Tall Trees Worry the Elderly

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  • Опубликовано: 20 дек 2024

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  • @brianlumpa5592
    @brianlumpa5592 2 года назад +39

    I'm a tree worker in the Midwest and the situation you described at the beginning of the video happens fairly regular to me, when I'm trying to play the middle ground between their thoughts and mine I often find myself saying that if it was my tree I would not take it down, but it's your tree and if you're going to lose sleep over it then let's get the problem taken care of.

    • @jonathanbueltel9853
      @jonathanbueltel9853 2 года назад

      I'm from the midwest too. I think it gas alot to do with theidwest being such a farming oriented community

    • @hhlumberjacktx
      @hhlumberjacktx 2 года назад +1

      I literally say this word for word on a weekly basis, lol.

    • @josemcarranza6109
      @josemcarranza6109 2 года назад

      @@jonathanbueltel9853 y44v ty

    • @josemcarranza6109
      @josemcarranza6109 2 года назад

      Yreka 3rrt

    • @jgz6989
      @jgz6989 Год назад

      I'm from the Southwest......your reasoning is on point.

  • @ridermak4111
    @ridermak4111 2 года назад +19

    I’m retired, never owned a chainsaw, and the only climbing I’ve ever done was to build a triangle platform 30’ up our walnut tree when I was 13.
    So why am I completely addicted to watching every minute of August and crew ? Maybe it’s the perfect combination of awesome views, fun but seriously experienced execution, great work attitude, your desire to share and teach, respect between boss and crew, and I just realized that all these factors have stuffed my head with a lot of knowledge of tree work that I’ll never employ. That’s OK, sure has been fun watching and learning. 🙏
    Oh, I almost forgot, a friend of mine has quite a collection of Stihl saws and until recently he had a nice portable sawmill. He has been amazed at several AH videos I’ve sent him that I knew he would like. He never knew that every saw he owns has a gunsight until you showed him. 👊😎

    • @danmcburney3247
      @danmcburney3247 2 года назад +2

      Yes and it's just a pleasure to watch someone that's so good they make their craft a work of art !!! Doesn't matter what you do just be really good at it. There was an older gentleman that had a business going around the state doing pancake breakfasts at airports. He was SOOO good he made it art, there was never a line waiting and he made it super fun for everyone!!! I loved to just stand and watch him. August does that too 😊

  • @collinhuneke
    @collinhuneke 2 года назад +12

    August my man! You just taught me a new trick! Put a carabiner with a throw bag to get your climbing line above you, I’m adding this to my saddle tomorrow! I’ve always used a steel carabiner for the added weight, but I really like the throw bag idea. As always, I keep learning from you.

  • @stevestrees6553
    @stevestrees6553 2 года назад +9

    First 4 min of customer relations and how we roll. Good stuff. Working by myself lately and it's been nice to watch you and relate to what your saying.

  • @julianalderson3938
    @julianalderson3938 2 года назад +1

    Dont be in a hurry just more work. What you said was spot on. Its very true. Cheers

  • @johntrainssmith1475
    @johntrainssmith1475 2 года назад +12

    Thanks for the time and effort you put into these videos, both what we can see, ie camera view and placement, and what we dont see, which is on the editing side, appreciate coming along on the journey.

  • @dukeflem
    @dukeflem 2 года назад +3

    How kind you are to use so much care in cutting off each and every branch and dropping them so that no unnecessary damage is caused to the grounds and shrubs below and still are very fast and efficient in everything you do even down to using the battery powered saw for much of the limbing. I learn each time I watch. Also, you have an awesome team. It's no wonder customers love you and wave out the window.

  • @jeremybuchanan4759
    @jeremybuchanan4759 2 года назад +6

    I think when we observe common characteristics in our elders it's good to remember that we are heading that way if we're not already there. Good time to reflect on Ecc 12.

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  2 года назад +2

      Amazing Jeremey. I doubted anyone would note my source, Ecc, “fear of height.”

  • @icybar
    @icybar 2 года назад +2

    “The phantoms of doubt build up in their minds” - that’s a brilliant way of describing anxieties, you are a wordsmith, August. I know I’m going to find myself saying that, if I may.

    • @gregh4284
      @gregh4284 2 года назад

      "Frightened of everything, they flutter their hands in despair.."

  • @cleokey
    @cleokey Год назад

    Good job, I'm an elderly guy. What I fear is it's taken me 82 years to build what you see. I don't have your years to rebuild. Keep up the wonderful videos...from an old power company lineman. Work safe 👍👍

  • @sonnyblazer5504
    @sonnyblazer5504 2 года назад

    Yeah, Style, Grace, Accuracy - and - FLAT for you! Yes at 18 min that was a good camera shot of 'it all' as you said. Thank you for another full of "Candid Content with Comments"! Just LOVE it!!!

  • @beardy4831
    @beardy4831 2 года назад

    I agree with the assessment of old peoples thoughts and morphing concerns.

  • @michiganmodifiedmowers9593
    @michiganmodifiedmowers9593 2 года назад +2

    Love you're education, thank you. Been in tree service for two years, and just now thinking about climbing.

  • @johnarnold7637
    @johnarnold7637 2 года назад +3

    Your videos are the coolest. I worked over the years climbing here and there along with forestry work and mostly wildland firefighter. My biggest job climbing was in Katrina where I accumulated a lot of stories. I look forward to watching more and yeah what Brian Lumpa said.

  • @doritleis2773
    @doritleis2773 2 года назад +1

    The next Wonderful Video from Perfect Trees to Cutting. By to Observe from all Safety. The Master Treescuter on the Work. 👍
    Greeting 🇦🇹

  • @zacharyb8751
    @zacharyb8751 2 года назад +2

    I had a good chuckle at the title when this popped up on my push notifications. Can’t watch the video yet - I will, but thanks for the quick unexpected laugh after a hard day at work.

  • @SteveeCee
    @SteveeCee 2 года назад +1

    Very astute observation on the psychology of worry in our elders August. See it all the time in my relatives.

  • @noonehere1793
    @noonehere1793 2 года назад

    Thanks for another adventure. It is a pleasure to watch you work a tree!👍👍 I also appreciate the fact that you don’t want to just cut them all down.

  • @andrewmantle7627
    @andrewmantle7627 2 года назад

    It is plain to see how much you put in to your work and the videos. I thank you for your gift.

  • @billyshumate853
    @billyshumate853 2 года назад +1

    Nice video August. Looking good so far. See you on your next video

  • @markwheeler202
    @markwheeler202 2 года назад +8

    My parents had the most beautiful solo white pine in their yard in west central Wisconsin. It had to have been over 100 years old, and most beautiful thing about it was that it had to have been wider than it was tall. It stood about 20 yards from the house. One night there was a terrible ice storm, and my folks were kept awake all night as one by one, the lower branches kept breaking off and all my parents could hear was the thump, thump, thump of these massive limbs hitting the ground. Some of the branches had to have been a foot or more in diameter. They had never been afraid of the tree before but now they were scared to death that the the tree was now "top heavy". They had some guy come out to cut it down. It would have made beautiful lumber, but at some point years before, someone had nailed a bird house to it, so they claimed they couldn't use it for lumber, so my parents got nothing for it, even though they could probably have just taken that section out. That may or may not have been the right move, but it's too bad they didn't have someone like Alex there to explain to them that the tree was less likely to blow over in a storm now that before, given that the cross-section was so much less. :-(

  • @NHlocal
    @NHlocal 2 года назад +1

    I have been able to "save" a few trees over the years. It's especially rewarding
    to be able to drive by(one in particular) almost every day and see how well it is
    doing. Trying to educate the home owner about trees can be quite a challenge
    and at the same time one of the more rewarding parts of tree work. I appreciate
    you sharing that many times over the years. And well done again with you and the
    MonkeyBeaver crew making the hard work look easy.
    Keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤️🌲
    Randy

  • @Mybeardog
    @Mybeardog 2 года назад +2

    I'm an elderly man and not easily offended but senior sounds much better. Lol.
    Much love, God bless 🙏

  • @Badger1776
    @Badger1776 2 года назад

    I don’t have time to watch the whole video right now but I wanted to say that is the coolest rope-line set up!

  • @outdoorways0932
    @outdoorways0932 2 года назад

    I have come into contact with people that want to get rid of a perfectly healthy tree, just because they had a prior catastrophic event that happened prior due to storm damage. It is a hundred percent up to the salesman to inform the customer of the dangers and probability of damage that can happen for trees, good job August on saving that tree and good job on the removal.

  • @TimNonn.
    @TimNonn. 2 года назад

    I started running the panther bar on my 2511T and I will never go back to 3/8 chain on it. What a difference!! Thanks for the tip August!

  • @SotTreeService
    @SotTreeService 2 года назад

    Thanks for always teaching.

  • @anthonyr6286
    @anthonyr6286 2 года назад +1

    I love how tree work can be "uniquely conventional". All you guys have a different way of doing the same thing and it's awesome. Everyone has their tips and tricks. Makes me wonder anyway, if 2 arborists were tasked with an identical removal, with all the same ground hazards, I bet the trees would be very different in how they get wrecked out

  • @eroomjennings
    @eroomjennings 2 года назад +2

    My nest door neighbors are in their mid 30’s and from fear of falling wanted to cut everything down even trees that survived hurricane Hugo in1989. Winds over 100 mph here in Charlotte! They must be elderly too!

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  2 года назад

      Perhaps so 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @missingremote4388
      @missingremote4388 2 года назад

      Before falling, do they need permission from the city on any tree over 8 inches, diameter?

    • @eroomjennings
      @eroomjennings 2 года назад +1

      @@missingremote4388 no!

  • @Dazrena
    @Dazrena 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the edutainment!

  • @georgeshaw8925
    @georgeshaw8925 2 года назад +1

    Hey August, do you have to deal with much Spanish Moss in the northwest.

  • @jasonvanlew4132
    @jasonvanlew4132 2 года назад +1

    Just curious, do you find yourself trying to stack the limbs on the ground from out of the tree to make it easier for whoever is on chipping duty to make it easier or speed things up?

  • @charliepearsall9376
    @charliepearsall9376 2 года назад

    Man I love you brotha this is so funny very relatable to anyone in the business. I hate when people want to watch me climbing.

  • @allanc3945
    @allanc3945 2 года назад

    Are there any prior videos on wind thinning/firming as mentioned at about one minute in? If not it would be really interesting to see more info on this topic. Thanks for the excellent content!

  • @BG-vq9fd
    @BG-vq9fd 2 года назад +1

    Nice teamwork. Great camera shots.

  • @kendag2823
    @kendag2823 2 года назад

    I’d never heard of wind thinning before… seems a sensible middle ground.. an option I’ve never been offered here in the UK, love the content

  • @longbar105d
    @longbar105d 2 года назад

    The customer is king! No matter what industry you make your living at!

  • @AFloridaSon
    @AFloridaSon 2 года назад +1

    There's something about watching these videos. I get a little mesmerized by the skill factor.

  • @nhtom8
    @nhtom8 2 года назад +3

    Elderly: You get to the point where you're at the top of your game and then the vitality starts to slowly ebb and you discover your mortality. As your frailty grows so does your sense of vulnerability. Those with faith can take it in stride. Those without faith can get pretty weird - and everything in between.
    Periodically we need to be reminded of this. Thank-you.

  • @opendstudio7141
    @opendstudio7141 2 года назад +1

    It's a good idea to keep a clean perimeter when your house sits in a forest prone to wildfire. August is considerate of his customers and with such a skillful team, makes for some great lawn chair entertainment. 😉

  • @aj12271
    @aj12271 2 года назад

    August, with so many options on the Silky hand saws, how do you decide which to choose? There's 240mm, 300mm, 330mm, different lengths, some are XL versions, etc, etc.! Options are good but holy smokes!!

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  2 года назад +1

      I just grab the first one I see

    • @aj12271
      @aj12271 2 года назад

      @@AugustHunicke good call

  • @natekimbell6222
    @natekimbell6222 2 года назад

    I wish you were as good with trees as the camera and poetry.
    Great work. 😉

  • @beardy4831
    @beardy4831 2 года назад

    Your statement at the end about how the guy wanted to trailer all the brush across the lawn himself. Most people really don't realize how much is involved in taking these trees apart and as such have no concept of how it might be done efficiently vs eventually.

  • @nathanarievlis3985
    @nathanarievlis3985 2 года назад +6

    It's nice giving an old lady some peace of mind... whether through removal or letting them know it won't ever hit their house. Just bc a tree is next to the house , doesn't mean it would ever hit it . I'll tell them '' If that tree hits your house , we'll all have much bigger problems going on, bc we either got a cat-5 or a nuclear bomb went off. ''

  • @kyleroth1025
    @kyleroth1025 2 года назад

    I really like working. I can watch August work for hours and hours.

  • @WeAreTheSHWE
    @WeAreTheSHWE 2 года назад +2

    On the subject of wires/metal hidden in wood, does anyone in the tree industry use those handheld metal detectors? I wonder if they would penetrate the wood enough to get a reading.. if so, it might be good practice to scan trees in areas like field treelines, edges of properties, etc. Something to potentially keep near the big saws when ready to fell the tree.

    • @HiLineTree
      @HiLineTree 2 года назад +7

      Don’t know Steve but I can tell you that whenever I use a long bar with a brand new chain I always seem to find metal right away…😑

    • @WeAreTheSHWE
      @WeAreTheSHWE 2 года назад +1

      @@HiLineTree If I end up getting into the industry I might try one out, they can be bought for pretty cheap online ($40-$150)

  • @cleokey
    @cleokey Год назад

    There might be a part II?

  • @zates2272
    @zates2272 2 года назад

    Great videography thanks

  • @batmantiss
    @batmantiss 2 года назад

    Most of the time, it's a lot of fun to work for industrious old codgers. I'm glad you got the job

  • @scottnyc6572
    @scottnyc6572 2 года назад

    That camera angle caught it all you were right lol.I waved into my television also and could’ve sworn i got a response...😉.Thankfully no explosions or cataclysmic events took place.You left the putting green as brown as it was when you got there lol...

  • @dodik4034
    @dodik4034 2 года назад

    Hi, could you explain what you did on those upper straps? I see they don't wrap around like you would normally? I got the same caddy pads and after about 45 mins they left me all bruised. Just trying to figure out what helps what doesn't. Thank you.

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  2 года назад +1

      Go double thick with the foam. Also I wear knee-high lineman boots. Not sure what you mean by the upper straps. . . Unless you’re talking about the ones that hold my spurs up. I run them high over my calf because the anatomy of the calf helps hold the spur up tight.

  • @Josh.Straughn
    @Josh.Straughn 2 года назад

    Hey August, if you had the right battery saws could you work during fire hazard?

  • @rickstafford5316
    @rickstafford5316 2 года назад +1

    Wait my antlers…
    Funny but scary as well.
    Glad it worked out.

  • @leonardvirtue5753
    @leonardvirtue5753 2 года назад

    What’s up August 🤩🤙🤙🌲👌👍nice 😊mate again

  • @stielbruch-baumarbeiten8854
    @stielbruch-baumarbeiten8854 2 года назад

    Dear August, thanks for the nice video. One question: To install the double rope, did you first climb up through the branches or shoot from ground (e.g. ART ropeguide twinline) ? Best regards, Peter (Germany)

  • @tylerwilcox2551
    @tylerwilcox2551 2 года назад

    I'm going to get either 2511t or the t540i which would be the best to go with/preference

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  2 года назад

      You’re comparing apple to oranges. They’re both good.

  • @troyerthedestroyer
    @troyerthedestroyer 2 года назад +1

    99% of my business is removals, I have learned that most customers have their minds made up before calling and don't want to be guilt tripped about their choices.

  • @danmcburney3247
    @danmcburney3247 2 года назад

    I all ways read all the comments after the vids.... this one I'm just sayin THANK YOU AGAIN AUGUST !!!! Pick up at least one tip on every one ❤

  • @pierrenourry1308
    @pierrenourry1308 2 года назад

    What a lovely customer....

  • @Imageloading...
    @Imageloading... 2 года назад

    What shindaiwa?

  • @toddjacks8288
    @toddjacks8288 2 года назад

    Awesome video brother as always

  • @styxthetreeman1066
    @styxthetreeman1066 2 года назад

    I bought a monkey beaver, can’t wait for it to come in. Love your videos

  • @rogermckee2770
    @rogermckee2770 Год назад

    What's your favorite battery powered Chain Saw

  • @JohnAllen-lw7xf
    @JohnAllen-lw7xf 2 года назад

    August…what boots do you wear/recommend while climbing? Thx

  • @hphillips7425
    @hphillips7425 2 года назад +1

    You are correct about older people getting fixated on something. Also some women of all ages do the same

  • @lindaarbogast6499
    @lindaarbogast6499 2 года назад +1

    Stay safe August!

  • @geralddavis9236
    @geralddavis9236 2 года назад

    Hey August ever have a 194t make a squealing noise when doing a cold start mines brand new an it makes a weird noise if I start it with the chain brake on I have only seen this problem one other time same saw just wondering if anyone else has had the same problem love the channel

  • @jolkraeremeark6949
    @jolkraeremeark6949 2 года назад

    Did you get that Echo carb sorted, August?

  • @steverobbins8661
    @steverobbins8661 2 года назад +1

    You can recognize the sound of a good ole 200t without even seeing it from a mile away

  • @mbm2355
    @mbm2355 2 года назад

    Strong aversion to risk coincides quite nicely with age and change in hormone profiles. The eldery are less inclined to take or allow risk in scenarios because their ability to weather said risk is lower. It's a nice little biological feedback loop that goes a long way towards easing us into our later seasons of life. In the case of this person, maybe the house wouldn't have been flattened, but were they financially predisposed to replace/repair the roof as an elderly household? Who knows. Good job satisfying the 'bloodlust' as you called it, and suggesting a more logical solution for the 2nd tree.

  • @arboristofstihl
    @arboristofstihl 2 года назад

    You guys seem pretty chill on this job

  • @davidc2012
    @davidc2012 2 года назад

    Lol @ "Oh, I didn't see you there"

  • @shanesouza4303
    @shanesouza4303 2 года назад +1

    @August chit we're elderly and they worry us daily also. 🤘😎✌️

  • @reubentrapp
    @reubentrapp 2 года назад

    I love it when customers offer to help lol. It’s kinda feels like ‘take your kids to work day’
    But I’m all fairness I did some solo cabin in the woods work for a rich investor guy. I needed him on the ropes for rigging down some branches and hefty wood off a gnarly maple… smooth as could be. I kinda wished I could hire the guy 😂

  • @jonathanbueltel9853
    @jonathanbueltel9853 2 года назад

    Good topic at the beginning bro

  • @flakesinyershoe8137
    @flakesinyershoe8137 2 года назад +1

    After seeing 2+ inches of ice where I am a couple times, I sort of understand the old people.

  • @4.0gpa44
    @4.0gpa44 2 года назад +1

    I'm willing to remove trees that aren't hazards as long as I tell the customer that they're not a huge hazard. However, when it comes to trimming, I refuse to top trees even if that's what a customer wants. My only rare exception is small to medium sized ornamental trees if the only other option is removal.

  • @aj12271
    @aj12271 2 года назад +1

    it's been my experience even with my own parents, age & paranoia rise together.

  • @mute7116
    @mute7116 2 года назад +2

    Snagged my antlers....😆

  • @jeffschroeder9089
    @jeffschroeder9089 2 года назад

    I thought you said “ your gunna want to take it towards the arbor when it comes off” 🤦‍♂️

  • @jbcardin
    @jbcardin 2 года назад

    I've noticed through 29 years of doing this job that a tree can be harmless for a long time but as the homeowner ages they loose confidence in that tree and then all of a sudden it's not going to make it through the night. Has to be cut immediately. To the point that a perfectly harmless tree becomes an emergency in their mind. I've noticed my parents becoming this way and I guess I will too someday.

  • @markmoses3060
    @markmoses3060 2 года назад

    Your editing scared me. When you cut the limb with the GoPro and set the saw on your lap I heard the saw “rev” from the next clip and thought it was revving in your lap. 😅

  • @hippiebits2071
    @hippiebits2071 2 года назад

    Although I'm not yet elderly, I've definately noticed my tolerance for risk shifting. I also have considerably less faith in trusting the opinions of others.
    I think alot of this just reflects where I live and the overall lack of professionalism I've seen in both in the trades and white collar sector. I do think you are right tho...if someone can't be conviences it's not a worry it may just be best to follow thru with what they want...there is no telling how much of their time may be consumed by worry.

  • @truddle1
    @truddle1 2 года назад

    LOL ... "Sloth-like slowness"!!

  • @julianalderson3938
    @julianalderson3938 2 года назад

    We got big norfolk pines here, some climbers just cut im goin up. But i hate it on the ground. So messy. Rig 3 or more cut the come down no mess! Cheers those climbers that care haha alot do. An alot have to help clean up.

  • @kingslew1866
    @kingslew1866 2 года назад +2

    I'm impressed with how you crank out the videos. How do you keep up with the editing and still find time to sleep, eat, keep up with homework, read Bible, kiss babies and so forth? Don't stop...

  • @bwrightaway2877
    @bwrightaway2877 2 года назад

    Good stuff!

  • @ryanbennett3334
    @ryanbennett3334 2 года назад

    Sounds like old school August!

  • @HiLineTree
    @HiLineTree 2 года назад

    I’m elderly. I worry about folks trees all the time. Mostly when storms are in the forecast and I know there is a chance of a storm beating me to a scheduled service. What age does the elderly designation kick in? 👋😄

    • @boondocker7964
      @boondocker7964 2 года назад +1

      Who knows, it's your trees and your money, cut them down, like I did, I feel better when it storms. I'm 75, can't take it with you.

    • @leifvejby8023
      @leifvejby8023 2 года назад

      In my experience it happens about the same time people stop being interested in new things.

    • @danmcburney3247
      @danmcburney3247 2 года назад

      Hiline Tree. Unfortunately for you it doesn't..... you gotta keep climbin an cuttin 😂😂

    • @HiLineTree
      @HiLineTree 2 года назад

      @@danmcburney3247 yeah. Still doing it. Blair Glenn has about 2 years on me. I enjoy the bucket when I have access 😆

    • @danmcburney3247
      @danmcburney3247 2 года назад +2

      I totally agree, I'm 60 and love it when I can get the bucket close enough. And the first 4 or 5 I climbed this spring I realized I sat around too much this winter 😂🤣

  • @chuon75
    @chuon75 2 года назад

    There’s no buildings nearby to hit. How come they don’t just let the branches fall without roping them down?

  • @boondocker7964
    @boondocker7964 2 года назад +2

    Last month I had 20 trees taken down, within 75 feet of my house, I feel a bit safer, $5400, of tree work.

  • @hhlumberjacktx
    @hhlumberjacktx 2 года назад

    Showed up to bid a tree job once, told the customer I was a certified arborist and they asked if that meant I built arbors...
    Explaining what you do to the person that called you to do that specific job is really strange.

  • @Rudecheers
    @Rudecheers 2 года назад

    18:18: all the action AND the owner watching you do it through his window. :)

  • @rerolley
    @rerolley 2 года назад

    Did you get a new helmet?

    • @opendstudio7141
      @opendstudio7141 2 года назад +1

      If you remember, the new puppy chewed on it a bit and the Mic stopped working.

  • @jakewood4329
    @jakewood4329 2 года назад

    Haha man when I was groundsman the Forman thru a hole Xmas tree with light right thru chipper Haha 🤣🙃🤘

  • @nicolaisvlog8701
    @nicolaisvlog8701 2 года назад

    I did my first crane job today, was it scary? yes it was 😅 but it gave me a self-confidence boost 😎

  • @khansen1997
    @khansen1997 2 года назад

    A little vista pruning at ground level lol

  • @R_R_R_R_R_
    @R_R_R_R_R_ 2 года назад +1

    Kilonewton - 1 kilo of Fig Newtons.

  • @jakewood4329
    @jakewood4329 2 года назад

    I've lost a job on tree because of that they were worried I wasn't getting to it an that was a repeat customer

  • @kiefekiefe9542
    @kiefekiefe9542 2 года назад

    Audio could be louder. Thanks

    • @wrstew1272
      @wrstew1272 2 года назад

      Should have a button that you can push to increase the audio level?