lucky or stupid

[Dean Lofthouse]

So if there's anything you can learn from this potentailly lethal incident Sanny, it's how to spell.

[Yorkshireman]

one handed use of top handle by any chance ? using bar tip near a fork -

 

when will folks learn, saws dont know what they cut, they just cut what gets in the way.

[Jamie]

So if there's anything you can learn from this potentailly lethal incident Sanny, it's how to spell.

 

sorry for that derail. Mind in this game you need to keep your wits close and your mind on doing the job safely. lets hope your mate has learnt a very strong lesson.

 

Jamie

[Dean Lofthouse]

sorry for that derail. Mind in this game you need to keep your wits close and your mind on doing the job safely. lets hope your mate has learnt a very strong lesson.

 

Jamie

 

Only joking Jamie, I was laughing whilst writing that

[skyhuck]

Jason, I take your point, but I just get sick of people blaming the job for their stupidity.

 

Most people "drive" to work, IMO, thats one of the most dangerous things most of us do. At least when I'm up a tree I'm in control of the situation, I don't have to anticipate the actions of muppets coming the other way or from behind.

Edited March 12, 2009 by skyhuck

[sanny]

So if there's anything you can learn from this potentailly lethal incident Sanny, it's how to spell.

 

im dyslexic:sneaky2:and my mum says am special ha lol:001_smile:

[Pete Mctree]

Luck or stupid, I think most thoughout our time in this industry have been both without realising. Like most I was bullet proof until i gaffed out and stuck a saw in my arm.

 

Risk is measured by repercusions and likelyhood. I assess risks, minimising them to what I deam aceptable, but not fear them.

[Pete Mctree]

and my mum says am special ha lol:001_smile:

 

Special as in licking windows and voting liberal I bet:001_tongue:

[sanny]

Special as in licking windows and voting liberal I bet:001_tongue:

 

:sneaky2:lol:001_smile:

[Jason James Gairn]

Jason, I take your point, but I just get sick of people blaming the job for their stupidity.

 

Most people "drive" to work, IMO, thats one of the most dangerous things most of us do. At least when I'm up a tree I'm in control of the situation, I don't have to anticipate the actions of muppets coming the other way or from behind.

 

Indeed the road is rammed with idiots. But gravity and the laws of physics can conspire just as much as muppets on the road. Unfortunately for most of us, being stupid is part of being human. Our fallibility makes us humble. As you recall, I have had a couple of twankers, leading eventually to my retirement. Human error can even affect the most safety conscious of us all given enough time. I used to race mountain bikes, and the racing wisdom of the time said that if you never crash, your not going fast enough, but if you do have a crash, your going to fast. I think this philosophy carried over into my climbing. If you've not had a chainsaw cut after 25 years and you consider your self a fast climber, then your doing something very right indeed. If that's you Mr. the Huck, then keep doing what your doing. I salute your professionality and /or luck.