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by the_dude
Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: Little Smokey
Replies: 16
Views: 11116

Re: Little Smokey

I can't speak to working little smoky, but I can speak quite knowledgeably about planting that part of the world. All of it is fast, and the standards are reasonable (so long as they haven't changed from conversations with WHYSR and Canfor a few years ago) Not a slice of land you shouldn't put 3 in ...
by the_dude
Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Foreign Rookie Tree Planter
Replies: 7
Views: 4491

Re: Foreign Rookie Tree Planter

If its the same woof'ing as I understand i.e. travelling the world helping organic farms (world wide opportunities on organic farms), then no kermit, its no where close. Not even remotely. they are both outside, and that's the end of the similarities. And if your as adamant in your organic resolve a...
by the_dude
Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:55 pm
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Hockey fans?
Replies: 35
Views: 14495

Re: Hockey fans?

Go Flames Go
by the_dude
Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:48 pm
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Hockey fans?
Replies: 35
Views: 14495

Re: Hockey fans?

in our camp we usually had a tv, and we would set up some bunny ears out of coat hangers and tinfoil, got to watch the playoffs 120 km's down the Nose, if we were closer town we would just to the bar for the game
by the_dude
Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:53 pm
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Alberta planting
Replies: 11
Views: 10712

Re: Alberta planting

actually Mr. Amazing, thanks for pointing that out. The owner at that VPO is really planter friendly, and a great guy. he really helped me out a couple times, including letting me warranty OR gaitors every time they broke. all I had to do was pay $10 bones for shipping and I could just walk off with...
by the_dude
Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:40 am
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Alberta planting
Replies: 11
Views: 10712

Re: Alberta planting

Hey Jacks, i can give ya a solid first hand account of GP, spent a few years working there. It sounds like you work for Outland, cause that schedule sounds like something a friend is doing as well. So your probably staying in the Prairie Haven motel. The bar is next door, the liquor store is across ...
by the_dude
Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:11 pm
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Planting in Australia
Replies: 102
Views: 85456

Re: Planting in Australia

barnbill. the answer to # 5 is the canadian government created a policy that stole money from oil and gas revenue called the National Energy Policy. Because natural resources falls within the boundaries of provincial jurisdiction, this was constitutionally illegal, but because of the asymmetrical po...
by the_dude
Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:18 pm
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Planting in Australia
Replies: 102
Views: 85456

Re: Planting in Australia

haha, internet guerrilla warfare

take the bastards down Mr. Amazing.

and number 6 isnt a trick question. there is one thing that every canadian loves to do when they are in Winnipeg.
by the_dude
Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:45 pm
Forum: Health, Safety & Training Information
Topic: Anyone Want Premature Wrinkles?... No? Better Read This : )
Replies: 38
Views: 17583

Re: Anyone Want Premature Wrinkles?... No? Better Read This : )

I'll be honest Wang, I cant tell if this outrageously large thread that you continue to propagate is serious or an extremely drawn out joke. I find it completely impossible for someone to devote this much time to something so superficial as wrinkles. Surely your neurosis can be directed towards the ...
by the_dude
Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:26 pm
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Which Company?
Replies: 26
Views: 13867

Re: Which Company?

Donkeyrider: damn i was hoping it was you. I accidentally punched an apex planter one night in GP and even though we worked it out I still feel bad, hoping it was you. PM'ing planters on this board has provided some pretty sweet opportunities as well. Its how I got hooked up with Greg M. a couple ye...
by the_dude
Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:16 am
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Which Company?
Replies: 26
Views: 13867

Re: Which Company?

Hey Donkeyrider, i think it was you who worked for Apex and contributed to a threat about fights? something about GP at when another planter accidentally punched you? was this at Egans?
by the_dude
Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Which Company?
Replies: 26
Views: 13867

Re: Which Company?

This maybe the long route, but can provide some sweet results. call companies and ask them, and if you can get on, or they need to check your references, ask for some planters contacts so you can ask them average $/organization etc.... thats what I did, and it should work out pretty well for me (kno...
by the_dude
Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: A&M (Ontario)
Replies: 101
Views: 57240

Re: Moose Creek Reforestation VS. A & M Reforestation

I heard from a guy i met in camp last year that moose creek is the place to be if your in Ontario. On the flip side i know several people who have worked for a&m, they all say that place is absolutely the worst. underbid to the 9's, unreasonable production pressure, and they have had several pro...
by the_dude
Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:17 pm
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: Brinkman and Associates
Replies: 133
Views: 62798

Re: Brinkman and Associates

Glad to hear drayton valley is still a shit show, i was there about 6 years ago with another company, and the checker, Debbie Raven if i recall correctly, was nuts, she would jump out of residuals to make sure your stock handling was to her exact specifications. She was so nuts that if one persons s...
by the_dude
Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Equipment Used by Planters
Topic: Help with Gear List Please?
Replies: 77
Views: 28607

Re: Help with Gear List Please?

being on the cooks side is perhaps the most underrated part of the social networking in camp. I pissed the cooks off my rookie year and it really backfired on me. Don't forget the golden rule of the movie waiting "don't fuck with people who handle your food." On the topic of bribing the co...
by the_dude
Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: Equipment Used by Planters
Topic: Help with Gear List Please?
Replies: 77
Views: 28607

Re: Help with Gear List Please?

the scarpa's newb got aren't the mountaineering boots, they are leather hiking boots, they will be fine. Whats wrong with mountaineering boots? I've used them for a few seasons now and I love em. Mine are lighter then a standard boot or caulks, they have a 3/4 shank to them, and they are tough as na...
by the_dude
Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:58 am
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Weather updates
Replies: 14
Views: 6662

Re: Weather updates

Victoria was +8 and beach worthy....work on the ultimate toss...
by the_dude
Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: Best Rookie Questions
Replies: 155
Views: 97059

Re: Best Rookie Questions

I've been to a few places in 807, i maybe saw two rookies slam 4 in the ground in 8 weeks. I was not one of them. My point is you shouldn't give people who have no idea how hard it is to make $200 unfair expectations about $400+ days, at all. You'll just disappoint. Those days don't come that often ...
by the_dude
Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:12 pm
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: Best Rookie Questions
Replies: 155
Views: 97059

Re: Best Rookie Questions

two thoughts Greg M. Ok so i realize many of you won't believe this, but... "Is it ok I brought my bunny trixy?" this was conceivably the funniest moment in camp ever, I wish everyone saw the bunny. Scooter might be lowballing it a bit. I work 10cent land and the rookies on my crew usually...
by the_dude
Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: Best Rookie Questions
Replies: 155
Views: 97059

Re: Best Rookie Questions

Rookie (after blowing past flag line, thus making a ghost line): hey what the f*ck are you doing in my land man? get the f*ck out My response varies from understanding to complete emotional dismantling of the rookie, depending on the day. favorite follow up question you ask? Same Rookie, moments aft...
by the_dude
Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Zanzibar's Merritt show - seeking feedback
Replies: 17
Views: 11106

Re: Zanzibar's Merritt show - seeking feedback

Hey Dain, we seem to be in the same boat, any chance your on the island, or at least west of merritt at the moment? perhaps we could roll together, at minimum cheaper greyhound if they still do that companion deal.
by the_dude
Thu Feb 05, 2009 2:04 am
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: Outland Reforestation/Restoration
Replies: 93
Views: 46161

Re: OUTLAND Reforestation feedback

Note:
removed the limited career shot. Not fair.

also, that post was designed for irony. i'm fully aware.
by the_dude
Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:31 am
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: Outland Reforestation/Restoration
Replies: 93
Views: 46161

Re: OUTLAND Reforestation feedback

"Such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, or more learned; yet they will hardly believe there be many so wise as themselves." ~Hobbes I take back my understanding contribution to this post earlier. I'm ashamed to have wr...
by the_dude
Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:49 am
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: Zanzibar Holdings Ltd.
Replies: 20
Views: 11838

Zanzibar Holdings

So, these guys have pretty much the best rep going. Either no-one who works for them is willing to speak up and ruin a great thing, or no-one has anything to say about them really...Which one is it? What's Tony's deal and how is Merritt?
by the_dude
Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: Equipment Used by Planters
Topic: Oriental Rice Field Straw Hat
Replies: 13
Views: 4341

Re: Oriental Rice Field Straw Hat

I heard you used your spine for most of the dirty work
by the_dude
Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: Leader Silviculture
Replies: 14
Views: 12544

Leader Silviculture

Anybody know anything about them?
by the_dude
Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:35 am
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: Outland Reforestation/Restoration
Replies: 93
Views: 46161

Re: OUTLAND Reforestation feedback

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 d...
by the_dude
Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: Outland Reforestation/Restoration
Replies: 93
Views: 46161

Re: OUTLAND Reforestation feedback

GP is my old stompin ground, good place to learn. Ground is fuckin clean. Enjoy the Rolligon to, its a fun ride the first time. google image it if you wanna know what I'm talkin about. Two lakes is a sweet camp but there is mice, so dont leave food in the tent. I cannot stress this enough. KEEP RECO...
by the_dude
Tue Jan 13, 2009 4:59 pm
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: Outland Reforestation/Restoration
Replies: 93
Views: 46161

Re: Outland Reforestation Inc.

it doesnt matter which one. fuck that shit is right. here's a list of the places I've been with them, and every one being a goddamn fuck around where i got a shitty taste in my mouth. Quesnel (when CR and Outland were one and the same, they would send us to BC for a painfully lowballed contract at t...
by the_dude
Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:27 am
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: FIGHTS/STOLEN
Replies: 33
Views: 12965

Re: FIGHTS/STOLEN

Hey donkeyrider, i think that was me that you almost fought, was it at egans at some point late in the season and you work for apex? if it is, sorry about that punch man, it really was an accident.
by the_dude
Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:51 pm
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: what happened to brian adam's contracting?
Replies: 104
Views: 36330

Re: what happened to brian adam's contracting?

that should get this thread going again pretty quickly
by the_dude
Mon May 26, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: Snow/late starts!?
Replies: 44
Views: 19476

Re: Snow/late starts!?

glad to see the snow is starting to disappear in Kamloops....
shoulda would coulda eh scooter?
by the_dude
Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: How much would you plant it for??
Replies: 27
Views: 15668

Re: How much would you plant it for??

companies pay better then outland
by the_dude
Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: FIGHTS/STOLEN
Replies: 33
Views: 12965

Re: FIGHTS/STOLEN

Ya it was an outland super,
and yes, from what i heard he got beat real badly like hospitalized for a while badly. i think his name was chris, but i'm not sure
by the_dude
Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:06 pm
Forum: Equipment Used by Planters
Topic: Planting Equipment in Victoria BC
Replies: 3
Views: 1768

Re: Planting Equipment in Victoria BC

duncan is your closest bet
by the_dude
Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: FIGHTS/STOLEN
Replies: 33
Views: 12965

Re: FIGHTS/STOLEN

Heard a story of a supervisor who got involved because of a planters (mis)dealings with the hells angels in Whitecourt. Poor supervisor got attacked in his own room, had a flare gun put in his mouth and told to beg for his life, all while the weasely planter was hiding in the bathroom of his motel o...
by the_dude
Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: These Boots Were Made For Walkin'
Topic: Boots
Replies: 1
Views: 1913

Re: Boots

if your not working in an area that you need caulks in, go for a pair of leather mountaineering boots. last year mine lasted two seasons (approx. 140 days) the price is steep (300 +) but its only 150 a season. they are the way to go.
by the_dude
Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: Determining How Lucrative a Contract Is
Replies: 8
Views: 3488

Re: Determining How Lucrative a Contract Is

thats a very good point salbrecher, averages are not always telling the truth, throwing out numbers like top planters averaged 350/day might mean averaged that on one contract, but not another, or the average was high, but access was shit, so people made money only on the easy access days. ask about...
by the_dude
Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:45 pm
Forum: Equipment Used by Planters
Topic: Face Gear
Replies: 22
Views: 8671

Re: Face Gear

ya dude, living in terror for a month in summer is awful. the only thing thats worse is when that terror is realized
by the_dude
Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:13 pm
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: Favourite Planting Supper
Replies: 22
Views: 10624

Re: Favourite Planting Supper

I like stew in the city to. But meat and carrots floating in broth doesn't do it for me. I want substantial things like roast, shepherds pie, homestyle mac % cheese, pizza, and lasagne (pronounced las-AG-nee) etc.. Things that remind me of old fashioned hearty cookin.

No-one likes handjobs
by the_dude
Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:35 am
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: Favourite Planting Supper
Replies: 22
Views: 10624

Re: Favourite Planting Supper

Getting stew from a planting cook is like getting a handjob from a prostitute, you dont know why you paid for it, and your never satisfied with it. but your probably to sleepy after its over to complain about it.

for me at least
by the_dude
Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: Danger Trees
Replies: 5
Views: 2038

Re: Danger Trees

I've had a couple real close calls, in Kamloops during some high winds me and my planting partner almost had a massive doug fir come crashing down on us. We were watching our back pretty carefully even before that, but when that doug fir missed us by 20 feet, we called it a day. and in Grande Prairi...
by the_dude
Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:07 am
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: How Do You Mentally Prepare for Planting?
Replies: 10
Views: 3788

Re: How Do You Mentally Prepare for Planting?

best post of the year? heres a few more, hate that culture shock when you first get in camp. 1. dont give a fuck when walking through puddles, cause your feet are getting wet anyway 2.play the really fucking expensive games at the bar 3. start smoking a goddamn lot 4. start complaining a lot, about ...
by the_dude
Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:46 am
Forum: Equipment Used by Planters
Topic: bushwacker bags
Replies: 5
Views: 2270

Re: bushwacker bags

this might be of some use...
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=63872
by the_dude
Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:13 am
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: North Aspect
Replies: 6
Views: 3465

Re: North Aspect

all that is found is this

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=185
by the_dude
Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: Shakti Reforestation
Replies: 28
Views: 14439

Re: Shakti Reforestation

as i understand it, luengo is the 'western division' of alberta manager.

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by the_dude
Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: Companies in the Silviculture Industry
Topic: Shakti Reforestation
Replies: 28
Views: 14439

Re: Shakti Reforestation

dont work under luengo. be smart about it and go to shakti. I've made the choice the other way before and worked under pete/luengo and i regret it. [Some negative opinions in this post have been removed by an administrator due to legal issues. Please contact the post's original author for clarificat...
by the_dude
Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: Questions & Answers about Tree Planting
Topic: Military boots
Replies: 7
Views: 7916

Re: Military boots

if your planning on planting for a couple years or more, invest in a pair of mountaineering boots. throw down 300 plus once and you'l keep em for at least two years. super supportive, completely waterproof, comfortable, and bomber
by the_dude
Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:21 am
Forum: Around The Campfire
Topic: PL08THF200 - Port McNeill, Osprey
Replies: 2
Views: 1569

Re: PL08THF200 - Port McNeill, Osprey

my guess is zanzibar probably had a lot of their season figured out by the time of that bid, so if they bid real high and got it, there would be lots of lucrative work, but if they didnt get it, they probably didnt lose all that much. Still huge though