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    Do you think this year has been different for business?

    I was more interested on the "Exacerbating the difference even further is the AI-fueled stock market rally. The richest 1% of households hold about 40% of equities, while nearly 50% is “held by the next 19% of earners,” Oxford Economics said in an analysis this week." and how the massive stock...
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    Do you think this year has been different for business?

    Been reading lots of finance and market news recently, nothing new to those in the know. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hows-the-economy-it-depends-on-how-much-you-make-120011238.html
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    Games, competitions, and levity at work

    We used the front d rings as speedline anchor yrs back, not a game but it was satisfying
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    Today....

    So pretty! I backed the ROPS into a smaller one of those brush hogging yrs back and they swarmed the engine but didn't sting me, heart rate jumped though
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    Games, competitions, and levity at work

    That's a stellar idea.
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    Games, competitions, and levity at work

    Stuff to add lightness and enjoyment to the work day. -See how close to end of rope one can grab when clearing a line. -Landing logs flat outside of the 1/5th rule -Guessing balance point on logs when moving with machines, or limbs when rigging (deceptive leaf weight...) -The quality pun What...
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    Today....

    Congrats! Now start charging more!!
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    Mini skid mulchers ?

    @Brando CalPankian has one for a small tractor iirc
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    Do you think this year has been different for business?

    So true!
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    black walnut sales call

    Yeah we bought one... Too many beautiful logs going to firewood or biomass.
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    Battery ground saws

    Bump. Have folks noticed one brand being better in the cold than others?
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    Hiring in the Springfield, MA area - Multiple Roles

    We are in coastal Maine, costs have skyrocketed for property. Lawn mowing is $20+/hr, Target jobs similar, I was $18/hr over 10yrs ago doing treework. Local decent company I've heard $30-35 starting for climber, larger line clearance company $25ish for foreman with full benefits. With or without...
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    Hiring in the Springfield, MA area - Multiple Roles

    What's cost of living there? Those rates are especially not tempting without a material handler. Meant as helpful feedback.
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    To cable or not to cable?

    Select the photo to upload, then choose "large" to get it rightside up. Just started having that issue after countless uploads (?).
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    Broken man, extreme burnout

    Have got to that point multiple times, most were fleeting and a few were unpleasantly extreme. What gets me to soldier on is supporting my family and partner. Have yet to find something that I'd realistically want to transition to, please chime in if y'all have found something. Dipped into...
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    Are equipment prices dropping?

    My mini was quoted dec '19 and got it jan '20.
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    Caterpillar Pictures

    Hickory Tussock Moth
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    Caterpillar Pictures

    Cecropia from some Augusts ago
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    Caterpillar Pictures

    Luna moth taken today
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    Are equipment prices dropping?

    Fresh quote of $42k for sk800 with bmg grapple, bucket and brush guards. Bought the same machine including forks for $30,200 in 2020. 40% increase over 5 yrs same model and engine, prob means we should 8% increase in rates each yr too then. House values are closer to double in my area, so...

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