Today's Posts

So yeah. That’s a private organisation that wants my business. Now imagine how well the state will do it.

Morning all, Blue sky here. Another regular hedge trim today. Have fun, stay safe.

Thanks for the update, just need to find a cover now. Band hasn't failed yet but getting very thin & would like the reassurance that it would work if needed.

I spent two seasons working in Australia and it was a solid move—great pay, good crews, and plenty of work if you’re reliable and qualified. Sydney and Brisbane had the most opportunities back then. Visa-wise, it’s more paperwork now, but still doable. Anyone considering it should line up jobs in advance and check state-specific licensing. Worth the effort!

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Have I accidentally raised a pertinent botanical issue?!

I suspect that Trump believes that 5% too. His short attention span and surrounded by yes men, very much lives in his own bubble, with the yes men simply confirming the thoughts that pop into his head, even better if these thoughts also have a (AI) video clip to go with them

Like a builder's house .......

Yes, there's a path too to decrease liabilities. Not that I've ever seen a branch fall. At least it'll recover as you've said. Thanks for your replies

at the yard by 7 on site by 7 45/8 and normally back to the yard 3-4pm mon-thurs and 12-2pm on a friday

Last picture of strawberries, I promise! The investment in all new plants last year was obviously worth it. They're paying dividends now.

Over all ,that isn't In bad health it looks like a hedgerow tree that's reached maturity ...if you were to get it reduced then it will come back twice as strong. Also Is it really worth getting stressed over?

Got these yesterday at a good price from local climbing wall. Second pic was from managers personal stash, he hoards kit and hes been told he has to sell some!

To be honest that orange one you posted looks like an oleo mac/orange efco ..but wouldn't touch anything lower than a mitox ....atleast it's been proved to be safe !

There is a course near Durham in September: Arboricultural Association - Training & Events WWW.TREES.ORG.UK Professional training courses and workshops for Tree Surgeons, arborists and consultants. A wide range of Tree Surgeon Courses and Tree Surgeon Training available with either...

Totally agree, having a proper SRT course would make a huge difference, especially for those of us who can’t experiment freely at work. It’s frustrating when gear access is limited and the boss isn’t on board. I’d definitely be up for a course that lets us try different setups safely. Hope someone in the industry is listening! 😄 Tu peux poster ça tel quel sur le forum. Si tu veux une version plus technique ou plus formelle, je peux t’en proposer une autre.

A front hitch is unlikely to cause any legal issues on a non-type-approved vehicle however there may well be insurance issues and other difficult-to-answer questions in the event of an incident involving injury resulting from the hitch. Just because it is legal doesn't mean that there will be no problems. (I have a front hitch on my Defender which I made sure that the insurers are aware of and are happy with). Tyres on a road-going vehicle must not protrude beyond the bodywork and (although I forget the exact wording of the relevant regulations) must be fitted with an effective means to prevent the flinging of mud etc in a dangerous manner, which includes depositing it on the road. You might get away with protruding tyres on an ag-registered vehicle but not on an Historic Vehicle. It probably comes down in the end to you behaviour and what you do with the 'Mog. If you hoon about and drive an excessively muddy vehicle on the road (itself illegal) you will probably one day get the book thrown at you. If you behave in a low-key and generally responsible way, you may get away with a technically illegal vehicle for years. Be sensible and don't give 'Mog owners a bad reputation!

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If its assembled correctly it shouldnt be loose. A bottle of loctite is your friend. While my above advice on the bearing collar is worth looking at, also check that the feed roller is correctly located, the shaft has a dimple for the grub screw to locate in. You dont want the grub screw to bite into the plain shaft as it will also marr it up and make it a pain to extract in future.

Thanks for that, I’ll check that out tomorrow once I get back.

What a bastard...

Fair point, it is something residents are looking into.

Three of my four new additions from the British Hen Welfare Trust. settled in very well and prolific egg layers. Not shy at all - were obviously well looked after and handled to be so tame

Hi Scott, Seen your post know it was from a while ago. I'm trying to get into subbying just doing weekends to start, got plenty off experience doing it for 10 years, if need a hand let me know cheers much appreciated Sam