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Pete Mctree

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  1. Pete Mctree
    This is worrying- I run 2 pickups, both double cabs. One dedicated to the business, the other probably used 3 days a week at work and also doubles as our car. Due to where I live, I don’t really have an option other than running 4x4’s. In tandem with all the other cost increases, I am not sure how long running small businesses will be viable
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    I am not a fan - ideology above common sense. The sooner they get booted out the better - not that there is a viable alternative. The Tory model was seriously flawed and there reckless unfounded spending and wastage is going to hurt whoever is in power. The current UK annual debt interest repayment alone is expected to be 89 billion for the year 24-25. We are fecked and will be a poor country for many, many years, thanks to the overspending of the last 20 years
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    Chip more volume in a fraction of the time- does not get any better !
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    I had just finished renovating my old house when this place started. Very different crowd now and few of the old members are still here, which is sad in some ways.
  5. Pete Mctree
    Nice - I really would like an e27, it would work well for my small setup. Probably hunt for one in spring
  6. Pete Mctree
    Some from recent wanderings. Been a really good year for them
  7. Pete Mctree
    Urgency is probably something due to firewood demand in early October.
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    I was onsite years ago when a car was moved. The owner was a real PITA and knew well what he was doing, so one of the lads brought some dollies. The car got pushed 20m up the road and down a back street, where it was turned 90 degrees across the road, in a position impossible to move from.
  9. Pete Mctree
    Morning all. Having a break and a coffee away from the paperwork. Currently watching the rain bounce off the conservatory roof. Not the most inspiring of days, but productive at least. IMG_8020.HEIC
  10. Pete Mctree
    Where are you based? Someone reading who is local to you might be able to help.
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    2.6t
  12. Pete Mctree
    Running a tracked Jensen a340t that is a legal 3.5t with trailer. Even Bandit do a legal tow 12” tracked machine now.
  13. Pete Mctree
    The Swazi is a really good jacket. It was one of my better investments
  14. Pete Mctree
    The rain was pouring down. And there, standing in front of a big puddle outside the pub, was an old Irishman, drenched, holding a stick, with a piece of string dangling in the water. A passer-by stopped and asked, "What are you doing?" "Fishing," replied the old man. Feeling sorry for the old man, the gent says, "Come in out of the rain and have a drink with me." In the warmth of the pub, as they sip their whiskies, the gentleman cannot resist asking, "So how many have you caught today?" "You're the eighth." says the old man..
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    I will be doing Friday and Saturday too.
  16. Pete Mctree
    462 will be worth strong money if it runs well. 461 less so as an older model, but not by much. what condition is the 461 in ?- dm me if you want to move it on
  17. Pete Mctree
    It’s noticeable in a few woodland I have worked in locally. I have been wondering about transferring it between sites on saws and vehicles - another significant disease on the back of ash dieback and phytopthera would be devastating 👎
  18. Pete Mctree
    You need to speak to a good land agent. They can help and advise you, not only to calculate appropriate compensation but also make it all happen if you choose to go ahead
  19. Pete Mctree
    I have worked with a few companies over the years that only paid travel one way. The clock would start when they left base and knocked off when you left site.
  20. Pete Mctree
    Hexa is a good chain for clean wood - cuts fast and little vibration, but dulls really quickly if any dirt . Simple to sharpen too. Easier than round ground ,
  21. Pete Mctree
    A lot of the first members here came from the Treehouse, myself included
  22. Pete Mctree
    How does the outreach compare?
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    Deposits

    Pete Mctree replied to AHPP's topic in General chat

    I have taken TM costs and hired in plant cost before when I thought necessary as a deposit As for payment - 7 days unless agreed beforehand. I have been paid by the NHS, local government and many National firms within the week.
  24. Pete Mctree
    Another Jensen fan - build quality is awesome. Some of the newer models have got smaller engines, just be aware. Schleising are awesome, so are some of the Greenmech models. Timberwolf make some good chippers too. Forst will outperform most chippers hands down, but I would not like to own one out of warranty- the reliability is not there hence the low resale value.
  25. Pete Mctree
    4 people for 650? Where is the profit ? Going to cost 500plus a day if they are on minimum wage before saws, ppe transport etc

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