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    Groundmen say the darnedest things.

    That's ok, I don't need a wrap, or cut it I can handle it.
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    Best/affordable boots perfect for climbing

    Redwings with Vibrum soles, around $230. I would never buy cheap boots, my feet deserve the best.
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    how did 2012 treat you?

    Had a good year in 2012, my son finished the Urban Arboriculture course at Humber College and took over some of the climbing duties along with the driving and dumping assignments. Worked steadely up til Christmas with all equipment and saws ready to go. Finally takeing a vacation with the wife...
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    Funny tree business name

    How about "Raiders of the Dead Bark Tree Service"
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    Tree hater threatens to sue!

    would this injection or spray ( retardent ) work on Mulberries?
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    Charging for Consultations

    If someone wants to pick my brain about the trees on their property (consultation) its $30. If I sign them for some work after that I'll wave the charges.
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    Tree guy sayings

    "When in doubt, cut it out" "Do as I say, not as I do" "your on my time now"
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    Is work picking up for you?

    Ever since the 100 Km. winds came through here about 3 weeks ago, its been crazy. I've got at least 3 weeks of work booked already and the phone is stihl ringing.
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    Question for Climbers (chunk down)

    If I'm chunking down pieces of wood I try to keep it at 2 or 3 fireplace size lengths. My 2cents.
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    Cad ?

    who about Canadian Dollars CAD.
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    Ladders...

    I have one of those ladders that ajusts from 6 - 12 ft. step or 6 - 24 extension and folds up to 6 feet. Its a little heavy, but very sturdy. Paid around $600.00. The last one lasted around 8 years. Worth every penny...Eugene
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    Schoolin' books.

    My sons at Humber this semester, in the apprentice program. I graduated from S.S.F.C. 1981, Forest Tech. program. Great School, Great program. Good luck to you...Eugene, Total Tree Care, Hamilton, ON
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    Schoolin' books.

    Are you going to Humber North?
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    added work?

    I tell people that a couple small branches here or there is no problem, but if I have to climb the tree then its at least an hour, which is $150.00.
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    Elbow Pain

    I have elbow pain, along with shoulders, back and knees. It comes with the job. I,ve had surgery on the inside left elbow to remove scar tissue, 4-5 cortisone shots in each elbow. I take 2 or 3 Acetaminophen extra strength just to get moving in the morning. Its all because of the repetitive...
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    Getting a Chainsaw ticket

    Nothing wrong with Chain saw certification...All my employees have went through a 1 day course on operation and safety of a chainsaw...Its going that way up here.
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    Vermeer Canada (Toronto Area) Seminar

    Mycrew and I attended this seminar. Very informative for me and my son because it reflected the equipment and techniques we use almost every day. Just some neat variations that we can adopt. $15/person was cheap for this demonstration, but the $300.00 I spent on equipment was a nessessary...
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    Wood identification

    maybe Mullberry
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    How to plug a hole in a tree....

    expanding foam should do the trick.
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    Wife Support

    my wife stays at home and answers the phone and relays messages back to us. My sister-in-law works out in the field with us and is a great worker and public relations spokesperson for us. Shes smart and really good lookin. She can smooth out many different neighbour confrontations or...
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