Largest tree in jersey.

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I was told, when I was born, I footlocked the umbilical cord soon as I came out to get some milk.
 
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some people think they were born with a 020 in their hand.

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I was told, when I was born, I footlocked the umbilical cord soon as I came out to get some milk.

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When I popped out I used the afterbirth and umbilical cord as a makeshift throwline and stood on the edge of bed practising for the future.
 
Naw lets beat this one to death
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It's safe to say that this thread joins other threads that linger on forever, and never go anywhere.........


That being said, Familytree, why on Earth did you say that you took down the largest tree in New Jersey?



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It's safe to say that this thread joins other threads that linger on forever, and never go anywhere.........


That being said, Familytree, why on Earth did you say that you took down the largest tree in New Jersey?



SZ

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Because I could, because I am the best there ever was and I ain't affraid to say it and too show all of you just how good of a production climber I am

Also to give mark a warning that I'm after his title come comp. Time
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Oh and I also did it to show you veterans what a real climber is all about. I'm like the post office, rain sleet or snow I'm out there getting it done

(I have no clue to how those who actually believe they are all of these things can think this and say it without a second thought, Im pretty sure I just threw up in my mouth just jokingly saying it, nope, it's offical, it was puke, it still tastes like pork chops)

All jokes aside. I'm awesome
 
I know this guy who took down trees along the Main Line (Philly) in the sixties and seventies,and he would say " I took down all the biggest trees around ." None left , have at it ! " When ever I see this guy after a big take down I have to remind him that he forgot a couple . More than a couple , lot more , but in his mind they were the biggest . I always bought him a beer and we laugh . I only bought him the coldest beer , in case your wondering their was plenty of them left too.
 
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this thread is geting boring but i reckon i could of done that whole job with my pole saw and not the power one,even grind the stump with it too,before smoko!

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You win Dude!
 
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It's safe to say that this thread joins other threads that linger on forever, and never go anywhere.........


That being said, Familytree, why on Earth did you say that you took down the largest tree in New Jersey?



SZ

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Because I could, because I am the best there ever was and I ain't affraid to say it and too show all of you just how good of a production climber I am

Also to give mark a warning that I'm after his title come comp. Time
grin.gif


Oh and I also did it to show you veterans what a real climber is all about. I'm like the post office, rain sleet or snow I'm out there getting it done

(I have no clue to how those who actually believe they are all of these things can think this and say it without a second thought, Im pretty sure I just threw up in my mouth just jokingly saying it, nope, it's offical, it was puke, it still tastes like pork chops)

All jokes aside. I'm awesome

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My first fray into these (finally) calming waters....

Been a fun read....

Very nice work familytree......the cold is where I'd have wussed out...

The trees didn't look to be that brushy, but tall and needing rigging out, definitely were time consuming.

anyhow....would anyone like to see photos of a tulip poplar out in Seattle that I've put in a bid on? It's quite different than those two.....being very brushy, with at least 8 vertical leads...plus plenty of spreading canopy. It's maybe 95 feet tall, 4' dbh, but branches out down low. Tiny back yard for a drop zone. About 65 feet to centerpin where crane could set up. I see no way that we could do the job in less than 1.5 days, or one long day with the 38 ton crane.....firewood stays, as I have a guy that will take it.

As far as a competent crew, most of ya'll have prolly seen enuf of my stuff to know that we're capable......over 60 years experience between Dave and myself....and two other good climbers/riggers/ groundies...

Problem with this tree is just the sheer number of cuts and tight work area...it only has a few long laterals, but they're under 14", nothing like some of the grand old oaks and liriodendrons back east....

I'd like to think that we could do the job quicker, and, thus cheaper, as the client is far from wealthy. This is a surprise to her, as she bought the house 6 years ago, not knowing that the tree was about to crack her foundation. She'll also be bummed with the loss of shade.

Orrr.... mebbe I should start a new thread....?
 
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anyhow....would anyone like to see photos of a tulip poplar out in Seattle that I've put in a bid on?

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Yes!
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No, guys, the tree is fine.....but, yep, it's brushy, fo sho.

If we chose to do it sans crane, we could try to have two climbers working at once..but that would mean two ground crews. One climber would be lowering to the roof, and, if enough height and lift could be achieved, speed lining over the house-there is one narrow lane with no shrubs in the way. The other crew would be lowering all but a few small limbs to the appx 20x30 foot landing zone.

I really think my time estimate is close, and thus, my price--which gave a range..... but I can think of a few companies who would bid upwards of $6000.
 
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I really think my time estimate is close, and thus, my price--which gave a range..... but I can think of a few companies who would bid upwards of $6000.

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1.5 - 2 days with a crane and a full crew.... I could see going to 6 large pretty easily.


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