Thanks guys. Blinky, the tree was very much alive but in major decline it being centered in middle of campus made it a serious liability. I try and use the(fishpole)technique every chance I get not only does it distribute the forces throughout the system but everything is already set up to go in sequence.
Jeremy, After next week, we should have the back of the shop painted (floor), a splicing table set up, and a woodstove. Hopefully, we can get organised enouh to have splicing/ climbing technique nights every several weeks. You should take a field trip down to Louisville if you ever get a chance-
nice avatar by the way.