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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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That is always the way to go for me, Will Hamm

We cannot put a price tag on our well being. 

Lesson learned for you. 

Sep 17, 2022 10:12 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Yes, I do agree. Years ago, I decided to cut my own hair in layers...big mistake after taking a big chunk out. My hairdresser gave me a much deserved lecture and proceeded to fix the mess!

p.s. Glad you're okay and on the mend, Will!

Sep 17, 2022 11:18 AM
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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
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My wife is pretty accurate with a chain saw.  She taught me.

Sep 17, 2022 10:52 AM
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David M. Dwares
Title Professionals Corp. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title guy with a broker license

Sound advice to give to a FSBO!

Sep 17, 2022 10:18 AM
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Karen Climer
Demetree School of Real Estate - Orlando, FL
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I try to leave the high ladder stuff to others, even though they call me CLIMER.

Sep 17, 2022 01:47 PM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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When I was much younger, I would have climbed the ladder and climbed the tree and cut down the problem limbs. Now...realizing that I am not capable of doing some things that I used to do, I would call upon an expert. Not only would it get done, it would get done correctly.

Sep 17, 2022 01:37 PM
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Lyn Sims
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Yep, there are many good vids on FB that show what can happen when you do it yourself. Hysterical as they are!

Sep 17, 2022 01:05 PM
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
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Hi Will- I hope you're healing and yes...no more ladders. 

Sep 17, 2022 12:07 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
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I speak ladder-fall fluently. I hear you

Sep 17, 2022 11:29 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

OK, the mental picture made me laugh out loud Will Hamm because I too have been up there with a chainsaw. It is a scary and dangerous thing to do.

Sep 17, 2022 11:07 AM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

And not a self-proclaimed professional; make sure they are licensed, bonded and insured. 

Sep 17, 2022 10:37 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
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Ouch, hope it works out ok?  Leave it to the professionals.  Experience does matter.  

Sep 17, 2022 09:55 AM
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Will Hamm

I hope you heal quickly and completely. 

Sep 17, 2022 04:23 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
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Will I know far too many guys that 'thought' they could handle cutting down that tree or fixing that roof and fell off ladders.  I hope you heel quickly and are back to getting around fine soon.  No more ladders!

Sep 17, 2022 01:56 PM
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Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Good idea Will. I'm happy that you are hear to give that recommendation. I hope you are healing well.

Sep 17, 2022 05:20 PM
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Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I am a professional and when it comes to doing various jobs that require some knowledge, skills and "ability" I always hire!  In the long run it usually costs me less money and less pain!  Will Hamm I've been there and done that.  No fun.  Lesson Learned

Sep 17, 2022 03:44 PM
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Jim Patton
Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA
Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

I hope you are all healed up from your fall Will Hamm.  I fell off my 8' ladder recently... luckily I was on the first step. 

Sep 17, 2022 02:14 PM
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
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Happened to a client's  80 year old father.  Climbing trees to prune them or cut them down is certainly for the following generation, whatever adult generation one is.  

Sep 18, 2022 07:03 AM
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Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
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I think you are a crazy man for trying to do that yourself, especially since you already had back issues.   I know my limitations and rarely try to do that sort of stuff myself, the professionals are well worth the money that they are paid.

Sep 18, 2022 05:33 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Years ago I was pretty good with a chain saw and even into my 60's. These days I stroke the check and let others handle the saw!

Sep 18, 2022 05:05 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Take care and be safe.

Sep 18, 2022 04:23 AM
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I just bought a whole bunch of power tools to avoid having to call people for the small stuff.

Sep 17, 2022 08:38 PM
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Carol Williams
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It's too bad we have to learn those lessons the hard way, isn't it?   I'm glad you're on the mend and the job got done!

Sep 18, 2022 06:14 AM
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Good to see you are staying safe Will.

Sep 17, 2022 10:06 PM
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Ray Henson
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Sorry you fell and I hope you heal quickly.  Not too long ago, I sold all of my ladders at our garage sale.  I only kept an eight foot ladder and one six foot ladder.  After living most of my life on ladders, I feel like it is time to move on. 

Sep 18, 2022 06:21 AM
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Chainsaws require all your attention and respect by all by themselves. Preparing winter firewood has taught me focus wear protective gear and be thinking about only each delicate move. Same with the log splitter routine. Hope you get back to 100% Will Hamm 

Sep 18, 2022 06:56 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I always hire the pros: I do what I do so I can afford them doing what they do.

Sep 18, 2022 06:36 AM
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I do now since I've reached 73 years old. I don't bounce anymore...lol

Sep 18, 2022 09:59 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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Oh, I'm all about hiring out jobs that I do not excel in, Will! Our time is far too valuable to be doing jobs that we can pay others to do!!

Sep 18, 2022 06:56 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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Once upon a time i thought i could cut a 60 foot tall maple tree down myself in my back yard. It did not take long to get on the phone to call a professional tree cutter. 

Sep 19, 2022 06:09 AM
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Kevin J. May
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Three incidents come to mind. One which I watched happen led to a compound fracture of the victim's femur. Another caused a simple fracture to the man's ulna. And a third resulting in the most severe injury left the victim seriously impaired and unconcious while he baked in the Florida sun for several hours before help found him. He has never fully recovered.

Sep 18, 2022 07:33 PM
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Brian Petruzzelli
LA and Las Vegas Real Estate - Hermosa Beach, CA
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Sorry you had to learn the hard way from firsthand experience. I am fortunate that there is generally no shortage of appropriate professionals in the Los Angeles area.

Sep 30, 2022 10:41 AM