Jobs you are proud of and will never forget.

[kevwrenn]

the trees are in 2m tree pits filled with tree sand, underground guys on the rootballs using platypus anchors, topped with porous bonded resin. the pics were taken a year after planting... there were also hundreds of other standards planted along with a few thousand whips and shrubs, and a few thousand aquatic plants in two ponds which had to be planned in at a late stage to accomodate the local newt population.

[David Goss]

the trees are in 2m tree pits filled with tree sand, underground guys on the rootballs using platypus anchors, topped with porous bonded resin. the pics were taken a year after planting... there were also hundreds of other standards planted along with a few thousand whips and shrubs, and a few thousand aquatic plants in two ponds which had to be planned in at a late stage to accomodate the local newt population.

 

nice one

[Stephen Blair]

Ha ha, the silver pole. Cheers fir finding them mate. That's me in the first

[tommer9]

That silver pine looks mental!

Most memorable tree jobs have been big takedowns....all you have left is a big space, which isnt that impressive TBH.

I have done some stonework jobs that will be there for many years and look ok. I suppose there is something actually tangible in that.

[David Goss]

Ha ha, the silver pole. Cheers fir finding them mate. That's me in the first

 

no probs mate:thumbup: i have a few others but i just picked out the best ones i had, i remember being on the ground quite a few times resting the broken rib and snapping a few photos:001_smile:

[David Goss]

Bump!!

Just thought i would bump it up to see if any of the new guys want to share any proud jobs/moments...

go on dont be shy

[Dan Curtis]

My first crane job. First day back climbing after an injury and had the 88 with the big bar up the tree :-) most others seem to have blurred into a mish mash of things that have happened on sites

[Mark Bolam]

I was quite proud of a job I today in between felling some willows and connies.

 

Luckily it flushed away ok without any dramas.

[Tree cutter Stu]

we done this job back in 2004 i was working on the transport for London contract we had done a bit of work along the A30 and the A4 prior to the big night. Some info on the job and a few pinched photos.

 

Alpha-Alpha set for her final journey 22/3/04

 

The National Museums of Scotland announced today (22nd of March) that the first-ever Concorde to enter service will now be taking to the sea on an epic journey from its current home at Heathrow to the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian.

 

As part of one of the most complex transport ventures in recent years, Concorde Golf Bravo Oscar Alpha Alpha (G-BOAA) will make a unique journey that will take it past the Houses of Parliament on its way down the River Thames.

 

From Heathrow, the plan is that G-BOAA will make its way up the A30 and A4 to the River Thames at Isleworth on 4 April, beginning what is likely to be a nine-day voyage to the Museum of Flight. Once at Isleworth, the aircraft will be manoeuvred onto the Terra Marique, a state of the art barge, to travel along the Thames and into the North Sea. On 6 April G-BOAA will make its final salute to the London public as it is lifted above deck outside the Houses of Parliament, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see two of Britain’s most iconic sights come together.

 

Once Concorde has left the Houses of Parliament, the barge will transport it down the Thames, under Tower Bridge and out to the North Sea, where it will embark on the longest section of its journey, up the east coast to Scotland. On arrival at Torness, the intention is to unload Concorde at the British Energy’s docking facility, and travel around the edge of the power station to begin the final leg of its journey. Travelling via the new A1 expressway, Concorde will again be in full view as it arrives at its new home at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune, just outside Edinburgh on the morning of 13 April.

 

“ This is a very exciting time for both Concorde and the British people, allowing people from both London and Scotland to share in the start of a new era for this great aircraft,” says Dr Gordon Rintoul, NMS Director. “We are proud and excited to welcome Concorde’s arrival at the National Museum of Flight. By August, thousands of visitors will be able to see one of Britain’s most exciting and innovative inventions.”

 

The museum have launched a micro website where Concorde’s momentous journey can be followed – Page not found. Further announcements will be made in due course to let people know more details about where and when they can see Concorde during its journey and when it will be unveiled at the National Museum of Flight.

 

The final ever Concorde journey will be by G-BBDG in the summer when she moves from Filton to Weybridge.

[David Goss]

I was quite proud of a job I today in between felling some willows and connies.

 

Luckily it flushed away ok without any dramas.

 

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