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  1. ward

    SEO

    Not 100% sure on this, but I think they are bullshitting you to the tune of $500 a month. Just make sure you are optimized in the ways you want. Vet those sources and monitor them. I'd send them your final payment and be done with it.
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    First 7 jobs!

    Such an interesting thread. Some are born close to the work, others find their way to it. Like fish in brackish water nosing their way towards the pure. When you see a lot of resumes come in for jobs over time you can see the pattern repeating itself. Some people have a feeling for this work and...
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    First 7 jobs!

    1. Dishwasher; 2. Metal Fabrication grunt; 3. Landscaping (install + maintenance); 4. Lumberyard Forklift operator; 5. Fishing Guide; 6. Gyppo Cone Collector (Roseburg, SPI, etc.); 7. Groundsman/Climber.... that gets me up to age 24. I'm almost double that now so there's a few more things...
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    Giant 45" DBH Quercus rubra in SW MI structural issue

    What would you estimate the decayed portion of the stem as a percentage of total circumference? Looks like greater than 50% and some pretty well established white rotter working away at the lower stem and root flare. From the looks of things you might be crazy to recommend retaining this tree...
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    TreeStuff and SherrillTree Join Forces

    I am assuming that the "physical presence" of the Vermeer store in your state makes Treestuff purchases essentially an in-state sale. Glad to be in Oregon where there is no sales tax. Hope I don't see sales tax added.
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    TreeStuff and SherrillTree Join Forces

    Treestuff brought (and continues to bring) all the great new innovations, the European gear, etc. for purchase. It was hard to find these things in the us market without paying a hefty air freight from the UK or Germany. So they have been instrumental in opening the market. Sherrill enjoys a...
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    TreeStuff and SherrillTree Join Forces

    I'm sorry Old Fart, it was my comment you were addressing. I did edit my post from "barf" to "barf (or cry)" because I truly don't know what the circumstances are behind the sale. Perhaps somebody has six months to live and this was the best way. Perhaps not. I think Reg's analogy is a good one...
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    TreeStuff and SherrillTree Join Forces

    From a purely free market point of view you'd have to agree that where there were previously 2 independently owned franchises there is now only one. This probably won't be of benefit to the average customer. What genuine incentive is there to keep prices low for the customer? Like 2 gas...
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    TreeStuff and SherrillTree Join Forces

    "TreeStuff is going to stay Treestuff." For years you've been positioning yourself as the alternative to Sherrill. To many of us that was your value proposition. We weren't paying to support the Sherrill machine. Now, that distinction has collapsed. Certainly there will be a percentage paid from...
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    The Games Customers Play

    Of course you are right. That's good. I'm not sure I can muster the strength (this guy is like Donald Trump).
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    The Games Customers Play

    Three stumps on left of driveway not to include fourth stump (southernmost stump). Winning.
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    The Games Customers Play

    That's right , Cervi. But we did have a contract specifying 'three stumps on left side of driveway'. Problem is their was a fourth stump there too, in the same area. A photograph of the stumps would have been conclusive (as suggested by classictruckman). This is, after all, a thread devoted to...
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    The Games Customers Play

    Three for Now Four for Later Game Customer pays now for three stumps, even though he has four. Goes on vacation to winter getaway. Comes back in the spring and wants you to do the stumps. You do the three stumps agreed to but he calls later saying that one of the stumps still needs to get done...
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    The Games Customers Play

    I can't speak to this scam. Sounds like a variation of the text message we've all been getting about the "Hello this is Jack. I will like to know if you do tree service do you accept credit card?" What is interesting here to me is the idea of threat of negative review if you don't do something...
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    New hire

    if the applicant has significant firefighting seasonal work chances are they are just sending out applications to perpetuate their ui claim. I've seen some stellar firefighter applications over the years, dudes with hard core experience and training....all from places 3 states away 'looking for...
  16. ward

    Sales incentives, short term and long term.

    I am aware. See these rich suckers every day. Back to the grindstone. :)
  17. ward

    should a ground guy wear

    Treehumper put up the OSHA rules. Here is a subtle difference between losing or misusing ppe and being asked to compensate the company and the company's categorical responsibility to provide it. I quote from the OSHA page: "1910.132(h)(5)The employer must pay for replacement PPE, except when...
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    Climber Portland Oregon

    Company that respects modern climbing and arboriculture looking for full time climber(s). Working the whole Portland Metro area. Solid pay and vacation time. wardtreecare.com call Chris 503 730 3906
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    Angry, let off some steam... Yo its Friday!

    Let's get those bick lighters in the air....:)
  20. ward

    Changes at SHERRILLtree

    This is so much more than mere price wars. This is about leading the potlatch! Who is larger? Who can give more?

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