So whadya get up to today.

russtree · 3rd January 2008, 02:35 PM

I'm From Long Island NY went to 22 F today doing a stump contact topsoil was hard as a rock fun day today

DBS · 3rd January 2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bigshea13

i had 15 below this morning. my truck wouldnt start. when i got it started{with help from coals in stove, space heater, and jumper cables} the radio heater and wipers still dont work. waiting for it to warm up..holding hand on arse.

Man the cold is such a killer... i always feel terrible for ppl out in the cold walking, and in this day and age you hardly find ppl willing to offer rides to someone due to society. they are nervous about what "strangers" will do to them. i offer rides to ppl to get them out from cold. ppl just dont offer help anymore it sucks.

Closest comparison i have to that would be when i went ice fishing in New Hampshire. The actual temp that it was evades me but the jeep we were going to take on the lake was a frozen block of metal and rubber... battery stone dead, steering wheel frozen, finally got it started and had to wait a great deal of time for steering to thaw..

man SUCH A PITA!!!

-Daryl

bigshea13 · 3rd January 2008, 02:54 PM

funny you mention rides. i just gave some guy a ride into town. he was on his bike and i had a load of wood on. had him put bike on wood... he didnt argue. checked my thermometer memory{ 22 below zero at 3 oclock this morn.

DBS · 3rd January 2008, 05:34 PM

bigshea13...not many ppl like us still remain...

bigshea13 · 3rd January 2008, 05:35 PM

Maybe Not But Ill Bet Guys Like The Frozen Biker Are Glad We Exist

Therrin · 3rd January 2008, 07:32 PM

I've had several people pick me up over the years. I noticed that I had a higher chance of getting a ride if I was wearing something nice, heh.

I try to pick people up when I can, sort of a karma thing to return the favor. Cept usually only if I'm packin. I guess it's kinda sad, but I don't usually take the chance otherwise. It's only gotta be that one time you try to help someone out and it bites you in the ass that completely turns you off to helping anyone else out ever again.

When I was driving back across the country, I picked a guy up in texas and dropped him off on the western side of Arizona. Nice enough old guy, even though he was crazy as a loon! Was muttering about lights in the sky and the government spying on us with satellites and secret military bases and such correlating to markings on the road.

I dropped him off at a gas station, bought him a map, circled where he was, showed him how to get to where he was goin. Had three sleeping bags in the van, so I gave him one.

Sometimes I wonder what ever happened to him.

bigshea13 · 3rd January 2008, 07:39 PM

pschyiatric ward.

newguy18 · 3rd January 2008, 07:48 PM

The aliens got him.

JayD · 3rd January 2008, 07:55 PM

Hi Folk's,
The New Years started, today we went a stumping,A nice way to start the year..late start...early finnish..getting back into it slowly just the way I like it!!..LOL.
All The Best
JayD

newguy18 · 3rd January 2008, 07:57 PM

new year hsn't started here yet.It usually doesn't pick up for another week or two.i'll stick to helping a good friend of mine clearing his lot and various odd jobs around his place.

bigshea13 · 3rd January 2008, 08:04 PM

its started here. it too friggin cold to do anything as of yet. right now its 17 below and its only 11 pm

Ekka · 3rd January 2008, 08:15 PM

Pissing down here again ... cleaned saws in garage.

Tomorrow off to Australia Zoo, you know, Ole Steve Irwin's place ... kids will love it. They're hoping to see Bindi.

newguy18 · 3rd January 2008, 08:52 PM

Good luck seeing her.I remember watching steve's show all the time.At one time I actually wanted to do that kinda stuff but after having a po'ed 6' diamond back in my hand I said forget it.

Therrin · 3rd January 2008, 08:57 PM

I'd have to agree. That takes some real talent and just a bit of insanity. I wrestled with a 4' horn shark in San Diego bay on a night dive once. Only did it cuz a friend was video taping.
We watched the movie the next day where I worked in a dive shop and I didn't realize the size of the mouth on that thing, or that it was trying to bend around and bite my arm off... Darn thing really wiggled!!! After a min or so I was afraid to let go of it, but when I did it took off pretty quickly.

It's no small wonder that effing with wildlife can get you killed. lol.
I leave the jellyfish alone.... they sure are pretty to look at up close though! Truly amazing. I've toyed with large crabs and octopi, gotten inked, and stalked by a 12' mako while spear fishing. You really get the idea ingrained in you that you are in *their* territory. Poor steve was toying with fate and it finally caught up with him.

God rest his soul though, he sure was a funny guy.

newguy18 · 3rd January 2008, 09:02 PM

Yeah I looked into that snake's eyes and its almost as it said let my head go so I can bite you.

bigshea13 · 3rd January 2008, 09:07 PM

had an ex wife like that. one of the most viscious creatures alive. when she looked at you , you couldnt help but wonder when the horns were going to come out and be rammed right threw ya.

3rd January 2008, 02:35 PM	#776 (permalink)
russtree Sappling Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 8	Re: So whadya get up to today. I'm From Long Island NY went to 22 F today doing a stump contact topsoil was hard as a rock fun day today

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bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 386	Re: So whadya get up to today. funny you mention rides. i just gave some guy a ride into town. he was on his bike and i had a load of wood on. had him put bike on wood... he didnt argue. checked my thermometer memory{ 22 below zero at 3 oclock this morn.

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Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,254	Re: So whadya get up to today. I've had several people pick me up over the years. I noticed that I had a higher chance of getting a ride if I was wearing something nice, heh. I try to pick people up when I can, sort of a karma thing to return the favor. Cept usually only if I'm packin. I guess it's kinda sad, but I don't usually take the chance otherwise. It's only gotta be that one time you try to help someone out and it bites you in the ass that completely turns you off to helping anyone else out ever again. When I was driving back across the country, I picked a guy up in texas and dropped him off on the western side of Arizona. Nice enough old guy, even though he was crazy as a loon! Was muttering about lights in the sky and the government spying on us with satellites and secret military bases and such correlating to markings on the road. I dropped him off at a gas station, bought him a map, circled where he was, showed him how to get to where he was goin. Had three sleeping bags in the van, so I gave him one. Sometimes I wonder what ever happened to him. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

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bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 386	Re: So whadya get up to today. pschyiatric ward.

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JayD Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 885	Re: So whadya get up to today. Hi Folk's, The New Years started, today we went a stumping,A nice way to start the year..late start...early finnish..getting back into it slowly just the way I like it!!..LOL. All The Best JayD __________________ Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory

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newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,606	Re: So whadya get up to today. new year hsn't started here yet.It usually doesn't pick up for another week or two.i'll stick to helping a good friend of mine clearing his lot and various odd jobs around his place. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

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bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 386	Re: So whadya get up to today. its started here. it too friggin cold to do anything as of yet. right now its 17 below and its only 11 pm

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Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,815	Re: So whadya get up to today. Pissing down here again ... cleaned saws in garage. Tomorrow off to Australia Zoo, you know, Ole Steve Irwin's place ... kids will love it. They're hoping to see Bindi. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,606	Re: So whadya get up to today. Good luck seeing her.I remember watching steve's show all the time.At one time I actually wanted to do that kinda stuff but after having a po'ed 6' diamond back in my hand I said forget it. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

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Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,254	Re: So whadya get up to today. I'd have to agree. That takes some real talent and just a bit of insanity. I wrestled with a 4' horn shark in San Diego bay on a night dive once. Only did it cuz a friend was video taping. We watched the movie the next day where I worked in a dive shop and I didn't realize the size of the mouth on that thing, or that it was trying to bend around and bite my arm off... Darn thing really wiggled!!! After a min or so I was afraid to let go of it, but when I did it took off pretty quickly. It's no small wonder that effing with wildlife can get you killed. lol. I leave the jellyfish alone.... they sure are pretty to look at up close though! Truly amazing. I've toyed with large crabs and octopi, gotten inked, and stalked by a 12' mako while spear fishing. You really get the idea ingrained in you that you are in their territory. Poor steve was toying with fate and it finally caught up with him. God rest his soul though, he sure was a funny guy. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

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newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,606	Re: So whadya get up to today. Yeah I looked into that snake's eyes and its almost as it said let my head go so I can bite you. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

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bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 386	Re: So whadya get up to today. had an ex wife like that. one of the most viscious creatures alive. when she looked at you , you couldnt help but wonder when the horns were going to come out and be rammed right threw ya.

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