My 1st post,i feel like i'm finally home

[Ian H]

Hi all, after 10yrs away with what i thought was an arb destroying occupational injury i now find i can use a saw again no bother-yippee,

sensibly or not at 45 i am now gonna ressurrect(or at least try) my arb career, i know i'm not gonna be able to do wot i did 10/20yrs ago but i'll be happy if i can make a living and avoid the biggest jobs if need be-no rose tinted glasses here it'll hard graft but i still can't think of a more rewarding way to earn a crust. Who knows maybe i'm insane but what the hell!!!!!!!!!!

If only arbtalk had been around all those years ago maybe i would've found a way thru the problems, its an awesome site congrats to all involved:thumbup:

 

For all those who think the grass is greener it aint!!at least not for me.

 

Ian:biggrin:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited April 4, 2010 by Monkey-D
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[Mick Stockbridge]

Good for you Ian Love the dog mate.

[MattyF]

welcome Ian!

[Andy Collins]

Welcome back, and welcome to Arbtalk, hope everything goes well for you:thumbup1:

[Steve Bullman]

welcome mate

[skyhuck]

Welcome Ian, do you mine me asking what the problem was, that made you stop??

 

I would also be interested on your take on how you think things have changed in the industry in the time you have been away.

 

I have been in the game for around 16 years and know there have been many changes, but when things are changing around you its easy to forget how thing were.

 

I feel sure you will be surprised by the shear number of people you are having to compete with now.

[yorkshire pudding]

Nice one Ian, Good on ya for getting back at it after so long away.

All the best with it.

[Ian H]

Thanks guys, the welcome is much appreciated, i'm looking forward to some good heartd banter:sneaky2:

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Hello, welcome and awsome dog!

 

This site is highly addictive, welcome new addict!

[Ian H]

Welcome Ian, do you mine me asking what the problem was, that made you stop??

 

I would also be interested on your take on how you think things have changed in the industry in the time you have been away.

 

I have been in the game for around 16 years and know there have been many changes, but when things are changing around you its easy to forget how thing were.

 

I feel sure you will be surprised by the shear number of people you are having to compete with now.

Hi skyhuck i suffered with what i thought at that time was vibration white finger, turns out it was nerve irritation causing numbness/weakness in my right arm/hand, i now have it under control and am in better nick than 10yrs ago.

And yes the industry has changed radically, i was still climbing on old 16 strand(white nylon) with prussiks-hip thrusting with a willans t22 harness, no hitchclimber/vt etc, some things have changed for the better but still the age old problem of H&S,costs and being undercut by gardeners/pikeys etc and the public(bless them) not able to see the difference in quality/professionalism....some things i guess will never change.

Shocking is the word i would use for the increased number of guys in the game these days-it could be my downfall ultimately.

Better stop now or i'll start ranting!!!!!!!!!