Wow August I clicked on this video for the GRCS but instead you blew my mind with your story and the help you got from others...simply amazing how life works and that there are still great souls out there willing to help others.
Wow man. That story was so inspiring August. I am a carpenter, and I had all of my tools stolen and pawned before too. It was a similar situation, where that is how I provided for my family. I knew who did it and I was sooo mad, but letting that resentment go freed me from bondage. It was my brother in law and he was an addict. I wanted to hurt him but didn't. I forgave him and was able to have a relationship with him, but man was it hard. God bless you my friend.
That video put a smile on my face. :) All I can say is that Jehovah, God is good to us all and you are blessed indeed. Whereas a lot of guys are not humble especially those who are as skilled as you are, both from a tree work and video editing standpoint but through it all you remind us all that we are just the average working man/women trying to provide for ours and in the face of all adversities and trials and you do that so well but you are humble through it all and thats why we are all drawn to a person like yourself August and as a fellow tree worker you tell our story so well. It used to be a mystery to some but now all eyes have opened and can understand what tree life is like once they watch your videos especially since they are high quality. As always that was an excellent video and thanks for being human through it all by sharing your story with us.
Treeboi … Great comment . You get a perception of someone watching their content. Sometimes you're lucky enough to read something they wrote using more than just words and you realize your perception was right . You're a good man ,anyone who read your comment here knows that . Yup... You make it that obvious brother haha
August, I've watched this a few times now, since you put it up. I shared it on my fb a while ago and even my mum commented something like: "That's amazing! What a nice man!" It's your philosophy that sets you apart. Without taking away from your exceptional arb skills. It's the way you make sense of it all. I spent the first decade of my career in trees in a roughneck world of bravado and bluff and it's so good to see the real depth of what we do being discussed nowadays and I'd go so far as to say your videos have been pivotal in developing this new culture. What I'm saying is, thank you for putting the time in to sharing your thoughts and skills. And great choice of music!👍
Hi! August nice edit👍🏻 my brother has been a climber for six years or so by now. On 8-17-14 I was hit off my motorcycle resulting in an above amputation to save my life. Through tragedy the community, friends and family pulled together and helped me. With their help Jon and I started a small tree business. Crazy where we at because of what happened to me. I'm healthy now and using my prosthetic like a leg, well that's what it is. Love the videos man!!
yet again, a very great video, love your work, and your story. you sure know how to do what you love to the fullest my brother. im so thankful for you,and all you do to show the world our stories as tree climbers. GOD BLESS YOU.
I really appreciate and can relate to this story. Same happened to me while I was in a different trade. Now that I'm a tree climber, this story really pricks my heart. A few short years ago, I climbed my 1st tree with an old kinda cheesy Buckingham harness I purchased from a coworker for $100 pesos. I WAS HOOKED IMMEDIATELY. I was older than the typical greenhorn at 45 so I sold my home and proceeded with purchasing the best gear. Got myself a Teufelberger tree motion evo and some gecko spurs and a bunch of bell and whistles. I had a couple small things come up missing out of my kit bag. I thought to myself how devastated I'd be if I lost it all. Got a couple years experience now. So I purchased the best once again. This time a monkey beaver harness and some edelrid tallons. I keep them seperated just incase, I'll have the other set. Monkey Beaver is dialed in now. Getting very aquainted with the rope runner. God, thank you for making me a tree climber. Protect my gear from the bad guy's. If not, help me to control my thought's so no one gets hurt. IJN AMEN😁
Still one of the best video's in the field. I don't know where the work turns into art, but this is clearly on the art side. "It's not yesterday anymore. It's today, time to go slay the dragon" Words to live by.
What a Godly story! Stay vested in Christ! Your trials as you see may seem confusing, stressful, humiliating, tragic even, but rest assured those " In Christ" will reap dividend's in the end. You will be rewarded... Be patient, be kind, forgive. Keep doing what your doing. Your an inspiration to so many. Love ya brother! Scott
After my Dad did someone broke into his car trunk and store all the equipment he used in his part time job laying carpet. He never was the same after that, Glad you got some of your stuff back.
im a tree guy in SE Wi and i just want to say ty August. your outlook and videos have completely changed the way i look at trees, and my own life. ty ty ty. Be well.
A video 5 years old moving my heart. Look where you are now my brother. The universe always evens things out. I see you injecting positivity into your universe. It will carry you through. Good story my man
Been there, a couple of times someone needed my means of making a living more than I did, I guess. Hurts- but I allowed Karma to take over, and toughness prevailed. Now I can give things to people that I feel worthy of a helping hand and smile that I am able. You are a good man Mr. H !
Am a tree guy just starting on this .and I can tell you that you and lupillo. Are my great inspiration to be doing this. All I can say is thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with people..and never give bad stuff happens but every day is good day for new star.....God bless you..stay safe
Dude I’ve watched this video a few times just to hear your story over again. Sometimes I feel lost in life an your words makes me feel better about what I’m doing and the decisions I’m making. I was a real piece of crap when I was a teenager, tree work has changed my entire life around.
Awesome story and a lesson in life for all of us. There is good in the world. As a vet I try to bring it out in others by giving of myself and asking nothing more than pay it forward. I admire your skills and respect the work you do. I'm kind of envious of the job. Keep on keepin the faith.
Top work august,i dont think u realise how much u inspire others.You probably see yourself an an ordinary guy working to provide for your family,but you forgave those who stole your capability to provide a living,i and many other would not do the same.we all get caught up the negative side of life and its only when were at our most vulnerable that ordinary people can overwhelm us with kindness.sray safe brother
Having some of those downer days in trees lately some real negative energy around these days trying to overcome it, being such a positive viber usually. This really helped perk up my day buddy thank you have a good day climb safe.
What a sorry/good tale, you're truly inspirational. Brilliant videos, you've got me hooked and mesmerised in the tree work and educational videos you do.Long may your chainsaw roar.
Every fathers nightmare, not being able to provide but those who deserves to succeed and continue find a way and you could can convey that in word and picture. Nice video and I'm enjoying the glimpse your giving us into how you because the man we see through your work and videos. Just keep em coming.
hey august, after watching this video (and i watched nearly all of yours) i wanted to tell you that you inspire me so much, god bless you, your crew and your family climb high, climb safe greetings from switzerland/zürich
August. As a rookie arborist. I spend a lot of time watching you work. I appreciate the knowledge you pass. And I hope noone ever thinks they can get the best of you. Again.
Always captivating to watch you here in the UK and sorry to hear about your back, I cant climb anymore due to back issues I hope it wont happen to you, cant imagine how it felt to loose all your gear even though it was hard I'm sure it made you a stronger better person, but that event in your life has changed your outlook on the world and humanity Best wishes to you bud.
That was such a touching story the reason I love watching you first iam am a tree guy but you are down to earth it makes my day watching you and your crew you are inspiring keep up the good work God bless you and your family stay well
Thanks for another awe inspiring video, you are a mentor and shining example to us basking in your high shadow. As a husband, father mentor and arborist YOU are truly "Made for This"! Thank you, for sharing your experiences, we never stop learning even in the face of life's darkest dragons good and right will prevail.....
Great video August, I just put a video up this morning about how God blesses us through obedience, and that's what you were doing by laying down your anger, pretty supernatural I would say about getting one of your own saws back, a special one at that, God Bless you and yours.
Great testimony of forgiveness and honesty about one’s self! I’ve gotten a few things stolen in the past and recovered well from it when I learned to let it go!
That's terrible that someone would take your tools like that. I have had it happen to me before but nothing that ever knocked me out of the game. The love for your family will always keep you going even when evil conspires against you. I'm glad to hear there are some good people who helped you get back on your feet.
I watch the video When you were say how you got your tools stolen from people helped you same thing having to me . Someone stole all my livelihood tools out of my truck good stuff too.. Still bothered by it today I have to use should your tools until I get money up to buy all the good stuff back. My father left me some stuff that was stolen to which hurt more... Anyway brother used to climb in a start climbing again because of you thank you for inspiring me
Loved the story! Can't believe you got your saw back. Back in the day when we used the Hobbs all the time we called the brand new GRCS the BAER (Big Ass Expensive Ratchet)
Found your channel a few weeks-ago. I've watched the recent ones, and have occasionally clicked on the older ones, because it's fun to see how you've grown as a businessman, team, business, videographer, story teller, etc. This particular video though, while older, packs a very important lesson. I'm glad I found it. Nice work, on all-accounts!
Matt P thanks. Ya RU-vid fairly well catalogs an interesting period of growth for me from small minded business model and micromanagement to bigger thinking and delegation.
cool story. And I share the same mentality towards bigger jobs I'm not always 100% sure how I'm going to them, I just approach it one branch at a time.
I got too say this one of the best videos I ever seen I just had my tool shop broke into just did a video on it love it bro awesome!!!! Mike frizzel sent me the link too this video
That's an AWESOME video. I like how you mixed it up! Also, the cameo appearance of the little guy, was stellar! Keep up the GREAT work. Be safe. THANK YOU for making the videos! :-)
Thanks for the video! Better to be stolen from than to be a thief. I can relate to the anger and revenge for things much less...glad you were able to let go of all that.
Auguste... ure the man. The beginning of that video when ure losing sleep thinking about how ure going to get it down...just do it piece by piece. Ur knowledge and experience will kick in and ull be proud end of day w some money in ur pocket. That's what we do
Better things happen to good people August ! I'm New to the channel got ya through Buckins family of kindness you 2 are the only subscriptions both positive and incredible content!!APPLAUD 👏👏👍👍25YRS I'VE BEEN doin tree work and love it .. would be A pleasure to work with your crew much love from upstate New York!:)
The real untold story in this video is how you got that high ass tie-in point 😉Thankfully, when I had some of my tools stolen, I had insurance and was able to recover a percentage of the loss. 🤙
i remembered watching this video and the story when it first came out enough to remember it was a husky 359 you were given and i just spent like 2 hours finding this thing out of the need to hear the story again, thanks august. sounds weird but i watched this video at a specific point in my life and watching it again gave me the willies iam glad i finally found it
I’m coming to Oregon soon! Outsource for the company I work for. I’m slowly getting into running my own company in Kansas and you’re a huge inspiration. I would love the opportunity to come help out on my 1 day off per week in order to gain as much knowledge as I can in person. I hope I end up in your area, don’t know specifics yet, but it is in April.
"I'm just gonna cut off everything that doesn't look like a stump." Haha good quote! Sorry to hear about the theft. I got burglerized once, similar situation, dead of winter, lost all my savings kept stupidly in a small safe in my room. Felt very humiliating and at the same time I was filled with hatred and anger. I figured out it was my best friend. It is inspiring to hear how your community came together for you. I have always felt that humanity is good at its core. You learn a lot about yourself after a deal like that. Okay, enough of the weird short sentences. Peace.
Aw, yes August this life is quite a ride. I share your love of forgiveness, having had to do it for real too. How great is it to 🙏🏻 for those who mess you up, eh? Boy have we laid hold of Someone who we never deserved to meet, Who made a way for us. The Lord is your Shepherd, you & your family, your business shall not want. Again I sit here tucked away in the U.K. & smile cos I silently, asked God if I can meet you someday & I will, but perhaps not here. 🙂
Very inspiring story, that has helped and will help others down the road. The song fits perfectly, what's it called?. Keep up the great work and continuing helping humanity.
