So whadya get up to today.

Sylvatica · 25th July 2008, 10:28 AM

Up to bugger all today,too bloody warm. All the windows are open and my little un is feeling a bit unwell with it.

Sylvatica · 25th July 2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Galbee

Took down a couple of roadside ash trees with my small lift and tried quercus's ascending setup

Gah,tree being felled,can't bear to look! A native too. Was it diseased?

Galbee · 25th July 2008, 11:46 AM

Large basal wound to the rear in excess of four feet high and ten inches wide caused by a car hitting it at sixty mph a couple of years ago, that corner we were working on is notorious. there was also Innonotus hispidis present.

Sylvatica · 25th July 2008, 12:20 PM

Whats Innowhatsit when its at home? Some kind of fungus? And is it that big black kind that associates with Ash?

Galbee · 25th July 2008, 12:33 PM

polyporus resinousus is the other name it goes by, it's a wood destoying mushroom if you like.
its hard to distinguish the different fungus's without a lab but there are general ones that are more prevelant in certain areas and on certain trees (im still trying to learn these as there are so many, tough subject)
i feel a debate coming on
there are people on here with much more knowledge about this subject than me im sure one will be along very shortly.

Sylvatica · 25th July 2008, 12:51 PM

I know the white Birch Polypore,has a multitude of uses. And Jew's Ear fungus found on Elder(Sambucus) which is edible. Fungi are fascinating things!

Galbee · 25th July 2008, 01:31 PM

jews ear is one of my favorite eats
as are pleurotus osteathus oyster mushrooms on toast (beech and ash)
Armillariella mella makes great field stews as do cauliflower fungus(on pine trees in winter)
Fustulina hepatica not bad for stir fry's (on oaks and some times sweet chestnut)
the best way to learn them is to know if they are edible then dinner gets interesting after a job, or on the job if its a multiday take down away from home i eat well off the land
wife just rolls her eyes oh god what have you brough home now.
kids love puff balls in garlic butter they are heavenly.

Grizzly · 11th August 2008, 10:31 PM

9 properties in Incline Nv. in line for this week. All are fire protection space projects. Tons of trees coming down and liming. Too much work so little time. Finally got a chance to explore the world of logging. Its like Ax Man all over again.
No I wasn't in it but for what we do on a daily bases; its pretty dang close.

kiwi_tree_steve · 12th August 2008, 03:37 AM

Found these today, in the back of the shed.

thought they might be of interest to some people

Maple taps right?

http://www.treeworld.info/attachment...1&d=1218533828

willem · 12th August 2008, 10:24 AM

Pruning big Quercus Robur (90 feet) with platform.

TrevMcRev · 14th August 2008, 03:37 PM

Nice job to get there willem! Avenues are very rewarding to prune.

Therrin · 18th August 2008, 10:29 PM

I fell yesterday. =(

Not from a tree... Was down at the beach with my g/f and took a 14ft fall off a rock, onto some other rocks. Busted my ankle, hand needed stitches but I didnt get it in soon enough so its healing from the inside out; apparently tore the ACL in my knee. Need an MRI but I cant afford one so I've got this niffty knee brace with hinges on it for now.

It just figures. I work with chainsaws, in trees, and I'm fine. Then I fall off a damn rock at the beach. Okay so it broke out from under me, but still. That just totally sucks. Now I'm all layed up for a lil bit.

Hope you all are doing better! Stay away from them rocks!

phill ellison · 18th August 2008, 11:54 PM

sorry to hear what happen to ya mate, hope you get better asap

Galbee · 19th August 2008, 01:17 AM

Get Better soon mate I hope your up and around in no time.

more time to read up on trees and go on tinternet

StrictlyPalms · 19th August 2008, 09:32 AM

Hey Therrin,
get better soon bud. BTW I'll be up in Lake Elizabeth sept 3-11. Lemme know if you wana grab a beer or something.

treerat · 19th August 2008, 07:46 PM

Therrin, don't F around with that knee. I tore mine 2 yrs ago climbed most of the day than I was loading firewood in the back of the truck and pop and down I went. That mofo hurt bad! Just like you got a knee brace limped around awhile started feeling good. Walking down the steps a few days later knee gave out fell down 8 steps landed on my side 6 stiches on my elbow and 4 in my head. Got the ACL fixed laid up for 4 weeks and never looked back. Hope it all works out for you good luck..

Therrin · 19th August 2008, 08:18 PM

Thanks everyone.

And treerat, yeah its the same knee I messed up in a motorcycle accident a couple years ago. I was just about to take it in ANYWAY cuz I was having trouble with it. Then I fell on it and its all jacked up.

I was thinking "Hmmm, maybe I can get some light work done today".... After about 30 mins I came back in and fell asleep for most of the day. Ugh.

So is work dropping off for everyone or are some of you out there livin it up?

25th July 2008, 10:28 AM	#1226 (permalink)
Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 63	Re: So whadya get up to today. Up to bugger all today,too bloody warm. All the windows are open and my little un is feeling a bit unwell with it. __________________ Check out my tree blog: http://darlotrees.blogspot.com/

25th July 2008, 11:46 AM	#1228 (permalink)
Galbee Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lincoln England Posts: 496	Re: So whadya get up to today. Large basal wound to the rear in excess of four feet high and ten inches wide caused by a car hitting it at sixty mph a couple of years ago, that corner we were working on is notorious. there was also Innonotus hispidis present.

25th July 2008, 12:20 PM	#1229 (permalink)
Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 63	Re: So whadya get up to today. Whats Innowhatsit when its at home? Some kind of fungus? And is it that big black kind that associates with Ash? __________________ Check out my tree blog: http://darlotrees.blogspot.com/

25th July 2008, 12:33 PM	#1230 (permalink)
Galbee Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lincoln England Posts: 496	Re: So whadya get up to today. polyporus resinousus is the other name it goes by, it's a wood destoying mushroom if you like. its hard to distinguish the different fungus's without a lab but there are general ones that are more prevelant in certain areas and on certain trees (im still trying to learn these as there are so many, tough subject) i feel a debate coming on there are people on here with much more knowledge about this subject than me im sure one will be along very shortly.

25th July 2008, 12:51 PM	#1231 (permalink)
Sylvatica Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North East England Posts: 63	Re: So whadya get up to today. I know the white Birch Polypore,has a multitude of uses. And Jew's Ear fungus found on Elder(Sambucus) which is edible. Fungi are fascinating things! __________________ Check out my tree blog: http://darlotrees.blogspot.com/

25th July 2008, 01:31 PM	#1232 (permalink)
Galbee Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lincoln England Posts: 496	Re: So whadya get up to today. jews ear is one of my favorite eats as are pleurotus osteathus oyster mushrooms on toast (beech and ash) Armillariella mella makes great field stews as do cauliflower fungus(on pine trees in winter) Fustulina hepatica not bad for stir fry's (on oaks and some times sweet chestnut) the best way to learn them is to know if they are edible then dinner gets interesting after a job, or on the job if its a multiday take down away from home i eat well off the land wife just rolls her eyes oh god what have you brough home now. kids love puff balls in garlic butter they are heavenly.

11th August 2008, 10:31 PM	#1233 (permalink)
Grizzly Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 34	Re: So whadya get up to today. 9 properties in Incline Nv. in line for this week. All are fire protection space projects. Tons of trees coming down and liming. Too much work so little time. Finally got a chance to explore the world of logging. Its like Ax Man all over again. No I wasn't in it but for what we do on a daily bases; its pretty dang close. __________________

14th August 2008, 03:37 PM	#1236 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 973	Re: So whadya get up to today. Nice job to get there willem! Avenues are very rewarding to prune. __________________ Total Tree Care - Melbourne Arborist Reports & Consulting,Tree Pruning & Removal www.treegear.com.au - Australia's Best Value Arborist Supplies

18th August 2008, 10:29 PM	#1237 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,424	Re: So whadya get up to today. I fell yesterday. =( Not from a tree... Was down at the beach with my g/f and took a 14ft fall off a rock, onto some other rocks. Busted my ankle, hand needed stitches but I didnt get it in soon enough so its healing from the inside out; apparently tore the ACL in my knee. Need an MRI but I cant afford one so I've got this niffty knee brace with hinges on it for now. It just figures. I work with chainsaws, in trees, and I'm fine. Then I fall off a damn rock at the beach. Okay so it broke out from under me, but still. That just totally sucks. Now I'm all layed up for a lil bit. Hope you all are doing better! Stay away from them rocks! __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

18th August 2008, 11:54 PM	#1238 (permalink)
phill ellison Mature tree Join Date: May 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 283	Re: So whadya get up to today. sorry to hear what happen to ya mate, hope you get better asap

19th August 2008, 01:17 AM	#1239 (permalink)
Galbee Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lincoln England Posts: 496	Re: So whadya get up to today. Get Better soon mate I hope your up and around in no time. more time to read up on trees and go on tinternet

19th August 2008, 09:32 AM	#1240 (permalink)
StrictlyPalms Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida USA Posts: 163	Re: So whadya get up to today. Hey Therrin, get better soon bud. BTW I'll be up in Lake Elizabeth sept 3-11. Lemme know if you wana grab a beer or something. __________________ Strictly Palms, Inc. Orlando, Florida USA

19th August 2008, 07:46 PM	#1241 (permalink)
treerat Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 36	Re: So whadya get up to today. Therrin, don't F around with that knee. I tore mine 2 yrs ago climbed most of the day than I was loading firewood in the back of the truck and pop and down I went. That mofo hurt bad! Just like you got a knee brace limped around awhile started feeling good. Walking down the steps a few days later knee gave out fell down 8 steps landed on my side 6 stiches on my elbow and 4 in my head. Got the ACL fixed laid up for 4 weeks and never looked back. Hope it all works out for you good luck..

19th August 2008, 08:18 PM	#1242 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,424	Re: So whadya get up to today. Thanks everyone. And treerat, yeah its the same knee I messed up in a motorcycle accident a couple years ago. I was just about to take it in ANYWAY cuz I was having trouble with it. Then I fell on it and its all jacked up. I was thinking "Hmmm, maybe I can get some light work done today".... After about 30 mins I came back in and fell asleep for most of the day. Ugh. So is work dropping off for everyone or are some of you out there livin it up? __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703