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[Rounder]

Arrgg, not doing that great, hurt my back pretty bad, been sore for a few weeks, and the other day it went from bad to worse, spending most of the time on the couch, went for a walk today, and was in pain the whole time.

Anyway enough about that. PM me you're addy, and I'll try to get this muffler out to ya.

That back bussiness is no fun. One of my co-workers swears playing a round of golf is the cure...or steelhead fishing.....or just drinking beer for that matter....I suppose you can see where this is going, lol........

 

[parrisw]

Sorry about your back good buddy, hope you get better that's no fun. Thanks for muffler help.

Thanks for the wishes. A hurting back really sucks. I'm really hoping its just muscular though.

No worries on the muffler.

 

[parrisw]

That back bussiness is no fun. One of my co-workers swears playing a round of golf is the cure...or steelhead fishing.....or just drinking beer for that matter....I suppose you can see where this is going, lol........

Fishing and beer sounds good. :msp_w00t:

 

[fir]

Sorry to here about the back man, especialy from local guy. The climber I work with has back problems and had to get an epideral. that fixed him up good. Get well soon.

 

[Brian13]

Sorry to hear about your back Will, hope it heals up quick. If you havnt already, try icing it down and some sort of anti-inflammatory. If its muscular that should help, and resting with your feet propped up with your knees at 90* should take most of the tension off your back. Back pain sucks, I hope its nothing serious.

 

[parrisw]

Sorry to here about the back man, especialy from local guy. The climber I work with has back problems and had to get an epideral. that fixed him up good. Get well soon.

Sorry to hear about your back Will, hope it heals up quick. If you havnt already, try icing it down and some sort of anti-inflammatory. If its muscular that should help, and resting with your feet propped up with your knees at 90* should take most of the tension off your back. Back pain sucks, I hope its nothing serious.

Thanks, guys, ya, I've been lying down with my feet up, that does help allot, I've been using heat off and on, seems to help loosen it up some.

 

[NHlocal]

Just a suggestion.....

Thanks, guys, ya, I've been lying down with my feet up, that does help allot, I've been using heat off and on, seems to help loosen it up some.

Will, have you kept up with "Wigglesworth", just a suggestion, you might want to go have your back checked out (MRI)?
I'd hate hearing you hurt it worse (permanent) thinking it's no big deal, just a suggestion.....

 

[parrisw]

Will, have you kept up with "Wigglesworth", just a suggestion, you might want to go have your back checked out (MRI)?
I'd hate hearing you hurt it worse (permanent) thinking it's no big deal, just a suggestion.....

Yes I saw that, his is pretty bad, I don't have symptoms of a disc pinching any nerves, I did see the doc, he said to come back if it doesn't get better soon. Going to physio tomorrow.

Thanks for the concern.

 

[Brian13]

Take care of your back Will, and hope heals up soon. Well guys, spent my first full day climbing. All together about 6hrs in a tree maybe a little more, and I am absolutely beat. Not much on me that isnt sore LOL. Lot of pushing my limits both mentally and physically. Was up in a smallish Oak and after climbing all the way up to where I was tied in I had to move it up and tie in a little higher. Was pretty windy in the afternoon, and everytime the wind would kick up the leader I was on would move a good foot or two. Made me nervous as hell LOL!! I knew it wasnt going to break, but that voice in the back of my head sure wasnt convinced LOL. Got to play around with swinging from one branch to another like a monkey, and let me tell you that is fun! Still find myself from time to time being a little nervous about how high I am, but its getting easier and I am focusing more on what I need to do and less on how high I am. Be safe everyone, I think I am going to bed.

 

[parrisw]

Take care of your back Will, and hope heals up soon. Well guys, spent my first full day climbing. All together about 6hrs in a tree maybe a little more, and I am absolutely beat. Not much on me that isnt sore LOL. Lot of pushing my limits both mentally and physically. Was up in a smallish Oak and after climbing all the way up to where I was tied in I had to move it up and tie in a little higher. Was pretty windy in the afternoon, and everytime the wind would kick up the leader I was on would move a good foot or two. Made me nervous as hell LOL!! I knew it wasnt going to break, but that voice in the back of my head sure wasnt convinced LOL. Got to play around with swinging from one branch to another like a monkey, and let me tell you that is fun! Still find myself from time to time being a little nervous about how high I am, but its getting easier and I am focusing more on what I need to do and less on how high I am. Be safe everyone, I think I am going to bed.

Thanks Brian . Good job on the climbing!!

 

[NHlocal]

Take care of your back Will, and hope heals up soon. Well guys, spent my first full day climbing. All together about 6hrs in a tree maybe a little more, and I am absolutely beat. Not much on me that isnt sore LOL. Lot of pushing my limits both mentally and physically. Was up in a smallish Oak and after climbing all the way up to where I was tied in I had to move it up and tie in a little higher. Was pretty windy in the afternoon, and everytime the wind would kick up the leader I was on would move a good foot or two. Made me nervous as hell LOL!! I knew it wasnt going to break, but that voice in the back of my head sure wasnt convinced LOL. Got to play around with swinging from one branch to another like a monkey, and let me tell you that is fun! Still find myself from time to time being a little nervous about how high I am, but its getting easier and I am focusing more on what I need to do and less on how high I am. Be safe everyone, I think I am going to bed.

Hey Brian, well done. First full day of climbing and you were able to walk away to tell us how it went. Ayuh, being sore is part of it. You get used to it, kinda. Learning to advance your climb line eh? The learning curve is very steep, be patient, and listen to to the "teacher".
Stay with it Brian, you'll be comfortable "up high" before you know it. :msp_thumbsup:
Work safe. ::thumbsup::

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Brian awesome on the climbing, I am really proud of you, be sure and share that with Mark Brown, he loves that stuff. Sam, Randy, Aaron, and gang if I left anybody out, oops Homelite Jimmy! Hello my friends. And I want to send a heartfelt thank you to my friend Parrisw. Don't even think I had my 372 muffler breaking, posted but minutes, and Will offered to help. Just got a pm, he already shipped me one. That's a great friend, I really appreciate that Will. And any of my friends here, I will help you with whatever, whenever life is not much without real friends.

 

[parrisw]

Brian awesome on the climbing, I am really proud of you, be sure and share that with Mark Brown, he loves that stuff. Sam, Randy, Aaron, and gang if I left anybody out, oops Homelite Jimmy! Hello my friends. And I want to send a heartfelt thank you to my friend Parrisw. Don't even think I had my 372 muffler breaking, posted but minutes, and Will offered to help. Just got a pm, he already shipped me one. That's a great friend, I really appreciate that Will. And any of my friends here, I will help you with whatever, whenever life is not much without real friends.

Sure thing Norm, you're welcome, I needed to get up and move around anyway. Hope it gets to you soon.

 

[parrisw]

Well bad news, looks like I got a disc injury :msp_sad: my wife had thought I did, but I refused to believe it till today, until I was told by my physiotherapist, I should of known, since I've never had this much back pain before. Got to keep positive about it though. Will be off work for this week anyway, my job doesn't lend itself at all, to getting my back better. But can't afford to be off long, wish I had a government job so I would have sick time. Going to be hard for me to not do anything, I get bored real quick.

 

[NHlocal]

Get well soon.....

Well bad news, looks like I got a disc injury :msp_sad: my wife had thought I did, but I refused to believe it till today, until I was told by my physiotherapist, I should of known, since I've never had this much back pain before. Got to keep positive about it though. Will be off work for this week anyway, my job doesn't lend itself at all, to getting my back better. But can't afford to be off long, wish I had a government job so I would have sick time. Going to be hard for me to not do anything, I get bored real quick.

Hey Will, real sorry to hear the news about your back. :msp_sad: Get it fixed right, none of those chinese parts, go OEM all the way! :hmm3grin2orange: Seriously, have it done right and do everything possible to allow it to heal up completely. It does take time but in the end it's worth it. Sure hope you keep us all updated. :msp_thumbup:

 

[parrisw]

Hey Will, real sorry to hear the news about your back. :msp_sad: Get it fixed right, none of those chinese parts, go OEM all the way! :hmm3grin2orange: Seriously, have it done right and do everything possible to allow it to heal up completely. It does take time but in the end it's worth it. Sure hope you keep us all updated. :msp_thumbup:

Thanks man, just takes some time. They don't operate anymore on these type of injuries anymore unless its really bad. I'll keep you all in the loop.

 

[NHlocal]

Hard work.....

.....Hey Norm, here's pics and video of of last Saturday's work, this is definitely a necessary part of tree work but not a very glamorous or exciting part of it. The odd thing is, I enjoy that part of it too. :hmm3grin2orange: Hope that muffler works out for ya' to get your saw up and running. :msp_thumbup:
Work safe. ::thumbsup::


Wind Storm Damage Take Down Cleanup.wmv - YouTube

 

[struggle]

Today I went to grind three stumps out this afternoon. Had to wait until the school let out as the street is lined with teachers cars.

So I start grinding on the first stump (ash) flush to the ground and me thinks this first one will be a breeze so I get about 25% of the way through the stump and I here this ting sound rap sound and then it quits so I continue then when I swing back and cut a little deeper wham ring ting ting wham clankity clank. Lift the machine up and shut it down.

Found 4+feet of 5/16" chain wrapped around the wheel and still partially around the stump. Swearing like a drunking sailor I untangle the wheel and then pulled the rest of the chain out by hand. The chain was at least 4-6" or more below the surface of the ground

Thankfully no broken teeth. Not so sure about how sharp they are anymore though. I have not looked at them and probably don't want to

I was able to finish all the stumps though and will go back tomorrow provided the weather cooperates.

At least it didn't take the chain and throw it through a window or worse.

I would have expected this out on a farm but not in town.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Will, very sorry to hear this, man I hope sooner than later really sucks. Yep sicktime is very nice, and I think all, almost said Americans, LOL Can't forget my Canada friends! Well everybody who works and pay's taxes should have sick time period! I got Afflac as a backup too. Randy good stuff, you got some nice vids on the tube! Shane bummer, glad no serious damage. Not sure how you roll, but when we do tree work, I walk and look for nails etc, as I am sure you do. Then I tell who we are working for if anything is found and hit, then they may have to replace a chain they are always cool with it. Never had to have them replace one yet.

 

[struggle]

The job so far ground out rather easy and the I intially thought I might reduce the charge amount as customer goodwill but after hitting the chain I am thinking not now. No way could anyone have known that chain was there. It was way below the surface.

I have told others about hitting nails as well that they will be paying for the chains. I might have to do that as well with the stump grinding now seeing this is the first time I have hit somethign like this.

The guy I bought this grinder from said he has hit all kinds of things over the years. It just happens. People forget stuff and the tree consumes it.

Next time I will mention on the next job I do.

I also ran into the guy with the trees in the concrete parking lot and he said maybe in the next couple of weeks they will be ready for me. That one I will do pictures on for sure.