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  1. markprz

    Chanisaw Pants in Trees

    Renaissance Acres Tree Care company policy is that whenever working with a chainsaw, on the ground or aloft (climbing or in a bucket)... chainsaw pants SHALL be worn. No exceptions. Yes, I wish they were lighter, cooler and less bulky. No, I don't want to live with the alternative. After...
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    Mass. Tornado relief?

    I spoke to Dan... he was waiting on more info too... And Ed's phone was DOA... (fast-busy) I called NH arborist assoc, Mass too.... there doesnt' seem to be much in the way of organized response for events like this. I called TCIA... and ISA... and finally got a number to call..but no response...
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    Mini-Uni Mog

    Tom, That's cooooooool..... I've been looking for a Mog to use in my business... W/ a 7ft snowblower on the front.... Can't quite afford it tho' Dreaming of fabricating a stump grinder on the back too... Ahhhh the joys of owning torches and a welder! :-)
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    Mass. Tornado relief?

    We'd like to come to the aid of the folks in Mass. where the tornados hit last night... But rather than contribute to the chaos by just showing up, we're looking for some sort of central 'dispatch'.... Does anyone know of a place to start? Yours in Trees Mark
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    Video of windy day and Talking to Sprint PCS Guy

    Maaaaaaaan...... I just about peed my pants, watching you pee yours! :-) 10 years ago, (when I started my business), I was so scared of heights... I can't even describe it to you.... I learned to turn my fear into an asset... piece by piece.... now, it's a whole new world for me... Happy as a...
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    warning for rookie drivers

    My thoughts are with you Kathy....
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    How to move a dead Thomas mini

    Thats awesome! We load our Thomas into the back of the log truck with the boom. Went out and purchased rated chain and links and custom spliced a tenex balancer.... works great! What died on your Thomas? Hope you get it fixed soon.. Mark
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    One handing the climbin saw.

    priceless.
  9. markprz

    are climbing helmets really required?

    alveo
  10. markprz

    BAIL OUT KIT - for work in a hazard tree

    lync, Now we're talking! I've been so hung up on other thoughts about this thread that I never would have thought of this! Your suggestion is my favorite part of this thread. Thanks.
  11. markprz

    How to prepare?

    Welcome to the buzz.... Thank you for your service to our country. First, come back safe! I'm sure you'll be fit as a fiddle when you get back, so I'd suggest reading all you can about tree biology, the ANSI Z, tons of books on climbing, rescue, caving.... knots! There's so much to learn...
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    How to move a dead Thomas mini

    Re: How to move a desd Thomas mini Did the link died? (smirk)
  13. markprz

    One handing the climbin saw.

    treescaler, Like bing says, don't take it too personally, riggs has an abrasive quality to him to be sure....If you take a step back, and consider all the other 'younger' folks that'll read his posts, it'll give them that gruff older mentor guidance that we probably all had. I've never met him...
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    BAIL OUT KIT - for work in a hazard tree

    Re: BAIL OUT KIT - for work in a hazard tree *DELETED* Jack, I PM'd you my contact information...If you wanna work on defining how this thing works and how to test it. I deleted my post because I'm confused about how I feel regarding this topic.... I think I wrote too soon... So, I took it...
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    BAIL OUT KIT - for work in a hazard tree

    Re: BAIL OUT KIT - for work in a hazard tree *DELETED* Post deleted by markprz
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    VOTE 4 a CAUSE: highly scientific poll

    Laurie, Firstly.... you're awesome... Secondly I vote for #1 from these choices... Thirdly... I almost remember that there was a discussion about a treeclimber's fund.... MarkC's name is attached to it in my brain.... Just trying to add another option. (Maybe Tom knows others....) And last...
  17. markprz

    boom snaps on truck

    I'm 100% PPE..... But in this case... I'm wondering how a boom can simply fail like that with no warning.... Recent ANSI inspection?..... Visual check before using? Greased that day? Perfect time to look at it. I don't want to begin to think that my boom could fail... without warning.... any...
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    The art of the throw ball

    Where's archdruid when you need him? :-)
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    One handing the climbin saw.

    Thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed account. I really identified with your thoughts just before it happened. Don't rush...and don't put this wonderful day in jeopardy.... then it happened.... My brain has learned to 'redflag' my actions when I feel this way... stop, look at...
  20. markprz

    Asolo Fugitive

    Tangle.... Footwear is a most personal decision... that being said... I'm on my 10th pair of fugitive gtx..... They're the best for me.. Comfy feet can make all the difference at the end of a long day! Cheers.

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