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Jimbo the Mook

Without experience, and if you don't plant for a company that probes in the winter, it is hard to get on. Especially this year I would think. Not impossible, but it's a disadvantage for sure. Do some digging around on the Alberta Purchasing Connection website and you'll find a list of interested bid...

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Well it looks like the 1st round of tenders are already out, and the long term forecast for AB is looking like a dryer and milder winter than usual. Fingers crossed we don't need to break out the snowshoes this year. Whoop whoop, Is anyone else excited for the season?

Jimbo the Mook

Anarchists and forestry workers take note: dissolve styrofoam packing peanuts into gasoline and you will end up with something similar to napalm. Pour contents into plastic grocery bags, tie off the ends, and place strategically into stubborn piles, or onto the doorsteps of disgraced former Prime Mi...

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My Spanish is pretty bad, but at 4:47min in I'm pretty sure I heard "burrito".

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I'm curious what anyone's thoughts are about the upcoming beetle season? In particular, do you think the amount of money doled out for beetle work will diminish due to the collapse of the Albertan economy, or do you see a business as usual type scenario. I know I for one definitely hope for the latt...

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It could of course happen sooner if the workforce would organize a walkout at the start of the Spring season, but we know that will never happen. Why do we know that won't ever happen? Has anyone ever tried it before? It seems to me like this site, such as it is frequented by knowledgeable, profess...

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Does anyone have any recent info on these guys? Sounds like a solid company to work for. Thanks in advance. Unfortunately it seems as though Little Trees is scaling down their planting and concentrating more on their hydro brushing contracts. I know they had a few trees in the spring, but not much ...

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Quesnel, Williams Lake, Horsefly, is where they normally operate. I haven't worked for them myself, but I do know people who have. From what I hear, Davin (the owner) is a top notch guy... who pays well.

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mwainwright wrote:its like reverse engineering every shit youve taken for the last 6 weeks.

Haha! Brilliantly said, Wainwright!

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Scooter wrote:Caulk boots keep out the rain, if you get a good bead, and cork boots float well?

... and cocks feel good on the feet?

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I thought it was adorable that the author didn't bother to find out how to spell "caulks" or "Silvicool" correctly. I believe he just spelled it the way that we in the silviculture/forestry industry actually pronounce caulks - "corks" – and then used the proper spellin...

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Thanks Tnalp! I gathered as much when I saw their ad on one of those job boards you spoke of... Hmm, while I wouldn't mind my brushing season to last into November, living in a tent and cooking for myself doesn't sound all that appealing on the north coast at that time of year.

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Just curious if anyone has heard or dealt with these guys before? It sounds like they do a bunch of brushing and cutting work around Terrace.

Jimbo the Mook

Amalguin, Newforest, thanks for all the info!! I'm feeling quite scared of this new series too, from all I've heard about them. In fact, I actually just picked up another used 550 to add to the arsenal in order to prolong the inevitability of eventually having to buy a "chip saw". Maybe if...

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Thanks for the advice Almaguin! I've heard this now from a few people... I'm curious though, what these other challenges are? Did you experience them yourself, or know anyone who did? Unfortunately it's getting mighty hard to find a 550 anymore since Stihl discontinued them – I think a lot of people...

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We had the 550's and we broke tons of drive shafts...like, a lot of em. Hmmm, that's strange. I've had my two 550s for years and I've never had a problem with a drive shaft, or an angle drive blowing out. Not saying this is the root of the problem in your guys' case, but often less experienced brus...

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Anyone out there have any thoughts on the new Stihl 560's? I have a couple of well used 550's that are still running like tops, but I'm considering investing in a 560 for the extra jump in power; however, I'm a little concerned that Stihl hasn't hashed out the inevitable bugs of such a new model... ...

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Ha, more like, "He saw me and then went to sleep. He must *think* he is one badass dude. I'd better gnaw on him for a bit, piss and shit all over him just so that he knows I own his fairy ass, then bury him under that there stump over there, and leave him for a few days until he starts to rot ...

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Ha, more like, "He saw me and then went to sleep. He must *think* he is one badass dude. I'd better gnaw on him for a bit, piss and shit all over him just so that he knows I own his fairy ass, then bury him under that there stump over there, and leave him for a few days until he starts to rot a...

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Good onya, Clay, for posting these pics and showing us the sloppy handiwork of the shitbird. While I've never planted on Haida Gwaii myself, I know many people who have, and who've worked for Stephan, and maybe still are working for him. It's a travesty to see a highly respected contractor like him ...

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I'd like to try it just to see how my will-power stacks up to that of GSP's. I've always thought I could whoop that frenchie's ass in the octagon, now, thanks to the marvels of science and Under Armour, I can know the outcome before I actually make the career switch!!!

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BCTS contracts are of two types: Open and Select. Open contracts mean that the contracts are posted for the public on bcbid.com and anyone who meets the stipulated qualifications can bid. Those results are then opened at a "public opening" at the local BCTS office. The public is allowed t...

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I'm taking it that these bid results are being pulled off of the bcbid website. If I'm correct about that, could somebody tell me how I can find that info for myself. I've been painstakingly trying to bring up the results of some spacing contracts that were recently awarded around Williams Lake, but...

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... 'better' prices, not 'higher' As much as some people may or may not appreciate the often jackass comments coming from "the hamsterizer", they must also admit that this is one of the wisest things yet mentioned in this (so far) ridiculous forum! –– Spoken like a seasoned pro who has ver...

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I've heard llamas are notorious j-rooters and like to fart in the truck. If I owned my own company I would definitely stay away from hiring llamas!

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Haha! Wicked, Gingerplanter! Wicked!!

Jimbo the Mook

I am experienced, and I deserve to work with the best--whoever that may be--because I give a damn about what I do. mikesampson.bc@gmail.com Sorry to say this Mike, but I think you'd have better luck shitting your pants in Shangri-la than getting on with King Kong Reforestation... I hear they don't ...

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Yep, Wild Winds. Definitely! Great company to work for!

Good luck luck out there PlantGypsy!

Jimbo the Mook

One who breaks down my boxes, allowing me to do what I do best, which is...MAKING HIM MONEY!!

Jimbo the Mook

This book opened my eyes to a world I've been a part of for the last fifteen years. I can only wish that I had taken in even half of what Charlotte took in during her time in the trenches. Great book!!

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I hear their food is quite delicious.

Jimbo the Mook

I would recommend against bringing a car if possible, at least for your first season. There are too many downsides and unknowns if you don't know what to expect and the year I had a car I just got hassled for rides, from quitters wanting to get into town, planters wanting booze from town (it's hard...

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"It kind of sounds like work that they'd send people at a rehab facility out to do..." Yep, you pretty much nailed it right there... For the most part the people who do it you would expect to find in a rehab facility, only they ain't exactly rehabilitating... not yet anyway. I did it for a...

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That is so rad!!!!

Jimbo the Mook

What we've told new planters who have problems differentiating between the spruce and fir is that you can jerk off a fir seedling but you can't with a spruce. Obviously due to the needles for anyone who doesn't get that. The pods for the spruce don't seem to be as fragile and tend to hold together ...

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I got pritty big feet, also like to roll in feces to keep checker go away. skweerls are good eatn too. maybe one day i be big star like him too one day. who know?

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