Would you let your kid climb up here?

Treemo · 19th May 2010, 11:23 PM

It's coming down tomorrow, may be able to get some shots of it being torn down by the climber.

The lower 'rungs' have been eaten away by rot, or termites, and the nails have long since rusted away. They appear fine further up. May have been put in via Nail Gun after being tied on (rope or strap marks on bark, nothing left but one strap in another position in pic #4).

The third shot is the back of the tree (as opposed to the other three shots) and is the lower rungs. You can see one missing at the bottom of the frame.

There is also a pulley system set up on the platform.

Estimated height is 15 metres. There are three transitions from back to front, to fork, and to platform that look very sketchy (you can see them in pic #2)

Treemo · 19th May 2010, 11:29 PM

Sigh, just saw the rules about external links. What an odd rule.

Resizing and reducing filesize now.

sueann · 19th May 2010, 11:31 PM

No.

Treemo · 19th May 2010, 11:35 PM

Can't edit either so forgive the run of posts. I love inflating post counts.

Pictures below, in the same order (fingers crossed) so I don't need to repeat myself.

newguy18 · 20th May 2010, 04:11 AM

sure,as long as they were belayed by a rope and saddle.

dov · 20th May 2010, 04:12 AM

I wouldn't climb a ladder setup like that, let alone allowing kids to!

Much better a nice Oak or an Ash with lots of branches for kids to climb.

Eric Frei · 20th May 2010, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treemo

Sigh, just saw the rules about external links. What an odd rule.

Resizing and reducing filesize now.

The reason is simple....

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we are also word banning image hosting URL's to prevent the practice as we have seen too many threads and posts have pictures disappear.

Treemo · 20th May 2010, 06:47 PM

Thanks.

I understand why it's that way, it's just odd to me because it's different to any other forum that I've been on. I assume bandwidth/space reasons for most.

Also thanks for editing my first post.

Treemo · 20th May 2010, 11:39 PM

All gone.

Bowani Siam · 21st May 2010, 05:36 PM

Jeez Louise, sure wish my childhood treehouse was as solid as that one!

TrevMcRev · 22nd May 2010, 11:52 AM

Ahhh, i thought you meant the whole tree was coming down!
I'm thinking "hope you allowed for a few extra chains & a lotta time sharpening"

Treemo · 22nd May 2010, 04:45 PM

Whole tree? We have a running joke about that.

I've heard of a job on the cards about a tree being removed because the birds are defecating everywhere, and it's 'unhygienic'. But only if you are licking the ground, I assume.

Eric Frei · 22nd May 2010, 06:48 PM

Well, if it's bats then people worry, I see some more cases of Hendra virus in the news .... deadly and came from bats.

When bats roost in trees

Treemo · 22nd May 2010, 07:34 PM

Informative, but not bats. I'm reasonably sure it's an afternoon/evening Lorikeet gathering.

Plus, I skimmed the links, but is there a connection between Bats > Hendra (never heard of it), or Bats > Horses > Hendra? From what I gather they are setting up video cameras on a property to see how the horses are infected from the bats. Not my area of interest, or expertise...

treestyle · 28th May 2010, 04:38 PM

Treemo,

Nice photos!

Treemo · 29th May 2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treestyle

Treemo,

Nice photos!

Thanks, random stranger.

I'm happy for you that you didn't get to see the pics of the fat bludger that climbed the tree to remove it.

Painful to watch... Sweat lashing from every pore, melted chocolate dripping from some unseen pocket, rope taut from the great weight, tree limbs cracking and groaning, sloth-like speed and movement (and the propensity to sleep on a whim whilst hanging from branch), rolls where there shouldn't be rolls spilling over every inch of harness, breathing laboured and hoarse, pansy swinging action of equipped tools etc. Oh, and the constant complaining.

Other than that, a nice guy.

Therrin · 29th May 2010, 06:48 PM

Hah! I'd rather have my kids climb it than having me climb it.

They're LIGHTER! (or... they will be. Should be. Dammit they'd better be)

Quote:

sloth-like speed and movement (and the propensity to sleep on a whim whilst hanging from branch)

OOOOH like James the Narcoleptic Tree Cutter!!!!

You Tube

EDIT: HAHAHAHAHA i couldnt stop laughing when i saw the end of that url title. Sorry, thats juvenile. I couldnt help it. It is rather apropos though.

sueann · 30th May 2010, 12:14 PM

Omg! check out the tree man! is that for real?

YouTube - Human ' Treeman ' begs for help as he turns into a tree.

treestyle · 31st May 2010, 01:51 PM

Treemo,

that's the standard ground crew response, tall poppy syndrone?

well written.

Eric Frei · 3rd June 2010, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sueann

Omg! check out the tree man! is that for real?

YouTube - Human ' Treeman ' begs for help as he turns into a tree.

Yep, we were onto that 3 years ago.

Treeman who grew roots may be cured

Eric Frei · 3rd June 2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treemo

Thanks, random stranger.

I'm happy for you that you didn't get to see the pics of the fat bludger that climbed the tree to remove it.

Painful to watch... Sweat lashing from every pore, melted chocolate dripping from some unseen pocket, rope taut from the great weight, tree limbs cracking and groaning, sloth-like speed and movement (and the propensity to sleep on a whim whilst hanging from branch), rolls where there shouldn't be rolls spilling over every inch of harness, breathing laboured and hoarse, pansy swinging action of equipped tools etc. Oh, and the constant complaining.

Other than that, a nice guy.

Stuff all of that .....

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/3175473/motorised_motorized_rope_ascender/

dov · 3rd June 2010, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treemo

Thanks, random stranger.

I'm happy for you that you didn't get to see the pics of the fat bludger that climbed the tree to remove it.

Painful to watch... Sweat lashing from every pore, melted chocolate dripping from some unseen pocket, rope taut from the great weight, tree limbs cracking and groaning, sloth-like speed and movement (and the propensity to sleep on a whim whilst hanging from branch), rolls where there shouldn't be rolls spilling over every inch of harness, breathing laboured and hoarse, pansy swinging action of equipped tools etc. Oh, and the constant complaining.

Other than that, a nice guy.

What's wrong with napping in the harness?

Michael Biddle · 6th June 2010, 05:08 PM

Yes. I would make them do it blind folded.

*test post*

19th May 2010, 11:23 PM	#1
Treemo Former Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brisbane Posts: 44	Would you let your kid climb up here? It's coming down tomorrow, may be able to get some shots of it being torn down by the climber. The lower 'rungs' have been eaten away by rot, or termites, and the nails have long since rusted away. They appear fine further up. May have been put in via Nail Gun after being tied on (rope or strap marks on bark, nothing left but one strap in another position in pic #4). The third shot is the back of the tree (as opposed to the other three shots) and is the lower rungs. You can see one missing at the bottom of the frame. There is also a pulley system set up on the platform. Estimated height is 15 metres. There are three transitions from back to front, to fork, and to platform that look very sketchy (you can see them in pic #2) Last edited by Eric Frei; 20th May 2010 at 08:59 AM. Reason: embeded TW server pics

19th May 2010, 11:31 PM	#3
sueann Former Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hunter Valley Australia Posts: 599	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? No.

20th May 2010, 04:11 AM	#5
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? sure,as long as they were belayed by a rope and saddle. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

20th May 2010, 04:12 AM	#6
dov Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 651	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? I wouldn't climb a ladder setup like that, let alone allowing kids to! Much better a nice Oak or an Ash with lots of branches for kids to climb. __________________

20th May 2010, 06:47 PM	#8
Treemo Former Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brisbane Posts: 44	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? Thanks. I understand why it's that way, it's just odd to me because it's different to any other forum that I've been on. I assume bandwidth/space reasons for most. Also thanks for editing my first post.

19th May 2010, 11:29 PM	#2
Treemo Former Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brisbane Posts: 44	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? Sigh, just saw the rules about external links. What an odd rule. Resizing and reducing filesize now.

19th May 2010, 11:35 PM	#4
Treemo Former Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brisbane Posts: 44	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? Can't edit either so forgive the run of posts. I love inflating post counts. Pictures below, in the same order (fingers crossed) so I don't need to repeat myself. Attached Thumbnails

20th May 2010, 11:39 PM	#9
Treemo Former Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brisbane Posts: 44	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? All gone. Attached Thumbnails

21st May 2010, 05:36 PM	#10
Bowani Siam Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 292	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? Jeez Louise, sure wish my childhood treehouse was as solid as that one!

22nd May 2010, 11:52 AM	#11
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? Ahhh, i thought you meant the whole tree was coming down! I'm thinking "hope you allowed for a few extra chains & a lotta time sharpening"

22nd May 2010, 04:45 PM	#12
Treemo Former Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brisbane Posts: 44	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? Whole tree? We have a running joke about that. I've heard of a job on the cards about a tree being removed because the birds are defecating everywhere, and it's 'unhygienic'. But only if you are licking the ground, I assume.

22nd May 2010, 06:48 PM	#13
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? Well, if it's bats then people worry, I see some more cases of Hendra virus in the news .... deadly and came from bats. When bats roost in trees __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

22nd May 2010, 07:34 PM	#14
Treemo Former Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brisbane Posts: 44	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? Informative, but not bats. I'm reasonably sure it's an afternoon/evening Lorikeet gathering. Plus, I skimmed the links, but is there a connection between Bats > Hendra (never heard of it), or Bats > Horses > Hendra? From what I gather they are setting up video cameras on a property to see how the horses are infected from the bats. Not my area of interest, or expertise...

28th May 2010, 04:38 PM	#15
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 128	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? Treemo, Nice photos!

31st May 2010, 01:51 PM	#19
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 128	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? Treemo, that's the standard ground crew response, tall poppy syndrone? well written.

6th June 2010, 05:08 PM	#23
Michael Biddle I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 2	Re: Would you let your kid climb up here? Yes. I would make them do it blind folded. test post

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