gf beranek
Old Schooler
Another icon in the industry passes. He was progressive throughout his career, breaching the gap between just working the trade, and evolving further to teaching it. My hats off to Mr. D
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
I second the motion. Burnham has the lotion.
Burnham
Woods walker
There's not a snowball's chance in hell.
On the other hand, NiceGuyDave would have a real shot at getting some of that business, and Greg/klimbinfool.
Jerry B., if he wanted to pursue it, would be a logical source for that type of training/certification.
On the other hand, NiceGuyDave would have a real shot at getting some of that business, and Greg/klimbinfool.
Jerry B., if he wanted to pursue it, would be a logical source for that type of training/certification.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Meh...
Burnham
Woods walker
SoonerFan
TreeHouser
RIP. 
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
That was a good thought Burnam. If he had survived debilitated by a stroke, That would have been a living hell for a man like him or many of us here.
RIP Mr. D
RIP Mr. D
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Nice guy Dave's de-meaner would make them hardly notice there was a change in venue 
I would vote Dave.
One hell of a feller,
and faller
I would vote Dave.
One hell of a feller,
and faller
Burnham
Woods walker
I see...well, thanks. But the FS will want an outside contractor with a track record...like the safety training company Dave and Greg and those guys have had running for a while. Or a published and recognized expert in the field, like Jerry.
I have neither. Within the agency, I have no particular standing or recognition as a sawyer/trainer, unlike my work in the climbing program...there, it's a different situation for me.
I have neither. Within the agency, I have no particular standing or recognition as a sawyer/trainer, unlike my work in the climbing program...there, it's a different situation for me.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
I think you would still make an excellent instructor though B. 
sawinredneck
Treehouser
I'd love to spend a week or more with you B so I could sponge up some info, for what that's worth!
woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
Of course we could write letters of recommendation for Burnham, start a campaign after the dust from the recent unfortunate development clears.
vharrison
Island Girl
Amen.
wiley_p
Climbing Up
As Gerry said D was way ahead of his time in recognizing the need for training. My interactions with the man left a bad memory for many years. But as time went on it turned out he was right. The 212 program is what it is in large because of his contribution. That being the best training program for cutters.
As to who will fill the void? I lay money that Miss Downhill at Northwest Timber Fallers is already circling in for the kill on that issue.
RIP old man. Many of us still walk to this day because of the basic skills you helped instill in us.
As to who will fill the void? I lay money that Miss Downhill at Northwest Timber Fallers is already circling in for the kill on that issue.
RIP old man. Many of us still walk to this day because of the basic skills you helped instill in us.
F
forestryworks
Guest
66 according to his website...
On March 22, 2012, Doug passed away at the age of 66. We will honor his professional legacy by continuing to service the safety of all cutters by providing his films and books.
http://www.ddouglasdent.com/
RIP.
Gologit
TreeHouse Lover
RIP. And thanks.
sotc
Dormant hero!!
I thought they were defunct these days. I know they lost some of their best cutters at the least. Are you guys going to apply at least?
chris_girard
Treehouser
Why are his videos so darn expensive at $260 apiece?
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
I was wondering that, myself. Even autographed...
gf beranek
Old Schooler
Setting the price so darn high on training videos makes it difficult for the younger people to glean the knowledge base. I thought $80 was kind of high for my videos, but the marketing guys said it was still a third of the cost of most out there. So I let them set the price at what it is. And it's been good, and made the years of making them well worth the while.
I would like to see some of Mr. D's videos, but I'm not going to spend that much money for something that is not going to do me all that much good.
I sure like his book though.
I would like to see some of Mr. D's videos, but I'm not going to spend that much money for something that is not going to do me all that much good.
I sure like his book though.
Jed
TreeHouser
Jer: Yours are appropriately priced and well worth it. I'm just about to order another working climber series. (The one with the "Folding Tree")
woodworkingboy
TreeHouser
I would imagine that Jerry probably gave so much information away for free over the years, that suddenly charging a high amount would seem out of character.
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