Job not for someone afraid of heights
11-13-2010, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by earlori7
My niece and nephew have their own company and they go all over the United States to inspect towers - huge towers. I don't know how my sister can even think about what they do. My niece only weighs 90 lbs, but straps on a heavy tool belt and climbs. It is very scary to me.
11-13-2010, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by earlori7
My niece and nephew have their own company and they go all over the United States to inspect towers - huge towers. I don't know how my sister can even think about what they do. My niece only weighs 90 lbs, but straps on a heavy tool belt and climbs. It is very scary to me.
That was absolutely fascinating even if my feet are sweaty now.
11-13-2010, 07:58 AM
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can you imagine the massive strength those guys must have? and did you notice there were times they weren't hooked onto the tower def not for me my arms would have gave out before i got 6 ft off the ground lol!
11-13-2010, 08:22 AM
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I felt the same as the rest of you but couldn't stop watching. My heart is still in my throat. When he talked about the possible approaching storm he said there was no fast way down....I suspect there is, but doubt he'd be alive to tell about it.
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