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    Sold Kong speedline carabiners

    $80 - 5 Kong speedline carabiners. Steel construction/ captive keeper. Non-locking. 24kn rated, used very little. These biners new are $25 ea. Price includes shipping.
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    putting up pics

    I know ive asked before and im asking again...i must be stupid... how does one put pics into the post that you dont have to follow a link? I select a file from the browse, click upload, then what? Please put a sticky at the top of the forum so next time I forget, i wont have to ask.
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    out w/ the veggie, back to petro base

    Last spring there was a long winded thread about useing veggie oil in chainsaws. There was some good ideas put forth and I thought what the heck, Ill jump on it too. so off to sams I went. spent $35 on the member ship, bought 2 5-gal jugs oil. Went through them over time and bought 2 more...
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    Times Running out

    Im selling out on my climbing gear. If your looking for a bargain, go down to the Oklahoma Arborist Supply forum, visit the sale thread and check out the deals. The forum will only be up a few more days. Thanks for looking. David
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    oak trees

    I had a customer recently tell me about fertilizing her trees w/ copper scion (sp?). Any one here know what this is and where to find it? I googled it and found nothing.
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    Tree Killing in Sydney

    Found this online this morning.... http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060302/sc_nm/environment_australia_trees_dc
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    Your brand of hand tools

    Im interested in getting some new hand tools (ie: sockets, wrenches, etc) and was wondering what brands were preferred here and why? If they are not a major player, where do you get yours at? Major players would be Snap-on, Mac, and craftsman.
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    Mw Isa Tcc

    Results from the Midwest: Speed Climb: (this was not 60') 1-Noel Boyer 12.39 2-Brian Eshleman 13.28 3-Jeff Evans - 15.? Footlock: (was 50') 1-Noel Boyer 22.32 2-Brandon Hendrickson (treejunkie) 25.77 3-Jeff Evans 26.67 Ariel Rescue: 1-Brandon Hendrickson 2-Noel Boyer 3-Shane...
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    water sprouts/suckers

    I was at the local chemical shop today and saw a bottle of product called 'sucker stop'. Its made by the same group that makes florel. Im wondering if anyone here has heard of this and used it. If youve used it, does it really work? and how well. Here we have a lot of silver maples w/...
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    Tossing your Toss?

    Did you buy a Toss splicing wand thinking, "I'm going to splice my own stuff and put that Nick guy out of business :cool: "........but now you find out the $$$$$$ you send Nick is a WAY better idea? :o If this fits you and you are now ready to Toss your Toss, I'd like to hear from you as I...
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    Guy gets arse chewed instead of head trauma

    We were doing a removal today at a local low risk correctional facility here in town. Since the tree was right next to the dorms, guys were walking right under us in the beginning. I got tired of it so I had one of the guys go to the shop for the boundry tape and stakes. This took care of...
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    Asplundh worker hit by car....Oklahoma City

    Asplundh worker hit by car.... Northeast Oklahoma City Monday morning avoided a Major tragedy. An Asplundh crewman working roadside was hit by a teenage driver on his way to school. The impact knocked the worker into the wood chipper on the back of the combo truck. Fortunately, the unit WAS...
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    Its beginning to look alot like christmas...

    Today the bossman mentioned advertising Christmas light installation and wondered how those that do it charge for it. Anyone here do this? and how do you figure your rates? Does your price include removal? I told him "have fun" like I wanted no part of it (which i really dont) as Ive...
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    Blue spruce

    Recently I was the recipient of a ~3" caliper blue spruce that has been grafted into the 'birdnest' shape. The top is about 12-15" tall and 30-36" across. the overall height of the tree is about 45". My question is: what am i to expect of the tree in the future (shape, height)? There...
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    Great Outdoor Games on Espn

    Was watching tv tonite and came across the Great Outdoor Games on ESPN. They showed the mens boom run and womens endurance (stock saw, underhand chop, single buck saw). Tomorrow (Friday) they are showing the mens pole climb and mens endurance. Ive seen these guys do that pole climb b4 and...
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    Crapford Pears

    Some time ago there was a discussion on the dislike of the bradford pear. I remember someone asking why they were so disliked. Well, here ya go man!
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    Ouch! this house needs a bandaid!

    For some of you, this may seem like an average day. But here in Enid OK, this is not normal. However, its what I did this afternoon. Last nite we had a nice little wind storm come thru about 3am and this tree (silver maple dbh ~ 36") was a tragedy of said storm. As you will see from the...
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    Mw Isa Tcc

    Got home today from the Midwest ISA TCC. What a great event hosted by Ryan's TNT of Springfield Mo. We had great trees and weather that was absolutely AWESOME! Here's the results: THROWLINE: 1) Brandon Hendrickson, Overland park KS 2) Michael Roller, St louis MO 3) Brandon Toppins...
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    OAA Jamboree

    Today, Saturday May 22, the first annual Oklahoma Arborist Association Tree Climbers Jamboree was held in WINDY Enid Oklahoma. We had 9 climbers from 2 states, representing 6 companies. It was a great day even though the wind was gusting upwards of 35 mph. It made for a tricky Work Climb...
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    One handed

    This seems to have creeped up lately so I thought I'd post the poll. Yes, I use a saw one handed all the time. I know its not safe in certain situations, but oh well. I do try to use two hands and if I can, I do. I ride my assistants arse that weild the thing like a sword. I dont want...
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