Why are you in the tree business?

Roller · 11th April 2008, 04:51 AM

I'm affraid its mainly about money for me, my liking of trees come second, don't get me wrong I want to be good at my job and and as far as i'm aware I/we are good at the job..

Don't get me wrong I know this game will never make me a fortune, but at the end of the day I run a business not just for the fun of it...

treevet · 11th April 2008, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Roller

I'm affraid its mainly about money for me, my liking of trees come second, don't get me wrong I want to be good at my job and and as far as i'm aware I/we are good at the job..

Don't get me wrong I know this game will never make me a fortune, but at the end of the day I run a business not just for the fun of it...

It sounds like you could use a little vacation Roller?

Roller · 11th April 2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by treevet

It sounds like you could use a little vacation Roller?

True.....

newguy18 · 11th April 2008, 05:10 AM

I'm sure alot of us could use one but most of us can't afford one.

treevet · 11th April 2008, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Roller

True.....

Nothing wrong with recharging the batteries periodically, brother. Everybody brags about how much work they are doing all the time. I want to work as little as poss to make as much as I can. 3,4 day getaways are nice. If you stay home you re always fussing with something that seems like work. Enjoy yourself, you should love this job.

Done it · 11th April 2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

I'm sure alot of us could use one but most of us can't afford one.

I can't afford one, don't want one, I just like working,

oh, and

newguy18 · 11th April 2008, 05:38 AM

I like working too,but 3 years no break.

treevet · 11th April 2008, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

I like working too,but 3 years no break.

Back to buy a motorcycle, and take a cruise out in the country for a couple of hours after work and 4 or 5 hours on weekends. That is your prescription Bill.
Sounds like a tax write off, no?

TreeHumper · 11th April 2008, 05:56 AM

Took the first long break since I can remember, 3 mths.

My batteries are recharged, maybe too much! Now I've got to work to get rid of all that extra "stored energy".

It was nice to relax. Did some projects around the house. Worked on my pool game. Took in some shows and did some sightseeing around the neighbourhood.

The well is low but not dry, so it's back in the saddle.

I believe in the expression, "Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life".

This is it!

newguy18 · 11th April 2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by treevet

Back to buy a motorcycle, and take a cruise out in the country for a couple of hours after work and 4 or 5 hours on weekends. That is your prescription Bill.
Sounds like a tax write off, no?

I live in the country already

I figure when my truck sells so i can move that will be my vacation.

Therrin · 11th April 2008, 10:13 PM

Next thing I know he'll end up living in the other trailer I've got here.

At least this is the perfect jumping-off point for taking a vacation....

Not far from the Ocean, the Mountains, the Deserts, and pretty much everything in between. An hour in any direction will take you somewhere you'd like to be.

newguy18 · 11th April 2008, 10:16 PM

I wanna be as close to the redwoods as i can,so i can climb one every weekend[that i'm not working].If so Ken at least i'm multi talented.You know mechanic work,carpentry,plumbing,electrical,obviously treework.Just basic stuff.

Therrin · 11th April 2008, 10:44 PM

I'll call Lowes and have them put in an extra order, just lemme know when you'll be here.

Figured out where you're gonna LIVE after you arrive in our beautifull state?

Ya might find that trying to build up a customer base from scratch to be a bit daunting there also. Is Jerry gonna help ya out?

newguy18 · 12th April 2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Therrin

I'll call Lowes and have them put in an extra order, just lemme know when you'll be here.

Figured out where you're gonna LIVE after you arrive in our beautifull state?

Ya might find that trying to build up a customer base from scratch to be a bit daunting there also. Is Jerry gonna help ya out?

right now I'm just gonna pack my tools and tree gear and drive till i hit cali,stop in and help you out with your quad and whatever else you might need fixed,then i'm going to meet jerry and somewhere in that me and him are gonna climb a redwood,[i'll take my camera up].I know building a customer base from scratch is difficult,i did it here already.I'm gonna eave after i get a few things taken care,[ongoing land clearing contracts].I gotta see those through cause my dad and brother won't take them over.

bigshea13 · 12th April 2008, 11:44 PM

some weekend my lazy arse is gonna take a pic from atop one of these

Therrin · 13th April 2008, 02:43 AM

Ahhh, 616, good stuff

Those would be fun to climb!! Where was that taken?

View Poll Results: Why are YOU in the tree work business
The money	8	13.33%
The adrenelin rush	6	10.00%
The genuine care/interest for trees	36	60.00%
Can't get another job	0	0%
Good at it and too old to change	6	10.00%
The toys and machinery	4	6.67%
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11th April 2008, 04:51 AM	#51 (permalink)
Roller Fly'n Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 190	Re: Why are you in the tree business? I'm affraid its mainly about money for me, my liking of trees come second, don't get me wrong I want to be good at my job and and as far as i'm aware I/we are good at the job.. Don't get me wrong I know this game will never make me a fortune, but at the end of the day I run a business not just for the fun of it...

11th April 2008, 05:10 AM	#54 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,185	Re: Why are you in the tree business? I'm sure alot of us could use one but most of us can't afford one. __________________ 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

11th April 2008, 05:38 AM	#57 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,185	Re: Why are you in the tree business? I like working too,but 3 years no break. __________________ 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

11th April 2008, 05:56 AM	#59 (permalink)
TreeHumper Gettin' motoring Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 15	Re: Why are you in the tree business? Took the first long break since I can remember, 3 mths. My batteries are recharged, maybe too much! Now I've got to work to get rid of all that extra "stored energy". It was nice to relax. Did some projects around the house. Worked on my pool game. Took in some shows and did some sightseeing around the neighbourhood. The well is low but not dry, so it's back in the saddle. I believe in the expression, "Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life". This is it!

11th April 2008, 10:13 PM	#61 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: Why are you in the tree business? Next thing I know he'll end up living in the other trailer I've got here. At least this is the perfect jumping-off point for taking a vacation.... Not far from the Ocean, the Mountains, the Deserts, and pretty much everything in between. An hour in any direction will take you somewhere you'd like to be. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

11th April 2008, 10:16 PM	#62 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,185	Re: Why are you in the tree business? I wanna be as close to the redwoods as i can,so i can climb one every weekend[that i'm not working].If so Ken at least i'm multi talented.You know mechanic work,carpentry,plumbing,electrical,obviously treework.Just basic stuff. __________________ 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

11th April 2008, 10:44 PM	#63 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: Why are you in the tree business? I'll call Lowes and have them put in an extra order, just lemme know when you'll be here. Figured out where you're gonna LIVE after you arrive in our beautifull state? Ya might find that trying to build up a customer base from scratch to be a bit daunting there also. Is Jerry gonna help ya out? __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

13th April 2008, 02:43 AM	#66 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: Why are you in the tree business? Ahhh, 616, good stuff Those would be fun to climb!! Where was that taken? __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703