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Certainly does but now there's the task to stop it happening again which is very difficult, much easier when it's 'user error' to stop a repeat.

I was in hospital when I was told another tree surgeon had been involved in an accident, I'm guessing that was you. Thought I'd log into arbtalk this morning and come across this post. Rewind, on the 17th March I too tried, unsuccessfully, to fly from a beech tree (are these species out to get us?). It's very humbling to read your posts and feel I can reflect a little on what your saying regarding your time in hospital but yours is certainly 10 times worse, my injuries, broken back in four places t2,t3,t4,t5, broken scapula, broken and dislocated wrist which in turn crushed a nerve and has left me with no feeling in my hand, punctured lungs, heamatoma next to my heart and lacerations to my kidney and spleen. I suppose the biggest difference being your paralysis from the waist down and the fact somehow I can still walk, I'm genuinely so sorry to hear that and hope in the future the feeling returns. I had a few operations but managed to get discharged after 11 days, can't imagine what staying in any longer would be like. I too am leading in the fashion department with my custom made in the USA full back brace with extra stylish chin piece and various casts that will accompany me for 3 months. In all honestly though your an inspiration, your positive attitude is amazing with what your currently faced with and I'm not sure I would deal with it like you are, I suppose none of us know how we would cope. Your bound to have times when you just want to cry, I did and there's certainly nothing wrong with feeling sorry for yourself sometimes. I hope from the bottom of my heart that your road to 'recovery' is as smooth as it possibly can be and I'll look forward to your updates. I also agree that the most important part is having a strong family around you, as its just as difficult for them. I'm not sure how your accident came about but I'll put a quick version of events of mine up as people like to know and our industry is terrible for rumours, I also would hopefully like to play a part in stopping it happening to someone else, I was concious throughout but wish I wasn't, morphine helped and I scored a lift in the air ambulance. I was in the process of dismantling a ~100ft beech tree but fortunatley only fell from 30ft whilst still attached (with a strop,secondary anchor) to the limb I was felling, basically the limb snapped/tore and took me to the ground with it. There's been no blame laid at my door and it turns out a hairline fracture inside the limb caused it to snap after quite a few independent specialists helping with the investigation have stated. It was also all caught on video which is worth a watch but I'll keep it private for now. So, I apologise if your not interested in my story, I wouldn't blame you as you have more important things on your mind but thought it a coincidence. I hope your having one of your better days and look forward to hearing your next milestone, I cried after feeling fresh air in my face after 11 days so can imagine you have lots of trying times ahead which will cause different emotions. Get well soon. I suppose at 28 I must of bounced a little better.

I was in hospital when I was told another tree surgeon had been involved in an accident, I'm guessing that was you. Thought I'd log into arbtalk this morning and come across this post. Rewind, on the 17th March I too tried, unsuccessfully, to fly from a beech tree (are these species out to get us?). It's very humbling to read your posts and feel I can reflect a little on what your saying regarding your time in hospital but yours is certainly 10 times worse, my injuries, broken back in four places t2,t3,t4,t5, broken scapula, broken and dislocated wrist which in turn crushed a nerve and has left me with no feeling in my hand, punctured lungs, heamatoma next to my heart and lacerations to my kidney and spleen. I suppose the biggest difference being your paralysis from the waist down and the fact somehow I can still walk, I'm genuinely so sorry to hear that and hope in the future the feeling returns. I had a few operations but managed to get discharged after 11 days, can't imagine what staying in any longer would be like. I too am leading in the fashion department with my custom made in the USA full back brace with extra stylish chin piece and various casts that will accompany me for 3 months. In all honestly though your an inspiration, your positive attitude is amazing with what your currently faced with and I'm not sure I would deal with it like you are, I suppose none of us know how we would cope. Your bound to have times when you just want to cry, I did and there's certainly nothing wrong with feeling sorry for yourself sometimes. I hope from the bottom of my heart that your road to 'recovery' is as smooth as it possibly can be and I'll look forward to your updates. I also agree that the most important part is having a strong family around you, as its just as difficult for them. I'm not sure how your accident came about but I'll put a quick version of events of mine up as people like to know and our industry is terrible for rumours, I also would hopefully like to play a part in stopping it happening to someone else, I was concious throughout but wish I wasn't, morphine helped and I scored a lift in the air ambulance. I was in the process of dismantling a ~100ft beech tree but fortunatley only fell from 30ft whilst still attached (with a strop,secondary anchor) to the limb I was felling, basically the limb snapped/tore and took me to the ground with it. There's been no blame laid at my door and it turns out a hairline fracture inside the limb caused it to snap after quite a few independent specialists helping with the investigation have stated. It was also all caught on video which is worth a watch but I'll keep it private for now. So, I apologise if your not interested in my story, I wouldn't blame you as you have more important things on your mind but thought it a coincidence. I hope your having one of your better days and look forward to hearing your next milestone, I cried after feeling fresh air in my face after 11 days so can imagine you have lots of trying times ahead which will cause different emotions. Get well soon. I suppose at 28 I must of bounced a little better.

I'v got a dragonfly for sale if anyone's interested, it's only 18 months old and has a current loler. Looking for £100

Thanks for all the replies. I'v recently bought a honda engined rotary and a strimmer and have a few fortnightly customers but would like to get some grounds Maintenance work for local companies and purchase a ride on mower, guessing a mulching type. Any books recommended?

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Wasn't trying to undermine the skills of landscaping. Maybe it is more grounds maintenance then as I'm not interested in paving etc. Mainly just grass cutting commercially

I'm a qualified and experienced tree surgeon but I am I interested in also carrying out landscaping, I say landscaping, I am particularly interested in grass cutting for filling in between tree work as I have recently started my own tree work company (part time as I still work as a team leader for a large firm), is it worth doing a part time college course? I spoke to Askham Bryan but they where massively unhelpful. Ideally I suppose I'm looking for a local company I can help on weekend to get to grips with it. I'm hoping to do some grounds maintenance for local businesses, care homes etc and possibly even the council. Any advice/ideas would me massively appreciated. I'm located in stockton on tees bit happy to travel in spare time .

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