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by grouse grind
Thu Nov 28, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: Brinkman and Associates
Replies: 133
Views: 62985

Re: Brinkman and Associates ontario

I have a question for any past or present Brinkman planters from Ontario:

Did anyone plant the Hornepayne/White River contracts? I hear they range from "average" to rock cap shit show. Just wondering if the assessor's interpretation was fair.

Thanks
by grouse grind
Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:48 am
Forum: Planting in Ontario/Quebec
Topic: A&M Reforestation 2012
Replies: 23
Views: 8899

Re: A&M Reforestation 2012

what's up plantgypsy? I'm fairly certain we talked about this in person, but I will answer your questions to the best of my ability for further clarificiation. as far as busses go: the company takes every precaution to make sure planters have a safe and secure mode of transportation to and from the ...
by grouse grind
Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Health, Safety & Training Information
Topic: How to Use the Squelch Button on your Mobile Radio
Replies: 3
Views: 2026

Re: How to Use the Squelch Button on your Mobile Radio

How does the squelch work on hand helds? I know our walkies are equipped with a squelch button..does in work in much the same way?
by grouse grind
Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: Sustainability in camps?
Replies: 3
Views: 1403

Sustainability in camps?

Is this something companies, supervisors, or planters even consider? Or is it too absurd because of the remoteness of camp locations.. I'm thinkin simple things like recycling in camp, or the use of organic foods in camp. What (if anything) does your camp do to offset an ecological footprint?
by grouse grind
Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: Planting in Ontario/Quebec
Topic: A&M Reforestation 2012
Replies: 23
Views: 8899

Re: A&M Reforestation 2012

This will be my 4th year working for A&M, and I can't wait for the season to get started. Excited for the new management, and I'm especially excited to work with a great group of individuals yet again!!

cheers to a great season!
by grouse grind
Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Scheduling: What's the Shift Schedule at your company?
Replies: 19
Views: 9518

Re: Scheduling: What's the Shift Schedule at your company?

6 and 1 at A&M Reforestation in Ontario. As steel8909 pointed out, the 6th day was usually a half day.
by grouse grind
Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:15 am
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: Tax question
Replies: 3
Views: 1376

Re: Tax question

As a student, I still check off the box that allows me to get taxed. I enjoy receiving a phat cheque in April (just as school finishes and right before a new planting season begins)

to each their own, I suppose!
by grouse grind
Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: Health, Safety & Training Information
Topic: Getting in Shape
Replies: 11
Views: 5812

Re: Getting in Shape

Last season was my first one as a crew boss, and I seriously underestimated the cardio portion of the job. Walking/running the block several times over in a day + humping trees in land was brutal. Definately amping up the cardio in preparation for this upcoming season, and I will continue to practic...