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Shoutout to when I used a forklift to hang Christmas lights and almost took out the gutter
I still can't believe how close I came to disaster that year.
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riley5097mo ago
Check the lift height before you raise the forks. Have a buddy on the ground watch for gutters and other hazards. It keeps you from costly repairs.
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vera_adams7mo ago
How many times have you stood there after a close call, just feeling that cold dread wash over you? I get it completely... that moment when you realize how fast a simple job can go wrong. It's so easy to get focused on the task and forget about everything else around you. Having someone spot you isn't just smart, it's a total sanity saver. That gut feeling after a near miss is the worst, but it sure teaches you to slow down.
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hayden7727mo ago
You ever just stare at the gutter after a stunt like that and just shake your head at yourself? I once tried to use a tractor bucket to get a kite out of a tree and put a dent in my porch roof. The whole "this seemed like a good idea" phase hits different when you're ten feet up in heavy machinery. You're not alone in the almost-caused-thousands-in-damage club.
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