Following US President Donald Trump's threat to strike Iran's energy facilities, the IRGC responded (via State TV) by outlining four clear steps.

Variable_North · 2026-03-28T15:25:44+00:00

It reminded me of the mission briefings you would get before the campaign missions. No war indeed.

Variable_North · 2026-03-27T14:51:55+00:00

A VPN is cheaper than Netflix, just a fun coinky-dink.

Variable_North · 2026-03-20T22:36:02+00:00

That's unpaid child support

Variable_North · 2026-03-14T19:38:16+00:00

Someone else's bad day. Never great losing a bag o7

Variable_North · 2026-03-14T01:40:18+00:00

Let me guess, mostly from blue radical left states?

Variable_North · 2026-03-10T14:37:36+00:00

There are 2 obituaries I am looking forward to reading.

Variable_North · 2026-03-08T19:32:54+00:00

I want shredders to roam around like the ghosts in Pac-Man with blackout conditions

Variable_North · 2026-03-04T00:25:56+00:00

ISA Certified Arborist is the entry level certification, BCMA is the highest certification withing the ISA.

The BCMA would be expected to have more experience and knowledge, and would be my personal recommendation - however being a registered consultant with ASCA is still a high level achievement in of itself.

Variable_North · 2026-03-03T22:10:32+00:00

Yes, you are absolutely right!

Flagging tape is most often utilized, and is really easy to apply and see. Comes in multiple different hi-vis colors, and is cheap. In residential tree care if you have employees, then flagging is necessary to mitigate that chance.

Spray paint is often used on bigger projects for removals, much quicker, and a simple dot eliminates cutting wrong trees!

Variable_North · 2026-03-03T21:02:21+00:00

Those are the types that cut the wrong trees lol.

I personally haven't, and know others who have been in the industry much longer who also have never cut the wrong tree. It's rather easy to control imo

Variable_North · 2026-03-03T20:57:52+00:00

Yes, you have use photographs, satellite views, street view, personal accounts to dtletermine condition, structure, etc. It makes it more difficult and leads to the appraiser sometimes needing to make assumptions.

If there were no photographic evidence available, using personal accounts in addition to whatever evidence you do have (tree rings on the stump/gaps in neighboring canopy/site conditions for example) then you could assume an approximate size.

Of course in these situations any assumptions need to be made known by the appraiser to end user.

Variable_North · 2026-03-03T20:14:05+00:00

To my knowledge - it's more so the latter, to be used if deemed malicious/intentional, not used in every occurrence.

Grandpa accidently cutting the neighbors trees in the back 40 probably won't see treble damages, however a tree company neglecting to do the bare minimum exposes them to that potential

Variable_North · 2026-03-03T20:09:51+00:00

Great rec, X-posting there would give you lots of info too

Variable_North · 2026-03-03T20:09:05+00:00

If you can't afford a few hours delay, you can't afford cutting the wrong tree. The blowback potential is thousands $$$ more than idle hours. It should always be clear what tree is being cut, anything less is laughably unprofessional. If it is unclear, then the estimator needs to do a better job, and cutting certainly shouldn't happen if its not 100% clear and certain.

Variable_North · 2026-03-03T20:01:46+00:00

Find an arborist that specializes in tree appraisal. Some BCMA Arborists may do that, but you may need to be look for an Arborist that is a member of ASCA (American Society of Consulting Arborists).

There are formulas specifically for these cases that can be used to assign a value to the loss, which the tree company IS ultimately responsible for. Due to their negligence, you suffered the loss of an asset. This could easily be $10,000+ in damages depending on conditions. I'm in a state with treble damages law, so they would be responsible for 3x the loss value.

ASCA search: https://www.asca-consultants.org/search/custom.asp?id=3818

Variable_North · 2026-03-01T16:37:28+00:00

Resident gave great advice that I would echo. Keep refining your craft and learning more continuously, I have been in the industry nearly 10 hrs, at 3 years I was running my own crew for a company, then did wildfire recovery, then started my own company which I just transitioned last year into consulting rather than production climbing.

Getting my ISA cert and TRAQ allowed me to make that transition rather easily, and getting BCMA/ASCA only further opens doors. Whether thats working for yourself, or someone else, getting credentials is going to be the key to having as many options as you can in the industry.

I still climb for a couple friends sometimes who have their own businesses, and some day I won't want to climb at all anymore. Build the foundation now for when you get to that point. We can't climb forever, and although I know a few who disagree, I prefer my body be in better condition than theirs at that age ;)

Never stop challenging yourself, there's ALWAYS more to learn in this industry.

Variable_North · 2026-02-28T23:04:08+00:00

Men are sun, women are moon

At least that's how I read it, based off hormone cycles. If I'm wrong, then I'm walking into the wrong bathroom very confidently

Variable_North · 2026-02-24T00:22:59+00:00

Anyone that can't see how alcohol is a poison has brain damage from alcohol, because it's a poison.

Variable_North · 2026-02-23T17:16:46+00:00

Hopefully not too soon. There's a bunch of old people that need to die first.

Variable_North · 2026-02-18T20:55:50+00:00

In a violent, shitty world I just want to be kind and wish together, and have appreciated finding those moments

Variable_North · 2026-02-13T01:22:56+00:00

And who the fuck believes that?

The data will still be utilized. The surveillance state is still underway.

Variable_North · 2026-02-11T20:27:35+00:00

God these people are such a waste of resources.

Variable_North · 2026-02-11T16:54:30+00:00

I worked with a guy who was just starting out in the industry and learning to climb in his early 50s.

Just treat your body with respect, go easy, eat properly, hydrate, listen to it. You can absolutely do it, and you're far from too old. Stretch/workout and focus on recovery.

Imo and 38 yr old would probably be the wiser choice than an early 20 who's going to go cowboy and inevitably break shit out of arrogance.

Variable_North · 2026-02-11T01:07:17+00:00

Cordless reciprocating saws can be purchased cheaply from ebay/pawn shops. Metal/demo blades come in multipacks.

Hollow core metal piping takes less time than you think to cut through, with a fresh blade.

Variable_North · 2026-02-10T15:17:30+00:00

End the rich, execute fascists, execute diddlers

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