Michelle Refuses Tree

"Michelle, climb that tree, get the broken limb off the wires." Roley
Mike, the new guy, gets his gear and climbs halfway up the tree, "This tree has a big crack in it."
"Are you saying you can't climb it, Michelle?" Roley
"I wouldn't say it if I didn't think it was safe." Mike
"Come on down then, Michelle. Shawn, get you gear." Roley
I walk away to get my climbing gear.
"Shawn, your truck's too far away, I'll climb it." Union Man
Mike climbs down off the tree as Brian walks up.
"Michelle, even though Shawn didn't go up the tree, he didn't say no. He's never turned down a tree. Started out here just like you are." Brian
"Michelle, let me get your number later so I can call you for storm work." Union Man
"Ok." Mike
"I was being sarcastic, I wouldn't ever call you for storm work." Union Man
-Zen and the Art of Tree Trimming
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