Philip
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First of all speed to the casualty is of no use if you do not show technique and safety. Its not a race. You may not have to achieve a high anchor point to branch walk the short distance so take a lanyard up with you. Be positive and as my instructor told us all 'get some fire in your belly!' on the day. I found getting the first line up difficult too but they expect that as you may not have been climbing long. It comes with practice. So get a clip on but demonstrate safety and technique. You'll be fine I'm sure! Good luck
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Top handled saw handling? Looks a bit like poor practice to me. Holding a branch with the right hand and cuts with left hand only on the saw. You cant tell me that is safe practice. Any NPTC instructor would not teach that and an assessor would not pass it. He is not even wearing chainsaw gloves. It may look slick but its not what should be seen as good practice.
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Hitler was an idiot.
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If your harness is covered in poo then maybe its time to give up climbing! I worked last week on ghastly Leylandia which clean kit dirty very quickly because the resin and dirt on the tree transfers. I avoided any cleaner such has Swarfega which could degrade plastic and finished up doing a good job with it in the bath of hot water, a nail brush and washing up liquid. It didnt take that long and it finished drying outside on the washing line. It even smells nice! I dont think there is a quick machine way to clean your harness. Good luck.
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I agree with Dean. I have worked on building sites all most of my life and H&S is largely common sense. Most of that list can be set up and in place. You do it as a routine and not all of it needs monitoring all the time. Got to face it we use some dangerous kit and run around canopies like monkeys. Like it or not its a good baseline for saftey. P
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My first attempt at rustic outdoor furniture...
Philip replied to TimberCutterDartmoor's topic in General chat
I like it. Its honest with the tool marks. It also inspires me to get out and make one after a job in Wales next week. I made a pole lathe a few years ago. It still works. Give that a go perhaps? Great work. P -
Hey bang on! For years I have looked out of an architects office window wishing I worked outside with trees. Just get on and make the change and as Arborlord says money does not guarantee job satisfaction. Worse was working with uni twits who ran indoors everytime it rained! I enjoy my work which involves a lot of skill, tenacity, fun, craftsmanship and appreciation of trees. I earn less but you learn to see how thats in fact no so important. I am 50 in August and I will still be climbing, God willing, at 60! Fix bayonets and get stuck in!
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A good freind of mine says with his businesses that he is at his best when he is really up against it. This recession wont last that long. Dont give up! I have a business and I am struggling but I wont jack it in. Stick at it and fight through it. Good luck.
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Hello Harpo,
Sorry for the delay. You are never too old as long as you are physically fit. Stay fit and climb longer! I am 49 and age is just a number. I get up there fast enough and I have worked out that good technique saves work.
I wanted a job change and have always loved trees. Recently with redundancy looming I set about finding the kit and a climbing course and went to Pr Climber in Wales who are very good. I have my CS38 and go back this weekend for my CS30/31 from Monday. I am studying for my ISA arborist registration in three years so I am going for interviews soon with tree companies in the London area and SE.
So get climbing as its great fun and a keystone to your new career.
Last bit of advice is, for me anyway, to forget your old line of work and immerse yourself in the new industry. Keep reading books and never say no to a job! Where do you live? I am in Caterham. Good luck and if I can help more then just ask. P
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July/August photo competition sponsored by Arbinsure
Philip replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Past Competitions
Tommer9, Sorry about that. I like the image by Matty F of the chap standing besdie the tree he has just felled. The comment became detached soem how or I screwed up! Its a great image anyway. -
I am doing what you are thinking about doing now. Just go for it! I have just done my CS38 and about to do Cs30 and 31. I am 49 so 40 is no age. As long as you are fit and ready to learn anything is achievable.
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hey philip, interested to read your post as i am after some advice re. trees as a new career, seeing as you have architecture as your original calling, how did you come to trees, how did you train and how did you find the route into climbing? i have invested all i have available at mo. on cs 30+31 and chipper tkts with some forestry commission and domestic wrk under my belt but still to climb and wondering if im too old in mid 30s? any advice greatly appreciated! thanks in advance, newton
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For someone learning like me that is great to watch. Its a real skill you have there.
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Funny but I find myself in the same position as you in some respects. In short I would say be brave and go for the work and job you feel is right. I have spent 28 years in architecture and have always wanted to work with trees. I know architecture will pick up again but I have not been happy in it for years. My choice is like yours and I will now take a risk and go for what I really want to do and be happy in my work. Being happy is priceless. Reading through this great website I see so many people happy in thier work.
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17,000 wild guess.
