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...
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.
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.
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
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
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...
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.
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...
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...