Lets get this party started...

[MasterBlaster]

And why wouldn't they?

 

[matthias]

Customer hired us for this job, cancelled cause we took too long and she found someone else, rehired us cause the other guys ladder wasn't tall enough. When we arrived the trunk was skinned (with stubs) about 15' up. The neighbor made some comment about tying two ladders together for reach and then asked if I was going to drive the bucket truck on the front lawn. Thanks for your two cents buddy, if I need some more idiotic commentary I'll let you know.

 

[matthias]

Here's the top with evidence of a drop crotching reduction. I don't know if that's what killed the tree but she was about as dead as she could get.

 

[matthias]

All the loose bark came flying off when she hit the ground which made the clean up fun. Stunk like dog crap too.

 

[matthias]

Here's the second last cut on a willow we did the same day. That 371xp is so photogenic you just can't help taking pictures.

 

[matthias]

And here's a picture I took from the bucket during some "rewarding" line clearance work. Probably some of the biggest trees we have in town.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Rock and Roll there, Matt!!!

A swift death was applied to these pines. It was easy, minimal roping. The 3rd was a 'lil spooky, with that crazy lean, though!

 

[MasterBlaster]

I do gotta quit smoking!

 

[MasterBlaster]

I love getting to the halfway point.

 

[MasterBlaster]

My photographer got a lucky shot!

 

[MasterBlaster]

Nothing left but to...

 

[MasterBlaster]

Block it down!

 

[MasterBlaster]

That's about it!

 

[MasterBlaster]

So, me n Matthias are the only ones that keep the party going? It would be cool to see some new members post some killer jpegs!

 

[matthias]

I am within days of getting a digital camera. The hardest part will be driving to the store because I know if I do that it is a guaranteed purchase. I'm gonna spend the extra bucks and get one with video and sound. Great pictures as always Butch.

 

[MasterBlaster]

It took me awhile to get mine, but I'm glad I got a round tuit!

 

[TheTreeSpyder]

Great shots! Your Public Sight should grow to be the fullest batch of what tree workers see around! Anyone can just stop in and see this crazy stuff!

Sometimes i like saving low weight on sapr for more stability, and i'd always try to brace something likie that backwards against it's lean. Makes me feel better!

:alien:

 

[MasterBlaster]

Thank ya, sir!

Uhhh, what low weight?

And brace it against whut? :alien:

 

[xander9727]

Butch,
Good shots. Could you see any sign of an injury that caused that dog leg? It is so abrupt I'd imagine it may have been broken at some point.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Actually, it's something they call 'fusiform fungus'. It shows up in pines, and is classified as a 'catface' by loggers.

I dunno, that's what they've called it over the years. Anyone know any more info on FF?