Home-owner removals

John Stewart · 28th July 2007, 03:53 PM

Funny I was just thinking this morning as I passed a home owner was cutting down a tree
Finally a home owner with sense, he had rented a aerial lift to get him up there
Not a hard job just a Blue Spruce about 40' tall but for a home owner it would have been a challenge
Made me happy to see common sense still lives
He probably got some silly quotes
I would have down the tree for the rental price roughly $450.00 with delivery
Drove by this afternoon and the Dudes were havin beer and a BBQ and the tree was all done and everyone looked happy
Made me smile
Maybe there is hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is the unit they used

Ekka · 28th July 2007, 04:01 PM

Those are great coz you can drive them around whilst elevated, no outriggers! But you need relatively flat ground.

I wonder how they transported it to the site?

John Stewart · 28th July 2007, 04:21 PM

The rental companies usually charge $150.00 to deliver and pick up
The unit is around $300.00 per day
So I figured it cost him about 400 to 450 for the rental
And yes they are sweet
I have used 80 ft units and about a month ago I saw a Genie 125 go by on a flat bed rig
All I could do was drool as it rolled by

My wife thinks we are silly
Boy's and their toys and all
Damn girl that was a 125 footer
The look told me she just did not get it

Well I did as I know you are as you read this

Ekka · 31st October 2007, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Apparently the back neighbour got a bit upset about it going and they had a chat so home-owner says it can stay now.

Ha!

This arvo a lady at my door. She's the back neighbour and has come over to talk about this bloody gum tree and get a quote to remove it and possibly even pay for it.

They're getting a pool and they hate the thing anyway..

Apparently, he never ever even spoke to them, was all BS!

So, this is gonna now get interesting, you see, she's that pissed off he didn't cut the tree down that she'll arrange it. If he doesn't allow it she said cut it flush to the fence line and since it's on the fence line it will be cut in half.

Once again, like a broken record, fence line trees create bad neighbours more than good IMHO.

For those who dont know, those are really crappy gum trees. And they stink!

playfordtree · 31st October 2007, 03:21 AM

Keep that video camera handy.

We had two blokes "chesting up" to each other over a tree on a fenceline once.

We turned up to do a "half prune" on the neighbours side and it was on.

If we had not stepped in it would have turned into a "punch up".

I wish a had a camera there, i could have sold the footage.
(would have been worth more than the job)

Ekka · 6th November 2007, 10:25 PM

Well, get home around 1.00pm today and there's islanders cutting the tree down.

Didn't even get a chance to quote.

My neighbour says the tree owner organised and paying not the back neighbour ... this is also the guy I quoted $300 to ages ago. This is now the third time they have got the islanders to do tree work around their home. I was only ever asked once to quote a cut down only and that was $300 back in February. Now we're trying to find out what he paid these guys ... I'll check it out once their gone for clean up but the lady was out their raking up and helping.

It's 4.15pm as I type and the chainsaws are still running.

You can see the video of them.

Pay attention to what you see and what I say, how the climber never cut is arm is pure fluke, also note how they wouldn't know WTF a scarf (notch) is for.

6 mins long and 33mb WMV

http://www.weareallabouttrees.com.au.../islanders.wmv

playfordtree · 7th November 2007, 12:00 AM

Just watching that video,

is it safe to open my eyes yet

That was insane i dont know how that mofo didnt kill himself???

I hope their yard,shed,fence etc... is all busted, will serve the morons right.

On a more positive note at least they had hi-vis shirts on.

a_lopa · 7th November 2007, 12:06 AM

Wearing hi-vis so they look the part lol,Pity the head he flopped at the end didnt clobber the house.

If they did that for less than the $300 you qouted thats insane!

Why do islanders always start out in brisbane??? I know a few down here that started out there???

Ekka · 7th November 2007, 12:21 AM

OK

Here's for your history lesson.

First of all most come in via NZ.

They get NZ passports and with that they dont need visa's or anything ... come straight in.

Secondly, how many maori's or islanders are on the NZ south island? Not many, they dont like cold.

Thirdly, cheap flights from NZ to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane ... where was it more like their preferred climate and cheaper to live? Brisbane.

We have a lot of them here, they have large families and just like all the other migrants that came to Australia they hang out together, so many move here and then tell their mates, families etc to do the same.

These are not Maori's, different, they speak Fijian or something that Maori's dont understand.

Many people oppose the visa free status of NZ visitors because of this, they are as foreign as the British (who founded the place) yet the British go through the wringer to get in here.

I did a job for a guy who lived opposite a house load of them ... also he was a council parks worker and no way did he want them near his house to do tree work.

Another job I did not long ago. Guy gets 3 quotes he told me.

I was $1100

Other Quote $1050

Islanders verbal quote only must pay cash $700

But he got me as I had website and written quote, insurances etc, money wasn't his prime motivator and he could pay me with a cheque and get a receipt.

JohN Dee · 7th November 2007, 12:59 AM

Holy Jebus! How long did it take them to load all that canopy on the back of their truck?

Wow, you have wierd fobs up there... Ours are all fat necked down here...

Getting closer and closer to chrissy, all the local tree services round here getting real slow. ALL the shitty trees in the hood are being removed for chips by doorknockers now...

Ekka · 7th November 2007, 01:59 AM

I'm not sure they took everything coz just before dark there was big logs lying in customers yard?

fobs? what's that?

JohN Dee · 7th November 2007, 03:57 AM

Fresh Of da Boat(AKA Islanders), mate!

Quintrex · 7th November 2007, 11:46 AM

I'd give the game away if I had to do trees like that for $300!
We think the islanders here are Tongan or Samoan. Seems to be more of them all the time, and the councils can't get them either for no permit. The one who's name is taken leaves the country before court appearance I believe.

TrevMcRev · 8th November 2007, 01:16 AM

$300

That is ridiculously cheap to begin with. For that money that neighb would want to be your best friend!

My bet is the islanders did it for $200 or less, but the trick is after demolishing the garden, they will leave all the crap.

If you get asked to remove/chip it ekka you have to tell the guy $300 FIRM.

Ekka · 8th November 2007, 01:26 AM

The islanders were back this morning with a ute to take it away, more sawing going on.

They did some extra palms but left them laying in the yard.

a_lopa · 8th November 2007, 02:17 AM

Yep they probably got them with the extras!

28th July 2007, 03:53 PM	#26 (permalink)
John Stewart Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Canada Posts: 7	Funny I was just thinking this morning as I passed a home owner was cutting down a tree Finally a home owner with sense, he had rented a aerial lift to get him up there Not a hard job just a Blue Spruce about 40' tall but for a home owner it would have been a challenge Made me happy to see common sense still lives He probably got some silly quotes I would have down the tree for the rental price roughly $450.00 with delivery Drove by this afternoon and the Dudes were havin beer and a BBQ and the tree was all done and everyone looked happy Made me smile Maybe there is hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here is the unit they used __________________ Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn. C. S. Lewis

28th July 2007, 04:01 PM	#27 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,405	Those are great coz you can drive them around whilst elevated, no outriggers! But you need relatively flat ground. I wonder how they transported it to the site? __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

28th July 2007, 04:21 PM	#28 (permalink)
John Stewart Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Canada Posts: 7	The rental companies usually charge $150.00 to deliver and pick up The unit is around $300.00 per day So I figured it cost him about 400 to 450 for the rental And yes they are sweet I have used 80 ft units and about a month ago I saw a Genie 125 go by on a flat bed rig All I could do was drool as it rolled by My wife thinks we are silly Boy's and their toys and all Damn girl that was a 125 footer The look told me she just did not get it Well I did as I know you are as you read this __________________ Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn. C. S. Lewis

31st October 2007, 03:21 AM	#30 (permalink)
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 348	Re: Home-owner removals Keep that video camera handy. We had two blokes "chesting up" to each other over a tree on a fenceline once. We turned up to do a "half prune" on the neighbours side and it was on. If we had not stepped in it would have turned into a "punch up". I wish a had a camera there, i could have sold the footage. (would have been worth more than the job)

6th November 2007, 10:25 PM	#31 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,405	Re: Home-owner removals Well, get home around 1.00pm today and there's islanders cutting the tree down. Didn't even get a chance to quote. My neighbour says the tree owner organised and paying not the back neighbour ... this is also the guy I quoted $300 to ages ago. This is now the third time they have got the islanders to do tree work around their home. I was only ever asked once to quote a cut down only and that was $300 back in February. Now we're trying to find out what he paid these guys ... I'll check it out once their gone for clean up but the lady was out their raking up and helping. It's 4.15pm as I type and the chainsaws are still running. You can see the video of them. Pay attention to what you see and what I say, how the climber never cut is arm is pure fluke, also note how they wouldn't know WTF a scarf (notch) is for. 6 mins long and 33mb WMV http://www.weareallabouttrees.com.au.../islanders.wmv __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

7th November 2007, 12:00 AM	#32 (permalink)
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 348	Re: Home-owner removals Just watching that video, is it safe to open my eyes yet That was insane i dont know how that mofo didnt kill himself??? I hope their yard,shed,fence etc... is all busted, will serve the morons right. On a more positive note at least they had hi-vis shirts on. __________________ I Drink Therefore I am.

7th November 2007, 12:06 AM	#33 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 903	Re: Home-owner removals Wearing hi-vis so they look the part lol,Pity the head he flopped at the end didnt clobber the house. If they did that for less than the $300 you qouted thats insane! Why do islanders always start out in brisbane??? I know a few down here that started out there??? __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory

7th November 2007, 12:21 AM	#34 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,405	Re: Home-owner removals OK Here's for your history lesson. First of all most come in via NZ. They get NZ passports and with that they dont need visa's or anything ... come straight in. Secondly, how many maori's or islanders are on the NZ south island? Not many, they dont like cold. Thirdly, cheap flights from NZ to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane ... where was it more like their preferred climate and cheaper to live? Brisbane. We have a lot of them here, they have large families and just like all the other migrants that came to Australia they hang out together, so many move here and then tell their mates, families etc to do the same. These are not Maori's, different, they speak Fijian or something that Maori's dont understand. Many people oppose the visa free status of NZ visitors because of this, they are as foreign as the British (who founded the place) yet the British go through the wringer to get in here. I did a job for a guy who lived opposite a house load of them ... also he was a council parks worker and no way did he want them near his house to do tree work. Another job I did not long ago. Guy gets 3 quotes he told me. I was $1100 Other Quote $1050 Islanders verbal quote only must pay cash $700 But he got me as I had website and written quote, insurances etc, money wasn't his prime motivator and he could pay me with a cheque and get a receipt. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

7th November 2007, 12:59 AM	#35 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 796	Re: Home-owner removals Holy Jebus! How long did it take them to load all that canopy on the back of their truck? Wow, you have wierd fobs up there... Ours are all fat necked down here... Getting closer and closer to chrissy, all the local tree services round here getting real slow. ALL the shitty trees in the hood are being removed for chips by doorknockers now... __________________ Don't tell me the sky is the limit, when there are footprints on the moon. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

7th November 2007, 01:59 AM	#36 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,405	Re: Home-owner removals I'm not sure they took everything coz just before dark there was big logs lying in customers yard? fobs? what's that? __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

7th November 2007, 03:57 AM	#37 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 796	Re: Home-owner removals Fresh Of da Boat(AKA Islanders), mate! __________________ Don't tell me the sky is the limit, when there are footprints on the moon. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

7th November 2007, 11:46 AM	#38 (permalink)
Quintrex Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 480	Re: Home-owner removals I'd give the game away if I had to do trees like that for $300! We think the islanders here are Tongan or Samoan. Seems to be more of them all the time, and the councils can't get them either for no permit. The one who's name is taken leaves the country before court appearance I believe.

8th November 2007, 01:16 AM	#39 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 754	Re: Home-owner removals $300 That is ridiculously cheap to begin with. For that money that neighb would want to be your best friend! My bet is the islanders did it for $200 or less, but the trick is after demolishing the garden, they will leave all the crap. If you get asked to remove/chip it ekka you have to tell the guy $300 FIRM. __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

8th November 2007, 01:26 AM	#40 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,405	Re: Home-owner removals The islanders were back this morning with a ute to take it away, more sawing going on. They did some extra palms but left them laying in the yard. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

8th November 2007, 02:17 AM	#41 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 903	Re: Home-owner removals Yep they probably got them with the extras! __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory

9th November 2007, 07:10 PM	#42 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,405