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  1. Norm_Hall

    Illinois TCC 2020

    The IL Chapter is holding their 2020 comp on May 16th in Zion, IL. We are looking for judges, techs and timers. Contact the IL Arb Assoc at april@illinoisarborist.org or Norm Hall at halln@sbcglobal.net
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    Illinois TCC 2014 Competitors

    We are in desperate need of climber's to compete in our 2014 TCC on April 26 in Libertyville, IL. Out-of Staters welcome. Call 877-617-8887 toll free or email april@illinoisarborist.org Awesome prizes this year. 7 - 150' climbing lines 2 - harnesses much more
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    Illinois 2014 TCC

    The Illinois Arborist Association is hosting their annual 2014 Tree Climbing Championship on April 26, 2014 at Independence Grove in Libertyville, IL. Event: Tree Climbing Championship Date: 26 April 2014 Competition. Set-up: 25 April 2014 Set-up Location: Independence Grove Forest Preserve...
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    Wisconsin 2013 TCC

    Dates: July 12 set up and Summer conference July 13 Comp Location: Klipstine Park, Ashwaubenon, WI (next to Green Bay) Need judges , timers and techs.
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    Incident at the BSC event

    On Saturday, May 11th, the Illinois Chapter experienced an incident with a competitor while they were climbing the tree during the Belayed Speed Climb event. The competitor was approx 3/4's the way up, when they experienced cramping in the arms and hands, and was unable to further ascend or...
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    Illinois TCC 2013

    The Illinois Arborist Association will have their annual Tree Climbing Championship on Saturday May 11, 2013, with set up the day before, Friday 10 May. The site is Cantigny Park in Winfield, IL. It's the Southeast corner of Roosevelt Road (IL Rte 38) and Winfield Road, with the entrance off of...
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    Echo CS-355T

    Echo has a new top handled saw on the market. I got 1 to demo. I've put 3 tanks of fuel in it.I'm impressed. $449.00 retail. 14" bar Walbro carb http://www.echo-usa.com/CS-355T/CS355T-brochure
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    Looking for work

    I'm looking for a job. Attached is my resume. Please PM me. Thanks.
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    Bald eagle

    For the past 2 seasons, spring and fall, a pair of Bald eagles passes through our area and lake for a few weeks. They prey on American Coots, which number in the hundreds. This morning the Coots were swimming in a flock, which told me the eagles were nearby. Sure enough, the eagle came swopping...
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    Illinois 2012 TCC

    The Illinois Chapter TCC is April 28, 2012 at Reed Park in the City of West Chicago. Set up is Friday April 27. As usual, we need all the help we can get for set up on Friday. Judges, techs and timers are needed for Saturday. (3 CEU's) Call 877.617.8887 or iaa@wi.rr.com to sign up.
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    Wisconsin TCC

    Just got the news. Wisconsin is holding their TCC on Friday August 19th, 2011 at Klipstine Park in Ashwaubenon, WS (a South suburb of Green Bay). Volunteers needed.
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    Pekin, IL crane job

    Here's a video of 3 hackberries I helped a crew in Pekin, IL remove 2 weeks ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNqx9cTXJp4
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    Christmas shade tree lights

    Took drive to the Chicago Botanic Gardens to check out their awesome display of shade tree lighting. They do an absolute phenomenal job. This is what trees and ornamentals are supposed to look like. Crabapple
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    Illinois 2010 TCC make up date

    Set-up date: 06May2011, 8AM Comp date: 07May2011, 7AM Rain date: 14May2011, 7AM Location: Salt Creek Forest Preserve, Wood Dale, IL We are in need of judges, techs and timers as usual. Out of state judges and techs will be reimbursed for rooms once approved by Norm or April Toney. Norm...
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    Straight bury Break

    I received the eye & eye from Sterling Rope. I gave them an eye & eye to break for me at the Morton Arboretum in late July at the ITCC. They were kind enough to break it and send it back to me with a replacement eye & eye RIT cord with sewn eyes, a DB construction with a Twaron cover...
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    Illinois 2010 Comp Postponed till spring 2011

    I regret to announce the Illinois TCC is postponed until Spring of 2011. The 2011 date is yet to be determined.
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    My new avatar

    This was in 2005. A high wind had split a weeping willow near the base. It was resting in 2 adjacent trees in a neighbors yard.
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    ITCC 2010 tree pruning

    The Illinois Arborist Association has re-scheduled the ITCC tree pruning for Thursday July 8, 2010 at 8:00AM in the Daffodil Glade section of the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. There are approximately 60 trees to safety prune. We need climbers and groundspersons. I met with the ISA staff...
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    Self balancing rig sequence

    Pic 1 showing notches being cut for the sling to fit into. Top cut is flat or a slightly upward angle.
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    Retrievable re-direct

    First I want to give the proper credit. This technique was shown to me by Rip Tompkins. Before beginning this technique, lanyard in with your work positioning lanyard, as there will be slack in the climbing line to attach to the re-d line. Image 1; after anchoring the re-d line around a limb...

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