some one has a sense of humor

treekiwi · 21st November 2007, 02:04 PM

Hey guys,
saw this one when i was out doing some quotes the other day 'ART' you say? hidious if you ask me....

newguy18 · 21st November 2007, 02:11 PM

i call that soon to be dropped.

Eric Frei · 21st November 2007, 02:28 PM

I dunno, if I were gonna drop it I'd probably have cut that bit off sticking out of the left.

Drouin Tree Service · 21st November 2007, 03:02 PM

Its a prune for sure...

newguy18 · 21st November 2007, 03:08 PM

do you by chance have asplunduh in new zealand?

Eric Frei · 21st November 2007, 03:20 PM

They got that shed smashing and run away mob called TreeScape.

newguy18 · 21st November 2007, 03:36 PM

is that where you ran them off to.

Eric Frei · 21st November 2007, 03:39 PM

Nah, that's where they come from ... they've crossed the Tasman.

newguy18 · 21st November 2007, 03:54 PM

I see asplunduh i guess followed me as the used to work the state of ohio where I'm from and I guess they went national.i've seen alot of they're work and they call them selves tree care pros more like a bunch of idiots with chainsaws.

Steve Tipton · 21st November 2007, 05:54 PM

Asplundh are in Aus and NZ. As far as I know they are only doing line clearance, no residential work.

JohN Dee · 21st November 2007, 07:44 PM

Yeah, a mate of mine in my class works for asplundh. They've got the warragamba dam contract...

TreeScapes is a very classy and reputable tree firm here in Sydney. Two of my teachers work for them, and my head climbing teacher used to run it.

Eric Frei · 21st November 2007, 10:44 PM

Have they seen the shed smashing video interview with Kylie, real professional stuff up here mate!

If it wasn't for that video they probably wouldn't have coughed up the $2k damages they did months later.

Maybe they just send the crap to Queensland? Who knows.

Ace Master · 21st November 2007, 10:59 PM

No you's got it all wrong! someone has turned that tree upside down

thats the root system were looking at

newguy18 · 22nd November 2007, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quintrex

Asplundh are in Aus and NZ. As far as I know they are only doing line clearance, no residential work.

here in the us they do line clearance,residential and commercial and I saw a couple of thier trucks with tree surgey painted on them.

treekiwi · 22nd November 2007, 10:40 AM

hey guys,
Treescapes the biggest tree company by far, alot of contracts, land clearance, council stuff and general mayhem, alot of bushmen so some are prity ruff, alot of good climbers tho so not all bad, As for Asplundh..... Well... They do mostly line clearance, council work but ive noticed they have a big bandit and a excavator for land clearance now.. dont have a good reputation... they destroyed nz's tree surgery market in 95 when the big US corporate dickheads came in with US money and undercut the other the guys with a REDICULOUS hourly rate, the industry stil hasnt recovered fully and there still not getting what the industrys worth.... so not a favourate especially for me.

kiwi_tree_steve · 23rd June 2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

They got that shed smashing and run away mob called TreeScape.

lol

yeah we got asplund here too, kinda like lichen man they everywere

soutz · 24th June 2008, 09:32 AM

having known project and area managers in both outfits have to say its a business 1st- they are driven by money. They also give back to the industry here in nz at a national level sponsering large events within the industry, climbing comps, conference, etc. but thats the big two here in nz.
they have great structure and they know how to get things done.
however-- staff really are a tool to these guys, you have to realise this if you are to work for them, but theres alot of very good arborists, and some bloody good blokes as well-just like any other company i guess of their size.
You just got to do the best you can do offer something more.
big may be good but small is nimble and smart.

dannyboysfc · 25th June 2008, 02:58 PM

I hope nobody goes by and takes pics of my removals that I leave for the next day.

newguy18 · 26th June 2008, 09:11 AM

I guess i'm the only one who's never had to leave a tree half removed but then again i've also had one that i started a 6 am and left at 9pm.

arborjockey · 26th June 2008, 12:32 PM

half up front half when the jobs done. then you can stop half way????

newguy18 · 26th June 2008, 01:47 PM

I require to be paid in full when the job is complete.

newguy18 · 26th June 2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

I dunno, if I were gonna drop it I'd probably have cut that bit off sticking out of the left.

Did anyone by chance notice the smashed fence between yards?

Tom_B · 27th June 2008, 04:01 AM

It looks like Smackdown Tree services. Is this the in-famous Round-off???????

Garry Brockley · 27th June 2008, 07:10 AM

do smackdown come to britain?
cos this has all the ear marks!

Tom_B · 27th June 2008, 07:36 PM

Ha ha! Thats a beuaty all right!!! Top it and raise the crown!!!!

treevet · 1st July 2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

I guess i'm the only one who's never had to leave a tree half removed but then again i've also had one that i started a 6 am and left at 9pm.

Last year I did a 3 day, 8 hour a day in tree dead elm removal. Foot plates on spikes payoff on those. Nothing out of tree didn't have a rope on it.

A lot of the big take downs I leave into the second day either look like a giant penis (clients have stated this) or sometimes look like a one finger salute because of high tie in point and if the number of digits match up. Burying a lot of brush with heavy wood is not wise sometimes if groundy cannot keep up.

dannyboysfc · 3rd July 2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treevet

Last year I did a 3 day, 8 hour a day in tree dead elm removal. Foot plates on spikes payoff on those. Nothing out of tree didn't have a rope on it.

A lot of the big take downs I leave into the second day either look like a giant penis (clients have stated this) or sometimes look like a one finger salute because of high tie in point and if the number of digits match up. Burying a lot of brush with heavy wood is not wise sometimes if groundy cannot keep up.

I say if someone's never taken more than one day on a removal then they haven't moved in to the big leauges of tree removal yet.

treevet · 3rd July 2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyboysfc

I say if someone's never taken more than one day on a removal then they haven't moved in to the big leauges of tree removal yet.

I always hate thinking about the second day (the night after the first day) of a real technical rigging climbing removal that is tough enough but it is in the winter, 20 degrees out and forecast for windy. Just thoughts that make for stress. Like even in late summer or so, if I see a picture anywhere of snow coming down or on ground, I think of the worst winter, and they can be tough sometimes.

21st November 2007, 02:04 PM	#1
treekiwi Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) + Diploma in Arboriculture (Level 6) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 258	some one has a sense of humor Hey guys, saw this one when i was out doing some quotes the other day 'ART' you say? hidious if you ask me.... Attached Thumbnails

21st November 2007, 02:11 PM	#2
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21st November 2007, 03:20 PM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: some one has a sense of humor They got that shed smashing and run away mob called TreeScape. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

21st November 2007, 03:36 PM	#7
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21st November 2007, 03:39 PM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: some one has a sense of humor Nah, that's where they come from ... they've crossed the Tasman. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

21st November 2007, 03:54 PM	#9
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: some one has a sense of humor I see asplunduh i guess followed me as the used to work the state of ohio where I'm from and I guess they went national.i've seen alot of they're work and they call them selves tree care pros more like a bunch of idiots with chainsaws. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

21st November 2007, 05:54 PM	#10
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: some one has a sense of humor Asplundh are in Aus and NZ. As far as I know they are only doing line clearance, no residential work.

21st November 2007, 07:44 PM	#11
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 855	Re: some one has a sense of humor Yeah, a mate of mine in my class works for asplundh. They've got the warragamba dam contract... TreeScapes is a very classy and reputable tree firm here in Sydney. Two of my teachers work for them, and my head climbing teacher used to run it. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

21st November 2007, 10:44 PM	#12
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: some one has a sense of humor Have they seen the shed smashing video interview with Kylie, real professional stuff up here mate! If it wasn't for that video they probably wouldn't have coughed up the $2k damages they did months later. Maybe they just send the crap to Queensland? Who knows. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

21st November 2007, 10:59 PM	#13
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 387	Re: some one has a sense of humor No you's got it all wrong! someone has turned that tree upside down thats the root system were looking at __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

22nd November 2007, 10:40 AM	#15
treekiwi Certificate in Horticulture (Level 4) + Diploma in Arboriculture (Level 6) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 258	Re: some one has a sense of humor hey guys, Treescapes the biggest tree company by far, alot of contracts, land clearance, council stuff and general mayhem, alot of bushmen so some are prity ruff, alot of good climbers tho so not all bad, As for Asplundh..... Well... They do mostly line clearance, council work but ive noticed they have a big bandit and a excavator for land clearance now.. dont have a good reputation... they destroyed nz's tree surgery market in 95 when the big US corporate dickheads came in with US money and undercut the other the guys with a REDICULOUS hourly rate, the industry stil hasnt recovered fully and there still not getting what the industrys worth.... so not a favourate especially for me.

24th June 2008, 09:32 AM	#17
soutz Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new zealand Posts: 80	Re: some one has a sense of humor having known project and area managers in both outfits have to say its a business 1st- they are driven by money. They also give back to the industry here in nz at a national level sponsering large events within the industry, climbing comps, conference, etc. but thats the big two here in nz. they have great structure and they know how to get things done. however-- staff really are a tool to these guys, you have to realise this if you are to work for them, but theres alot of very good arborists, and some bloody good blokes as well-just like any other company i guess of their size. You just got to do the best you can do offer something more. big may be good but small is nimble and smart.

25th June 2008, 02:58 PM	#18
dannyboysfc Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 183	Re: some one has a sense of humor I hope nobody goes by and takes pics of my removals that I leave for the next day.

26th June 2008, 09:11 AM	#19
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: some one has a sense of humor I guess i'm the only one who's never had to leave a tree half removed but then again i've also had one that i started a 6 am and left at 9pm. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

26th June 2008, 12:32 PM	#20
arborjockey Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 260	Re: some one has a sense of humor half up front half when the jobs done. then you can stop half way????

26th June 2008, 01:47 PM	#21
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: some one has a sense of humor I require to be paid in full when the job is complete. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

27th June 2008, 04:01 AM	#23
Tom_B Sappling Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Herts UK Posts: 5	Re: some one has a sense of humor It looks like Smackdown Tree services. Is this the in-famous Round-off???????

27th June 2008, 07:10 AM	#24
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: some one has a sense of humor do smackdown come to britain? cos this has all the ear marks! Attached Thumbnails __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

27th June 2008, 07:36 PM	#25
Tom_B Sappling Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Herts UK Posts: 5	Re: some one has a sense of humor Ha ha! Thats a beuaty all right!!! Top it and raise the crown!!!!

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