My Latest Contract Climbing Adventure.

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This is why I would never leave home without my family. Little man took the bottle from mom and started feeding himself this morning.
Climb safe and remember why we are out there.

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Yeah, the Oaks are amazing trees. I guess I need to get into my tree ID book to learn how to distinguish between the red oaks and the white oaks. The oaks that I have been fortunate enough to climb were really huge; maybe 110 feet tall, with huge, broad spreading crowns. Rather awe inspiring just to look at. I've never seen the redwoods, other than the Dawn variety. Hard to wrap my mind around the possibility of a tree in excess of 300 feet tall.

Tim
 
I am headed into sequoia territory soon actually. I wish there wasn't so much red tape to climb a red wood. From what I have heard, it can be quite the headache if you are caught climbing on without proper authorisation. I read a book about Steve Sillett early in my career and have been dreaming of a 300 footer ever sence.

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That's probably true for any tree in a public park anywhere. Probably worse for the redwoods, though. I guess the up side is that it's nice to know someone cares about them enough to try to protect them.

When I see how limited their range is, and how specific their requirements for growth are, it kind of amazes me that they still exist at all.

Enjoy your time amongst them.

Tim
 
Tim, if you ever get a chance, the sequoias are a life changing sight. It is incredibly humbling to stand next to something so massive and ancient. It was akin to seeing a pyramid but alive. I hope to do some tree camping while in the Sierras, if the wife will set me free for a night or 2.

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I am so lucky to have my wife as a partner. She has been my best friend sence we were about 15. I don't know any other woman on the planet that would decide nomadic life with a new baby is a good idea.
We are both sick of modern society, and the road life seams to be the best answer right now. I could never be the arborist I am with out her at home as the ultimate groundie.
Everybody, tell that special someone in your life just how much they mean to you, we all know we might not walk back through that door at the end of the day.
Climb safe and remember why we are out there.

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Speaking on this issue of not coming back through the door, I think it was "60 Minutes" maybe that ran an expose about how the life insurance companies have been knowingly ripping people off for decades, by never paying out the death benefits to the beneficiaries of their deceased policy holders. They would drain the accounts with monthly maintenance fees until it was all gone. The only time they paid out was when a beneficiary knew in advance about the policy, and then actually filed a claim.

Point is, don't depend on the insurance companies to do the right thing. They won't.

Which is a problem for people who would like to try to financially protect the people around them, but also do not wish to provide a motive for their own homicide.

So, if you have loved ones that you want to provide for in the event of your untimely death, you have to trust that they won't try to kill you for it, and you have to tell them where you keep the paperwork, so that they can go to the insurance company and hold their feet to the fire.

That is all.

Tim

P.S. Also; Tyler, I am really happy for all of you, to have found the perfect match the way you have, and to have such a beautiful baby. He's going to get to experience so much more of this country than most kids ever will. Happy trails.
 
Tom, and the guys with Timbertime are a great bunch. The senas were the true Rockstar on this job site tho, along with a smooth as butter crane op. If you don't have senas yet and are working big trees, what are you waiting for.

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