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  1. Treeaddict

    26ft Pole Pruner

    I need a pole saw like that. I was going to purchase Bartlett brand but it is double the price. If you’re satisfied with that one Chris, maybe that’s the better option. I’ve gotten away without having one doing trees part time for over a year so it’s not like I’m going to be using the snot out...
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    I’m done

    Chris, did you look up AA or NA meeting times and places?
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    Monterrey Oak bark peeling

    Also, can you take a few pictures of the tree from afar?
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    Monterrey Oak bark peeling

    I’ve only been working on trees for a year but there is definitely fungal decay in the sapwood (outer layer of tree - under bark) and it looks like it’s also into the heartwood (inner core) as well. I do know if there’s a way to arrest the decay but there’s some intelligent folks on here who...
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    Moxon Vise for Chain Sharpening or Other Tasks?

    I sharpen the chain while on the saw, predominately. If the chain comes off to be sharpened, it goes on the electric grinder. I just can’t fathom taking off a chain and then hand filing. ‍That is a nice wooden vice though.
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    Challenges of diet for day workers who overwork

    Coke in a glass bottle…. what a treat! It tastes so much better in glass rather than plastic or can.
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    I’m done

    Evo, your writing of the gun to your mouth brought back a memory. I know what you mean by leaving death to chance. I got in a fight with my wife’s uncle who was staying at our home. He went and pulled a revolver. I proceeded to get to my knees and lean into the barrel. I could see the newspaper...
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    I’m done

    Please tell us about yourself Chris.
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    Challenges of diet for day workers who overwork

    What’s Mexican coke? We talking Pablo Escobar kinda coke?
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    I’m done

    Like Paul said “I was just so selfish”. That was the root of my issues as well. It was hard to take pleasure in others company or accomplishments. I thought it was better to receive and knew very little of giving. I always wanted to feel better than I deserved. My emotions were numbed by the...
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    Challenges of diet for day workers who overwork

    I always start the day with a protein shake (powdered mix) regardless of what’s in store ahead of me. I sometimes have another before bed if I think I did something that would cause sore muscles. It really helps. Fairly inexpensive in the 5lb container.
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    Night climb

    Tuebor, you gave me an idea. The local drive in theater has many trees around it. Climb on up and see a film. Would need battery radio for sound though. I’d even pay them the price of admission - not trying to get anything for free. Insurance wouldn’t allow it though. Rappel 70’ to the snack bar
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    I’m done

    Great call, Paul! Climbingmonkey, My name is Mike. I’m 43yrs old I was adopted by my parents at 8 weeks of age. They are good people. Never did I witness any alcohol abuse and definitely no drug use. Since I can remember, I’ve always felt different and didn’t like myself so much. I lived like...
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    Akimbo best device even in sap

    Akimbo for everything but very sappy trees. Unicender for those. I kinda have a hardwood rope and device and a sappy rope and device. I don’t deal with many coniferous species though.
  15. Treeaddict

    Night climb

    I know what you mean about the tree bubble. It was a unique experience to just be sitting there at the top gently swaying in the dark. The hammock sounds awesome, especially on a breezy night.
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    Night climb

    I did a little 30’ rope walk followed by 30’ limb climb, lanyard in and sit before descent kinda climb by the pale moonlight last night. No flashlight or anything. It was a lot of fun and maybe a little more of a challenge. Rope was already set during the day of course. Can’t work a bag at 70’...
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    I’m done

    It sounds like you can’t do this on your own. Few can. I started with AA. People there spoke of God but I was an atheist. In desperation, I said simple prayers. God met me where I was. He changed my mind and my heart. I was born again in spirit. Without that complete change gifted to me, I’d be...
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    I’m done

    Truer words have never been spoken…….never been spoken.
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    SLD? Rapid expansion due to gasses?

    Birdyman88, I really appreciate you sharing that article. I think everyone did. It made me aware that trees produce ethylene as a hormone. New to me! I thinks its the way the writer portrayed the situation. You know how paranoid many people are regarding trees. Again, thank you for the...
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    SLD? Rapid expansion due to gasses?

    I’d buy the ethylene gas participation. Further reading indicates that it’s a hormone. It can cause leaves to drop. It seems to be particularly active in times of stress. I don’t like that the information can induce fear. A branch could kill you at anytime so let’s cut em all off. Mitigate the...
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