maloufstree,sounds like were in the same boat.I too am a small outfit.
And like you am nestled in a area were tree,s are plentiful,and have a guy my climber that I have somewhat adopted.When work is slow and fortunately this is the 1st year that I have had to deal with it in this extreme.But I can always pull in some others gigs,my climber cannot he's a one trick pony.But I always make room for him in whatever i,m working on.So I understand your loyalty to your guys.Some times it,s hard.but when they have p/u the pace for you and listened to your bichin and moaning and any other crap that you deal with on a daily basis in this bus.what other choice do you have.
Yea I have made a few sacrifices and so has he.I just try to keep it going as long as possible.Then you have no other choice. Good luck! sorry a little long winded tonight must be the crown. Answer by the hour and I make some adjustments when necessary.