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Perhaps @Climbergiorgio Might know

I was in Italy a few weeks back and saw field after field of Poplars at various stages of growth beside the main road. There were literally hectares of them. Really would have liked to know what they were all being grown for.

You did well then, that was 3 years before I even created it

Yep as Daniel says. i disabled the tally thing. Not entirely sure I like the 'days won' thing either. Perhaps it wouldn't be better renamed

http://kingwell-holdings.co.uk/ Justin has a machine for most things

I think I can mostly work them out

Thanks for your post Neil I'm not sure the symptoms you describe are any worse now than they have been though to be honest. Thats the nature of forums unfortunately. It is frustrating I agree. Particularly as an admin also. As soon as things get deleted you get accused of censorship blah blah, so we try to let things run where possible. With the addition of facebook log-in on the new site I have noticed an increase in the amount of new registrants who are choosing to use their real name rather than a screen name to hide behind. I am hoping over time this might help change things slightly.....and yes it is very nearly always those with pseudonyms who cause the most trouble.

Yes it was all regrowth. Apparently April is the time to do it to get the larger leaves. Didn't realise the stems are also hollow like bamboo apparently.

Spotted this from afar this morning. Not seen one with leaves quite this big before

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I've been winging it for years...thankfully I have had the odd bit of sound advise along the way

Bit out of context anyway I feel. If someone had asked how to climb their own trees to carry out work I would have suggested getting a pro in, or getting training. That's a far cry from someone who is already climbing anyway and looking to reduce a bit of friction

Even better!

Awesome! One of the best saws ever made, along with the 460 and 461. They get better and better. Enjoy!

I've come across plenty of 'professionals with tickets' who I wouldn't want to give advice to! its not rocket science!

Mine felt fine, I had a 9. My true size is probably nearer 8.5 though to be fair

Can't make it this year. Have a good one

For me it's essential, not so much for rope abrasion, they can be replaced. Your joints can't though. Reducing the friction will be kinder on your body

Cool video. Looks a great competition tree

Will look forward to reading them

Yep, bit of an old thread this one

It hasn't been moved over yet, sorry