Another Crane Job

[Mr. Sir]

This was a double-leader laurel oak in the back yard. Beneath it were two wooden fences and a flower garden. We set up the 50 ton crane in the driveway and reached over the garage with the jib, about 110'. The biggest pick was the last section of trunk at 3200 pounds. Most of the brushy tops were around 2000 pounds each. We finished before lunch, but it was still a tough day for this old boy who doesn't climb too much these days. The pics aren't great, but its the best my groundie could do in between chipping.

 

[SkwerI]

Us old guys can really kick ass when we need to. I think it's because we're just lazy and want to get done quicker.

WTG Brett! Looks like you still got some moves there.

 

[hugashe]

nice job. my crane job is in the morning. say a quick one for me. my shoulder is killing me.

 

[SkwerI]

Vitamin I, Bronson (ibuprophen). And you're too young to have aches and pains!

 

[hugashe]

doc told me my rotator cuff is a little mad at me. he gave me 800mg vitamin I.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I bought a leather scabbard once... once.

TCOB, Brett!

 

[Mr. Sir]

Pop a few ibuprofen with your coffee first thing tomorrow morning and you'll be good to go.

 

[hugashe]

Pop a few ibuprofen with your coffee first thing tomorrow morning and you'll be good to go.

that adds to the fun of being up a tree with a chainsaw

 

[stehansen]

Awesome Brett.

 

[sotc]

cool, gotta do it once in a while huh?

 

[Mr. Sir]

I just love coming down and saying, "now THAT'S how you do a crane job!!!"

 

[squisher]

Awesome man, looks like you're doing some schooling!

 

[Mr. Sir]

Watch and learn, kids, watch and learn!

 

[arborworks1]

Looking good, nice rigging to make it easier for the groundie!

 

[Old Monkey]

Are you wearing a hernia belt in those picture or a saddle?

 

[Mr. Sir]

Just a saddle. Petzl Navaho.

 

[hugashe]

crane job from saterday

had fun on this one. we where in an out in under 4hr. guy selling wood to pulp mill. now THAT'S how you do a crane job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[stehansen]

I think I have taco neck syndrome.

 

[No_Bivy]

I think I have taco neck syndrome.

....mee too

robert?

 

[sotc]

....mee too

robert?

i got a crick in my for days, no way was i tilting my head that far

 

[Jamin Mayer]

i got a crick in my for days, no way was i tilting my head that far

Ah! You old timers crack me up. I thought it was a good neck stretch exercise.

 

[No_Bivy]

Ah! You old timers crack me up. QUOTE]

old timer?

 

[hugashe]

sorry guys. let me see if i can edit it.

 

[SkwerI]

Bronson, don't you think it's more fun just watching everybody biatch and whine?

 

[sotc]

Ah! You old timers crack me up. I thought it was a good neck stretch exercise.

2 weeks ago we were the same age!