I always hate to see such magnificent trees go away, especially for the wrong reasons. Don't know what the reason is for this one to go away, just saying. The biggest reason around here is "I can't get my grass to grow."
We had one go over last week too. Excuse was soft ground. Crane karate chopped bucket truck ejecting the operator. Shattered leg, 3 ribs, pun turned lung and head injuries. Co is very thin on insurance.
Regarding the muni/UF credentials, it is a bit confusing but as I read it you need 30 ceu's to re-up in addition to the 30 minimum for CA. Don't hold me to that though. As ever, the "New ISA" communication with members is non existent.
I was at the Southern Chapter meeting this past week and Caitlin Pollihan was there touting the updates to the website. Someone who should look at it isn't. It frustrates the Crap out of me.
You will never splice 16 strand again. Use a wire fid for the final bury of the core and taper the core a bit, just at the end after you put it into the fid, but before you pull it into the cover and it will slip right through.
If my memory serves me correctly, (And I'm getting to the age where it can play nasty tricks on me), the Callery Pear and its other brethren were developed in Ohio nurseries. I find that somewhat ironic.
One of the local hacks has an old ambulance that he uses for a gear hauler. Across the top of the box in front he has in backward lettering "Treemergency" so it can be read in your rearview mirror. Also the name of his business is "Shade Killers" I just shake my head.
Hoping to be there but on the injured reserve list. I managed a "Near complete tear" of my right hamstring and won't be able to see a Dr. until the week after the event. I'm not going to risk any further damage. I really do want to be there though.