I saw a guy walk into Wendys with gaffs on.

[tree MDS]

I might wander round the jobsite a bit with my gaffs on, but only to grab a smoke or drink before I head back up the next tree. Never on lunch, that sounds uncomfortable, and never in Wendy's.

Yeah, well, we're still working on you. you got promise though.

 

[stl limbwalker]

Cable TV Subcontractor

He was a contractor / Sub to your local cable tv company most likely upgrading some plant or doing a small extention.
All newbuild in the country is complete, but back in the 70's & 80's it was like the wild west...climbing 40-60 poles per man per day and linesmen got paid and still do get paid PRODUCTION or piece rate. That weeded out the slackers.
He was wearing bashlin pole gaffs, you can walk around OK with them on.
Thats the way this oldschool linesman (me) was trained 20 years ago...leave the gaffs on ALL day there's still 30 more poles to stick after lunch. If anyone jumped a pole on you then you bought the beer for the whole crew.

 

[KodiakKen]

I agree cable tv

I work for the phone company and we rarely gaff or if we have to run a lot line that is easier than carrying a ladder and all..once the deed is done..relief to take them off..I have seen several catv installers wear them into the store..

 

[Blakesmaster]

Yeah, well, we're still working on you. you got promise though.

Promise? By the time you guys are done with me I could run a marathon in them, right? Wear them to the club, dancin' with the girlies, I"ll live in them suckas. Or maybe it's t'other way round. I actually would take them off more 'cept mine have three straps and take a bit of on and off effort. Depending what I'm climbing ( white pine today for instance ) having an uber sharp spike can be a real PITA. I should have some pics of these pines today, I'll post in the "whining" thread 'bout that ball buster.

 

[Blakesmaster]

heck ya i usually have my shirt and tie on in wendys. and let my dates biggie size. now if it was mcdonalds ya spikes on.

Biggie size? Ain't you quite the spender, I give my dates 3 items from the dollar menu...MAX. If she's cute I might buy her a frosty.


BTW, you get my PM on Pitt, or no?

 

[tree MDS]

Promise? By the time you guys are done with me I could run a marathon in them, right? Wear them to the club, dancin' with the girlies, I"ll live in them suckas. Or maybe it's t'other way round. I actually would take them off more 'cept mine have three straps and take a bit of on and off effort. Depending what I'm climbing ( white pine today for instance ) having an uber sharp spike can be a real PITA. I should have some pics of these pines today, I'll post in the "whining" thread 'bout that ball buster.

I like sharp real sharp spikes. I'm only 160 and spike light or hard depending on the species. It might work different for bigger guys. I'm not sure how things would be with another 75 lbs. or so.

But no prancing around in the spikes man, that dulls em up.

 

[treeslayer]

I remember several years ago, being in line in a big bank in hampton VA, I saw an old raggedy a$$ bucket truck park at the front door, and a guy walked in wearing his spikes, and the sound of of the spikes hitting that polished marble terrazo floor was deafening.

He f@#-ed that floor up, too. :taped: scratched the heck out of it.

man, I hit the ground and unwrap the velcro quick.

But spikes in a bucket truck?

 

[pdqdl]

But spikes in a bucket truck?

The spikes are to help him get out of the bucket...

 

[Tree Pig]

The spikes are to help him get out of the bucket...

No no the spikes are in case he needs a break, he can spike down the fiberglass boom and back up with out having to move his work position.

 

[Rftreeman]

I have mine on now...........

 

[TreeClimber57]

But spikes in a bucket truck?

I was wondering same thing.. especially if only doing cable tv. Not as if it is tree work where maybe you need to get to a spot you can't reach with bucket (not that you would use climbers even then..

 

[Burvol]

Reminds me of two guys around here that are log cutters and wear chaps out of the woods around town after work, like the store, gas station, saw shop, LOL. WTF?

 

[fishercat]

smae here.

I might wander round the jobsite a bit with my gaffs on, but only to grab a smoke or drink before I head back up the next tree. Never on lunch, that sounds uncomfortable, and never in Wendy's.

if i know i am going right back up.otherwise i want the damn things OFF!

 

[treeclimber101]

I like to walk on the customers roof with my spikes on , they make funny marks in the shingles , but I am not cool enough to pull off Wendy's , but on a serious note I can walk with my spikes on and they don't touch the ground ...

 

[lego1970]

This guy was in a newer International Bucket Truck with a Chipper box so I'm assuming he was doing tree work, however there was no chipper being towed so maybe he was doing cable work or something along that line. Also there was no company info listed on the side of the truck. I thought it was kinda funny, however as I said I wasn't sure if others do that. Personally other then taking a quick break, I like taking them off quickly when I'm down.

 

[oldugly]

I suffered a blood clot in my leg years ago..when I don't need them..they come off. People do not realize what restricting the circulation in your legs actually can do to you. I also knew several other climbers that have suffered the same ailments. I might get flack from some other climbers, but I carry mine to the tree, when I'm done..I carry them back to the truck. But as stated before...maybe I'm missing a fashion statement.

 

[ropensaddle]

I wonder did he have a cigarette kinda layed over to one side, ball cap on backwards and dark or mirrored shades, kinda strolling in, man that cat is too ####ing cool lol

 

[ropensaddle]

Reminds me of two guys around here that are log cutters and wear chaps out of the woods around town after work, like the store, gas station, saw shop, LOL. WTF?

I have forgot my hard hat was on many times until home and watching the tube lol. Never chaps or spurs though.

 

[Guarddog1]

Maybe he thought he may run into some trouble at Wendys and figured he could deliver one hell of back kick with them on.

 

[Jumper]

I suppose it's no worse than a bunch of accountants and lawyers on Harleys dressed up like they're going to a gay Halloween party.
Phil

Or the cowboy wanna be I saw headed to Calgary from Toronto Pearson Intl, trying to clear security with sprurs on.

I also have seen two loggers try to access the lunch room out at site wearing caulks. Smart on linoleum floors. They did look a little rough around the edges.