Ancient Trees – Free Workshop

[Andy Clark]

 

 

Andy, really glad to hear you got something from the trip, have to say, I didn't think it would be your bag.

So that's another convert then.....?

 

 

 

I don't know if "convert" is the right word........ moreso, a staunch reminder of why i got into the industry in the first place.

 

I even spent this morning giving my Bonsai their spring treat.

[David Humphries]

Was a good day out today..................Nice to meet a few arbtalkers there today as well (Andy Clark, Monkeyd, Gibbon, Hamadryad and a few others). :

 

Was good to have finally meet you too, Paul.

 

Here's a few shots of the day.

 

The place........

 

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[David Humphries]

The tree.........

 

Have to say, like others, I don't think that anywhere near enough came off the tree.

 

& the climber had the audacity to totally ignore me when I shouted up to him.....FRACTURES !!!

 

1st & 2nd - before & after.

Apparantly time ran out for the finished picture.

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[David Humphries]

The people......

 

 

Will post whos who after I've picked up me boys from school.

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[Paul Barton]

Was good to have finally meet you too, Paul.

 

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Likewise David - except we have met before! Don't worry, I have a forgettable face - comes in handy now and then:biggrin:

 

I agree with your earlier comment - I think us Arbs should have been more vocal in the group discussion. Ted made several comments about being surrounded by practising professionals, but we were all a bit quiet compared with the older tree enthusiasts!

 

At times I was a bit confused with all the talk of AHA's and FTB's and many other acronyms used by the National Trust (or NT should I say!) and Natural England.

 

Good to have some small-scale discussions with other folks though when the main topics got a bit dull. Particularly enjoyed talking to Luke from the Lake District - that guy is a real though provoker.

 

Looking forward to the next similar event.

 

Hopefully we'll manage to squeeze in a pint next time too:thumbup:

[Stephen Blair]

Likewise David - except we have met before! Don't worry, I have a forgettable face - comes in handy now and then:biggrin:

 

 

 

surely you guys met at the food tent at the AA, i spoke to you both there.

 

I am surprised with the climbers techniques while being watched by such an audience.

[Tommy_B]

I am surprised with the climbers techniques while being watched by such an audience.

 

Poor chap didn't realise that it was an Arbtalk Jolly!!! Probably thought he'd show off!!!!:001_tongue:

[John Hancock]

Poor chap didn't realise that it was an Arbtalk Jolly!!! Probably thought he'd show off!!!!:001_tongue:

 

He did know – I forewarned him before he went up.

[Tommy_B]

He did know – I forewarned him before he went up.

 

Then he has no excuse!!! Ha ha!!!

[David Humphries]

The people......

 

 

Will post whos who after I've picked up me boys from school.

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Bump for the names...........

 

1 - Ted Green, talking around how there's substantial grant funds around for

dry stone wall rennovation but nothing

anywhere near similar for lappsed pollard restoration. Very interesting

point, that perhaps we should debate on another thread.

Tim Bendall/Ash Climber, behind Ted

 

2 - Our very own Robin whisperer (Mr Hanckock), taking it all in and keeping

a bit of distance between him & the Headmistress (Jill Butler ATF)

 

3 - Mr Hamadryad (Tony) an affable chap who shares an interest or two.

 

4 - Roy Finch & David Lonsdale

 

5 - Ted looking at Daldinia decay

 

6 - Ted chatting to the At boys.

Luke (Mr "from the lake district ) rhs of group in the middle

Helen Read in blue fleece to r of tree sign

 

7 - Ted saying the dryads saddle really was that big. (This being the clean

version)

AT boys in the foreground - John H's climber , John H, Andy C

& Gibbon (Matt)

 

8 - Hamadryad (Tony) - Batiarb (Andy Cowan) - misterTee (Paul) - Gibbon

(Matt)

 

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Edited March 5, 2010 by Monkey-D