I can relate to your story about changing your life. On August 11, 1983, I had my last drink of alcohol. This August, I will celebrate 41 years of sobriety! I wasn’t yet a raving alcoholic at that point and I was never in debt, but I was morally bankrupt. On September 17th, I will be 82! I still have a sharp mind, but my body is giving out so I have become disabled. Thank you to all the KZfaqrs who keep me entertained! Love from Victoria Canada! 😊 🇨🇦

Really appreciate the life stories August. I met you at Arbor Fest West in Sacramento California many years ago and I’m so glad to know that your regular person people often idolize anybody who’s on the other side of the camera but we are regular people. Thanks to you. For always being who you are a child of God. Joe Rapanut

Jesus has such perfect timing and knows the exact moment he tells you that you are mine no matter what we’ve done in our lives. We serve an amazing Lord and Savior 🙏🙏🙏. Great job getting this ivy filled tree down !!!

I thought from the start that you were (and are) a remarkable young man. I saw that you were running a crew, learning to operate a crane, climbing at peak level and making some of the best action videos on youtube or anywhere else, for that matter. And you were raising a family. Who has that kind of energy, focus and drive? Not many that I have seen in this brief journey we call "life". I thank you every day I walk to a tree to do what needs to be done. I have chopped up sticks for more than sixty years, but never with the skill(s) and confidence I have now, thanks in great part to your fantastic video demonstrations and now with my superb MonkeyBeaver saddle. Thanks again, to you and your crew. I am glad to see you taking care of yourself a bit, lately. As the say, "Put on your own oxygen mask first".

I must admit i check in daily to se if there is a new video hehe. Enjoy all of them alot, both the pure tree climbing aspect, But also the entertainment from the crew or the monologs 😁 you have no idea how many breakfast’s in Norway you guys have Been a part of haha😄

You are an amazing man and it’s YOU I watch. I narrow down my subscriptions to only the creators personality not the content, necessarily. You can make a video on anything and I’m watching. I often watch videos on things I have very little interest in but love the fun, inspirational and informative creators. As for as tree work you are one of the best but you can discuss vegetable gardening and I would watch. We love you, buddy.

👍 All the dreams and aspirations of a person that LOVES his family. August YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION 💫. I’m ever grateful that you have a calling to speak. This KZfaq channel and your August Hunicke Family Channel have spoken volumes and reached so many souls 💗. “Sometimes we aren’t fair to ourselves” is so true. Strive to “make the next right choice for the day.” You are a busy man with many ambitions & hopes, and a family growing with aspirations. It’s not easy to juggle life with so much going on. Take care of you first and your beautiful wife. Your family will see that happiness & love and will feel anchored in a strong family, and strive for the same. We will be here when you post next. Thank you for all your time and dedication! To the wonderful viewers: please remember to 👍 and share. Help brighten someone’s day and give them encouragement and inspiration ⭐️ The viewers have changed over the many years of this channel. Let us bring some back and find someone new ♥️🌲

I have to say, it’s disappointing when I don’t see a new video from you in my feed. I can appreciate just how much time AND thought goes into most of your videos. For me, The Art of Not Dying was your crowning piece - just incredible all of the work and detail that went into it. August, you owe us nothing, but you give us so much. Thank you.

Some people don't appreciate what we do when we create videos. Instead, they critique everything and are negative. With that said, there are many out there that DO appreciate the videos and leave positive comments. It's for them we create the content.

I am very close to 70 years old, and I can testify that for what you said about your early years, I have walked that walk. By God's grace, I am still here. My family is not close, and I won't give up. Debit free from credit cards. Love when you use scripture on your channel. Thank you for sharing ❤ Awesome fall

What a puzzle of a tree. I had one that was covered in Virginia creeper vines. Cut a limb and then try to cut all the holding vines just to get it free. Nice work

Hey August! That was a bit of a tangled mess, Nice work with it! Life is quite often like that, a tangled mess, I know mine is anyway. I was just thinking through one of those messes this morning, pleading with the Lord about it, and up popped the notification for this video! Matthew 6:25-34 -thank you for pointing out vs 34.-Just do the next right thing-such a simple concept, sometimes so tough to do with any consistency.

I think today is a perfect video. Make it easier on yourself. I personally do not need highly edited content. I watch for you and your insights.

Ivy trees are a great time for deep philosophical thoughts about just focusing on making the next right choice as well as being a terrific time to invent new cuss words 🤣But for real, thank God for an adjacent tree to tie into! I will take tangled throwlines over spurring up big nugs any day of the week.

Thanks for sharing! Those of us who have been "down there" know what it's like. It's also hard to explain to others who don't know, but you do it in a very good way! I know exactly what you're talking about, so I don't need an explanation. Keep up your good work with the trees and all the guidance for a life of good qualities. God grant me the serenity.......... PS. Still climbing, 70 years old and still wering your T-shirt.

I'm in the beginning of my journey of not being a party person. I quit drinking 9/25/23. Taking it one day at a time. I felt so assumed of myself. It feels good to be able to say no...not today, and mean it. It's weird to me the pride I feel when people ask if I want a beer after I get done climbing out a hard job, and I say "no thanks, I don't drink." Thanks for another hangout vid. You should have brought some ranch dressing for that salad tree bro.😂, or maybe your a blue cheese guy...I don't know.

God, family, and country brother. Take time, your KZfaq family understands. God bless you and the crew.

I did a palm like that. Thank God I made it through. Didn't know much then. Great message. Made my heart feel. Sure others. Good job. I'm sure annoying. Pays off for us in ways you don't see. God bless.

I can do all things through Christ. I lived the same life August. God has blessed me beyond measure.

Your life lessons are perfectly cut into the tree work content as always this makes your channel so percious and interesting. One day at a time is a profoundly simple and effective advice. We are so grateful for your content August! Don't be hard on yourself you have so much going on, thank you for every teaching!

Praise God for his mercy and grace that enables us to be better and look better than we all are underneath the facade we can so often put on! I love how you are real and tell it as it is. I love that God gives us the tools to win but it still takes considerable determination,effort and a journey to get out of our man made situations! Many of us struggle in our younger years but find it hard to admit as we get older! Sharing a testimony like this really helps others and lets them know they are not the only ones struggling. Thank you August this video meant a lot and hit home! I can see why your church values your input!

August thanks for the content & sharing the testimony it helps me knowing when I watch it helping another brother. I am on the east coast USA. Really like the new saddle project add at the end. They look great prayers for you the family & MB team mates. One day at a time.

I'm glad to see that the Monkey Beaver himself doesn't get the perfect throwball shot at once. That's often the hardest part of a job, and certainly the most tedious for me.

Came for the tree work, but really enjoy your inspirational testimonies. Sometimes you seem like a prophet in the trees. Thanks for the thoughts and taking the time to do it.

That's an inspiring success story, accomplished through force of personality.

Thank you

Preach it brother would love to hear the word you have a great platform to reach many stay real

Keep the faith August. You touch lots of people world wide in many different ways.

Life can definitely be overwhelming. Spent a significant amount of my adulthood solo. Nice to have support from family and friends. Thanks for sharing your personal experience in life. Keep up the good work.

Good truck time talk. Very relatable to my life... That is why I watch!

You grew up in the school of hard knocks, even if you put yourself there. I'd say you've surpassed survival training and graduated into thriving. Life is hard. You are an inspiration. You have my deepest respect.

Enjoyed the video. I know the feeling of being overwhelmed.....been there, done that. Sometimes life is a struggle. The best place to be in life is physically & mentally fit. Tough getting to that point. Belief in the power of the Lord helps. Believing in yourself and working at life is my mantra. Thanks for sharing, August.

Currently in that process of paying everything down after years of not caring and only paying cash for everything,

I'm a self-taught arborist in Vermont who does a lot of climbing. I work solo. As such I have a great appreciation for the work you and your crew do. I love to watch tree/arborist videos from the most well known folks on KZfaq. They are all good, but you are the best. I appreciate your expertise and speed. You're the king of speed lining and creative felling. I love your willingness to share your thoughts and ideas. I don't aways agree but you make me think and I always learn from you. I own a MonkeyBeaver 2.0 saddle and harness and love them. The quality and design are amazing. Your video production and editing is the absolute best ever! I know it takes a lot of time in the field and studio. None of it is lost on me. Thanks for all of your contributions to the industry. So many of us including me are much better and safer arborists because of you. One request, I love when you teach. Show more climbing and less cutting. I love to see how you got the rope on that branch, or your technique for spiking up an extreme leaning tree, etc. Stay the course, keep the faith, you're making a big difference. Thank you.

"No one is coming. It's up to us"

We appreciate you and your life August. Thanks for taking us people around the world along with you. You’re a good man and sharing personal stuff online takes a lot of courage. So just thank you for your effort and time to take us along!

Your words had so much wisdom ..

Thanks for all the videos over the years. I enjoy them all but especially these ones when you talk about life.....I always seem to relate. Have a great weekend.

August you encourage me everytime you take down one of those sketchy Trees. I would trust you with my Life. May God Bless you more and more. Thanks for the advice,and the knowledge I get everytime you figure out the puzzle.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us Popa Notch. No only in the tree but in life as well. Sometimes life gets to much a bit much to handle, sometimes you have to trim some branches for that life to flourish. We appreciate it when you are able to be with us, but we will always be happy with waiting while you're needed elsewhere.

needed the encouraging words. I’m feeling really overwhelmed thanks

Napalm, my first thought when I saw the ivy, no ivy, no ants, no bees, problem solved! Your crew and client will be greatly entertained as well.... or horrified... don't get any ideas people, I jest and am a little warped. Seriously, it's obvious that with family, business and other personal endeavors your plate is full. Thank you for taking the time to post. When you spoke of taking a day at a time I immediately thought of the verse you posted at the end. I'm in my late 60's and a clear example of God's mercy and grace, I'm still around in spite of doing pretty stupid things in my youth, indeed God is good, sanctification in obedience one day at a time, I hope to continue in it till the day I die. I always enjoy your posts, they are entertaining, thoughtful and educational. Blessings to you and your family Sir.

Great job. I have trimmed trees with a jarraff, bucket and climbing. I hate ivy in all applications. Stay safe homie.

Boy Meets World. World Slaps Boy. Boy Gets Calloused Hands. Boy Slaps World. Boy Is Man. Man Holds Soft Hands. Man Stops Slapping. World Holds Mans Hand. That's how I see it.

Anyone should have "Der geistliche Kampf" from Scupoli Lorenzo. If i remember right it was written in 1507 and the guy who wrote it didnt allow his monk order to make his name public. After this death his name was written on future editions of the book. The book has anything what a guy needs to know how to think about themselves. And maybe its not what one may think.

There's a British expression 'playing a blinder' which means somebody doing something extremely well. You're playing a blinder mate! Life is what it is.

Base hits win more games than home runs. Get em on. Get em over. Get em in.

Happy for you August ( Ty Ron

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Time has a lot to do with keeping yourself, family, and crew members safe and therefore still enjoying a sustainable living. Who knows, given enough time even Jeff S. will start cracking up a few jokes on KZfaq.

Hear! Hear!!

Where’s Damien been?

I guess that english ivy doesn't irritate your skin? I've heard it can cause quite the trouble... Nice job getting that nasty stuff down!

Would you do an Ivy infested tree if it was raining I’ve done them and I don’t like it when it’s wet

Is that a GB Tree service hat I spy at 2:00 ?

Hello August, greetings from Ireland. A quick question, have you used Panther chain? Whats it like, how does it compare to Stihl or Oregan chain?

#getaugustto200k

What if I speak Canadian?

Where is Damian?

Where’s Damien?