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mblackfly

I didn't read it all, sunscreen is for lowballers. real planters plant naked

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Anything that creeps, crawls, or flys is poisonous in Australia. Consider yourself warned.

mblackfly

Happy stuff in the morning- beach boys, new pornographers, david bowie, flaming lips, talking heads etc. Breaks and glitchy hip hop in the afternoon- tipper, stanton warriors, glitch mob, megasoid, plump djs, bassnectar, diplo. Downtempo, reggae and soul in the late afternoon/evening- anything on n...

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I'd be happy to help you out where possible on this site, or stuff.

EDIT: I deleted most of this post because I made it early in the morning and most of it was sleepy rambling.

mblackfly

Do something unique. Go bush party style, garunteed that no one can get thrown in the drunk tank that way.

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Any chance you know Chris Marquis, Lucas, and Ryan??

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The thing is though that the "prick" foreman wasn't trying to make our jobs harder. He enforced quality, and made us work our asses off. If we felt like being lazy, he tore a strip off us. But he certainly tried to make sure that we made more, whether it was by making our jobs easier, mak...

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Some people use alcohol as a crutch. I myself tend to think of it as a wheelchair. Haha, just kidding. Sort of. My entire well-being and livelihood revolves around alcohol, eight months of the year. However, during the planting season (for the last several years anyway), I've always gone about four...

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uhn tiss uhn tiss UHN tiss .. feel tha beat! Thanks Scoots

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My MP3 player broke halfway through the season. No great loss as far as I was concerned. It was nice to have some days, but when I looked at the fastest planters in camp, none of them listened to music. I'll be bringing a MP3 player, but I doubt I'll keep it on all day. We'll see. I'm not certain i...

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Alcohol isn't required for people to be friends and hang out --- but is sometimes fun. Probably, they'll do what every other camp does. Sit around the campfire, tell stories, play cards, etcetera. I agree with this, booze or pot should never be a crutch for you to have fun. But holyyy do they make ...

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That is a GENIUS idea. I had a straw hick hat that I loved dearly. Impervious to rain, the bugs land on it instead of you, sun proof, and sexy. Here's a pic of me sporting this beauty until I had to use it for tp on a really really fucking horrible day. http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1754/sexyha...

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I don't smoke pot either but I do enjoy being able to have a few drinks on night off. The company I'm looking into is Nata, as a foreman Jesus, what's wrong with you guys. Smoking tree's was the only way we could stomach our first cooks food before she got fired for being so evil. Smoke a tree for ...

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Music is so key for me when I plant. It makes as much as a 500 tree difference in my day, I can plant without my groove. The type of music I usually listen to includes: House of Justice - DJ Jose vs G Spott My My My - Armand Van Helden San Fransisco Dreaming - Global Deejays vs Benny Benassi Point o...

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Planters come back to foremen who make them money. I had to make a choice once between two foremen. Once was a great guy to hang out with, party with, fun and relaxed and it would have been an awesome time. The other was a bit of a prick, but worked his ass off to make sure that we made money. I ch...

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Thanks Scooter, I'll give you a passing grade on that :) Do you know where I could see current contract bids, and is a good company one that always wins the bid or the one that bids the most? Im looking for work this season with 3 of my friends and need advice on some good companies to work at. Any ...

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Maybe we should consult with Mr. Machiavelli ... "Since love and fear can hardly exist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved." - NM Good advice for running a crew. You have got to be kidding me, how did you get to that conclusion... You may get ...

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sorry, I should clarify, by treating rookies well I mean not treating them like worm shit, your the lowest on the ladder, but Outland doesn't care about it. That being said, don't let your guard down. Know when bullshit is going on, and familiarize yourself with Alberta labour laws, so you can not ...

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To Scoots: Could you explain those numbers a little??

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In response to TupperFan: The only authority I have been taught that is worth respecting is one that proves itself through fair action. I have found that my experience with Outland greatly depends on the quality of the supervisor. Last year sucked hard, and your speech sounded alot like the the excu...

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Thanks man, I was looking for something like this

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There are no jokes on these forums. Only serious people and their serious faces. Seriously. But good practice for your blogging skills, no?

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Haugen wrote:You gonna necro every thread on the forums with some sort of a flame?

Gets boring after the first 2-3.

Aww Im just having fun. Feel my love bro

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mcD wrote:actually I'm pretty sure he was serious about the job offer

Delicious then, Joe-man Ill give ya a call. But no promises.

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I am seriously determined. You think you're determined because of that? You have no idea what fine, razor-like edges of preparedness most companies operate off of. Elite tactical military units look to the treeplanting industry for models of logistical excellence, worst-case scenario planning at it...

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Small tidbit of planting company knowledge for you.... Workwizer for SHOVELS, Bushpro for BAGS, Merrels for BOOTS... everything else I got at Canadian Tire cause itll break no mattter where you get it

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I found they were really helpful to for keeping the sand and pollen out of my eyes on windy days. But sunglasses can also make it harder to see the brackee's (how do you spell that?). But mostly I like looking PIMP while I plant

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This is totally true for Marks with boot return. Each season Id return with a thrashed pair of boots and explain that I was doing some 'extreme gardening'. *BING* new boots. Loved it. That being said, expect their boots to erode within the first few weeks of planting. So although your saving money w...

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I've got 2 BUSH PRO planting bags and 2 BUSH PRO planting shovels for sale. The equipment is in perfect condition, barely use. Bags are like new. Price for each bag: $60 Price for each shovel: $50 I'm located in Metro Vancouver, BC nihilistfilm@hotmail.com 604-945-5584 Anka planting gear in excelle...

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He has at least some sense of humor calling himself blackfly. Ontario planters should have their tounges removed and returned to them only when they've planted a few years in BC. Ive planted both Ontario and Alberta. Ontario was harsh for the blackflies, Alberta for the mosquito's. But mostly... yo...

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Hit pretty close to home eh blackfly. Yes, now are you happy that you look like a complete idiot and everyone hates you? You "teaching" me about planting would be like Richard Simmons showing Arnie how to do a push up. Do us all a favour and stay in the city this summer kid. 2 years plant...

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To Haugen, Id like to say that while solar panels may be peachy for you I personally would prefer just buying a sleeping bag liner from Canadian Tire. Costs maybe 20 buck (or steal one like me) and theyre able to keep you real cozy at night. If its real bad, wear hats/mits. One more thing.... solar ...

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Richianity wrote:Hit pretty close to home eh blackfly.

Yes, now are you happy that you look like a complete idiot and everyone hates you? You "teaching" me about planting would be like Richard Simmons showing Arnie how to do a push up. Do us all a favour and stay in the city this summer kid.

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I find it interesting that Scooter thought the solar panel / heater idea woudln't work... Considering I did it in his camp in Quesnel in 2005... Finding one of the massaging chair heaters was the best solution I had, put it under your sleeping bag on a cot = Win. Heater shouldn't outdo your powerbl...

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Just wondering if/what people use to heat thier tent in cold planting times. I have a power block (rechargable battery) and solar panel so i can recharge my mp3 laptop and other electronic gear when camping and was thinking of using it during planting and getting a electric heater for my tent at ni...

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pepsi_cola89 wrote:anyone?

honestly I have seen 1 black dude (Omar), and 1 native (Sidd) while treeplanting. I dunno why, maybe because of the region we were working in? Don't worry about segregation though, so long as you can drink like a fiend and party like a planter your alright by me lol.

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Well in my 5 years of experience in BC/Alberta (my 6th and likely final season lasted 1 day), the story has always been the same. The people who are the loudest in the 'treeplanters are oppressed' crowd tend to also be the ones with the least ability to realize that they are not worth very much in ...

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What about facial gear against bugs? (nets or what nots) Practical or just a bee keeper thing? How about clear lens sunglasses 8)- no point? Is mosquito consumption an aquired taste...? :shock: rooookie!!! lol don't even bother with the wussy vest, if you are afraid of bugs than treeplanting isn't ...

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For anyone who hasn't heard, Wilderness and Broland are not charging camp costs this year, the following is an explanation from Grant Trevor and Peter. We are receiving a lot of inquiries regarding our FREE CAMP COST initiative. Here is a brief explanation to the rationale behind it. Wilderness has...

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To sum up my past 2 years of Outland........ FUCK THAT SHIT! While working for Outland you will instantly be hit with the sad reality that you are the bottom of the totem pole, and your supervisor doesn't give a fuck about you or your safety, you are only there to make them money. Prepare to spend y...

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