Texas Tree Climbing Competition

[Greenhorn]

So anybody from the 'house making it to Texas this April? I live minutes from where it will be and there are some awesome bur oaks I'm sure they will use.

LJ, MB you guys arent that far!

This pic was in a big ol bur about a mile or two from where it will be.

[sotc]

cool looking tree, we dont have those here

[Canuck]

We have burr oak here, but not very many and they don't get that big.

[TC3]

Mr. Greenhorn... SIR !!! Best of Luck in the competition, and be SAFE ! How very cool that you're posting pix >> Please continue to do so !!!
Luv & Smarmy Hugs,
Treechick

[jasonjladue]

never have run into a burr oak. they look cool. i have yet to enter or hear of a climbng comp in these parts... would love to get into one though.

[sotc]

we almost got one together down here last year. may try again this year

oops sorry this is for texas

[Paul B]

J la Due, welcome, keep posting amigo. :)

[vharrison]

Nate, you going to enter?

[Greenhorn]

Hope so, Nate is who got me into all that.

TC - your bro coming down to Texas again??

[rumination]

Jason J, long time no see! How's things?

[treetx]

I am thinking no. My wife keeps telling me to do it.

I feel outta shape and plus I didn't make the strongest showing last year.

It is fun. The price is a steal just to run through the course......

I may give it a go after all.

Lately I have been enjoying the hang gliding....that is addicting.

You are giving it a go right Rob????

[treetx]

You giving it a go Rob????? :)

[OTGBOSTON]

I am thinking no. My wife keeps telling me to do it.

I feel outta shape and plus I didn't make the strongest showing last year.

It is fun. The price is a steal just to run through the course......

I may give it a go after all.

Lately I have been enjoying the hang gliding....that is addicting.

You are giving it a go right Rob????

Try being a Tech or a Judge. The competing got to be too much for me, it was too much like work. Going to the comps and volunteering as a tech has given me a new perspective. All of the fun, none of the nerves..

[Greenhorn]

Dont know, at this point my interests are in production climbing $$- but I may get the urge to compete between now and then. Been playing in some big bur oaks lately and its a blast.

[Crazy Jimmy]

prior to the comp on the 3rd is a climbing workshop-maybe helpful for the comp or for the CTW exam.

[rumination]

Hey Jimmy, welcome to the Treehouse.

[MasterBlaster]

Welcome, Jimmy! :beer:

[Crazy Jimmy]

Thanks Butch and Leon ,glad to join yah.Hows Hong Kong goin Leon?Thanks again for the climbing In Hawaii awesome Banyon tree.

[Crazy Jimmy]

Leon I had to Google rumination-just wondering.Anyone coming to Texas or gonna compete this year in Texas.Its in my home city about 10 blocks from my old high school.My stomping grounds.

[RIVERRAT]

never have run into a burr oak. they look cool. i have yet to enter or hear of a climbng comp in these parts... would love to get into one though.
Now that is just not Kind OR Cool of YOU to come in like this..... Jason, you have to let the House know how you have been.... You have been away a while man:).......So tell US, Has life been treating OR cheating ya?

[MasterBlaster]

I'm suspect that it's really him, Jeff. :drink:

[treetx]

Hope so, Nate is who got me into all that.

TC - your bro coming down to Texas again??

I am pretty sure that I am out for the competition. I may enter and just climb one day of it. I have plans for Saturday so that is out :cry:


Rob, you in?

[RIVERRAT]

I'm suspect that it's really him, Jeff. :drink:
Well do we know for sure if it was him or not?

[MasterBlaster]

Don't ask me.

[Greenhorn]

The time is almost upon us, lots of out of towners here already. Bunch of em camped out on a trampoline in a live oak Abram Zies suspended - we also had a B-day party on it and zip lined kids off it!! Pics soon.

No, I'm not competing this year but will probably wish I was Friday. Lots going on trying to grow the business.

Guess there wont be anybody else from the 'house here. Unless Nate decides to show up. I'll try and get some good pics. Fierce local rivalry just a day away!

[top hopper]

The time is almost upon us, lots of out of towners here already. Bunch of em camped out on a trampoline in a live oak Abram Zies suspended - we also had a B-day party on it and zip lined kids off it!! Pics soon.



Damn, I knew I shoulda had the tree trampoline patented. :/:

Now kids at birthday parties are doing it! :what: :P

[treetx]

It is raining like crazy so I picked a good year to skip out on ;)

It is supposed to be sunny tommorrow but surely it will also be wetter than an otter's pocket.

I really wanted to compete but I have other family commitments plus on Sunday that wind will be out of the south ;)

Good luck to those who compete - maybe Nate in '09?