Never Alone

Hi Google #localguidesconnect family!

This is so much fun. To share my experiences means never having to look around to see if what just happened really happened or if anyone else saw that. Now I can show you guys and receive comments. I would rather team up with people I don’t know than do a lot alone. I just have to see faces light up, even if I’m reading, I can still get a good idea what others feel about what I experienced.
Like watching one of my 11 grandchildren’s face come alive with the thrill of catching their first fish. Or what will you think when I’m 100+ feet deep in the Pacific Ocean and going inside a shipwreck. Maybe you’ll freak when the cute little octopus gets upset and inks me. You’ll love the huge beautiful and colorful trees of Manoa Falls Hike, as I did. I’m doing that one again.
So just a quick run through my life… I’m a tree expert. I’m a Board Certified Master Arborist TX-3236B. We have a worldwide society and can connect with other Arborist worldwide. I’ve made a lot of mistakes. Believe me when I show the boot of when I accidentally cut my left foot 1/3 off, it makes an impact. Don’t break the rules. Rules are written in blood. Probably mine. My foot works now. Oh, I’ve fallen 15 feet on my face onto a concrete sidewalk. Knocked my teeth out and spent 18 hours in Head Trauma at Parkland Hospital Dallas, TX.
My left shin rotated 180 degrees counter clockwise but my knee stayed straight. Knee surgery and now authorities (Author) sets in. My body is a beat up lol. I have 3 herniated lumbar discs. I have many more scars as evidence that I can not stop exploring and not acting my age. All those accidents happened before cell phones. I have taught how not to do work. Like always look for Bees In The Trees, I got swarmed at least once. It’s not my intent for this to be morbid. A friend says I have tenacity. I just don’t know how to quit. Now I scuba dive. I’m an Advanced Open Water Certified Scuba diver. That’s a non-impact sport with lots of thrills. I’ll take you with me deep under the sea being a guest in another world. My adventures aren’t over I just had to adapt. Also, you can come virtually explore the jungles in Hawaii, Diamond Head hike, picking huge mangos and avocados off trees in my friend’s front yard, experience it all with me. I took a polar bear plunge that I couldn’t get out of the water fast enough. When I find that footage omg !! Lol. I’ll never post any disgusting videos or pics. My favorite dive shop is #InternationalScuba in Carrolton,Texas AND #Surf-N-Sea Haleiwa, Hawaii. I still do tree work and use a 72’ Arborists Tracked Lift. Speaking of…I need to get ready to head out and take care of trees. I’m inviting all you to come along with me on my HAPPY adventures. I’m a living example of what to do or not to do, it’s up to you. See you there! #texastreeman #BrokeInHawaii

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