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  1. owScott

    Liberalism ruins everything it touches.

    Trump was mentioned by name in th OP.
  2. owScott

    Hi

    Tom, can you clarify your point? My initial response is that meetings can't kill you. My opinion on this subject is people trade 1 addiction for another because they believe the drug, alcohol or whatever is the source of the problem. These are a symptom of the real problem which is the person...
  3. owScott

    Hi

    200t needs switched fixed for wrecking tomorrow, dump trailer wont dump think its electrical, shoulder hurts, fuk it I am going to bed.
  4. owScott

    some actual tree work

    Taking a big branch in 1 cut with a mid tie requirers the ground guy to know how control the limb so the butt doesnt rotate up and come in on the climber. In this video that was accomplished correct. However for me if iI am going to climb out and mid tie the branch I just usually will make the...
  5. owScott

    Where have all the climbers gone?

    You have a well developed niche business. This works well for you. I am speaking in general terms. My most profitable pieces of equipment after costs, time and money, is my pole pruner and hand saw. My business consists of 1/3 small pruning, 1/3 large pruning 1/3 removals of that 1/3 removals...
  6. owScott

    Where have all the climbers gone?

    I think you have really hit on an underlying point. I get the making it easier and saving yourself mentally and physically aspect of this conversation. But from a business perspective doing more work and generating bigger revenue numbers doesnt equate to more profit. We must look at what is the...
  7. owScott

    Fuel prices

    Yeah happy I bought an EV for running around. I plan on only running my diesel trucks to generate revenue. Really plan my schedule and job locations carefully. My bigger concern is the big economic picture and people willing to spend money on tree work. As long as people are willing to spend...
  8. owScott

    Fu*%face Von Clownstick

    Trump just called Putin a genius regarding the situation in Ukrainie. Is there any more proof needed that Trump is bat shit crazy? Fukin WOW! Imagine being a Trumpster trying to defend that one.
  9. owScott

    Proximity to the lowering device

    Standing near the device and under or close to under during neg rigging is a no no in my book, period.
  10. owScott

    Proximity to the lowering device

    Just seems obvious to not be close to the lowering device as it puts you under pieces to be lowered.
  11. owScott

    New estimate car

    I bought an EV, a Nissan Leaf. Does 150 miles on a charge , about anormal day of estimates. Drives great especially when you are used to a f250 crew cab longbed. Great investment really saves wear on my trucks. Plus no oil or tranny, basically no maintainence. Down side no 4x4.
  12. owScott

    Costs vs profits (related to billing)

    I know what I need to make for the day, 1/2 day and roughly per hour. I dont adjust this based on what equipment I am using. I understand that when I am actually generating revenue, that revenue must pay for my expenses at that time PLUS all the time and expenses that dont generate revenue...
  13. owScott

    70-90cc saw recommendation please

    I agree. I had to do some major mods to my 880 to make it acceptable.
  14. owScott

    70-90cc saw recommendation please

    150 12" 200t 16" 346 20" 562 24" 372 32" 660 36" 42" 880 47" 59" 72"
  15. owScott

    Thinking about selling client list

    Had a small company leave the area years ago and gave me a customer list and a stack of bids already done but not approved. Made a bunch of calls only a few jobs panned out. Better route is to refer the customers with a 10% commission for a set time period. I personally wouldnt pay money for a...
  16. owScott

    [felling shorter, FAT trunks] Some Q's on crash-pads, and on "butt-tying" trunks (yup, butt tying a trunk, you read it right!)

    Problem with logs is they just get pushed into the ground. I like horse corral mats with a couple of truck tires. Even on lawn.
  17. owScott

    Dealing with a major entitled neighbor on the worksite

    Not sure what this arbosrist meant by 2 seperate entities. Thats 1 tree with 2 stems. Sure the HO that hired this arborist to remove the leaning side had that right because it over his property. I disagree with his assessment that removing 1 side will not effect the other. That being co dom at...
  18. owScott

    Short Term Contracts for TRAQ Arbs Out West

    Yes, went 2 years ago. They didnt have me doing actual tree risk assessment. PG&E were making decisions on what trees to remove, which IMO was BS, having certified arborist sign off on it. I walked after a couple of weeks. Not sure whats happening on other fires. Prepare for politics and BS...
  19. owScott

    Spiking leaners, any advice?

    Friends, most important, please dont stand near the lowering device or under the tree during lowering operations.:coffe:
  20. owScott

    Spiking leaners, any advice?

    Yeah, after I posted I thought about it and I saw why you posted. I just got caught up in the rigging aspect. Dont think the 3rd TIP brought anything to it just more complication.

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