thanks, for the birthday wishes scrat, LOL I feel like I'm spoiling myself this year because it's time for my last purchases before I'll feel fully equipped to do any climbing job that I'm qualified for.
I'll keep Brad in mind for the mod job. I've been making due with an echo top handle saw I picked up at a pawn shop needing minor repairs. I got a fully functional saw for a total of 55 dollars plus 2 hours of wrench turning. It ain't perfect (occasional temperamental starting), but it's earned it's fair share and it's about time to move it to a back up position.
With 201T purchase, and a smidge more rigging equipment (I'm lacking a couple of pieces of stuff that you rarely need, but REALLY need when you do), I'll finally feel right about seriously seeking out local freelance gigs. Been a long road collecting all the necessities, but I'm finally about to arrive. I can't wait to quit my day job and climb full time again! When I quit my old line clearance gig, I knew I'd miss it, but I sure didn't realize at the time I'd be madly scrambling to get back in to the game full time a mere 3 years later.