That Bearded Bloke - Perth Handyman

A client needed a commercial development block cleaned up yesterday. I had this grand plan of taking 2 identical drone shots which ultimately failed in the most unexpected of ways. At no point did I think that this would be the most difficult or entertaining part of the job.

Clearing these weeds that in many spots were as tall as myself had a few challenges; I fell in a few holes, upset a few rats, annoyed (hopefully) a single snake who decided to go sun himself elsewhere whilst also uncovering a bit of illegally dumped asbestos. But the biggest challenges came from trying to get a second photo as the drone was ambushed by furious crows.

All the flight assists were quickly disengaged and the good people at the cafe across the road were treated to a high speed aerial dogfight between a drone and half a dozen angry crows hell bent on taking it down; the sort of dogfight that can only come from decades of frothing over Top Gun and its long awaited sequel, just with way less budget, skill, finesse and 80's tongue.

After surviving the initial ambush and multiple follow up attacks, I eventually lead the murder of crows (perhaps the most badass AND fitting collective noun of all time) away from the site then doubled back at maximum speed to take the second photo, hit the deck at max speed and give it stick back to the ute before the crows could assemble to have another crack at it.

The height of the photo itself obviously isn't perfect but you know what - it'll do have to do...

If it happens again I might even have the presence of mind to switch to video and dub some Kenny Loggins over the top of it.

Anyone for some beers and Top Gun?

Pulling these beasts with a vehicle is one thing, but when you cant get access and need to go manual, things can escalate pretty quickly.

After taking to it with a 22" chainsaw, a pick axe and a 1800mm wrecking bar, this 680kg (and that was just the stump) came out in about 5 pieces each of which still outweighed me.

I was feeling incredibly happy with my efforts until i remembered i still had to get them all the way down the driveway, onto the truck, to the tip, off the truck and then deal with the rest of the tree and the 20 gazillion agave plants 😐

Another successful local Gwelup Yucca stump-ectomy. Feels like everyone wants these pulled at the moment which I am very much enjoying.

This customer is pretty happy they dont have to look at the stupid thing every time they leave the house anymore.

Apologies for the safety thongs in the photo - I was very much steel capped up at the time 🤠