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    Make Us Laugh :)

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    Planting & Preservation Forum?

    Starts with the person. If you haven't the "right academic and practical knowledge, get out of the way. You are the problem. trees mostly fail because of management. convincing managers to plant less, plant quality and manage for future. you're doing it all fucking wrong! don't be afraid to...
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    Makita 40V single battery

    Test drove 40v top handle and the telescoping 40v . BEASTIE. The will be replacing my 18v and 36v toppers. Makita came to my house. Humbled. The 18 n 36v are still working after falling 40 plus ft a few times and in temps of minus ten to twenty degrees Celsius. Good tools as you would come to...
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    Hi

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    Hi

    All's well! Burgers and beers whenever you get a chance.
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    Anyone been hit by a throw weight?

    Do this. Standing on line while bigshoting. Thought I died 16oz lead bag in the chest. Shook it off back to work. Rk off the side of the forehead , nice bump with minor bruise. Frustration. Stop, breath, focus and be patient. You want something smooth and predictable when retrieving. Or just let...
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    Near Miss Today

    2 primaries and a backup whatever works to prevent this Done the same more than once, intentionally on occasion. Steve I consider you one of the good one of the best. See about a change. Sons and daughters and all
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    RIP Jed Walters

    I remember other similar situations. Rope was tied to me so a distant observer could pull the rope/signal to me any changes. Long pole works well to. One could also build a barrier or spider web or bring in big equipment.
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    RIP Jed Walters

    We have any other details? So forgive me if this stings a bit? Reflecting on my personal journey into the terrifying world of " I can't believe I survived that!" tree work world. Too many to count injuries in the past. Never anything overnight in a hospital or debilitating but painful non...
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    GRCS Storage

    Few winters, holding up well. Princess auto. Their other pelican type cases are and holding up well safe bet. Get wheels for sure.
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    RIP Jed Walters

    Just hoping for more than what was offered in the vid.
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    Pruner's Remorse: a tale of my Honeylocust

    Can you cite the research/source for this conclusion? This myth?
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    RIP Jed Walters

    Spiritual being on a physical journey. A new chapter in his life, his soul, his mission. What would Jed want us to learn from this accident? Any more details about the accident?
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    Climbing comp tips

    Pretty comprehensive. 7 episodes on this channel. https://www.youtube.com/@Arbortec/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0 Protect your body, it is a race/comp/ so wear and tear is something to think about if making money on your day job is important. Enter the ring, be prepared to get hurt. I didn't...
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    Widowmaker n Pfanner Protos

    Just for comparison.
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