Narrow access, double Beech hit.

[Frank]

It is with much regret that I am having to re-post this thread for a number of reasons. Having looked back through the whole thread it became apparent that a few select comments that were meant in true jest and only aimed at a bit of playfull banter / ribbing, could well have been construed as the complete polar opposite. It seems like the classic case of something being read in another manner in which it was typed. Anyone who was upset / angered by comments by myself and others, please accept my humblest of apologies.

 

Let me explain.

 

The climber for this job was chosen specifically for his vast experience, proven track record and unquestionable ability to get jobs like this done, safely, professionally, and most importantly quickly with zero fuss. The smoothness of the whole operation was testament to this guys skill.

Any comments regarding working practises or ability in the first draft of this thread were bourne out of pure childish jealousy on my behalf as I had so wanted to get my hands on them trees. I thought I had amplified the fact these comments were jokes by using one of these symbols---->

Any comments made about climbing equipment used were aimed at simply carrying on the ongoing debate / banter on arbtalk regarding prussiks and newer techniques i.e, hitch climber pulley and V.T knot. Again I believed these comments to be obvious jokes by using this symbol ----->

 

It was not my intention to upset anyone or to have anyone feel I was intentionally bad mouthing them. As said above the climber was chosen head and shoulders above anyone else, including me. From the few chances I have had to work or meet this chap, i already have a great deal of respect for him and realised very quickly from first meet that there was a massive amount I could potentially learn from him. I hope this hasnt ruined this.

 

The whole job was fantastic to be a part of and really was a smooth no nonsense operation from start to finish.

 

I sincerely hope this will clear up any il feelings. I also hope that no friendship / work relate connections are severed due to my ill thought out attempt at humerous banter.

 

Once again my apologies for lack of judgement.

 

Heres some photos from the job.

 

 

 

Oh and to Big Ammer, the banksmen wasnt called whatever you said, his name was completely different but I am not willing to post on here. I will however say that he did a fantastic job of keeping the whole operation running smoothly.

[Big 'Ammer]

Well it looked a well organised job, whoever was doing it.

 

I know the site, and its very tight access indeed for any machinery.

 

I did a crown reduction on those trees about ten years ago with JPW, and we had a 65' Genie down there to do the outsides and I climbed the trees to clean out the insides and take the tops off.

 

I too use Hall Bros when I need a crane. On the job I did with Pete McTree, the slinger / signaller was Cyril.

 

I thought it might have been him, but you could only see the back of the guys head in your picture.

[Dean Lofthouse]

Nice take down mate, so who was the gimmer on the the three strand and priussic in the first thread pictures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

joke :001_smile: at least some of us have a sense of humour

[Buzzsurgeon]

Nowt wrong with that as long as you sew bits off and you lant it well!

[18 stoner]

Obviously a great job to have been involved Darren, and well done to all:thumbup1:

 

Regrettably, i was one of the people who put a humorous comment about the climber being only off 3strand a couple of years. It was totally in jest, and was also followed by 3 of these:lol:

 

However, if my comment offended, i also would like to say sorry, but it was also a self inflicted dig, as i am one of those old school types who is still on a beal prussik.

 

A real shame the origional thread was deleted along with the full set of pictures and the complimentary comments from other members. I feel it is a pitty that there are some jelous members who trawl arbtalk without contributing themseves but get satisfaction in causing trouble, such as what happened.

 

But all in all, the job was done safely and on time so a pat on the back for all involved:001_cool:

[old snake]

Ive said it once and i'll say it again! Great job lads!!!

[Nick B]

I have to say Job well done and tree safely down

Good work to all involved