How'd it go today?

[stehansen]

Yeah, I think they're a no-no Stephen.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Yeah they would take the bark right off the live oak I'm betting
Maybe if I only use them on the top of the branches they won't see it.. LOL.. JK

 

[Old Monkey]

I wonder if boots covered in astro turf would work.

 

[JohnB]

I worked with a guy who wore caulk boots to climb and he loved them. But you can't climb thin bark trees like Maple and Magnolias and can't walk on roofs because the shingles tear off with every step. This guy said if he couldn't wear his boots he'd quit treework.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Well I never thought I would climb a tree with out gaffs, buttttttt.
Now I have ascenders and such. I got spoiled by working in the woods with take downs that were just not supposed to damage other trees. Now I do the ones close to houses too and heritage trees.. Who whudda thunk it.

 

[ptptree]

I wish I had caulks today as I don't think the customers would've cared.

 

[ptptree]

You're like a fancy high felutin' arborist now!

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Well you can always "ask the customer". I always gave them option when I did the consults in the past and still do. Before I would do "gaff less", I would tell them I use gaffs, could damage tree, yada yada and some would have me do it anyway. I always had a local guy that would do it with out gaffs and just refer him or another to do the job. NOW... I sell myself both ways. And my conscience says no gaffs on most jobs. Less invasive the better. Then again, aint killed a tree on my property yet with gaffs. But that's my property.

 

[No_Bivy]

I prefer no gaff......sometimes removals without...to a point. But my gecks are so light I once forgot I had them on...

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Did I mention I am hourly... I make more money on ropes now

 

[Newfie]

I wonder if boots covered in astro turf would work.

Doubtfully. Turf is slippery as.... well..... when wet.


Easy day today. Slept in til 9. Went over to my parents and played with my nephews. Had lobstah,shrimp and chowdah for suppah.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

VELCRO.. can we charge more to rig it ???

 

[NeTree]

Went over to my parents and played with my nephews. Had lobstah,shrimp and chowdah for suppah.

How is mum and pa?

 

[Newfie]

How is mum and pa?

Insane and whipped, respectively.

 

[NeTree]

HAHA!

 

[CurSedVoyce]

I miss MA
Yous guys are killin me...
But I still make the best chowda

 

[Bodean]

What's the difference between red chowder and the other one?

I'm serious

 

[Newfie]

Here in New England, we don't typically see the "red chowder" which is a tomato base. We call it "New York" style. or Manhattan.

REAL clam chowder is a cream and butter base and thickened with the starch from the potatos. Besides clams and potatos, a good New England chowder will have some onion and bacon.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

And that be true.. aint nuttin like real clam chowder eh?
Screw that tomato substitute..
And you have to use cream or its all for not!

 

[Newfie]

Substituting milk for the cream just doesn't cut it.

 

[sawinredneck]

It's white chowder, or it's going back!!!

Stupid question: Why would you NOT gaff a TD?

 

[CurSedVoyce]

And you have to reduce all the juices for that perfect flavor. Wine to deglaze. OHHHHH MAN. I will make my chowder for Christmas. I am already hungry for it!

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Gaff a take down.. Of course! No questions!

 

[MasterBlaster]

Stupid question: Why would you NOT gaff a TD?

Not a stupid question at all. I've always be stymied by that...

 

[CurSedVoyce]

No such thing as stupid questions (unless you have a teen ager) only stupid answers I was always told