Uplifting Spirits

[Burrapeg]

Hi Brandon, that photo was taken about two weeks ago at Shark Reef Park on Lopez Island, WA. It is SW of Bellingham in Puget Sound. I have been trying to get in regular solo hikes and climbs during this shutdown, to stay in shape, and sometimes my girlfriend Ellen comes along. We both live on different islands but have been isolating so it seems safe to still get together once in a while. Some of our local county parks are still open for day use here, although the State and National parks are all closed.

 

[Brando CalPankian]

@Burrapeg It's beautiful country. I'm on the east side of the state. My pops is on the penninsula, and his fiance is in canada. No getting together there. Glad you guys can do that!!! I'll have to check out that area more when I recover.

 

[Steve Connally]

No Was doing the annual eagle banding.

 

[Njdelaney]

That Cottonwood is about 54" DBH. The little bicycle trailer in the picture is what I hauled my gear in and it is 24" across from wheel to wheel for reference. There are some real biggies here in Detroit, especially where I live close to the river.

 

[flushcut]

B.P. Yes it was a root ball. I wish I knew the name of the place it was for my cousins wedding reception. I am from Delavan WI and have traveled a bit.

 

[flushcut]

Random

 

[Bart_]

Sorry no pic, but a customer of mine had an anecdote of a friend's older child getting sick Jan-Feb, 2 days after visiting a chinese market, before Covid was being diagnosed, started on a respirator and involved heart issues later, so there's good possibility of correlation. Tell your doc.

Rest and get better. take care

 

[AdkEric]

I don't have many good pics of myself doing tree work, but here's a couple. Skinny birch from earlier in the week, and a view from a spruce after topping and flopping a log beginning of March.



Get some rest and feel better!

 

[UP Equip]

 

[Brando CalPankian]

You guys really rock. I appreciate the pictures and stories.

 

[evo]

@Burrapeg It's beautiful country. I'm on the east side of the state. My pops is on the penninsula, and his fiance is in canada. No getting together there. Glad you guys can do that!!! I'll have to check out that area more when I recover.

Here’s a shot of the peninsula

 

[chep]

Rainbows after the storm my friend. At least 3 of them. Lots of love from Vermont

 

[rope-a-dope]

Hiya Brandon, we hope you get well soon, bruv. Crew climb at the shop!
Love, Heartwood Asheville

 

[JD3000]

How about a container Taxodium with the root flare found and roots teased out?

 

[evo]

How about a container Taxodium with the root flare found and roots teased out?View attachment 67387

that is the sexiest thing I've seen all day

 

[Brando CalPankian]

Quick update, going in for more heart tests next week. Not sure if after months my body is starting to adapt or what but I'm starting to feel a little better. Changed diet and started seeing a chiropractor. Doesn't look like I'm going to die. Glad restrictions are lifting so I can go to specialists. Hope y'all are well!

 

[dmonn]

I've got an old photo (pre-digital days) of two cedars having sex in the Muir Woods. I'm not sure where it is, but wondered if anybody else has some tree porn to share with you?

 

[CjM]

Glad you're feeling better!


A totally triangular trunk on this massive birch in the Great Smokey Mt. Natl. Park.


The good work with uncle TJ


We'll need some oversize hats to fit all that


This oak was well over 200 years old, same family had it for most of its life. Hypoxylon got it. Hard sideways climbing all day in that one. You can see our biggest redirect sling in the first place it could make it around, 3/4 of the way up the trunk.


Tight kboom work in the rain


Ryan tackles a big'n


This rope swing passed inspection!

 

[CjM]

Here's some throw backs:


Rufus on break


When I worked for Bartlett


That's me on the left, getting psyched to unstrap this dirty old possum of a pick.


This is Alex. Not sure he does tree work any more, but he's way psyched just here.



When I was young and impressionable


My parents and I, Joyce Kilmer Natl. Forest

 

[Brando CalPankian]

@dmonn
Please do. I've never witnessed tree mating