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    Hiring in Hood River Oregon

    Hiring again for Ground crew and Climber positions. We will pay relocation expenses for the right individuals. Send résumé to info@alifewithtrees.com or call 541-806-2333 for more information
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    Equipment Financing Companies

    If I need money fast and for something my credit union won’t finance I go with AP Financing. They understand our industry and the values of the equipment in a way that traditional banks don’t. You can negotiate the terms to a point but their job is to make money on interest and don’t really...
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    Sawdust, a washing machine killer?

    Years ago I bought a front loading washing machine and totally regret it. Our compost pile smells better than our washing machine does. Switching back to an old school washer ASAP
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    Need a new mechanical

    FMI went belly up and doesn't exist anymore. Feenaughty machinery took over the Avant, Morbark, and Rayco brands.
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    Which thread do you sell a whole business in?

    Let's just say I'm looking at my options.
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    Looking for a descender or climbing device with a "neutral" mode

    For something like that I’d go with a ART Lockjack. You’re limited to just using in a moving rope configuration but it has ridiculously easy self tending features and it is very easy to lock in the open position as well. I actually have a few that I’d sell for a really good price if you’re...
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    Need a new mechanical

    For as big of an arborist community that Portland has you would think that it could keep a good arborist supply store going. History has shown us that either that assumption is incorrect or that the people running those businesses haven’t been very good at business.
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    Saw pants sales?

    Arbsession has some nice Pfanner pants on sale. I just picked up a pair. Still expensive but in my experience they last for years.
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    Which thread do you sell a whole business in?

    Thinking about selling. Anybody want a company in a beautiful place with great customers and employees?
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    Love tree work. Not the tree business.

    I knew as soon as I mentioned cancer that Daniel was going to post something like that. Everyone is entitled to their opinions.
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    Work Photos

    135’ lightning struck ponderosa. I’m the tiny black dot taking the top. Major decay in the first 30+ feet of the tree and significant lean to the east from our prevailing winds made this one memorable. It will be interesting to see how much decay there is while craning the wood down next...
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    Love tree work. Not the tree business.

    In certain ways things have improved in that I hired a guy from Portland who was a contract climber who I truly respected. He has made it so I can step away from most anything and not worry about whether it will get done. Then we hired a replacement for a ground guy who quit and the new...
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    Love tree work. Not the tree business.

    Still getting out of bed and putting one foot in front of the other. Have another person really close to us who just got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Will likely be gone in 6 months or less. Losing close friends is rather demoralizing. I still love tree work but perpetually struggle to...
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    Iso 4srt chester

    I might. I'll look tomorrow.
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    So what you’re saying is… a

    A steep drop is inevitable considering the tanking birthrates for a myriad of reasons.
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