[RICK LAKE]

Scott S I have done tree work on and off for 35 years. I am back at it. I am getting too old and heavy for the climbing part. I am not sure where they got these companies from for the silly program. I hope that you are working in these bad times. The housing industry has crashed and caused MAJOR problem for alot of trade people. I am surprised about some of the dangerous things with show on this program like guys running on uneven ground with a chainsaw running and a 30" bar spinning. First GOLDEN rule. SAFETY. Never run anywhere with a saw running. The second thing is why there is NO verbal talk between the hauler guy and the choker crew on the ground. Blowing a horn 2-5 times is not anygood when you can't see what is going on. I think you guys also do double work with how you knock trees down and not have a limb trimer behind the dropper. The choker guy is behind him to remove the base. It looks like a crap pile and everything is cris-cross. I have cleared large area for homes and Malls, the only different was we where not a mountain and no spike boots. Stay safe and watch your head. You know you do a good safe job, smart people know that 95% of logging companies are not run this way. Rick L. I used to live up where the eagles are, I am now down where the chickens live. It's OK I do know my limits. Scott you still live in one of the most beautiful states in the US, even if the clear cut the trees. Tell Ron he needs a mason saw. LOL