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Nice. They're noisy little buggers. We've got a nest box and the currently resident Blue Tit chicks are making a right old racket. That was yesterday anyway; no sight or sound of them today though so they must have fledged early this morning. Leaving home in the bird world is certainly abrupt. Not like humans, where the babies hang around until they're in their 30's now. And even after that keep coming back for food and clean washing!
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This was on earlier Strong Message Here - An Announcement President (with Jon Stewart) - BBC Sounds WWW.BBC.CO.UK Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
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Setting new standards in the 60cc class, the new MS 400.1 forestry chainsaw offers professionals the best power-to-weight ratio of any professional chainsaw on the market. Sitting in between the MS 261 C-M and MS 462 C-M, the new MS 400.1 replaces the existing MS 362 and MS 400.0 models in the lineup. The MS 400.1 has been re-developed from the ground up and is a completely new machine, building on the strengths of the original MS 400 and taking it to the next level. The MS 400.1 weighs 5.5kg, 300g less than the original MS 400, and has a smaller engine displacement of 62.6cc. Despite this, the MS 400.1 still maintains an impressive power output of 3.9 kW, resulting in the best power-to-weight ratio of any petrol chainsaw available. A second advantage of the MS 400.1 is the 4.3Nm of torque. When cutting large timber, the saw is less pressure sensitive and less likely to bog down mid-cut. Like all STIHL professional petrol chainsaws, the MS 400.1 uses the latest M-Tronic technology, resulting in easy starting and super-fast acceleration. As well as technical improvements to the engine, a larger magnesium flywheel and improved muffler help to keep the saw cool during operation. A new larger HD2 filter keeps the saw running in tough conditions and cuts down on maintenance and downtime during the working day. The geometry of the rear handle has been improved for more comfortable handling, and the end profile has been widened to rest securely on the operator's leg, resulting in easier plunge cutting. This, combined with the new compact design, makes the MS 400.1 exceptionally easy to handle. The rib pattern on the underside has been optimised to make cleaning faster. It also helps the saw to glide along the trunk when snedding, preventing bark and twigs from getting caught. Located on the petrol tank, the new 50% marker gives a quick indication of the total fuel level, helping the operator to keep track of their consumption and fill up efficiently. STIHL have also improved access to the oil pump control bolt, meaning adjustments can be made with a standard combination tool rather than a specialist screwdriver. For more information on the MS 400.1, visit www.stihl.co.uk.
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The excitement of the original extreme sport returns to the Royal Three Counties Show, Malvern where the British TIMBERSPORTS® Championship will be held over three days from 13 – 15 June. Britain’s best wood-chopping athletes will go head-to-head for a chance to claim the British title and represent their country on the world stage. Defending Pro Champion Glen Penlington from Knighton in Wales will be the one to beat having won the last three British Pro Championships in a row, but he knows more than anyone that anything can happen in logger sports and the competition will be fierce as always. In fact, the competition for places is so strong that anyone who didn’t finish in the top six in 2024 will need to fight for their place in the Pro qualifier event that takes place on Friday 13 June. Athletes will need to take on all six TIMBERSPORTS® disciplines, including the Underhand Chop, the Stock Saw, the Standing Block Chop, the Single Buck, the Springboard and the awesome Hot Saw in order to prove they have what it takes to compete with the best British athletes. Once the qualification event has separated the best from the rest, the stage will be set for the Pro Championship on Saturday 14 June. Viewers can follow all the action on the YouTube livestream, or in person at the Royal Three Counties show and it guarantees edge-of-your-seat excitement. Penlington is laser-focussed on repeating his recent success, but the rest of the field will have him in their sights. His fellow British team members, Rob Chatley and Graham Turner, who finished second and third respectively in 2024, will be training hard to get to the top of the podium, whilst Tom Redmond, who finished fourth and holds the current national record for the Single Buck, will also be aiming to improve on last year. Penlington said “I was really happy with my performance last year as I finished with a 24 point advantage over Rob. But all it takes is a couple of average performances in the Springboard or Hot Saw and it can be the difference between winning and losing.” The final day of competition sees both the Rookie Championship (for athletes under 25) and the Women’s Championship take place. Both events will be wide open as neither of the 2024 Champions will be competing this year. In the Rookie Championship, last year’s winner Jack Morris is moving up to the Pro league so will not be defending his title. Morris is taking a year out of TIMBERSPORTS® for 2025, but there are plenty of hungry rookies looking to take over from where he left off, particularly Zac Powell and Rowan Luxton who took the remaining podium spots in 2024. There are six new Rookie competitors this year too, who could upset the odds and deliver a winning performance. The 2025 British Women’s Championship promises to be another exciting event with no clear favourite for the title and last year’s winner Felixia Banck not able to compete. Student Libby Arrowsmith from Hartpury College, who finished second in 2024, will fancy her chances, but third placed Rachel Ferrington will also be fighting for the top spot, and 2023 champion Justine Ellis will also be looking to leave her mark on the competition so closely-fought battle is already on the cards. The British Championship takes place from 13- 15 June at the Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern. Tickets are available from the show website. The Pro, Women’s and Rookie Championships will also be livestreamed via the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® YouTube channel. STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® British Championship British Pro Championship – Pro athletes must be able to compete in all six disciplines: the Stock Saw, Standing Block Chop, Single Buck, Underhand Chop, Springboard and Hot Saw. British Women’s Championship – Women compete in four of the disciplines: the Stock Saw, Standing Block Chop, Single Buck and Underhand Chop. British Rookie Championship – Rookies are athletes under the age of 25, who compete in five disciplines: the Stock Saw, Standing Block Chop, Single Buck, Underhand Chop and one-board Springboard. British Women’s Championship – Women compete in four of the disciplines: the Stock Saw, Standing Block Chop, Single Buck and Underhand Chop. British Rookie Championship – Rookies are athletes under the age of 25, who compete in five disciplines: the Stock Saw, Standing Block Chop, Single Buck, Underhand Chop and one-board Springboard.
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Stupid changed my mind on 3 dohhh! Wordle 1,440 4/6 🟨🟨🟩⬜⬜ ⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩 ⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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Very similar to the Nigerian Princes scams leaving you a billion million dollars. Where ever the wages are low enough that a tiny hit rate will pay a living wage.
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Morning, some drizzle through the night and the sound of the tarring lorry at my rd end working with the fibre optic guys woke me up, proper grafters. Romanian I believe. Log splitting this afternoon with a mate for our syndicate, I shall be sat in the digger.
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Here you go @Squaredy a couple of pictures. There isn't going to be enough to make up a lorry load from the windblow, but we will thinning here this winter.
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As Mark says, unfortunately, the thieves will take it if they want it and no security is infallible! I had to leave a trailer and an Evo165DT in town and had a wheel clamp, hitch lock, hitch cover and heavy chain with big padlock after they stole the last one! Crime does pay, and pays more than we earn legitimately too....
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Hi there, My name is Reece, I'm 24 and looking for a way to get into tree surgery. I am based in Llanelli and have my own car so can travel for work. I am also able to stay near Porth for any work experience opportunities. I am physically fit and willing to work in any weather conditions. I currently work as a hedgelayer in autumn and winter (so I have a bit of experience working with chainsaws and chippers and have my own MS 251 currently) and do footpath maintenance, fencing and drystone walling during spring and summer. I currently hold my CS30 and (at the time of posting) doing my CS31 and I have my CS38 and CS39 booked for June and early July. Any advice for entering tree surgery would also be appreciated Email - [email protected] Phone - 07926030966
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Wish it was mine... and he'd got a better one. Similar one for sale on the Web for a mere £49,995.
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groundsman needed for tomorrow thursday 29th May 07868718654
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Hadn't heard of Scorpian shear, they have an interesting design. Got a Geith tilting hitch on the machine so will be able to tilt any shear on the end
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300 tanks of fuel is an awful lot for a lightweight domestic spec saw like an ms231. That's 15 years or so use for the average specified user cutting a few logs a couple of times a year for their wood burner
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It doesn't always have to be big trees to be fun. The laurel bush was kind of sacred for the owner, so we had fun puzzling this tree apart without (or minimal) damage to the laurel. The anchor tree next to the dead willow was an Acer negundo, so we were pretty careful with the force vectors on those anchors... We were with only 2 of us at the job, that's why I did the rigging with the portawrap on my end. It would have been difficult for my friend to run both ropes!
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Some log splitting. Me and my dad big beech already rung up so ripped them, split and my father stacked it (63). 6 hours work there roughly. Dunno if that’s good or not… Play about on an old forwarder, got that far before it was needing hydraulic oil. Quite hard to get used to the crane but I think a couple days on a newer one, I’d be a lot better.
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Timberwolf TW 150 Oil flow rate and pressure
Mick Dempsey replied to MarkusB1994's topic in Maintenance help
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Well I have to say that alot of the trans community that are inside currently are there due to sexual offences.. Not good
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/28/koran-burner-hamit-coskun-has-exposed-cowardice-of-starmer/ Pretty much bang on in many respects.
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Not me, I don't like using tree guards. I can't remember if you're posted up other squirrel damage before though, worth getting their numbers down if you have time.
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I didn’t realise you guys would be such fans of them 😂
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Groundworks within Root Protection Area
Tree monkey 1682 replied to Boris Morton's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Think also the council will take the view the tree was there before the house. You can see trees that have been damaged by "builders" driving plant. Tree dies off the side that compaction/ groundwork have taken place on... Always makes me wonder why people buy houses next to established trees, then try and stick carports underneath!