The irony -- or near-irony. You spend a long career in a risky profession working on trees, and the time a tree nearly kills you is when you're just standing there minding your own business. 😬
Looks like a Red Oak, not sure, but I have a huge one in my yard that has done the same thing more than once and is perfectly healthy. Glad it missed you buddy.
We had a 52" black oak fully leaved out break off about 2 ft above the ground. What looked like a healthy tree on the outside looked like it had brown rot inside.
Glad you're OK Blair. Interesting how we live the arborist life where we climb in a tree with all kinds of saws and ropes in trees that look much worse. Imagine if you were working in that tree ... I will be thinking of this the next tree I'm in. Something that may bring a chuckle is I have a client named Glenn Blair!
I'm so happy you're alright. You're a huge inspiration mate and I've been watching these videos for years. As a kid from Aus growing up around 90+m E.Regnans trees I've always had as much a fascination for trees as i have had a desire to understand them. You have helped me do that and this channel is unashamedly geared towards doing so, without the bravado of some more mainstream youtube channels, without the recklessness and careless lopping. Instead, you show a genuine interest in trees and how we interact with them, and best of all, sharing that knowledge with us all. Thanks mate.
Thank you for your kind words. I post this quick video as a reminder to us all to be aware of what may happen. Yes, I was lucky, (and I know it), but stuff like this can happen. Be safe. Be aware.
Wow! Thanks for sharing. I hate to say it but this reminds me of the old saying "a cobbler with kids and no shoes"; Arborist hit by falling limb in his own yard. It sounds like another verse in the song Jagged little Pill. It's because of that I felt strange giving a thumbs-up but I figured you take it for what it's worth; an appreciation for sharing your experiences. Be safe.
That gave me goose bumps! Especially since that was a perfectly healthy tree. Almost like you were meant to experience a close call, and then live to tell the story! My mom would have said, “God’s trying to get your attention. But about what, is the question? And that’s something only you would know”. Yep, that was my mom. She always had me overthinking things. Seriously though, I’m truly thankful you’re alright. 🙏🏼
tree workers and trees have that kind of relationship and understanding. Its a love hate thing. In your case, the trees certainly love you. Happened to me once. I was standing under a tree and i stepped out to get a tool. The minute i left, a limb came crashing down.
This is what you get after the 1000 videos 😂😂😂😂God bless you Glen. I have to show this to my wife, really. I live in a similar setup and am just waiting for the day as I too park my cars under trees 😊. 50mph wind gusts and she wants to go for a walk.
Glad your Ok. getting some tickets good way to use some more of that luck. Drought hurts in ways that aren't visible to the untrained eye. Hope this winter grants snowpacks & some relief.
You get to stay with us a little longer, bud! I love you Blair, and apparently "some other form of consciousness" loves you too. You are a teacher, not just a tree guy. #teamhereforareason Have peace in your heart, Blair.
Now THAT was scary! Thank God you weren't severely injured or even worse Blair. You took the words right out of my mouth: "You should buy a lottery ticket". Crazy how you've worked dangerous tree jobs up in the air your whole life........yet this happens.
Wow brother I'm happy for you and your family that you didn't die from the hand that feeds you. Especially when you were not working lol. 😕 take care and be safe 🙏
I got a flat tire down on Swanton Rd a couple years ago and pulled off (apparently across from the folks that own the SC boardwalk). On a whim I decided to back my car up ~30ft so the tow truck would have room to pull in. While waiting I wandered down the road a ways, looking for the rock that had slashed my sidewall. Heard a CRACK ... BOOM and the power lines overhead started flapping around. Returned to find an old dead tree, ~4-5' diameter had fallen right where I'd initially parked. Would've absolutely flattened my car, and me in it!
Wow was that close! I am happy you are ok. You never know when your time is up and this is one hell of a reminder. Maybe now is a good time to say thank you for all of the wisdom you have shared as well as the inspiration you have given to me. You are awesome!
dear blair...man oh man.. I had a minor situation, one leg-sized branch... I move just before it fell... it was waterlogged, from day before, etc... and old... man!!. yours was SURE WORSE... prayers in the background from those in our lives, DO MORE than we will EVER know... God bless...
Same thing happened at our former church. Had a full house Sunday service. Everyone left afterwards and a short time later mortise and tenon oak beams supporting roof and walls split and came crashing down with the entire ceiling smashing all of the oak pews flat. God’s grace Blair…🙏Thank you Lord
Hmmmmmmm . That is very strange Blair , I know drought conditions and all but Dude that’s just uncomfortable for a tree guy aay? It kinda creeps me out and we are not experiencing dry conditions. You guys watch out for each other out there Buddy
A friend of mine had a similar incident with a green ash limb about 5” in diameter where it snapped with no wind conditions. The wood was sound also. It seems that trees at this time of year have the MAXIMUM load on their branches when leaves reach their greatest mass before they fall. On the other hand the wood looks sound in your oak, but is there some defect or structural weakness at the cellular level that the naked eye does not see?
I'm constantly looking for potential murder trees. Several years back I had a branch snap off (Way smaller than the one you had there) one of my pine trees. I was in the house, and heard what sounded like a bag full of pennies hitting the floor. The branch landed on my suzuki samurai, took out the windshield, drivers door, and part of the fender. So my trust level for trees overhanging property is very low.
Holy Moley, someone is looking out for you. Ironic in the fact that you work on trees day in, day out and the 10% of the time you're not working on them you brush with death! Glad you are okay!
Man. A baker and her husband were struck by a large limb just walking through a local park. She died and he is paralyzed. Gotta stay vigilant for overhead hazards in the woods.
Blair, you should take the time to listen to "The Climbing Arborist" most recent podcast. I'm very inspired by Dan Holiday. I learned most of what I know from that guy. Must be a good feeling to have these young hot shots of the bizz today, bragging on "Blair Glenn" and what a bad ass that Rooster is.😁💪😎
Ouch! Low blow. It is interesting to note that this tree had never been climbed or had any pruning wounds. The branch that failed was due to extreme drought. So those of us who work on trees during drought conditions, have an additional level of hazard to think about.
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The irony -- or near-irony. You spend a long career in a risky profession working on trees, and the time a tree nearly kills you is when you're just standing there minding your own business. 😬
I'm expecting that I will die by slipping in bathtup rather than falling from the tree :-D
@@jakubhostinsky4482 that’s my thought as well but this was a wake up call.
Looks like a Red Oak, not sure, but I have a huge one in my yard that has done the same thing more than once and is perfectly healthy. Glad it missed you buddy.
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We had a 52" black oak fully leaved out break off about 2 ft above the ground. What looked like a healthy tree on the outside looked like it had brown rot inside.
Glad you're OK Blair. Interesting how we live the arborist life where we climb in a tree with all kinds of saws and ropes in trees that look much worse. Imagine if you were working in that tree ... I will be thinking of this the next tree I'm in. Something that may bring a chuckle is I have a client named Glenn Blair!
You should have an arborist look at that tree!
There's a man in Sarasota that's really good!
I'm so happy you're alright. You're a huge inspiration mate and I've been watching these videos for years. As a kid from Aus growing up around 90+m E.Regnans trees I've always had as much a fascination for trees as i have had a desire to understand them. You have helped me do that and this channel is unashamedly geared towards doing so, without the bravado of some more mainstream youtube channels, without the recklessness and careless lopping. Instead, you show a genuine interest in trees and how we interact with them, and best of all, sharing that knowledge with us all. Thanks mate.
Thank you for your kind words. I post this quick video as a reminder to us all to be aware of what may happen. Yes, I was lucky, (and I know it), but stuff like this can happen. Be safe. Be aware.
That would have been the ultimate ironic ending to a safety-conscious arborist's life! So glad Providence was watching over you!
Oh the irony. To be killed by a tree. Almost appropriate
Wow! Thanks for sharing. I hate to say it but this reminds me of the old saying "a cobbler with kids and no shoes"; Arborist hit by falling limb in his own yard. It sounds like another verse in the song Jagged little Pill. It's because of that I felt strange giving a thumbs-up but I figured you take it for what it's worth; an appreciation for sharing your experiences. Be safe.
Dry drop! better call a tree man to clean it up! Glad you are all right.
That gave me goose bumps! Especially since that was a perfectly healthy tree. Almost like you were meant to experience a close call, and then live to tell the story! My mom would have said, “God’s trying to get your attention. But about what, is the question? And that’s something only you would know”. Yep, that was my mom. She always had me overthinking things. Seriously though, I’m truly thankful you’re alright. 🙏🏼
A wake up call for sure!😳
Thank You Universe! You weren't hurt & the rack saved the truck.
tree workers and trees have that kind of relationship and understanding. Its a love hate thing. In your case, the trees certainly love you. Happened to me once. I was standing under a tree and i stepped out to get a tool. The minute i left, a limb came crashing down.
This is what you get after the 1000 videos 😂😂😂😂God bless you Glen. I have to show this to my wife, really. I live in a similar setup and am just waiting for the day as I too park my cars under trees 😊. 50mph wind gusts and she wants to go for a walk.
Thank goodness you were able to record the after event. That’s a close shave
Glad your Ok.
getting some tickets good way to use some more of that luck. Drought hurts in ways that aren't visible to the untrained eye.
Hope this winter grants snowpacks & some relief.
You get to stay with us a little longer, bud!
I love you Blair, and apparently "some other form of consciousness" loves you too.
You are a teacher, not just a tree guy.
#teamhereforareason
Have peace in your heart, Blair.
The Lord was watching over you on this one thank God you’re OK trees are unpredictable sometimes aren’t they
Sometimes I think I know a lot and then all of a sudden, I feel stupid😳
Now THAT was scary! Thank God you weren't severely injured or even worse Blair. You took the words right out of my mouth: "You should buy a lottery ticket". Crazy how you've worked dangerous tree jobs up in the air your whole life........yet this happens.
That is some spooky stuff, glad you and your truck are alright!
Rather be lucky then good! Just goes to show leverage is an underrated force in tree structure. Glad you are OK!
You should have somebody qualified come out and take a look at those trees ;)
Ouch
@@arboristBlairGlenn :p jokes aside - I'm glad you were so lucky to get out of there in one piece. Looks like the truck held up ok too.
Wow brother I'm happy for you and your family that you didn't die from the hand that feeds you. Especially when you were not working lol. 😕 take care and be safe 🙏
Dang. Too close for comfort for sure. TG Your Guardian Angel was looking out for ya. Glad you’re ok!👌
I got a flat tire down on Swanton Rd a couple years ago and pulled off (apparently across from the folks that own the SC boardwalk). On a whim I decided to back my car up ~30ft so the tow truck would have room to pull in. While waiting I wandered down the road a ways, looking for the rock that had slashed my sidewall. Heard a CRACK ... BOOM and the power lines overhead started flapping around. Returned to find an old dead tree, ~4-5' diameter had fallen right where I'd initially parked. Would've absolutely flattened my car, and me in it!
A wake up call.
Wow was that close! I am happy you are ok. You never know when your time is up and this is one hell of a reminder. Maybe now is a good time to say thank you for all of the wisdom you have shared as well as the inspiration you have given to me. You are awesome!
Thanks Toni
dear blair...man oh man.. I had a minor situation, one leg-sized branch... I move just before it fell... it was waterlogged, from day before, etc... and old... man!!. yours was SURE WORSE... prayers in the background from those in our lives, DO MORE than we will EVER know... God bless...
I have seen similar years ago, after dry / drought conditions oaks and beech trees drop branches off when they want to save themselves, glad your save
Wow, unbelievable happy you and your truck are okay!
Glad you are OK. Near misses remind you how fragile life is.
So true. Wake up!
Now that's what I call "Dodging a Bullet." Only this bullet was sent by Mother Nature. Glad you'r OK Blair. Hang in there.
Way too close Blair. Glad you walked away before the tree tried to take revenge.
so glad you’re ok!
Same thing happened at our former church. Had a full house Sunday service. Everyone left afterwards and a short time later mortise and tenon oak beams supporting roof and walls split and came crashing down with the entire ceiling smashing all of the oak pews flat. God’s grace Blair…🙏Thank you Lord
Old church with oak beams? Wow
@@arboristBlairGlenn gone now. Replaced with all new building. I was baptized in that old church. Good memories. Glad you’re ok.
The Lord protected you Blair.
I recently inspected a 120’ Sycamore that failed by the rotted roots. No external evidence that it was ready to fall. I would have climbed it.
Thank you for walking away from the truck when you did. :) Glad you are ok!
Whew! Thankful you are safe!
God bless you! I’m so happy your ok!!!!
You’re kind to say so.
Holy cow, glad it missed you! Stay safe out there.
Yikes! You stay safe too.
Glad your ok! That was about as close as it gets.
You need to call an arborist to look at that tree!!!!
Glad your ok my friend.
So glad you're OK. OMG! Take care.
When something like this happens, you take stock in what is important.
Glad you are OK from Scotland
Whoa! Glad you're ok.
Wow. Glad you're ok!
Glad you are OK! What a close call!
Could have been bad. Kind of appropriate though. Tree guy gets killed by a tree😳.
Hmmmmmmm . That is very strange Blair , I know drought conditions and all but Dude that’s just uncomfortable for a tree guy aay? It kinda creeps me out and we are not experiencing dry conditions. You guys watch out for each other out there Buddy
take some time off and celebrate. Life is so precious
Call an arborist. Oh, wait.
Can’t see the forest for the trees
A friend of mine had a similar incident with a green ash limb about 5” in diameter where it snapped with no wind conditions. The wood was sound also. It seems that trees at this time of year have the MAXIMUM load on their branches when leaves reach their greatest mass before they fall. On the other hand the wood looks sound in your oak, but is there some defect or structural weakness at the cellular level that the naked eye does not see?
Holy bleep glad you’re OK
glad you are safe. hope you will send a drone up to see if that other limb is ok.
Oh my gosh I'm so glad you are ok Looks like you might have to clean up your trees oh I am so glad your ok.
😳😳😳
Holy smokes! Glad you're OK. 😃👍
I'm constantly looking for potential murder trees.
Several years back I had a branch snap off (Way smaller than the one you had there) one of my pine trees.
I was in the house, and heard what sounded like a bag full of pennies hitting the floor.
The branch landed on my suzuki samurai, took out the windshield, drivers door, and part of the fender.
So my trust level for trees overhanging property is very low.
It happens
Thankful for the minutes that the tree continued to hold the branch!
My guess is that the limb was leaning on something else not before long. But who knows, glad to see you're fine Blair :)
glad you're okay, Dad!!!!
😊
Your guardian angel is watching over you!
Take care, Dave
That was a wake up call
After allllll the tree work you have done, to go that that, so crazy.
Always good to hear from you Dan.
Glad to see you're ok! But don't buy that lottery ticket, you spent your luck for the day!
Holy Moley, someone is looking out for you. Ironic in the fact that you work on trees day in, day out and the 10% of the time you're not working on them you brush with death! Glad you are okay!
Wow glad your alright
Man. A baker and her husband were struck by a large limb just walking through a local park. She died and he is paralyzed. Gotta stay vigilant for overhead hazards in the woods.
Life is fragile and we can’t take anything for granted.
Glad you are OK.
Damn humans! Move too fast! Glad you are ok fella.
If only trees could talk? What would they tell us
Blair, you should take the time to listen to "The Climbing Arborist" most recent podcast. I'm very inspired by Dan Holiday. I learned most of what I know from that guy. Must be a good feeling to have these young hot shots of the bizz today, bragging on "Blair Glenn" and what a bad ass that Rooster is.😁💪😎
Thanks, yes I heard it.
The trees are fighting back 😉
You should thank God. Glad you're OK.
Glad you are safe!
Thanks, bit of an eye opener
Wow. God bless. Enjoy your health and life.
Angles protecting you? Glad you're OK.
Angels too😊
What are the odds. Glad your ok .
It was an “oh shit” moment!
Wow, Lady Luck on your side this time!
I'm more concerned for the 1 dislike, what's going through that persons mind. Glad you didn't get whacked.
I get a few dislikes for all of my videos. Who? Don’t know. Not really important.
geez louise peppa cheese!! sending good vibes!
WOW
Good to see you still walking !!
Thank God you had stepped away. Close call
Dang!
WOW! Hope you bought that lottery ticket! Glad the Tree's Revenge didnt get ya!
Oh the irony
I’ll never turn my back on an oak tree again.
I post this video as a message to all. Be aware, be ready, and listen to the trees.
You should have an arborist out to have a look around your house 🏠 for hazardous trees 🌳 mate glad you are safe
Ouch! Low blow. It is interesting to note that this tree had never been climbed or had any pruning wounds. The branch that failed was due to extreme drought. So those of us who work on trees during drought conditions, have an additional level of hazard to think about.
@@arboristBlairGlenn it was a joke mate I've got trees in my yard that could possibly fail but I'm not that concerned lol
@@eucalyptusleemcconnell8314 👍🏻
I mean its obvious that the tree was and still is a hazard... we can cut it down for you no problem! We love heights and twisted trees 👍
The world would have been a lesser place without you. For us ,who work with trees, it's worth the risk. They are our addiction and sustainance.
Understanding the trees is part of the deal but understanding environmental issues (drought) is another.
Trees are nice, but can be deadly. Buy the lotto ticket.
Wtf I always wonder what if I was climbing on that limb just before it broke or in this case standing under.
This message is for all of us who work in the trees. Do not be complacent.
Brrrrrr glad your 👍, only your hart took a beating……and adrenaline is through the roof!
Limb revenge
Thank God your safe
You’re lucky sometimes
WTF, thats scary
Glad to hear you're allright.
Thank goodness. But it would have been ironic a branch would put you out.
Son your dangerous to be around!..damn you got lucky again
They are revolting for us cutting them 🤣
holy sh! t
Buy one lotto ticket and go for a Norton ride
Wow. Glad you’re well. What a title. I thought it was just an exaggeration. I watch too much Scotty Kilmore.
Life sets out potential “end of life” experiences so you recognize the value in your life!
pleased you are fine ...keep the vids coming ... maybe no more like this one though. cheers
Life is full of uncertainty and unexpected occurrences.
Holy moly thank god your 👌
I recently inspected a 120’ Sycamore that failed by the rotted roots. No external evidence that it was ready to fall. I would have climbed it.
Sure is different kinds of luck !