easy-lift guy

This must be a trick question, Could the instructor, assuming this is a actual class room assignment be any more vague?. If all of the other students come in with different numbers will the instructor add all of the results and divide that number by the number of students, to come up with some sort of Average?. With far to many variables this is more than impossible to even begin to answer. easy-lift guy

Our member of the local VFW was in front of our local Wal-mart this afternoon and I secured my poppy and thanked him for his service. He was very great full as am I for all past present and future defenders and protectors of freedom. easy-lift guy

Nice rig johny, All the best. easy-lift guy

Let's here a A Men for Woodpicker, AMEN! easy-lift guy

dadio, It sounds like some folks believe that your ability and skill to attack certain tree removals in the manor of your choosing is either crap or liken you to the Evil Knevil of this industry. I wonder if some folks really understand that what your doing is not for getting a rise out of others but actually showing folks how to work smarter in stead of harder. I get the same response from folks and more when I show my product at trade shows, and the interesting thing about it is the longer I am out there showing and selling the less nay sayers there are. Your techniques for taking down trees are sound and well planned, if not you would not put your reputation on the line by producing videos and still be in business. BTW, I really liked Evil Knevil growing up and he was a larger than life character that folks here in the USA could relate to and overcome nearly anything in the process. easy-lift guy

Dadio, Your explanation of your take down was really well done. The video also made a real difference esp. the slow motion replay. I Agree with jammy about methods for taking down trees and your ability showed well your experience and knowledge of your trade. That being said it is really nice when you have that Inertia thing going in the right direction! Thanks for sharing, it was a pleasure to watch!. easy-lift guy

Depending on cost and time and transit, perhaps it might be better to check it in with your regular luggage. Always a chance it could be lost?, make sure it is insured for replacement cost. easy-lift guy

Sorry to hear that, guess I was not around for that caper. easy-lift guy

If your clients are happy they will network with other of the same mind and you will have plenty of work that way. What I have found unsuccessful is advertising via print media for example mag's and newspaper. ROI is usually very low. If you can diversify your services rendered for what the public is shopping for as well surely helps. easy-lift guy

Abbie, like treequip suggested, except here in the states we have an umbrella policy that can cover all types of insurance at once. Usually cheaper under this format as well. easy-lift guy.

Abbie, I agree with all of the above and if your going to the bank for a Small business loan or even grant $$ from who ever first impressions really count. Have a business plan at hand and dress the part when ever attempting to secure the funding needed. I really can not stress this enough. Saving and building slowly on your own is also very good and should be part of your daily business financing. The Bank or Grant folks like to know your in it to win!. Let the membership know how you made out. easy-lift guy

Sam go for it. As suggested come to court dressed and prepared for court. I believe she will have her chance to give her side of the case first and your best bet is to politely listen and take notes. I would not allow her to play the emotion card with you. Observe the 3 C's meaning cool, calm, and collective. Do not interrupt her presentation, after she has presented her case your up at bat and remember stick to the facts and don't waste the courts time let her do that. You will both have a chance after your presentations to go at it, just remember do not go to her level. She is more than likely banking on it. Been there and done that and I did win except the $$$$ was 10 times what your suing for and I won! easy-lift guy

CTS I believe you are correct. The smartest monetary decision for the UK was not to sell out the Pound, once upon a time. The Second smartest thing the UK could do soon is drop out of the EU as well. Since the EU Has no single governing authority to answer to but a collection of countries or states each with a different means of dealing with Social welfare programs and the like the EU IMO has been doomed from the start. How much longer Germany/France allow the bleeding to continue remains to be seen?. easy-lift guy

Of course all of the wood was about the same size and type, I agree with tree monkey about the grained wood like the Live oak here in Florida!. That I would have liked to seen. easy-lift guy

Apbell, could you tell us how you really feel? easy-lift guy

I will be curious about your type of fuel mix?. Will you go with the Aspen product or will you choose the manufacturer suggest product?. How about type of fuel ethanol free gas or ethanol gas, Inquiring minds on the other side of the pond would like to know?, All the best. easy-lift guy

I believe you are spot on Mike. That Euro cart is really going to be expensive to maintain. elg

Any labor savings device that can move that much equipment and pick up Poo at the same time is a BONUS:lol: easy-lift guy

Being an informed consumer for your industry is very commendable. Make sure that what ever you secure your completely happy with. A week or Two ago a young girl had purchased a load of kit that was suggested by her instructor and I guess was more advanced for her use and knowledge. Perhaps it was a poor investment and the instructor should have left the suggestions of what to buy for the suppliers?. In any event ask the suppliers for their customers opinions as well, I am sure they will be all to willing to provide references of their better customers. All the best. easy-lift guy

Really informed post on this thread. I believe Germany will have to in time give up the Euro and France will have to follow suit as well. The creation of the EU IMO seems to have been one of the worst Ponzi schemes in the latter stages of the 20th century to the present. Germany did the print as much as possible back in the 20's and I do not believe they will return to the same failed plan again. In any economy Two or Three countries can not support the economies of the balance of the Euro Family. I have watched our own market here in the US destroyed by the present renter of 1600 PA. Ave. and the presses are still continuing to roll out more $$$$$ for additional failed economic policies. Government can't not make jobs as a matter of fact but if the Private sector were allowed to be free of government BC than most economies would over time heal them self's. Don't see that happening any time soon, guess that why we still have elections for a better chance at a better life, I guess? easy-lift guy

I am sure that there are rules and regs. for peaceful assembly in your country as here in America. That being said when the news crews are there and the malcontents and the like wish to mix it up with the Police all bets are off and it's Clobbering Time, esp when there is injury and destruction of property. easy-lift guy

No problem David just triggered my response and since I have family in the health care field here in the states I have seen to many DIY capers go bad. Take care. easy-lift guy

I do not believe it will lower the price of Kit and anyone or country holding Euro debt like Germany better hold on tight. If Germany had it bad exchanging 3 WG Marks for every EGM once upon a time continuing to shore up and watch the Euro crash and burn will be more than Germany and to a lesser extent France bargined for. easy-lift guy

IMO the impact will be mainly felt by the countries holding the most debt like France/Germany. If the UK is holding any Euro debt that will have to be written off or absorbed somehow by the UK economy. The fact that the UK had enough Guts and Brains to not get suckered into giving up the Pound is the biggest reason why The UK will fare much better than all other nations that were willing to sell them selfs off for a Union not base on any sound monetary policy. easy-lift guy

David/Peter, The Liability I was referring to having someone stitch up my hand even though they were a "medical student" is what concerns me. Lets say David had a really nasty cut on his hand and a friend offered to stitch up the wound, the procedure was done and David went about his day to day and than a few weeks later due to no additional follow up or meds administered to take care of any infection that may creep up Poor old David has a nasty staff infection. Maybe David was unlucky or maybe the staff infection had it out for him but in either case a visit to the doctor would have been first and foremost to put my mind at ease. Sorry I live in such a litigious society but reality being fact more times than not I prefer to side with the professionals first. The case about the child suing the parents is not even relative and IMO the judge handling the case should have thrown out said case before it wasted the courts time/money. Friends helping friends is one thing and since it was not disclosed at the beginning of this thread that said medical student was a "qualified doctor" my reply was based on the information posted. I am sure the next time a tree needs to be taken down and a student of Arboriculture drops it on your house or car all you have to say is that's OK I know you were only trying to help. Since life on a day to day basis is interesting enough I choose common sense as my guide and leave the "that's so American" and Chill pill consumers for everyone else to deal with. All the best. easy-lift guy