A Day in the Life of Tree Workers

[@Westhemess1000]

ive been in the navy for five years and will be away from my family for the next two, and since ive been watching your channel for the past couple days I cant tell you how good it feels to see you enjoy what youre doing and have such a heart for your family. the whole time ive been in I haven't had a single person I look up to or want to or be like, but it makes me feel a lot better seeing your videos and I cant wait to get back home. it really speaks volumes how well your crew works and the respect you have for one another. keep up the good work. stay safe too

[@HarmlessFarmerAndyDetwiler]

Really appreciate the professionalism of you and your company. Great work, wish there was tree cutters like you in Ohio. Thanks for the video.

[@AugustHunicke]

Ohio has some good ones! Thanks btw

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Love this style of video August, nice work. And congrats on 30K! - Patrick

[@NHlocal]

Pick, pick, pick, pick, pick.....Sir, I'm an experienced certified arborist. May I please transplant your pomegranate bush so I can get my crane closer and get done sooner and safer??? No.....it'll die for sure..... Pick, pick, pick, pick, pick, pick, pick, pick, pick, pick.... :~(( You have my respect August. Dealing with home owners like that can almost make being an arborist not fun. ;~) Really good stuff. Keep yourselves safe! Randy

[@AugustHunicke]

Hahaha, happy Friday Randy and hello to the Mrs.

[@trefallerhighline2152]

MBT at it again bravo cool video I hope your son is feeling better with you home thank you for sharing

[@tommyandresen8160]

Almost impossible to tell, if this video was made by a professional documentary network - all the different camera views, angles and the edit. Awesome! Thanks

[@AlexKoehler]

Plain awesome!

[@jordanlewis4973]

I agree he’s a professional at videoing and tree removal :)

[@denveryarroll2594]

A riveting video production, Sir August! I could not take my eyes off the screen! Your ethos absolutely resonates with me! I ran my own little residential window cleaning outfit for a couple of decades, and I loved my crew and I had the world's best customers. Then my life changed quite a bit and I find myself driving a semi across America. I miss looking after my crew and customers. Your videos help fill that void while I get closer to my next crew / customer adventure: looking into regenerative agriculture, building dirt. Ignore the dingbats, and keep being you, Sir!❤🍻👍

[@emjayw3018]

Reaching with a maxed out crane, dealing with the public, detangeling vines while surrounded by powerlines and all the time stressing about your little one.... just another day in MB land 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺. All the best to your little man, hope he is doing better 👍🇦🇺....

[@bykrmom]

Your videos are always excellent, and no one has a right to ask for more details if you don't want to give them to us. Your videos, your call. Although I think I'd charge that management company a fee for inconvenience because of the old man.

[@joeschmoe4030]

Saw that crane in action on 6th this week, Looks great on vid, looks even better in person. When it's boomed out and you see "get up here" it just makes you smile. 😄

[@55galstand]

I'm a recent subscriber to your KZbin channel and wanted to compliment you on your video editing, content and composition. Very professional and entertaining to watch!

[@Keithbrianc1]

My sick 1 year old is calmed down watching this with me. He loves the music you pick and his eyes are glued to the tv.

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

I send clients and many others here to watch your videos with the hope that they will watch, listen and learn. Some people let their egos get in the way of intelligent choices ... you all handled this job with your usual grace. I may have already commented on this video but I'm doing a bit of binge-watching ... sending a young ground man (BF of a niece in Oregon) to watch how it's done.

[@bi9g88st5ud]

Awesome vid august and crew. Thank you for going the extra mile on days like these to bring us for the ride. 👍 no other crew like you guys, damn good job Damien.

[@chrissaunders6005]

Way to handle it August.! Your compassion for your family rocks.!!

[@michaelremski8295]

Thanks for letting us in on a "day in the life". Hope the boy is feeling better.

[@williambryant9593]

That was so cool! Your the best as well as your crew.Sorry to here the little ones not feeling good. It really pulls at the heart strings. I thought you washed vehicles on the week end though.Never stop creating! Thank you

[@MrSea2river]

You continue to excel in your video production. Great job. It just couldn't get any better, and then it does. Keep em coming.

[@MeltingFingers]

Really loved the entire video (incl the music)! Thanks for sharing August! Always a pleasure to watch what you concocted.

[@augustreil]

Great video August ! Hope your boy feels better quick. 3 Stabs with a shovel and that Pomegranate bush would be out and wouldn't even know it had been moved for a day.

[@j.c.lawntreesnow6272]

august nice video. its hard on the soul when family members get sick or hurt. my 11 year old grandson got hit in the temple with a baseball at practice 3 weeks ago he had to have brain surgery to stop the bleeding. i will pray for your son and your family have good day.

[@AugustHunicke]

JC ... wow. Thank you, likewise. Joey has surgery coming up as well.

[@ARKLITE881South]

GREAT JOB!! Everyone, including your son, was smiling at the end of the day, PERFECT!! Great work ethics, GREAT CREW, safe day, what more could a guy ask for?? lol.

[@keithcramer3844]

August I hope ur son is feeling better great job guys. U guys definitely cut it deep. Much love

[@BaumpflegeMertens]

😂😂😂 cool. Greetings to everybody in Oregon

[@drummer0864]

You are the quintessential professional, in all aspects of your job, well beyond the scope of my comprehension. You are truly inspirational and make me want to be better at everything I do.

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

To stay centered under pressure is a hard but valuable lesson...Thank you for reminding us...chasing daylight while sharing your love for your little one with us makes the lesson the more pertinent- because staying centered is staying safe....thank you

[@gabemalcolm4429]

You guys did incredible work in a tough situation.

[@kevinbprice7448]

Ha, no doubt a day in the life... maybe my wife will watch this to see what my day entails (minus the crane) - constantly adapting to situations throughout the entire day. Thanks for taking the time to document this one!

[@AugustHunicke]

Wife. . . There was more. I should have included it.

[@jordanlewis4973]

I love watching your vids august. Keep up the great work and great vids. Fellow Ohio climber here.

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

Thanks for all of that guys. Hope all is well with all of you. Some days in the life suck, but we figure it out.

[@itzOLE3]

Good job August, Damien, Adam, and Joe! You all have a great connection and understanding of each other and the systems. Image how it would've gone if you'd allowed frustration to take over.

[@AugustHunicke]

ole matson I put all the cameras away several times thinking I didn’t want to add another thing to the day and then I kept changing my pulling them back out.

[@elliotkramer2714]

Love all you guys! Love this style video.

[@robertbettis6552]

Great job guys as always, hope your boy gets well soon!!!

[@InDisTREETV]

great job....alot of respect for the way you do business...even when the odds continue to stack up you guys keep your integrity....this video is a perfect example....customers said this is what I want form you(demands were ridiculous) but you did it and you did it professionally.....subscribers said this is what we want from you( again ridiculous) but you did it and you freakin nailed it.....on a side note I am saving to buy a new saddle and I'm torn between MB and the ergovation(cause I'm old) and I think I'm sold on the MB if you put have as much integrity into this belt as you do everything thing else ...it must be great.....👍👍👍👊

[@AugustHunicke]

Hey! Thanks, I was thinking about you, look up in the comments here somewhere for a guy talking about tree work in Ohio.

[@InDisTREETV]

@@AugustHunicke awesome... I'm grining like a 40 year old kid right now..lol 👊

[@ScreamingXMR-Mud-TV]

Buy the MB best harness out there I’ve had mine since the week they came out. You’ll be more then happy 😊 with it

[@InDisTREETV]

@@ScreamingXMR-Mud-TV 👍

[@cannonball9478]

Hope your little one is feeling better. Poor little chap. It really can sap the fun out of a job when one of the key elements is so awkward, won’t listen to reason or empathise with the challenges you have. V well done for staying calm and still being a pleasant leader of a rare team

[@pcranebmw]

I joined your channel a couple of days ago. Excellent videos. Thanks for sharing them.

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks for subscribing 👊🏼😎

[@troytreeguy]

Great men face great challenges. Despite all that was going on in your life, personal and professional... You all were present and knocked out a huge job in a short time under ridiculous constraints. All the time finding reasons here and there to smile. Some times it seems to me that the tree work is the least complicated and aggravating part of the job! Thanks for bringing us in close, Be Well Monkey Beaver Crew and Family! Hope Joey is on the mend

[@AugustHunicke]

Exactly! Tree work tho physical and challenging is the easy part of life!

[@ajawylie7741]

Totally enjoy watching ur videos 👍😊👍 hope Joey feels better.. It kills me when my kiddos get sick too.. That would be on my mind my whole shift at work.. Wishing i could be there to comfort the little one.. But ya'll did an amazing job considering the location

[@andrewbrown5868]

Hey August, I have been wat thing alot of your videos, just wanted to say thank you for e everything you do for the tree life. I live out in New Jersey, I also work tree work/climber/crane operator. Just wanted to bring up a suggestion. I have a similar crane with our company here in Jersey. It might be worth putting an outrigger on the front of the cab, that way in situations such as the video ,A DAY IN THE LIFE, u could of repositioned that crane right in and picked everything right off the front. Just a suggestion, it really has made a difference in our company. Keep up the great work. I have been climbing for years and been back in forth between two trades my whole life, but whenever I do tree work I feel right at home. So I understand how u feel. Thanks for everything u and your crew does. Work safe. Sincerely Drew "the Droid", Brown. ( sorry I know that u despise handles, but that's what everyone calls me.)

[@cjmarsh321]

Wish I worked for you man. Several years in. So much more to learn

[@scatoutdebutter]

Well done in getting across some of the visceral feeling of facing of unexpected difficulties/disappointments the Professional takes in stride as all in a day's work! what a team! FREE advertising! :) ......"...so I have to wait till noon to do these removals in between two houses on one of the busy arteries of town.." hahaha... "hey, I'm an Arborist; I know how to do that" ... hilarious. hope your little son is doing much better.

[@longlowdog]

There are folk who live to make the lives of others brighter and they shine like diamonds in society and there are folks whose only pleasure is being awkward. The two met today and you came came out shining. Maintaining one's composure in the face of obtuseness is the mark of an elevated soul. Karma will see you right. Regards from Scotland.

[@pehan1712]

You could dug out that plant put in bucket with water. Park truck where suit you and after all put back in same space like nothing happened. You doing the best arborist job I ever saw

[@AugustHunicke]

Peter Handlovsky agreed about the plant (thanks)

[@keithcramer3844]

Ur a good man August. And a great Dad.

[@dukeflem]

I know ZERO about crane operation but it looked like you were able to get reasonable sized picks based on the size of the landing zone even though not as large as you could have picked; and you were able to calmly work with people who were making things difficult for you. it's what i really admire about you. I found myself saying under my breath, please Heavenly Father, don't let me ever be like this customer when people are working for me. Let me help make their day a light and not a darkness.

[@AugustHunicke]

dukeflem amen 😁

[@chopfather2730]

Tip for the day....when u got little shrubs like that to protect.i use a grey garbage can .the Rubbermaid kind.flip it over on top of the shrub. Peace !

[@garrett5006]

The truck would have still not been able to back over the little tree with a garbage can over the top of it. And as far as color.... the same size yellow cans wouldn't work either 😂

[@NealZ31]

Dig it up!

[@GameVilleofficialpage]

Garrett Crocker lol I think he meant just as a precaution - it wouldn’t do much for August though

[@gregbrown9271]

You guys made it through a stressful day 👍didn't have any doubt little fella looks like he's feeling better 💪👍

[@mikeduffy8229]

That was a awesome video some people just dont realize how much goes in too getting a job done .. I am always asking homeowners to use drive says yards and parking lots and more it's not easy sometimes

[@tealjacks9125]

Not the best start to the day for you and the crew August but as always handled like the the pros you guys are , ,,, hope youre son gets and feels better very soon ,,,, Great job guys

[@Gordon_L]

You gotta love dealing with the general public , it adds another element of uncertainty :-) Hopefully the little fellow will be better tomorrow , 24 hour bug perhaps . Congrats on 30 k August , a nice milestone to pass , all the best .

[@lawrencelewis1036]

August, Is there a company that teaches arborists specific crane operations and safety? THANKS

[@AugustHunicke]

Cranes 101 does well with tree specific crane certification.

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Great stuff, August, but more importatantly I hope your boy is all better. Pomegranite, Wow!

[@nikolassekerka8527]

I love how the difficulty of a job can enlighten you. (Minus the people staring at you the entire time making sure you’re doing everything right as if they know what the h$ll is going on) Get well young Hunicke

[@ronaldmatros9890]

I'm thinking the old man is on some kind of control trip. I have ran into clients that seem to know more about tree work than I do and then they see how much work actually went into the job. Good video.

[@maxhole2]

If it was easy everyone would do it, and if it wasn’t a challenge, we’d be bored silly.

[@premorandazzo3929]

Strange people suck !!! And Cranes are so Cool !! Thanks for taking the time to made Videos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@br-dj2ti]

How long do you get to demo that chipper for do you think you're going to purchase it

[@AugustHunicke]

I don’t make a lot of plans actually I just sort of keep stumbling through life.

[@canwinsalespodcast2088]

Sales Concepts for Service Industries! Have a great 2021!

[@KennysTreeRemoval]

Sometimes i feel is not worth dealing with clients like this. There's plenty of work out there and running our own business we get to choose and pick. Do we do it for the money? or for the challenge? or to fill in the schedule for the guys?

[@chichitex1252]

Three years later, digging up that little pomegranate would have been safe and easy, and the kind thing to go. Please God don’t let me become one of those crabby old people (I’m 72).❤ I love your channel!

[@042mandy]

Would have been funny if you put in a few shots now and then of the pomegranate tree, baby tree check in....all still good! Lol

[@dbeanmail]

I feel for you. I have a neighborhood in town that is known for this type of customer. They want to tell you how to do your job even though they have no experience. I've had one that was in the yard with a laser pointer telling me exactly where they want it cut for trimming. I charged her more in the end so I can't complain.

[@scatoutdebutter]

haha, that is funny.... for the video value, I would like to see Mr. Hunicke professionally deal with such a customer and their laser pointer! :)

[@dbeanmail]

@@scatoutdebutter Ha! Yes, needless to say I don't let my customers use my laser pointer anymore...

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

Lesson of the day : Watch out for "whip" when feeding the beast ! Respect and admiration from Austria : )

[@danahasson2892]

My problem is I would have probably have dug it up and moved it and not even asked and when they came out and said something I would have said just making sure didn't get damaged it's in the air conditioning of my cab. But to answer the question yes totally can move it and put it right back like nothing ever happened to it.

[@deesestrees]

If feels like one of those, I just got back from 10 days off, I might need to sit in the cab and finish my entire coffee, someone help me put my saddle on I forgot how to do it, days. Great documentation, I think everybody feels your narrative.

[@joshpomponio2993]

you guys handle all the homeowner stuff like pros even when it hoses you nice job stay safe

[@benbeebe3833]

When you refer the high tension lines I guess I've never heard them refered to as that where I'm from is that referring to the fact that they are high voltage or is your concern the actual tension that's on the lines..sorry maybe dumb question kinda late

[@AugustHunicke]

Bare wire high tension lines. No touchy.

[@selfemployed1338]

In my area we call them triple phase.

[@mikescheve429]

I hope Joey feels better soon!!!

[@dantco]

The job still got done faster and safer than without that BEAUTIFUL crane. Also, the job could just as easily required that ridiculous distant setup by a permanent structure, so all's well that ends well. With the added practice/strengthening of the ole sphincters!!! 😁

[@rlyman111]

Can you make the hook on the block turn or is it free wheeling?

[@rayclark9643]

Frustrating as heck but still better than attempting it without the crane for sure:) Super job guys!

[@evang6503]

Awesome job having the equipment to get it done the better shouldn’t necessarily lower the price I get super stressed out and then sometimes a climber buddy of mine calls me from prison with seven years to go and tells me well it could be worse

[@bradbusch9585]

Great video Brother some people just like to try your nerves

[@selfemployed1338]

You got to love tuff neighbors, they keep you on your toes. I like to add a neighbor fee if it's looks like trouble, sometimes to much and I don't get job, it always hard to tell if or who will be a know it all

[@stephenlawlor211]

One of those tedious days to say the least ! The crane earned its crust for sure ! Get well soon mini beaver !

[@robertalexander9931]

Nice job! Most times the public gives you more problems than the trees. Hope your son is feeling better.

[@ALL4SCUBA05]

Lol. I was thinking the same thing from the start. Dig up that pomegranate tree and put it back later. A while later you mention it. Too bad he came around. I would have done it and made sure he couldn’t tell.

[@steppoffaith8426]

Brother I feel you on the babies being sick. My kids are teen ages now. But as babies my daughter kept ear infections which I know my self are miserable. But getting few bugs is good for them to help build immunities for future catches. Love em while their babies cause as you know it goes fast. But gods plan doesn't always line up with ours lol. Thanks for video Sr..

[@terrysmith2598]

Cheers good video

[@SmokeytheBeer]

Great editing! And You Were Made For This (to transplant that pomegranate)!

[@bradmetcalf7832]

Another good video! Have a question. I notice You and now Damion where your top spur straps over the top of your pads, is there a reason why?

[@AugustHunicke]

Brad Metcalf good eye, they stay in place better because the strap goes over the top of the calf.

[@bradmetcalf7832]

@@AugustHunicke I saw you doing this in another video, but when I saw your "grasshopper" doing the same thing I thought I should ask "Master Po" what was going on. I have a bad bunch of varicose veins in my right calf, think I will try this method next time I climb.

[@chamness964]

Awesome video! I understand on saving out folks trees and what not. But that little weeee of a tree could've been transplanted! O well tho it's all done. Just little stuff like that could make the job go faster as in bigger picks. It's all good!

[@coilstreeservice9398]

Wow, that's awesome! Y'all are just human beings with daily stress & struggles like us little guys. Just keep punching!👍

[@2009glassman]

good show!!

[@Petrov.Andrei]

What is the salary of an arborist in a month / day / hour in America?hallo

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

Another job for the books and on to the next one. Don't you miss carrying all that wood out to the chipper.

[@toddjacks8288]

I love yalls videos brother

[@RLOsurfboards]

Do you have to cable Damien up every time to set the pick, then he descends down to make the cut? Is that how this works?

[@AugustHunicke]

Not every time no, only when it makes sense.

[@MrKnutriis]

My dinner almost came flying across my keyboard when I saw the Pomegranate tree you had to protect.

[@smithtradfallning]

Amazing work, amazing equipment.

[@AndyM134]

I would be curious to know what this job cost the client. With the labour and machinary on the job to get the job done accurately and professionally. Great work👍

[@AugustHunicke]

I think it was $3600. I don’t remember though

[@AndyM134]

Thats damn reasonable for a job like that. Great channel btw😎

[@kennyhaug6943]

How do you like the AX19? Is that a 550 pulling it? Full load of chips plus that anchor dragging behind you gotta be workin that truck hard lol

[@AugustHunicke]

AX 19 is a beast. I gotta say tho... that 550 doesn’t know it’s there. Love that truck.

[@naphza1]

Some people r so totally unreasonable and petty, impossible to please. Kudos to your patience and attitude.

[@ringerson4x4]

I hope your little guy feels better soon.

[@kylechilds7297]

Great video August, love the different ideas and different ways of approaching and handling a job. I implemented a few things in our business here in Minnesota. Question: what brand/type are those hardhats of yours?

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks, Pfanner Protos

[@kylechilds7297]

Thx

[@Moose-rq8gv]

God bless your son prayers for him

[@ciirca97]

Is it common for tree companies to start early in the morning and be at the job site for 8am?

[@AugustHunicke]

Yes

[@uTubed007]

Had you looked up the price of that size pomegranate tree/brush versus the extra risk and or time incurred doing many small picks, it might have been better to offer a fresh replant. You need to buy first their trust before they'll give you anything. Maybe have a three ring binder photo documenting your various jobs to show to these untrusting persons.

[@AugustHunicke]

Good idea

[@mvblitzyo]

exceptional camera angles

[@samuelluria4744]

By 8:30 a.m., I've already downed 8-10 ounces of whiskey....6-packs are for the afternoon, and the end of the day....

[@garrett5006]

Sweet!! So you dont work at all? Or you go to work drunk? I think either is a bad call

[@samuelluria4744]

Garrett Crocker - Hey Garrett! I got a kiss emoji from August, so I'm going to plead the 5th, and consider myself lucky, Lol.😏

[@AugustHunicke]

Garrett Crocker hehe, ya he’s joking Garrett

[@garrett5006]

@@samuelluria4744 lol. My second part of that message didnt send. I knew you were joking

[@garrett5006]

@@AugustHunicke I got his joke lol. I lost service and the other part of my messages didnt send. Great videos! Used to climb a while ago and still follow