So whadya get up to today.

clementine · 21st March 2008, 04:01 PM

Cheers Quintrex

Well spotted ( the false palm/Transmitter post) with the palm on the other thread. does look a bit perfect, wonder if you're right.

treevet · 21st March 2008, 04:19 PM

Very nice truck Clem. Maybe better off w/out AC as Bill spoke of. I just hate to go in the AC and then go back out a real cooker of a day. Would rather just bake all day and stay used to it.

playfordtree · 21st March 2008, 04:50 PM

She looks like a little ripper Clemmy

I like the wooden sides, gives her a bit of character.

clementine · 21st March 2008, 05:05 PM

Cheers treevet

Think your spot on 'bout the A/C. I can't Imagine the weather in Cincinnati, but the Latitude looks about the same as us, around 39.5, so imagine it cooks some days.

Think A/C would be a must in Oz though, especially on long journeys, but if your just jobbing about no need. It must affect fuel economy to some extent though.

Simon, you are too kind, shucks

The wooden sides add character but meen more maintenance in the future, luckily not too much rain here though.

playfordtree · 21st March 2008, 05:17 PM

Clemmy if some of the more qualified members took the time to contribute as much good humour to this forum as you do, Treeworld would be a better place.
(and you dont even work in the tree industry????)

You make me piss my pants in laughter so often, i'm thinking of buying incontinence pads.
(that picture of the easter bunny)

Always happy to help mate.

I dont have any Tree qualifications, but i am a Qualified Diesel Mech. so if you need any help/advice, sing out.

Have you thought of a name for the old girl yet?

Maybe you could think of a few names, then post a thread with a poll, and we can pick one for ya!

Cheers Simon

clementine · 21st March 2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by playfordtree

but i am a Qualified Diesel Mech. so if you need any help/advice, sing out.

Now that is bloody good to know, thanks Simon

Did you specialise or work on all diesels?

Probably be on your back 'bout every little thing that goes wrong with her now.

newguy18 · 21st March 2008, 06:32 PM

Nick,running an a/c pump does affect yuor gas mileage to some extent.As for stereos i can get a cassete player with 2 4" speakers for 25 bucks brand new.That would be the easiest thing in the world to change the fuel pump in.I wish i knew before you were in the market for a flatbed because i got one for sale.

clementine · 22nd March 2008, 07:57 AM

No way Bill, $25 bucks for a radio + speakers, your teasing

Cheapest here is €60 (92.4 USD) with no speakers.

You still got that 1960 f 350 for sale over there? Finished the work on it yet?
Be a nice project for someone.

newguy18 · 22nd March 2008, 11:18 AM

Nope i'm not kidding 25 bucks,its not the greastest but it works.Yeah i still haven't sold the ford yet.

Grizzly · 24th March 2008, 09:52 PM

working in LA, did a college and some mexican fan palms. diry as heel and it was bloody old hot out today. Doing sales and kicking to bush for some more work o the block.

Therrin · 25th March 2008, 02:23 AM

Just got back from Arizona... spent the weekend doin a job in Bullhead City.

Weather was actually pretty peachy. Nice nights.

Hit up the Laughlin, Nv casino's one night for a nice steak dinner and a little one-on-one with the one-armed bandits. They won, for the most part =(

I stared in mute horror at some of the "tree work" I saw. Then again there's only about 20 trees in the whole city, so it makes it pretty obvious.
Lotta palms though, they have em pretty nicely kept up.

I'm pretty dissapointed though, apparently noone under the age of 60 ever visits that place. Kinda ruins the nightlife.

treevet · 27th March 2008, 03:47 PM

We are pre-emptively removing ash trees on a large convent we have maintained the trees on for many years. We are removing trees with issues outside of the impending infestation (10 miles away) that have structural and health deficiencies and are in high level target areas. This improves safety while spreading out the budget for the Sisters. They will not be so taxed when infestation reaches and left vulnerable as far as safety is concerned.

We are working at a reduced rate and we are going to plant many trees for free as far as labor goes and just charge cost of trees and materials.

In addition this will reestablish a canopy for the future from now instead of later.

I love to shop for trees. I can make sure they get appropriate species and high quality specimens and they are planted properly. They will be protected from deer damage and mower damage with fencing.

JohN Dee · 28th March 2008, 12:41 AM

Rigged out the head of my first ever palm today. Went well. Would of had it ALL on video (including taking off the fronts and dead crap with my handsaw) but my bloody phone died and it didn't get to "format" he file so I got shit all :'(.

Was a manicured garden inbetween a state of the art granny flat and a latussed shelter.

Then we moved on to remove a 30' ornamental fig from this ladies garden... The roots were starting to go really crazy...

newguy18 · 28th March 2008, 07:10 AM

John i bought a folding handsaw that was intended for palm cleaning but that little thing is just so handy.I figured with just a handsaw it would make cleaning easier[instead of dragging a chainsaw up=)].

treevet · 28th March 2008, 03:17 PM

Today we worked in our lot as it was raining and had a huge storm last night. What else is new. Here is a picture of my other picker and Mack dump. Picker is a GMC Topkick w a 75 ft Teco Vanguard. 32k miles, Looked like sh t when I bought it but it is amazing what paint and roller will do. Same w Mack. This is a real tough truck.

penfold · 28th March 2008, 05:21 PM

hi all, just spent last two days sorting out all new equipment for my business after some little b******s broke into my van and had away both my saws and my lawn mower (i do garden maintenance as well) and the leaf blower

but thankfully they were disturbed before they got their mitts on my climbing gear and lowering gear and winch. The van door is waiting to be repaired on the insurance and all my new gear arrived today on just the say so of the insurance company ( the National Farmers Union Mutual tradesmans policies are quite good!!!)

21st March 2008, 04:01 PM	#901 (permalink)
clementine Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Portugal Posts: 288	Re: So whadya get up to today. Cheers Quintrex Well spotted ( the false palm/Transmitter post) with the palm on the other thread. does look a bit perfect, wonder if you're right. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste of chicken! Builder in Central Portugal

21st March 2008, 04:19 PM	#902 (permalink)
treevet Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 972	Re: So whadya get up to today. Very nice truck Clem. Maybe better off w/out AC as Bill spoke of. I just hate to go in the AC and then go back out a real cooker of a day. Would rather just bake all day and stay used to it.

21st March 2008, 04:50 PM	#903 (permalink)
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 340	Re: So whadya get up to today. She looks like a little ripper Clemmy I like the wooden sides, gives her a bit of character. __________________ I Drink Therefore I am.

21st March 2008, 05:05 PM	#904 (permalink)
clementine Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Portugal Posts: 288	Re: So whadya get up to today. Cheers treevet Think your spot on 'bout the A/C. I can't Imagine the weather in Cincinnati, but the Latitude looks about the same as us, around 39.5, so imagine it cooks some days. Think A/C would be a must in Oz though, especially on long journeys, but if your just jobbing about no need. It must affect fuel economy to some extent though. Simon, you are too kind, shucks The wooden sides add character but meen more maintenance in the future, luckily not too much rain here though. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste of chicken! Builder in Central Portugal

21st March 2008, 05:17 PM	#905 (permalink)
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 340	Re: So whadya get up to today. Clemmy if some of the more qualified members took the time to contribute as much good humour to this forum as you do, Treeworld would be a better place. (and you dont even work in the tree industry????) You make me piss my pants in laughter so often, i'm thinking of buying incontinence pads. (that picture of the easter bunny) Always happy to help mate. I dont have any Tree qualifications, but i am a Qualified Diesel Mech. so if you need any help/advice, sing out. Have you thought of a name for the old girl yet? Maybe you could think of a few names, then post a thread with a poll, and we can pick one for ya! Cheers Simon __________________ I Drink Therefore I am.

21st March 2008, 06:32 PM	#907 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,679	Re: So whadya get up to today. Nick,running an a/c pump does affect yuor gas mileage to some extent.As for stereos i can get a cassete player with 2 4" speakers for 25 bucks brand new.That would be the easiest thing in the world to change the fuel pump in.I wish i knew before you were in the market for a flatbed because i got one for sale. __________________ 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

22nd March 2008, 07:57 AM	#908 (permalink)
clementine Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Portugal Posts: 288	Re: So whadya get up to today. No way Bill, $25 bucks for a radio + speakers, your teasing Cheapest here is €60 (92.4 USD) with no speakers. You still got that 1960 f 350 for sale over there? Finished the work on it yet? Be a nice project for someone. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste of chicken! Builder in Central Portugal

22nd March 2008, 11:18 AM	#909 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,679	Re: So whadya get up to today. Nope i'm not kidding 25 bucks,its not the greastest but it works.Yeah i still haven't sold the ford yet. __________________ 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

24th March 2008, 09:52 PM	#910 (permalink)
Grizzly Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 24	Re: So whadya get up to today. working in LA, did a college and some mexican fan palms. diry as heel and it was bloody old hot out today. Doing sales and kicking to bush for some more work o the block. __________________

25th March 2008, 02:23 AM	#911 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,273	Re: So whadya get up to today. Just got back from Arizona... spent the weekend doin a job in Bullhead City. Weather was actually pretty peachy. Nice nights. Hit up the Laughlin, Nv casino's one night for a nice steak dinner and a little one-on-one with the one-armed bandits. They won, for the most part =( I stared in mute horror at some of the "tree work" I saw. Then again there's only about 20 trees in the whole city, so it makes it pretty obvious. Lotta palms though, they have em pretty nicely kept up. I'm pretty dissapointed though, apparently noone under the age of 60 ever visits that place. Kinda ruins the nightlife. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

28th March 2008, 12:41 AM	#913 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 750	Re: So whadya get up to today. Rigged out the head of my first ever palm today. Went well. Would of had it ALL on video (including taking off the fronts and dead crap with my handsaw) but my bloody phone died and it didn't get to "format" he file so I got shit all :'(. Was a manicured garden inbetween a state of the art granny flat and a latussed shelter. Then we moved on to remove a 30' ornamental fig from this ladies garden... The roots were starting to go really crazy... __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

28th March 2008, 07:10 AM	#914 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,679	Re: So whadya get up to today. John i bought a folding handsaw that was intended for palm cleaning but that little thing is just so handy.I figured with just a handsaw it would make cleaning easier[instead of dragging a chainsaw up=)]. __________________ 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

28th March 2008, 05:21 PM	#916 (permalink)
penfold Sappling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: leeds, uk Posts: 15	Re: So whadya get up to today. hi all, just spent last two days sorting out all new equipment for my business after some little b******s broke into my van and had away both my saws and my lawn mower (i do garden maintenance as well) and the leaf blower but thankfully they were disturbed before they got their mitts on my climbing gear and lowering gear and winch. The van door is waiting to be repaired on the insurance and all my new gear arrived today on just the say so of the insurance company ( the National Farmers Union Mutual tradesmans policies are quite good!!!)