Ropensaddle's project pine growing out of roof

[chucknduck]

In new mexico we would charge $2000, only if they would let us drive our grapple on their drive way to load the big logs and brush, 2500$ if we had to dolly them to the curb. We did a job once where we had to carry the tree through the house, because neither neighbor had a gate and the right of way was to small for vehicles !

 

[ropensaddle]

In new mexico we would charge $2000, only if they would let us drive our grapple on their drive way to load the big logs, $3000 if we had to dolly them to the curb.

Lol big logs explain ok you going to block them lower to? PS: if he would allow big trucks on drive don't you think I would be riding a crane?

 

[ropensaddle]

I got to tell you I don't care to do the big log blocking with my old arse on the spar no mo. I can't afford health insurance yet and comp wont pay my bills or for that matter anything as owner. Ok with a groundie that can't let it run without letting it get away. I have the big porty and a nice arborist block but would rather just waffer and throw. I would do it with tackle on the rope but he works elsewhere but really it is my belief taking huge sections is sort of asking for trouble. I only have had four stitches in 26 years of extreme tree work and would like to keep it that way. I will do large wood to a host tree or where shock load is not a possibility. I had an experience with a large log and new ground guy that broke me from the process.

 

[Hddnis]

I hate catching big wood. I would not say I'm cured, because I tried it again yesterday. Newer groundie didn't let it run and it bounced around. He gave it just enough rope that combined with the lean it was wrapping around the tree at ME! I was a little upset! I saw it happening and managed to deflect it with my right leg, which basically pushed me out of the way. There has got to be a better way. That makes two close-ish calls I've had in ten years catching big wood on a spar. The flip side is the dozens of times it has gone smoothly.



Mr. HE

 

[ropensaddle]

I hate catching big wood. I would not say I'm cured, because I tried it again yesterday. Newer groundie didn't let it run and it bounced around. He gave it just enough rope that combined with the lean it was wrapping around the tree at ME! I was a little upset! I saw it happening and managed to deflect it with my right leg, which basically pushed me out of the way. There has got to be a better way. That makes two close-ish calls I've had in ten years catching big wood on a spar. The flip side is the dozens of times it has gone smoothly.



Mr. HE

I agree I did it alot through the years but for a company providing comp huge difference imho. I am getting older and I know it, that does not mean I can't do good work or extreme work, it just means my reflexes, speed and healing are different now.

 

[stihlhere]

i cant tell a lot about the power lines but i would probly bid 2000.00 to 2500.00 and i say it is worth 3500.00 but there are some here in south georgia that would do it for 800.00 to 1000.00.

 

[ropensaddle]

Ok guy's I won bid at 2k and was second highest I agree it is worth 3500.00 and hope the market rises here. This guy is one that would have paid me 3500.00 but they are far and few and I must not lose all my calls. I am amassed at low bid on this tree but the owner just laughed when the guy told him 650.00 PS: the customer has been a blast to work with jokes me all the time and I am taking my time for several reasons one it is a bad tree 2 it is in a great neighborhood that I hope to work in and 3 It is hot as hell.

 

[Hddnis]

2k is not as bad as I was thinking it would be. lol Worth every penny of it. Looks like you are in the ball park overall.

We have the stupid low ballers here too. They often break things and leave a huge mess. Not sure how they operate from day to day with prices like that.



Mr. HE

 

[ropensaddle]

2k is not as bad as I was thinking it would be. lol Worth every penny of it. Looks like you are in the ball park overall.

We have the stupid low ballers here too. They often break things and leave a huge mess. Not sure how they operate from day to day with prices like that.



Mr. HE

The bad thing is they get all the cake I have thought of running a cost cutter ad just to run the riff raff off but the reality is; once they have seen good work too cheap they will expect it. My customer is likely to tip me on this job but it will be ok if he don't because I believe he wont bother even calling others from now on. He has more work in the future and friends and family all over town. These are the clients I am trying to build relationships with.

 

[stihlhere]

I would have done it for 2000.00 and with the publicity you didn't do bad. I cant believe that 650.00 bid. On the other hand check out my post under where has all the tree work gone.

 

[treemandan]

Lol big logs explain ok you going to block them lower to? PS: if he would allow big trucks on drive don't you think I would be riding a crane?

No truck on drive but big pine tthrough roof and wires OK? See, that's funny but not really. I would have asked the guy straight out if he was f-ing with me and if I was about to be told I was on TV. HMMM?
Aside from that the job is just what The Ropes was in the market for. Out here in Chester County we have been hoping you would land something grand to keep the fires burning and are happy to see the pics. I would have used a speedline :greenchainsaw:

 

[ropensaddle]

No truck on drive but big pine tthrough roof and wires OK? See, that's funny but not really. I would have asked the guy straight out if he was f-ing with me and if I was about to be told I was on TV. HMMM?
Aside from that the job is just what The Ropes was in the market for. Out here in Chester County we have been hoping you would land something grand to keep the fires burning and are happy to see the pics. I would have used a speedline :greenchainsaw:

Yeah lol it is just extra work right? Anyway speed line was thought of but reality is the only direction it could be directed is not good. It would take it through a huge and beautiful red oak with a 56" dbh ,that ;I get to clean and do a little reduction on one side on later. The longer it takes the more exposure I get lmao, cheap advertising if you can understand my meaning? Too bad for me I can't afford those fancy grcs but heck as oldirty told me once I am one of those bucket babies lmao.

 

[tree MDS]

I like the term "bucket queen" personally

Dont feel bad rope, I'm getting that way too.

Saw this landscaper broad that gets me work at the gas station the other day and she says to me "do you even climb anymore"? I almost felt insulted. I said "yeah, but only when I have to...I climbed one last week". I was feeling sort of defensive, lol.

Times change I guess - but I still got it.

 

[ropensaddle]

Dont feel bad rope, I'm getting that way too.

Saw this landscaper broad that gets me work at the gas station the other day and she says to me "do you even climb anymore"? I almost felt insulted. I said "yeah, but only when I have to...I climbed one last week". I was feeling sort of defensive, lol.

Times change I guess - but I still got it.

Lmao it is funny they all call us that but look what they are doing now he he he he.

 

[tree MDS]

LOL.

I was thinking the other day that perhaps oldirty, with all that fancy new equipment, could possibly take down a tree without even having to physically touch it - other than with the saw. Ewww...dirty, stinky tree :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[ropensaddle]

LOL.

I was thinking the other day that perhaps oldirty, with all that fancy new equipment, could possibly take down a tree without even having to physically touch it - other than with the saw. Ewww...dirty, stinky tree :hmm3grin2orange:

Alanthius may they have them all here's to em eh Man supposed to have one day off shesh gotta go now to grind eight stumps lol

 

[TreEmergencyB]

come on' guys gotta teach them groundies how to run it, my mentor taught me to run the ropes no block no porta wrap and with i can lower big wood with almost "any climber" im 150lbs and i take it where u cut it and you gonna be good. only 4 years ex. im 23 gotta pay the groundies good to stay being groundies. you know the good ones always wanna climb. i climb but mostly do ground work because of my rope skills. They just have to pay me better than the average ground guy.

so if you wanna see fly me out for a big job and ill show ur newb groundies how its done

 

[Hddnis]

come on' guys gotta teach them groundies how to run it, my mentor taught me to run the ropes no block no porta wrap and with i can lower big wood with almost "any climber" im 150lbs and i take it where u cut it and you gonna be good. only 4 years ex. im 23 gotta pay the groundies good to stay being groundies. you know the good ones always wanna climb. i climb but mostly do ground work because of my rope skills. They just have to pay me better than the average ground guy.

so if you wanna see fly me out for a big job and ill show ur newb groundies how its done

That's big talk, but I guess if you can back it up then you'll be able to make the payments on your mouth mortgage.


Mr. HE

 

[TreEmergencyB]

That's big talk, but I guess if you can back it up then you'll be able to make the payments on your mouth mortgage.


Mr. HE

big talk? it aint that hard to let er run then slower down b4 it rag dolls the climber i mean goin for a ride is part of the job a good groundie just makes i less of a ride i was green at one time and jacked my mentor around plenty of times but i learned from my mistakes

if you feel comfortable putting a piece on the lowering line i feel comfy getting it down safley strong enougn rope and wraps do a great thing

 

[oldirty]

looks good rope! a monumental task regardless who you put in the tree. but it is nice to see an old dog still barking from the tree top.


thanks for sharing bro.

and yes mds, i probably wouldve gotten some sap on me from setting the slings. lol.


hey treeslayer, if the 38ton couldnt reach it from the street then i gotta bet the 60ton we can use (another tree company crane) couldve gotten to it! and i just heard they got a 115ton the other day. oldirty will be swinging from that thing by winter, i just know it! lol.

hey rope. honest opinion. how much more saw it that 200t than the 334t you had been running?


new geckos? what next the 500$ ergovation saddle? you put a pulley under your knot yet?

stay safe buddy!