully they are understanding and give me hell and abuse as often as they can like a good groundie should. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

3rd June 2009, 10:05 AM	#57
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	Re: galbee's day Hope your calf is going ok mate,All the best from chilly Melbourne __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

3rd June 2009, 07:54 PM	#58
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: galbee's day My calf is doing great thanks i dont let a little thing like an injury stop me got a great pic of brissy cbd from the top of a cypress today in nundah ish i must be getting old i love getting views of areas noone else has. Oh god ive sttarted a slide show just shoot me Attached Thumbnails __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

24th September 2009, 08:51 PM	#60
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: galbee's day I recieved a dvd of pictures today from a customer that i dismantled a tree for wow she was great at taking piccies. ive just finished putting it together. YouTube - TheGalbee's Channel __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

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