what did u have 4lunch 2day?

I have basically the same lunch every day. Turkey sandwich, yogurts, applesauce, fruit dish, snickers marathon bar, cookies, peanut bar, nutrigrain bar. Powerade, and some flavored water.
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I forgot... must be malnutrition and stuff...

My favorite homemade lunch is two peanut butter, mayo and banana sandwiches with coffee.

...but the best... and I mean THE best lunch I ever had was cold, fried pork chops a groundie brought on a contract job I was working. He had a gallon bag of these precious little medallions of soulful tenderness. The two of us ate'em all then topped and threaded twelve 35" plus pines into a tiny drop zone that day; temp was over 100 and humidity was sky high too... how could that be?

It's a wonder any of us even get off the ground eating like we do.

Seriously... nutrition is obviously crucial to good climbing and endurance. But the idea that PB&J is bad nutrition is a laugh. People have been fueling themselves on peanut butter for a long time. Tree work is demanding, but it's not the Olympics; we don't have to optimize to the point that eating is only about power. Like somebody said, when you enjoy your food you feel refreshed and in a better mood.

I'll take Peanut butter over the power salad any day I'm not craving a grilled chicken Caesar.

One last question for the great and mighty ropeburn... is smoking unfiltered dope supposed to be better for you than high fructose corn syrup?
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Sheeesh! you gotta a bad attitude man. I just state the truth and you dis me like some two bit street urchin.

Organic Peanut butter is best preferably the crunchy kind, very fatty though, not good for the old arteries as ropeburn said.
 
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Some of the best tree climbers on the planet are on this forum...

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Blinky, you always make a valid contribution here at Treebuzz and I always enjoy reading your posts (the 'highline' one was inspirational) but that statement smacks of self congratulatory BS.

Ropeburn made a valid contribution to the thread and you and all the other 'best climbers in the world' jumped on him like a herd of fascist chimps.

It just doesnt seem right.
 
Nope, I'm with Blink.

What was valid about Rb's post? He basically went crazy about HFCS which I'm believing is not present in most of the foods guys have listed here, unless they are pounding PB brands like Jiff and regular Skippy, and I was surprised and impressed by all the organic stuff guys seek out.
 
As to whether some of the best tree climbers in the world are on this forum, that could be tough to factually establish without alot to specific research into a statistically significant sample of all the tree climbers on earth.

But if I had to bet on it I would bet yes, that many of the world's best do or have logged on here, and some of them have world 'ships to their credit, so that is some proof positive.
 
I've worked with some of the best treeclimbers in the world and I aint ever seen them on TB. TCCs have very little to do with my definition of a good climber.
 
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A good climber is someone with the inherent ability to see what has to be done and get it done safely within a reasonably time.

The best climbers never looked rushed or hurried, they will be calm and methodical but diligent and persistent in achieving their goal of completing their task within a specific time period.

I can think of 6 guys who I have worked with in the last 10 years who I would define as being in the 'best treeclimbers in the world' category. The main reason I would classify them as such is for the way they approach the job in a professional manner with a natural empathy for rigorous outdoor work and most importantly a natural empathy for trees.

They combine aquired knowledge of tree biology and structural defects within a tree with the practical skills needed to truly understand as far as is possible what it means to work as a climbing aborist.

Being an treeclimber is an organic experience with infinite possibilities, once we understand this, only than can we become a truly great climber.
 
Nutrition is important. No two bodies are the same. Within reasonable limits, and provided the majority of whats being eaten is of decent nutritional value ( i.e. no beers and no dozen donuts for lunch) in my opinion, one should eat what they feel gives them the most energy and comfort when they are active after lunch. Its important to stay open minded, even if something is not being explained in the way you might want to hear it. A lot of good information has been posted in this thread. Thanks fellas.
 
Listen here you fascist chimp, I fully agree with your definition.

I worked one day with Mark Chisholm and he's a world champion and he fit the above description to a "T", and he's on this site regularly.

I have every reason to believe, from reading various posts over time, that many other of the guys here are similarly skilled.

So what is wrong with Blink's statement that some of the world's best are on this forum??

Just because your buddies aren't here, does that mean the elite of TB are schmoes?

BTW what is an "organic experience"?
 
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I thought it was quite poetic in a Karate Kid kinda way.

FY Mr Me-aggie!
 
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Listen here you fascist chimp, I fully agree with your definition.

I worked one day with Mark Chisholm and he's a world champion and he fit the above description to a "T", and he's on this site regularly.

I have every reason to believe, from reading various posts over time, that many other of the guys here are similarly skilled.

So what is wrong with Blink's statement that some of the world's best are on this forum??

Just because your buddies aren't here, does that mean the elite of TB are schmoes?

BTW what is an "organic experience"?

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'Organic experience' in relation to treeclimbing? I'll do my best.........

All that is percieved, understood and remembered whilst climbing in the tree is growing and developing in your mind like the essence at the heart of all living organisms.

The organic theory of treeclimbing will be recognised in a Zen like moment of clarity as you reach the pinnacle of your professional capabilities in arboriculture. It happens to all the best climbers and I'm sure it will happen to me as well as to you young Cory.

I think there are some great climbers here, but the 'best climbers in the world' are like shadows and dust, very hard to capture in any tangible sense, that is to say you know they are there, but seeing them is not always so easy. Being in the presence of one of the best climbers in the world is down to a very personal perception of what it means to be the best. I've explained what I mean, now its your turn you fascist chimp.

That reminds me, 'fascist chimp' is my catchphrase! Dont be using it again without my permission or they'll be a potential lawsuit galloping over the horizon.
 
You are a porcine, pusillanimous noodge.

Blink said what he said and I agree with it as well as the part about pack the 'tude and learn some things.

I'm not all confrontational, but the part about doubting RB has done much of any serious climbing I would tend to agree with too.

I think probably all of the tree service owners on this site have experienced guys applying for a job who say they are absolutely the man when it comes to climbing and they turn out to 99.9% of the time, virtually useless and unable.
 
what goes up must come down ,,,, all that lives is born to die,,, tommorow is no place to put your better days , ,, in the moring i wake up,,, give me my paper work!!!!!!!!1111 and your so called sale"" will be done with nothing broken and nobody injured... see you at the strip club ,,,, smoking butts untill the ugly girls set is done .... iff i dont get aressted tonight we/ll do it again ....
 
Grover my man, you've hung a lot on my statement that was intended to put RB's arrogance in perspective. Best tree climbers in the world is obviously a subjective statement but top TCC competitors definitely qualify. TCCs are the only way to form even a loose comparison of climbers. With few exceptions top competitors ARE superb working climbers, I've seen them and worked with them.

My statement wasn't a reference to myself in any way... I'm just an old rookie who likes to climb stuff. I'm not even close to being a top climber nor will I ever be. Being 'the best at anything' is something I gave up on a long time ago; it's a pointless, ephemeral goal.

To me, the hallmark of a great climber is wasted effort... great climbers don't waste an ounce... great arborists are more about natural empathy for trees and their environment... to me. Guy Meilleur is a truly great arborist but he wouldn't hold a candle to a top TCC competitor in terms of climbing efficiency. I just watched Willie Schultz win the Geezer's TCC. His climbing is a thing of beauty and I have no doubt he is a superior tree man.

Given the pool of talent on this forum, and I maintain that it's a great one, it's absurd to have some jiveass, big talking, condescending newbie come here spouting off and running people down simply because they don't eat like he does. That's especially hypocritical considering his profile states his hobbies are 'Climbing,Pot Smoking'. RB is the one who needs to back off the self congratulatory BS.

...and that was nice of you to say that about my highline thread, thanks.
 
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