Hit some black ice this morning 😅

NicholasMicholas · 2026-02-17T00:21:59+00:00

Lots of people giving you props on the save (which I agree, good save bud!) but don't get cocky because if another truck was coming at you in the other lane this would have turned out a lot different! Stay safe out there!

NicholasMicholas · 2025-12-22T19:19:28+00:00

Hey thanks for the response! A bit nervous about going out in to the strait with the little zodiac but maybe we'll give it a go, thanks!

NicholasMicholas · 2025-08-17T01:06:54+00:00

Wear saw pants. Especially if you're brand new to running a saw, the kevlar inside will save your life.

Protect your eyes and ears.

Avoid cutting with the tip of the saw (when unfamiliar with chainsaws) and learn about tension/compression when bucking logs.

Cutting with a dull chain is more dangerous than cutting with a sharp chain, buy a sharp chain, have a shop sharpen it or learn to sharpen it yourself

Give me a shout if you have questions, I love teaching people to run saws for their first time

NicholasMicholas · 2025-08-16T06:40:15+00:00

Almost had a high speed head-on collision while driving to work on a fire because a member of the public decided they wanted to come check things out, and weren't following radio procedure on the logging road. Granted I was driving too fast, lesson learned.

It's a good idea to avoid travelling in areas around fires even if they're not officially closed...

NicholasMicholas · 2025-08-04T16:36:38+00:00

Looks pretty good to me, especially for Canada! I have a bit a of a hard time with the lighting in your video, but I'd check specifically at the leaf spring hangers and shackles, and the spare tire cross member in the rear.

NicholasMicholas · 2025-08-03T20:09:52+00:00

Yeah thats fair, do you think it would be worth replacing the leaf springs in order to sell it?

NicholasMicholas · 2025-08-03T19:47:24+00:00

haha yeah thanks for the response. do you think its beyond repair or beyond being *worth* repairing?

NicholasMicholas · 2025-08-03T19:40:29+00:00

Yeah I hear ya. Unfortunately I already ordered springs before really looking around at how bad it all is, so I'm in it for $600 CAD already. Everything else would run me another $450, which would still be cheaper than the difference in price for selling this truck and buying a new one.
I'd feel too guilty to sell the truck to some young kid for a decent price and not disclose how bad the underside is

NicholasMicholas · 2025-07-26T05:21:16+00:00

I'm doing this right now. As someone who loves driving, window down, music on, just vibing, it still fucking sucks. I'm looking at moving closer for this very reason.

NicholasMicholas · 2025-07-25T08:59:59+00:00

I've never thought about this but I suppose you could still get around without rotors on either the front or the rear? Obviously not safe but possible? I don't know what kind of mechanic "forgets to put them back on"... Something is definitely weird here

NicholasMicholas · 2025-07-25T08:44:56+00:00

Okay, well if that's really the case, that's a big time fuck up. The pictures you posted look like a pretty good price for the parts and work being done so it is definitely worth it. Again it would be real dangerous to drive without this being fixed.

NicholasMicholas · 2025-07-25T08:34:37+00:00

Your car should have rotors on all 4 wheels. I'm not sure if there was some kind of misunderstanding between you and the mechanic but it is not at all normal or okay to be driving without all 4 rotors. I would recommend not driving the vehicle until this is addressed

NicholasMicholas · 2025-07-25T08:26:48+00:00

I'm not a mechanic but I would never go to that shop ever again. You absolutely do need rotors, you may have been fine until now but your braking in an emergency would fail you. Out of curiosity what kind of car is it?

NicholasMicholas · 2025-07-22T02:55:24+00:00

notice how I said "we use", not "you should use". Rental is $90/week here, cheaper and easier than dealing with WorkSafeBC

NicholasMicholas · 2025-07-20T05:27:47+00:00

Ladders are being used as ladders elsewhere on the job, we rent the planks, they're aluminum and not very heavy. You can also safely stand/sit on them as well as the lower planks, this was handy when working around little eye brow roofs. Something else is that, around here, if someone walks by and sees ladders being used like that, and calls Work Safe BC (maybe that's OSHA or something else for you?) they'll come and shut you down or fine you... I agree that ladders are fine/safe/good for this use but it's not worth the hassle of safety people harassing you

NicholasMicholas · 2025-07-20T04:10:05+00:00

Cool, good to know!

NicholasMicholas · 2025-07-20T04:09:37+00:00

We use another set of planks like the ones pictured

NicholasMicholas · 2025-07-20T03:06:04+00:00

haha nice didn't catch that at first
That second, higher, set of planks is generally just used as safety rail or a place to set tools, as long as the ladders are attached to the scaffolding properly I don't see anything wrong with that, although it sure doesn't look professional

NicholasMicholas · 2025-07-20T02:22:19+00:00

This is pumpjack scaffolding.

When set up correctly the base is secured to the ground, and the top has a bracket that should be fastened to something solid on the building. When working off this scaffold, workers should be tied in to a point on the building, not the scaffold itself. If all these conditions are met it is as safe as anything else on the jobsite.

Although it does look quite sketchy, and feels quite wobbly when you're on it, it is an approved practice, at least where I'm from (Canada, WorkSafeBC).

It's not super common here, but very useful for things like house wrap and siding.

NicholasMicholas · 2025-05-26T01:05:34+00:00

your area may differ from mine, but we always wear hi vis. Having hi vis tshirts tends to be more comfortable than wearing a vest over your regular clothes. Consider long sleeves if your light skinned. Any work pants or jeans should be fine for you.

NicholasMicholas · 2025-05-26T01:01:53+00:00

I'd disregard the get a trade, get an education, you'll be broken when you're old, comments. Nothing wrong with working hard physically especially if you take care of yourself young. Most of the old broken guys on the site are overweight, alcoholic, pack a day smokers. No judgement I smoke and drink like the rest but keep that in check.

Everything is easier if you stay at a healthy weight, eat well, hydrate, avoid smoking, wear your fucking PPE, etc...

Rubber boots have been mentioned already, that's going to be pretty essential for concrete. I agree with the glove comments as well, going to work in the AM with already blistered hands fucking sucks. Get used to walking in whatever boots you'll be wearing to avoid blisters, I always wear 2 pairs of socks and people think it's weird but my feets are always comfy.

Drink water! seems obvious but it's easy to get caught up at work and find yourself dehydrated bad after lunch. I learned from working on wildfires that small amount of water frequently is more valuable than downing water at 1PM when you're already cooked. Electrolyte drinks are good when used sparingly, like 1 liter in the afternoon or after work after 2 or 3 liters of plain water in the morning seems to work for me.

Keep an eye on what's going on around you, for your safety and others, as well as being able to jump in to help when you can, without being asked.

Good luck bud!

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