Thanks Blair, for another great video and discussion piece. I'm 72 and equally concerned / appalled at current state of affairs = life out of balance. Good luck to us all, young and old
Lots of valuable experience in life and trees on your channel, I’ve been watching for 4 years now after I got interested in trees by taking a botany course in high school. Happy to say I’m one of the young people who enjoys your channel, Patrick 20.
Look at the personal wealth the last few presidents had before entering office and their wealth when they left office. That should tell you everything you need to know about them.
You should write a book about the importance of what you’re saying, I respect that and I’m glad you said that for the younger folks. I’m an Arborist for 20yrs. and 53! I’ve shared my passion with my sons and they’re respectful of me. Everyone has a purpose in this relationship of Life and For The Future Generations to climb! Happy Arborist Day to All! 😂👍🥳❤️🙏🤙
From my book- If you slow down and look around, amazing things can happen if you're aware enough to pay attention. Something amazing happened to me recently, and it easily could have gone un-noticed if I had not stopped what I was doing. So--, I was driving down Skyline towards Alice"s restaurant, and I was running a bit early. As I drove along the vista point overlooking the valley, the view came up and so pulled over. I got out to enjoy the view and a cloud came out of nowhere and enveloped the whole area. From clear as could be, to total white out in seconds! Nobody was around me and there wasn't any traffic. The complete sound of silence was almost creepy. As I was enjoying this total absence of any noise at all, in this absolute white essence, I started hearing a very faint whistling. Over the next 10 minutes, the whistling became louder and much clearer. It was amazing to hear one of Handel's concertos being executed with such precision and clarity. I had no idea where the sound was coming from! It felt almost like I was in a heavenly, out of body experience. I could hear it coming from down the road and I watched intently to see what or who it was. A figure slowly emerged from the thick fog. A very strange looking man with a really silly hat came whistling down the road. Hands in his pockets and looking skyward he came out of the cloud without notice that I was there listening to him. I startled him by saying out loud that I really enjoyed his whistling. He told me it was one of Handel's concertos and thanked me. The man carried on and it was all over in a flash of about 15 minutes. IF I had not pulled over to "smell the roses", IF I had just sat in the car, IF I wasn't paying close attention to my surroundings, this magical moment would have been lost as if it never occurred. To me it was almost spiritual and so far, was the most remarkable experience of my day. Tomorrow will be another day. Make your life remarkable!
😄 "Alice's Restaurant"... Made me smile ( Arlo Guthrie) Anyone wants a good song to listen to? Look it up! BTW, I raised 2 kids to believe in Listening and Watching their elders and Learn what you can, good OR bad, there's lessons and stories there worth paying attention to... true in any scenario we find ourselves in.
I’m a 24 year old fan from Vancouver Island. I’ve been watching your videos since 2016! I am also very passionate about woodworking and trees. Ive always found your talking videos to be very calming. Love from Canada 🇨🇦
@@arboristBlairGlenn I’m not a tree worker, I’m a union electrician apprentice. I became passionate about woodworking ever since I took wood-shop class back in high school. I set up a wood-shop in my parents basement 8 years ago and I’ve been avidly making projects since then. You were one of the very first woodworking/ tree channels that I got into on UA-cam!
I'm 34 and work in an office, I don't always enjoy it. I work to live because I feel that if I pursued (one of) my passions in the line of work I wouldn't be able to generate enough income to pursue all my passions in life, or it would be highly financially risky to embark on. I don't desire being an arborist but I love trees and learning more about them from your videos. I find your honesty in your work honorable and appreciate you sharing your perspective. Please keep the vids coming!
From my auto-biography If you slow down and look around, amazing things can happen if you're aware enough to pay attention. Something amazing happened to me recently, and it easily could have gone un-noticed if I had not stopped what I was doing. So--, I was driving down Skyline towards Alice"s restaurant, and I was running a bit early. As I drove along the vista point overlooking the valley, the view came up and so pulled over. I got out to enjoy the view and a cloud came out of nowhere and enveloped the whole area. From clear as could be, to total white out in seconds! Nobody was around me and there wasn't any traffic. The complete sound of silence was almost creepy. As I was enjoying this total absence of any noise at all, in this absolute white essence, I started hearing a very faint whistling. Over the next 10 minutes, the whistling became louder and much clearer. It was amazing to hear one of Handel's concertos being executed with such precision and clarity. I had no idea where the sound was coming from! It felt almost like I was in a heavenly, out of body experience. I could hear it coming from down the road and I watched intently to see what or who it was. A figure slowly emerged from the thick fog. A very strange looking man with a really silly hat came whistling down the road. Hands in his pockets and looking skyward he came out of the cloud without notice that I was there listening to him. I startled him by saying out loud that I really enjoyed his whistling. He told me it was one of Handel's concertos and thanked me. The man carried on and it was all over in a flash of about 15 minutes. IF I had not pulled over to "smell the roses", IF I had just sat in the car, IF I wasn't paying close attention to my surroundings, this magical moment would have been lost as if it never occurred. To me it was almost spiritual and so far, was the most remarkable experience of my day. Tomorrow will be another day. Make your life remarkable!
Hello again old friend 😊 (We've " spoken "before ) Every once in a great while I'm honored to hear someone near my little stretch of woods playing the flute. Although they're near, they've never made themselves known to me even though I've spoken aloud, told them ' I'm here!! And I'm enjoying your music!'. It is quite a thing to hear while spending some quite time amongst the trees, magical. I live in the s.e. and property is attached to...thousands? Of acres. They refer to the Loblolly Pines as Corn here, a cash crop. Hope all ya'll are having a great day! 🍃🕊🍃
Really appreciate you going out of your way to provide wisdom. I’m 20 years old and have been an arborist for about it a year. I do find it very difficult to find others who have same levels of appreciation for nature and adventure that are my age. Sometimes when I try spread my love for it i find i’m coming across as pulverising because i’m so passionate about it. I know i want to influence other people but i just don’t know how yet. Love you videos, addicted to the knowledge i gain from them 😊
Blip? (First name?) ahh to be 20 again. If you have the passion for tree knowledge as well as the skill for climbing, you will see trees in a different light. Sound crazy but getting to really know a tree species is important. How strong are the limbs? How weak are they? Which species fail more than others? So much to learn. Send me an email and tell me more about your career. BlairGlenn@gmail.com
As the people around you grow up and begin to deal with these things, they'll be back with questions. Trust me. They just don't know what your knowledge is for yet.
I am at such a loss. I tried to find my adventure and pursue my passions. It was going so beautifully. I guess i over did it though and now I have these nerve injuries. I feel hopeless about things now. I have to start a new physical regiment, i have to reassess how I persue my passion. I agree with everything you're saying here. Thanks for trying to help. I am 25 and hope i will be able to solve my physical problems because without being able to hike or climb or garden I feel so lost and unfulfilled.
We all adjust to the difficulties life throws at us. I have suffered many losses in my life. I know that those who I loved would want me to carry on so I have. Your injuries or illness is a setback but what do you do now? Find a different path and find your own peace.✌🏼
I’m 41 and have been watching your videos for 10 years or so. I appreciate all your wisdom and advice in the tree care industry. Unfortunately politics is a real problem in our country. Trump is far from perfect but he is the better choice by miles and miles.
Uhh, your ok with a convicted felon? Do you really believe this guy? I don’t like Biden either but Trump will destroy this country and likely get us into a war. His “Buddy” Putin is hoping to get Trump in as his puppet. Hope my feelings on Trump won’t turn you off on my channel.
@@arboristBlairGlenn I didn’t say I’m ok with a felon. I said trump is the better option. Our country was better when he was the president. I don’t believe any politician. Honestly I hope you don’t believe Biden is running our country he is the puppet. Us disagreeing on politics would never stop me from watching your videos. You put out really good stuff that has helped me a ton.
Thanks Trevor. Agreed that Biden is a puppet to his staff and people he has put in place. I just wish there was another candidate. But I can’t vote for Trump. I know someone who was cheated out of half of what he was owed for a job well done. As you can guess, I’m a man of integrity and honesty. I can’t vote for a man you has no morality.
Thanks for the comment again. As a woodworker, I’m sure you will like the videos in the playlist here. ua-cam.com/play/PL6F5760D69E8DA777.html&si=vszSNovEemvjQS23
As California goes, so goes the rest of the country. Been that way since the 1950’s. Here we are now. 🫤 We will get a fresh start at saving our country in November.🇺🇸 People during WWII pulled together and sacrificed comfort and their own lives for the good of our country so their children and all that came after could have a good life. This has been purposely lost on young people. Keep working Blair. I’m doing the same. 🇺🇸👋
Been following your wise and intelligent replies and comments for many years now. This channel has given me a group of (penpals?) folks that I continue to communicate with. Thanks for all the years of support. Blair
@@arboristBlairGlenn No, not officially. I am an arborist at heart. Every tree, bush, or shrub I’ve ever had some responsibility for I’ve cared for as professionally as possible. I hire arborists and appreciate the skill of the ones who love the work.
Being a father to 7 kids is something I can't even imagine. Kudos to you and your wife. Regarding young people not putting up with the system anymore, I just can't see it happening. Too many distractions, too many microplastics in everything and the government/big tech can probably nip any revolution in the bud before it gets out of hand. Some say the arab spring only happened because facebook could not effectively moderate the arab language, not that the arab spring did much to improve life in the region. Young people today don't really have a distinctly different ideology to propose, unlike communists in the 20th century. Say what you want about communism, but at least it's an ethos. If the situation doesn't improve soon, the lack of babies today is going to set in motion the inevitable failure of the USA, China and especially Europe. I want more trees, more babies, less addictive tech, fewer cars, more bicycles, more trams and more affordable housing in safe, walkable cities where kids can play outside without being ran over by a cybertruck. But all we get is agenda 2030's _"you'll own nothing and be happy"._ Why couldn't they make that _"the dignified living agenda"_ or just _"the pro-family agenda"._ Why does it even have to be an agenda instead of a new constitution we all decide on democratically? Ok, I'm just ranting now.
Just to share Blair, I share your u tube channel like I’m an invested in the oil industry, younger folks like loud music and video games.. but the ones who take note . I’m that older person , sharing my knowledge & passion for trees , life as an arborist . I’m not if there is anything else I can do. Heck I offer free recreational tree climbing ! For FREE ! some have ventured off owning there own tree company, because they told me so many years later just sharing.. thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience Joe
@@arboristBlairGlenn We have 80 degree days with 70% humidity chance of light rain and 70 degrees at night. And people here are already saying it's hot They should know better It's been hotter. We've been Blessed compared and spared to most of the country.
Im 32, been watching your videos for the past 5 years. Ive learned a lot and apply a lot of the knowledge you bring to my work in my small arborist business. Appreciate that you talk about a lot more than just how to make cuts with a chainsaw. Regarding politics ive also tried to make connections and start a new political party thats based on restoring accountability to our political process and breaking the control of money over government. Its hard work getting anyone to be motivated to help make a change
@@arboristBlairGlenn I think this is a really good common ground. We all share a common interest in the health of our environment, the safety of our drinking water and food supply,, and we should value and encourage management of our landscape on a community level. Unfortunately the US system runs on apathy and self interest, but I think doing what you're doing, spreading an appreciation for the natural world and promoting thoughtful stewardship can help to change that. It's a collective effort. May you continue your good work Blair, and thank you!
Question: Transplanted a silver maple sapling with 4 leaves into a bucket from my yard (which has red clay) today. Added some potting soil and now it has some room to expand and is hopefully in a good home for survival. I’ll be monitoring progress and watering all summer, do you think it will do fine in this hopefully better environment I’ve got in the pot?
From my observations over the past few months on youtube, keep putting out the shorts. Those seem to be a good hook, especially those that start off with something visual that grabs you. Views from up high in the bucket truck. Bit of nature doing something goofy. The fungus ID's. Nice burls, Ugly burls. Panning across a city scape and the tree canopy (to keep it channel related). Maybe a bit of philosphy while kitted up in your work gear and then a shot of some limb getting chainsaw cut and dropping on the rope to cut. Think commercials that people don't fast foward through if theres that visual hook to grab 'em. Might even be short clips of things you put on the cutting room floor that you don't think is suitable for your regular videos.
I have to agree on that backup second interest. I was a sign painter and computers put that skill in the garbage can. My partner had a business that compiled a book onto a tape that they were printed from. Computers killed that business. You have to think about the progression of technology. I have to dampen the idea of inflation. Yes, the middle class is taking a beating. I'm old enough to know about women being home and men working. But the elderly have always made the claim about the terrible price of things. My Mom wanted to buy a brand new brick bungalow in about 1948 for $5000.00. My Great Uncle told her that the price was ridiculous! Wait and they will come back down! Well, you know how that advice went. The trick is thriving in the world you live in.
Sign painter? That is a business I know something about. Had a step father when I was young who was a sign painter. He did a lot of the race cars at the San Jose Speedway so we often went to the hardtop races when I was a kid. I remember watching him make these really quick and smooth letters in just a couple of brush strokes. That takes skill. Computers will never be to same but cheaper.
@@arboristBlairGlenn I had only started a few years before the market for that work crashed. Then I had the opportunity to do one of two things...make wooden computer generated signs for the Cleveland Metroparks system, or go to work for Joe Leonard on the Euro-Disney Carousel. I took the latter. I did the finish work on the horse's heads and necks and made forty of the legs. Good thing I took pictures, because I didn't get credit for my work! But it was great and I always felt I did my service to humanity with that job. I don't know if you remember, but I sent you pictures of the rocking horse I made for myself. Legs are a miniature of my Disney legs.
I'm 3 years younger than you and I've never once voted or participated in the politics of any country on Earth and feel healthier for it. One thing that is assured, things will continue to go down hill. Materialist fixes are not the answer.
Thanks Blair, for another great video and discussion piece. I'm 72 and equally concerned / appalled at current state of affairs = life out of balance. Good luck to us all, young and old
Once in a while I’ve just got to rant a bit to get it out of my system. What’s coming? God only knows
Lots of valuable experience in life and trees on your channel, I’ve been watching for 4 years now after I got interested in trees by taking a botany course in high school. Happy to say I’m one of the young people who enjoys your channel, Patrick 20.
Thanks Patrick. I need more young people to check out the channel. I’m glad you are one of them. ✌🏼
Look at the personal wealth the last few presidents had before entering office and their wealth when they left office. That should tell you everything you need to know about them.
Without getting political, I get it
You should write a book about the importance of what you’re saying, I respect that and I’m glad you said that for the younger folks. I’m an Arborist for 20yrs. and 53! I’ve shared my passion with my sons and they’re respectful of me. Everyone has a purpose in this relationship of Life and For The Future Generations to climb! Happy Arborist Day to All! 😂👍🥳❤️🙏🤙
From my book-
If you slow down and look around, amazing things can happen if you're aware enough to pay attention. Something amazing happened to me recently, and it easily could have gone un-noticed if I had not stopped what I was doing.
So--, I was driving down Skyline towards Alice"s restaurant, and I was running a bit early. As I drove along the vista point overlooking the valley, the view came up and so pulled over. I got out to enjoy the view and a cloud came out of nowhere and enveloped the whole area. From clear as could be, to total white out in seconds! Nobody was around me and there wasn't any traffic. The
complete sound of silence was almost creepy. As I was enjoying this total
absence of any noise at all, in this absolute white essence, I started hearing a very faint whistling. Over the next 10 minutes, the whistling became louder and much clearer. It was amazing to hear one of Handel's concertos being executed with such precision and clarity. I had no idea where the sound was coming from! It felt almost like I was in a heavenly, out of body experience. I could hear it
coming from down the road and I watched intently to see what or who it was. A figure slowly emerged from the thick fog. A very strange looking man with a really silly hat came whistling down the road. Hands in his pockets and looking skyward he came out of the cloud without notice that I was there listening to him. I startled him by saying out loud that I really enjoyed his whistling. He told me it was one of Handel's concertos and thanked me. The man carried on and it was all over in a flash of about 15 minutes.
IF I had not pulled over to "smell the roses", IF I had just sat in the car, IF I wasn't paying close attention to my surroundings, this magical moment would have been lost as if it never occurred. To me it was almost spiritual and so far, was the most remarkable experience of my day. Tomorrow will be another day.
Make your life remarkable!
😄
"Alice's Restaurant"...
Made me smile ( Arlo Guthrie)
Anyone wants a good song to listen to? Look it up!
BTW, I raised 2 kids to believe in Listening and Watching their elders and Learn what you can, good OR bad, there's lessons and stories there worth paying attention to... true in any scenario we find ourselves in.
I’m a 24 year old fan from Vancouver Island. I’ve been watching your videos since 2016! I am also very passionate about woodworking and trees. Ive always found your talking videos to be very calming. Love from Canada 🇨🇦
Thank Justin. Are you a tree worker?
@@arboristBlairGlenn I’m not a tree worker, I’m a union electrician apprentice. I became passionate about woodworking ever since I took wood-shop class back in high school. I set up a wood-shop in my parents basement 8 years ago and I’ve been avidly making projects since then. You were one of the very first woodworking/ tree channels that I got into on UA-cam!
I'm 34 and work in an office, I don't always enjoy it. I work to live because I feel that if I pursued (one of) my passions in the line of work I wouldn't be able to generate enough income to pursue all my passions in life, or it would be highly financially risky to embark on. I don't desire being an arborist but I love trees and learning more about them from your videos. I find your honesty in your work honorable and appreciate you sharing your perspective. Please keep the vids coming!
✌🏼
From my auto-biography
If you slow down and look around, amazing things can happen if you're aware enough to pay attention. Something amazing happened to me recently, and it easily could have gone un-noticed if I had not stopped what I was doing.
So--, I was driving down Skyline towards Alice"s restaurant, and I was running a bit early. As I drove along the vista point overlooking the valley, the view came up and so pulled over. I got out to enjoy the view and a cloud came out of nowhere and enveloped the whole area. From clear as could be, to total white out in seconds! Nobody was around me and there wasn't any traffic. The
complete sound of silence was almost creepy. As I was enjoying this total
absence of any noise at all, in this absolute white essence, I started hearing a very faint whistling. Over the next 10 minutes, the whistling became louder and much clearer. It was amazing to hear one of Handel's concertos being executed with such precision and clarity. I had no idea where the sound was coming from! It felt almost like I was in a heavenly, out of body experience. I could hear it
coming from down the road and I watched intently to see what or who it was. A figure slowly emerged from the thick fog. A very strange looking man with a really silly hat came whistling down the road. Hands in his pockets and looking skyward he came out of the cloud without notice that I was there listening to him. I startled him by saying out loud that I really enjoyed his whistling. He told me it was one of Handel's concertos and thanked me. The man carried on and it was all over in a flash of about 15 minutes.
IF I had not pulled over to "smell the roses", IF I had just sat in the car, IF I wasn't paying close attention to my surroundings, this magical moment would have been lost as if it never occurred. To me it was almost spiritual and so far, was the most remarkable experience of my day. Tomorrow will be another day.
Make your life remarkable!
Hello again old friend 😊
(We've " spoken "before )
Every once in a great while I'm honored to hear someone near my little stretch of woods playing the flute. Although they're near, they've never made themselves known to me even though I've spoken aloud, told them ' I'm here!! And I'm enjoying your music!'.
It is quite a thing to hear while spending some quite time amongst the trees, magical.
I live in the s.e. and property is attached to...thousands? Of acres. They refer to the Loblolly Pines as Corn here, a cash crop.
Hope all ya'll are having a great day!
🍃🕊🍃
Amen.
"Knowledge must be shared or it lies cold on the rocks." Louis L'Amour told me that, or something close to it.
Keep sharing Blair.
Ahh the cowboy novelist. Read a couple of his books in years past. Had an uncle who read every single book by this author.
@@arboristBlairGlenn Louis was a philosopher too.
Glen - I am 33 and love your videos. I appreciate your high level of knowledge. You help me become a better tree man. Much love.
Thank you (Purry?) ✌🏼
@@arboristBlairGlenn My screen name lol. Keep the videos coming!
@@purryegbert8609 screen names are so impersonal
Really appreciate you going out of your way to provide wisdom. I’m 20 years old and have been an arborist for about it a year. I do find it very difficult to find others who have same levels of appreciation for nature and adventure that are my age. Sometimes when I try spread my love for it i find i’m coming across as pulverising because i’m so passionate about it. I know i want to influence other people but i just don’t know how yet. Love you videos, addicted to the knowledge i gain from them 😊
Blip? (First name?) ahh to be 20 again. If you have the passion for tree knowledge as well as the skill for climbing, you will see trees in a different light. Sound crazy but getting to really know a tree species is important. How strong are the limbs? How weak are they? Which species fail more than others? So much to learn.
Send me an email and tell me more about your career. BlairGlenn@gmail.com
As the people around you grow up and begin to deal with these things, they'll be back with questions. Trust me. They just don't know what your knowledge is for yet.
@@ckennedy309 😊✌🏼
I am at such a loss. I tried to find my adventure and pursue my passions. It was going so beautifully. I guess i over did it though and now I have these nerve injuries. I feel hopeless about things now. I have to start a new physical regiment, i have to reassess how I persue my passion. I agree with everything you're saying here. Thanks for trying to help. I am 25 and hope i will be able to solve my physical problems because without being able to hike or climb or garden I feel so lost and unfulfilled.
We all adjust to the difficulties life throws at us. I have suffered many losses in my life. I know that those who I loved would want me to carry on so I have. Your injuries or illness is a setback but what do you do now? Find a different path and find your own peace.✌🏼
@@arboristBlairGlenn thanks, Mr. I appreciate the advice.
Great video. Thanks for sharing!!
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I’m 41 and have been watching your videos for 10 years or so. I appreciate all your wisdom and advice in the tree care industry. Unfortunately politics is a real problem in our country. Trump is far from perfect but he is the better choice by miles and miles.
Uhh, your ok with a convicted felon? Do you really believe this guy? I don’t like Biden either but Trump will destroy this country and likely get us into a war. His “Buddy” Putin is hoping to get Trump in as his puppet. Hope my feelings on Trump won’t turn you off on my channel.
@@arboristBlairGlenn I didn’t say I’m ok with a felon. I said trump is the better option. Our country was better when he was the president. I don’t believe any politician. Honestly I hope you don’t believe Biden is running our country he is the puppet. Us disagreeing on politics would never stop me from watching your videos. You put out really good stuff that has helped me a ton.
Thanks Trevor. Agreed that Biden is a puppet to his staff and people he has put in place. I just wish there was another candidate. But I can’t vote for Trump. I know someone who was cheated out of half of what he was owed for a job well done. As you can guess, I’m a man of integrity and honesty. I can’t vote for a man you has no morality.
Thanks for the comment again. As a woodworker, I’m sure you will like the videos in the playlist here.
ua-cam.com/play/PL6F5760D69E8DA777.html&si=vszSNovEemvjQS23
Thank you Blair your a good man.
Cheers !
As California goes, so goes the rest of the country. Been that way since the 1950’s. Here we are now. 🫤 We will get a fresh start at saving our country in November.🇺🇸 People during WWII pulled together and sacrificed comfort and their own lives for the good of our country so their children and all that came after could have a good life. This has been purposely lost on young people. Keep working Blair. I’m doing the same. 🇺🇸👋
Been following your wise and intelligent replies and comments for many years now. This channel has given me a group of (penpals?) folks that I continue to communicate with. Thanks for all the years of support.
Blair
@@arboristBlairGlenn Thanks Blair. Much appreciated. Respect and hope for a good future for those who come after us. 🇺🇸
Thanks for the advice. Wouldn't mind more video like this.
Sometimes I just need to get something off my chest. Thanks for commenting. You are a part of this community.
I just started watching you a few months ago, I really enjoy the videos and i will be forwarding you to a few of my wood working friends.
If you like woodworking, I think you will enjoy this play list.
ua-cam.com/play/PL6F5760D69E8DA777.html&si=TNHIfFZQB3Aa7ofo
Thank you, Blair. Wise words. I’ll send this on to some young people I know. I share your concerns.
Thanks Julie. Are you in the business?
@@arboristBlairGlenn No, not officially. I am an arborist at heart. Every tree, bush, or shrub I’ve ever had some responsibility for I’ve cared for as professionally as possible. I hire arborists and appreciate the skill of the ones who love the work.
www.buymeacoffee.com/blairglenn
Being a father to 7 kids is something I can't even imagine. Kudos to you and your wife.
Regarding young people not putting up with the system anymore, I just can't see it happening. Too many distractions, too many microplastics in everything and the government/big tech can probably nip any revolution in the bud before it gets out of hand. Some say the arab spring only happened because facebook could not effectively moderate the arab language, not that the arab spring did much to improve life in the region. Young people today don't really have a distinctly different ideology to propose, unlike communists in the 20th century. Say what you want about communism, but at least it's an ethos.
If the situation doesn't improve soon, the lack of babies today is going to set in motion the inevitable failure of the USA, China and especially Europe. I want more trees, more babies, less addictive tech, fewer cars, more bicycles, more trams and more affordable housing in safe, walkable cities where kids can play outside without being ran over by a cybertruck. But all we get is agenda 2030's _"you'll own nothing and be happy"._ Why couldn't they make that _"the dignified living agenda"_ or just _"the pro-family agenda"._ Why does it even have to be an agenda instead of a new constitution we all decide on democratically? Ok, I'm just ranting now.
Always enjoy reading your comments. This one ran on a bit but I read it😊✌🏼
Just to share Blair, I share your u tube channel like I’m an invested in the oil industry, younger folks like loud music and video games.. but the ones who take note . I’m that older person , sharing my knowledge & passion for trees , life as an arborist . I’m not if there is anything else I can do. Heck I offer free recreational tree climbing ! For FREE ! some have ventured off owning there own tree company, because they told me so many years later just sharing.. thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience
Joe
Hey Joe, keep one spreading the knowledge of this craft. Most folks will never relate or understand.
Good morning Blair. I always look forward to your posts. Always educational and interesting.
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Great relaxing , educational and inspiring videos . Thankyou Blair . Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 🤝🏻🇺🇲
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what a beautiful day
And today it’s HOT!
@@arboristBlairGlenn We have 80 degree days with 70% humidity chance of light rain and 70 degrees at night. And people here are already saying it's hot They should know better It's been hotter. We've been Blessed compared and spared to most of the country.
Im 32, been watching your videos for the past 5 years. Ive learned a lot and apply a lot of the knowledge you bring to my work in my small arborist business. Appreciate that you talk about a lot more than just how to make cuts with a chainsaw.
Regarding politics ive also tried to make connections and start a new political party thats based on restoring accountability to our political process and breaking the control of money over government. Its hard work getting anyone to be motivated to help make a change
How about The Tree Party
A group of people with our main concern the health of sustainability of the planet.
@@arboristBlairGlenn I think this is a really good common ground. We all share a common interest in the health of our environment, the safety of our drinking water and food supply,, and we should value and encourage management of our landscape on a community level. Unfortunately the US system runs on apathy and self interest, but I think doing what you're doing, spreading an appreciation for the natural world and promoting thoughtful stewardship can help to change that. It's a collective effort.
May you continue your good work Blair, and thank you!
Thanks Earl. Time for a change
Question: Transplanted a silver maple sapling with 4 leaves into a bucket from my yard (which has red clay) today. Added some potting soil and now it has some room to expand and is hopefully in a good home for survival. I’ll be monitoring progress and watering all summer, do you think it will do fine in this hopefully better environment I’ve got in the pot?
Depends on the guy who may forget to water it😳
Very sound advice! Democrats republicans different wings of the same bird!
Yeah but it seems this bird needs to learn how to fly
Trump isn't a true Republican. He falls between Republican and Libertarian. DeSantis is more of a true Republican.
From my observations over the past few months on youtube, keep putting out the shorts. Those seem to be a good hook, especially those that start off with something visual that grabs you. Views from up high in the bucket truck. Bit of nature doing something goofy. The fungus ID's. Nice burls, Ugly burls. Panning across a city scape and the tree canopy (to keep it channel related). Maybe a bit of philosphy while kitted up in your work gear and then a shot of some limb getting chainsaw cut and dropping on the rope to cut. Think commercials that people don't fast foward through if theres that visual hook to grab 'em. Might even be short clips of things you put on the cutting room floor that you don't think is suitable for your regular videos.
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@@arboristBlairGlenn I took traq this past week. I'll update you when I get results
I’m 23 I’ve been watching since I was 18 when I first saw your so you want to be an arborist video!
Thanks Tim. Glad you know I’m getting younger viewers too
I have to agree on that backup second interest. I was a sign painter and computers put that skill in the garbage can. My partner had a business that compiled a book onto a tape that they were printed from. Computers killed that business. You have to think about the progression of technology.
I have to dampen the idea of inflation. Yes, the middle class is taking a beating. I'm old enough to know about women being home and men working. But the elderly have always made the claim about the terrible price of things. My Mom wanted to buy a brand new brick bungalow in about 1948 for $5000.00. My Great Uncle told her that the price was ridiculous! Wait and they will come back down! Well, you know how that advice went. The trick is thriving in the world you live in.
Sign painter? That is a business I know something about. Had a step father when I was young who was a sign painter. He did a lot of the race cars at the San Jose Speedway so we often went to the hardtop races when I was a kid. I remember watching him make these really quick and smooth letters in just a couple of brush strokes. That takes skill. Computers will never be to same but cheaper.
@@arboristBlairGlenn I had only started a few years before the market for that work crashed. Then I had the opportunity to do one of two things...make wooden computer generated signs for the Cleveland Metroparks system, or go to work for Joe Leonard on the Euro-Disney Carousel. I took the latter. I did the finish work on the horse's heads and necks and made forty of the legs. Good thing I took pictures, because I didn't get credit for my work! But it was great and I always felt I did my service to humanity with that job. I don't know if you remember, but I sent you pictures of the rocking horse I made for myself. Legs are a miniature of my Disney legs.
Vote Biden!!
Best option but I wish we had someone younger
I'm 3 years younger than you and I've never once voted or participated in the politics of any country on Earth and feel healthier for it. One thing that is assured, things will continue to go down hill. Materialist fixes are not the answer.