Tree-RATs

[Mike_Dirksen]

Just thinking today of a term that describes what we do, and came up with this. Thought it was a bit "catchy". Wadda ya think?

Tree- Rope Access Technicians (Tree- RATs)

 

[Dave Rohach]

It's a lot better than Sewer Rats! [emoji269][emoji232] vs. [emoji90][emoji232]

 

[Mike_Dirksen]

Just throwing it out there for some fun..but yes, better than a sewer rats.

 

[Dave Rohach]

Same here Mike, I'd much rather work in trees, than I would Shit, Any Day! YUK!

 

[Mike_Dirksen]

The irony, is that I started doing sewer work in 1979, only lasted a very short time, then went into tree work. The sewer crew was known as the "sewer rats". I love being a Tree RAT, though!

 

[Hoowasat]

Sounds similar to the motorcyclist term for deer ... wood rats.

 

[Limb It]

I consider myself an arboreal demolition expert.

 

[Hoowasat]

Tree- Rope Access Technicians (Tree- RATs)

I also tend to think August said it best when he coined the phrase, "Monkey Beaver."

 

[Shane Allen]

Tree rats has been used for a long time as a nickname for squirrels. Treememes on facebook has been using the term for tree workers simce befor i was a member (over a year). Sorry bud, not meaning to burst your bubble :/

 

[SomethingWitty]

I also tend to think August said it best when he coined the phrase, "Monkey Beaver."

I try so hard to achieve spider-like appearance. Smooth, efficient movement.


I am digging the acronym though.



Edit: I have to admit that I, far too often, end up looking more like a monkey beaver than a spider.
I can't argue the term, even if I think it's a tad corny.