Graeme McMahon's Age

[chris_girard]

Graeme McMahon\'s Age

I was just watching some more of Angus' videos from some jobs done by Graeme McMahon and Sherbrooke Tree Service and I'm just amazed.

Graeme seems at the peak of his climbing and rigging skills and I was just wondering if anyone knows how old he is? I know that he's a member here on the Buzz, but doesn't post too often.

Looks to be in his mid fifties and very lean and sinewy from years of climbing.

He definitely is an inspiration to me to continue to learn as much as possible and not to let age be a factor.

 

[Mark Chisholm]

Re: Graeme McMahon\'s Age

Chris, I think the right message is what you touched on. That is that Graeme is an amazing climber/rigger and age is not a factor in that. He and Gus have a great thing going and I hope to spend many more hours (and beers) discussing more jobs and theories!

 

[tod_k]

Re: Graeme McMahon\'s Age

I had the privilage to meet Grameme and Gus at ISA this year and share some beer or coffee with them. They have alot to share and learn from.

 

[chris_girard]

Re: Graeme McMahon\'s Age

I'm sure that they did Todd.

It's always great when you see some posts by Graeme here on the Buzz, because you know that he has a wealth of knowledge to share.

 

[Mark Chisholm]

Re: Graeme McMahon\'s Age

For sure Chris. Gus also is an inspiration with his skill, knowlege and also his personality. All smiles and very giving.

 

[SomethingWitty]

I don't really watch a bunch of videos of tree work being done with cute soundtracks behind them, but I was looking at the videos for treestuff's video contest thing and the very first one blew me away as the scale of this dead euc resonated and I got to see how terribly split apart it was.
Once I noticed how compromised the tree was and how poised the climber was, I had to figure out who he is.
Graeme McMahon is definitely world class.
Is he still around/does he participate in the forum?

 

[Jemco]

Anyone who drives a toy tooltruck means bizness!



Jemco

 

[Serf Life]

Can’t find it but @Graeme McMahon had some cool pics and a video of folding a massive tree.

 

[rico]

I don't really watch a bunch of videos of tree work being done with cute soundtracks behind them, but I was looking at the videos for treestuff's video contest thing and the very first one blew me away as the scale of this dead euc resonated and I got to see how terribly split apart it was.
Once I noticed how compromised the tree was and how poised the climber was, I had to figure out who he is.
Graeme McMahon is definitely world class.
Is he still around/does he participate in the forum?

I believe Graeme chimed in a few months back on the "tapered hinge" thread. No surprise, Graeme's input was pure gold.....

 

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Inspirational in All Aspects!

 

[Serf Life]

https://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/folding-tree.4235/
@SomethingWitty

 

[Mark Chisholm]

I don't really watch a bunch of videos of tree work being done with cute soundtracks behind them, but I was looking at the videos for treestuff's video contest thing and the very first one blew me away as the scale of this dead euc resonated and I got to see how terribly split apart it was.
Once I noticed how compromised the tree was and how poised the climber was, I had to figure out who he is.
Graeme McMahon is definitely world class.
Is he still around/does he participate in the forum?

If you look at the "likes" on your post you'll have your answer

 

[Mark Chisholm]

Here's Graeme giving an amazing presentation last Month here in Jersey. He's still doing everything he always did. He's a workhorse.

 

[Graeme McMahon]

Hi Mark and fellow Buzzers

Been logging again, just got back. The trees I was felling were the dreams of fallers, so rare. The crew, were a pleasure to be with as well. Sorry the season is ending.

I was so well looked after in NJ, thanks for allowing me to assist with a great conference. I realy enjoyed being there. Take care of yourselves and others regarding that bloody virus.

Regards

 

[Graeme McMahon]

I'm closer to 62 than 61

 

[Mark Chisholm]

I'm closer to 62 than 61

Yeah, but the NEW 62

 

[Roger_Barnett]

I'm closer to 62 than 61

Sooooooooooooooo, you're a wet behind the ears young feller...or is it faller.... Love and miss ya, mang!

Here's a nice little job we did....

And, it seems, I got ya by almost a decade.....if nine years counts....

 

[Roger_Barnett]

Can’t find it but @Graeme McMahon had some cool pics and a video of folding a massive tree.

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[Jemco]

Nicely sorted Rog!

Jemco

 

[Roger_Barnett]

Thanks, John! I posted that on a few FB tree rat groups. Prolly too long for those ego driven types with short attention spans. Likely few of them have ever done tight line rigging work like that. Seems no one thanked me or asked a single question. Thought maybe someone might take a shot at my crack directed at anyone that dared to criticise my reasons for doing the job that way.....