What did you do WITH your Ranger today?

[LaBalbe]

Pushed it to the limits.

Tightest I ever got was coasting into the gas station in my 2G Escape with 2km (about 1.25 miles) worth of fuel left.

My sister discovered this weekend that when these new cars say zero fuel left, they aren't kidding. She ran out of gas less than a km (maybe a half-mile) away from the house and about 350m (380yds) past the gas station she had just ignored.

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[Blue Streak]

These were all dead ash trees (ash borer) except for one tall cedar that didn’t make it through a recent storm. It was only being held up by other trees and had to go. It was very interesting to watch these guys work since they couldn’t get their big bucket truck in and had to climb and top most of the trees before they could drop them. There is a gulley with a creek beside the cottage, which created additional challenges so there really is a lot to it - very impressed with the skill these folks have.

And people wonder why it is so expensive to take down a tree. Not like timber in the woods & let it fall

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

And people wonder why it is so expensive to take down a tree. Not like timber in the woods & let it fall

So true Larry. It takes very skilled workers with expensive hands-on tools.

I would estimate those arborists were wearing about $2,000 to $3,000 in specialized workwear, climbing spikes, protective gear, as well as ropes, pulleys, snatch blocks, carabiners, etc. The proper pants alone cost $500-$800 and their saws are north of $1,500. Throw in the risks that go with the job and I’m sure they command a decent wage.

Not to mention the very specialized heavy equipment - chippers, bucket trucks, skidders, protective mats. Some of those trucks might even require an air brake endorsement.

After watching these guys today, I’m happy to pay them what they’re worth.

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