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Not any more you can’t Gramps. I was proper pissed off dealing with them. Even when shown the evidence that I used to be able to drive up to 12t MAM they denied that was the case. Yet when I was stopped driving that lorry plod said it was ok. It was like a little Britain sketch where computer says no. The ‘tard I was dealing with could only repeat the mantra “those that passed before 1997 etc” I asked her to check what the restrictions were in 1991 when I passed. At that time they had changed the entitlements to be in line with the EU and it was 12t. The only response was those that passed after 1997 etc.

Next project.

You seem confused again. Palestinian ≠ Hamas ≠ Gazan Jewish ≠ Zionist ≠ Israeli 1,983 ≠ 59,866

I think the op has a number of answers to his question, seems a sensible adult to me, I'm sure he'll make a sensible adult decision as to which answer he deems fit to take on board. my observation is he already stated that choice.

This is why the usual advice for pruning magnolia is not to, they can sprout back with a vengeance with vertical growth that's not as attractive as the original tree. If it's too big though, can be the only answer. Bay is also one that gets big, you need to chop that back. They'll tolerate any abuse though.

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Morning all, Bit of rain expected here. Off to look at a large ash to dismantle with a colleague. Got dieback, right outside entrance to very large nursing home, ambulances every day. Hope I can resolve the intermittent glitch on the mewp before that job.

Dame Cleo Lane, jazz singer.

I’m glad the uk never went that far.

Their system is a lot more regulated compared to the UK in my experience, if you subcontract work from another company they may not v=be able to pay you without the right tax documentation

Saw this the other day. I already have a MS-RT, but someone here may be interested. I imagine it cost 1000's to convert... 2023 Ford Ranger 2.0 XL EcoBlue 4x4 Rescue / Recovery / Support Vehicle - Melmerby Trade Cars - 01765 803000 WWW.MELMERBYTRADECARS.CO.UK This is a 2023 Ford Ranger XL EcoBlue 4×4 Rescue / Recovery / Support Vehicle. It has a 2.0 Litre diesel engine with a 6 speed manual gearbox. The Ranger has only covered 5,800...more

Probably the best Mussels I've ever eaten. Right on the quay, fresh as. A warm day so the cold larger was perfect to wash it down, brewed next door.

That was quick! Ordered Sunday from Amazon Japan. Should make the long reach hedger feel about 500g- 1.1kg lighter depending what size battery I use.

It's a great place btw, Trebah Garden. Lovely garden in a lovely setting. Huge collection of big tree ferns and an interesting WW2 history. Home - Trebah Garden WWW.TREBAHGARDEN.CO.UK Welcome to Trebah Garden - a 26 acre sub-tropical paradise with a private beach, situated near Falmouth in Cornwall.

and pull the bit out regularly to release the chips and sap.

Hi, bit of a long shot I’m after, ideally two of the old industrial wheels and tyres used on early Ifor williams trailers. Tyres are 225/75 R 10 XZR Fits a 5 stud 23x9 R 10 Rim. Used on DP and LM trailers. See image attached. Any help would be appreciated.

I think the Woodmizers are probably more expensive that the Trakmets at the minute, my first one was pre brexit so no tax implications and a good price, super well built etc, since then I’d say price has gone up and quality down as they have got bigger as a company. That’s only an observation or my opinion and in no way are they not well put together it’s just a few finer details and looking at welds etc you see a few differences. My current machine is set up to cut up to 1.2m diameter and 1.1m between the rollers so not as fast as a woodmizer LT 70 for example but it’s what it was specced up for. I’ve seen Woodmizers being used but never had an opportunity to compare the two. I think there’s an old thread in here about them, Big J in particular has used both. Roughly at min I’d say LT70 wide is around £65-70k petrol kubota Trakmet TTP 600 Wide £50-55k plus generator.

Whenever I come across old tree trunks, I see potential—not waste. I've repurposed them into rustic benches, planter bases, even carved stools. If the wood’s solid, turning it into slabs or milling for live-edge furniture is a great option. Otherwise, letting them decay naturally supports habitat and fungi. It really depends on species, condition, and your tools or vision.

Found this abandoned pet in the shallow brook that runs along the edge of Gloucester Park last month. Not the frequently seen UK feral Red-eared terrapin or the very closely related (sub species) Yellow-bellied slider, this is an Eastern Musk or Stinkpot turtle. It wouldn’t have survived through the winter where it was, so it resided with me for a week until collection by a rescue centre in Kent which specialises in reptiles. Stinkpot turtles are smaller, have shorter legs and more highly domed shells than Red-ears/YBS and judging by observations, are generally much more secretive and timid too. EG It never climbed out to bask on the rocks I provisioned for it. The common names allude to the species’ defensive strategy of emitting an unpleasant odour when alarmed. Thankfully, I didn’t experience this first hand. Presumably because, being used to handling as a former pet, the animal’s disposition was pretty chilled.😎

sweet. i sent the same pic to the dealer and they said the same. thank you.