Trimming Trees, "Saurus Style"!!

[JimD 3,347]

Well I finally got around to doing some much needed tree trimming today. It's cool day but a bit windy and I used the tools available to me like so many of us do here. Here's a few pics of trimming the huge pin oak along side the driveway.

 

 

Getting to work...

 

 

I think you can see the B-60 in the background with the trailer to haul the brush to the burn pile...

 

 

a couple more of me reaching new heights...

 

 

 

Things had gone pretty well to this point, but I just couldn't shake the feeling that I was "out on a limb", and then it happened, a gust of wind sent me scrambling for something to grab...

 

 

and away I went...

 

.................................................................WARNING!! THE NEXT PIC IS GRAPHIC!! CHILDREN AND SQUEAMISH ADULTS SHOULD NOT LOOK BELOW  v v v v v v v !!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They say it's all fun and games till somebody breaks a hip...

I think I branched out.

Edited June 2, 2013 by JimD

[AMC RULES 37,195]

That tree trimming work sure looks like a PITA. 

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,106]

You worked so hard that a nap was required ??

 

Mike...............

[chrisd200(inactive) 56]

In the last pic, whats that limb growing out of???? LOL!!!!!!!!!   Seriously though.... Hard work!

[rmaynard 16,289]

Should have called 911. The stretcher in the back of the ambulance is a much more comfortable place to nap.

[squonk 43,706]

If you use a plastic chain saw you won't get hurt! ˆ I trimmed a bunch yesterday with my B & D "Alligator" trimmer. They work the nuts. Kept both feet on the ground. It was snowing Aphids out of our locust tree.

 

[KC9KAS 4,744]

That is why I like to trim trees about 1/2" off the ground!

[Buzz 502]

 It was snowing Aphids out of our locust tree.

 

Are you sure it wasn't snowing locusts out of your aphid tree?

[squonk 43,706]

Tiny little green boogers. By thehindreds

[Jake Kuhn 1,579]

I was looking for that little toy chainsaw he had, couldn't find it in the pictures.

[stevasaurus 23,274]

Jim, I'll bet you got a nose bleed to get up that high. Great pictures Jim.  Did you really get Karen to take them.

[JimD 3,347]

Yea Steve, she took the pics. She was out there helping me like always.

[Stormin 9,984]

She didn't kick the ladder, did she?

[JimD 3,347]

Well, come to think of it, I did feel a jolt.

[AMC RULES 37,195]

Well, come to think of it, I did feel a jolt.

That last pict...sure looks like you did Jim.  

[varosd 1,185]

Help! I've fallen and I can't get up!

[MikesRJ 558]

Too funny!

[SousaKerry 503]

JimD I think you need to reduce your fiber intake...

[AMC RULES 37,195]

...and your fiber output too.