Steve Bullman

Do what???

Spend less money. I've been a lot better this year, constantly asking myself if I really need to purchase something

Well theres your problem. 11mm Dynamic you say, as in rock climbing rope? Rope climbing ropes outer sheath is nylon whereas proper arborist rope is polyester. nylon has a lower melting point than polyester and isn't designed for use with friction hitches. You'll be fine with the Cougar

I believe 7k last year

Sorry to disappoint but i have also

Oh, SRT, I am going to actually give it a proper shot in the new year as soon as funds allow.

Cheers

If anyone could be bothered!!!

decorating, forgot that one. Its a job I hate. Did half the house this year and putting off doing the other half that desperately needs doing! Oh and really must re-felt the shed I'll also be quite happy if I can get through the year with no more a&e visits with Keeley Bullgirl

oooooops....descents I meant obviously

def get a cambium saver, rope wear aside it will be a lot easier on your arms. Your blakes hitch will be what wears before your rope does. If you're that concerned you can minimize this from not doing any quick ascents....but then thats half the fun taken out of treework

Well done guys

Yes, but its a raffle at the end of the day and anything can happen. Theres been at least 2 occassions where the top prize was won by people who only purchased 1 ticket. Theres also been plenty occassions where people who spent upwards of £50 or even £100 have walked away with nothing.

from memory I believe it was £250

Cheers Ian

I forgot about that one. 5 days in for me this time

Indeed, and thanks for the correct spelling of abscess. Knew it wasn't right but couldn't be bothered to google the correct spelling

Few more prizes just added

'Set within the stunning location of Old Warden Park in Bedfordshire, Shuttleworth College offers a wide variety of full-time and part-time courses. The courses make full use of the unique setting and the natural resources available, which include parkland, farm land, lakes and woodland. The college now offers Level 2 and 3 apprenticeship programmes in Trees and Timber, Environmental Conservation, Agriculture and Horticulture as well as NPTC certificates of competence. We would like to offer one place on a Chainsaw crosscutting and maintenance NPTC level 2 award (Formerly CS30) training course as a prize in support of the Children's Trust Arbtalk Christmas raffle'

STEIN products have been developed to provide the industry with a level of protection and safety expected from modern day equipment. With ever evolving techniques and requirements STEIN prides itself on evolving with the industry. We continually invest in many research and development projects to bring you the professional user, A range of products, Which meet the demands faced on a daily basis. To ensure that STEIN products continue to evolve we have invested heavily in patents and design rights to protect the future growth of our product range. Many of our latest product developments have been field tested around the world to ensure these products can meet all levels of expectation. We use respected industry representatives to both advise and trial products before they go onto general release. The inspiration behind many of our products, Come from both continued customer feedback and involvement from respected industry figures. STEIN supports many industry events each year both here and abroad, and continually helps support the future trainees of our industry. Their contribution to this years raffle is a pair of Stein D30 boots

Mendiplogs has donated a treeshirt T, thank you

Rich Rule has donated 2 pairs of Lexa safety glasses, thank you

I plan on cutting down on alcohol this year even more. Only problem is I have 16 bottles of red wine to get through. Bought a few for christmas, and also received a bunch as gifts....ended up on antibiotics over christmas though on account of an absyss so haven't even touched it yet

Agree with this also. If he's dead set on keeping the neighbours happy I don't see a viable alternative really.

I've been spending less and less time on facebook all year, productivity elsewhere benefits significantly. I should take the app off my phone, that would make a huge difference. Back on the Paleo for me aswell, also i'm starting the insanity workout this afternoon, although I know full well i'm not fit enough to even start it. its a 60 day programme. Going to do the first 30 days to get in shape then restart to complete the full 60 days, or at least thats the plan! Wishing you a better year mate