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  1. Andy Collins
    Yes he replied that after I started writing my post, he has now explained his diabetes and being on pain killers to be fair. He also stated that if he'd been using the 460 he'd have been dead.
  2. Andy Collins
    I dont wish to be harsh, but you need to get physically stronger if you're going to do this job. If you tire after a couple of cuts on a course, how will you manage a full days felling? I would suggest that the assessor had made a decision early on in your 31, watching the way you generally handle the saw, how safely you operate it, and decided maybe that you werent quite ready to go into the big wide world weilding a saw. Dont be put off by my comments, just practise all you've been taught, try out different saws so you get some confidence and I'm sure you'll be fine. Good luck next time:thumbup1:
  3. Andy Collins
    Ok read this thread http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/large-equipment/7031-atvs-quads.html then if you have anything further to ask I'll tell you what I can
  4. Andy Collins
    So... you finished humping all that wood out onto transits then?
  5. Andy Collins
    I got s many bits and bobs here nw, Id better not add to them just yet:001_smile: Just thought I was mis-readng some of the above posts, or missing an underlying current, but I dont think so:biggrin:
  6. Andy Collins
    I'm missing something.......
  7. Andy Collins
    You sound like a good employee to have, but your thanks for turning up is in your wage packet every week:001_smile:
  8. Andy Collins
    If nowt else works, send in the Jack in your avatar, he looks like he can handle thngs:thumbup:
  9. Andy Collins
    I too am glad that someone from the AA has come on-board. We've had others show their face for a post or two, but they havent really appreciated the grass-roots honesty/criticism that is found on this site. Many of us are hard at work at the coal-face, dealing with the serious issues of trying to keep afloat in a very difficult economic climate. Just to find the necessary to pay staff makes it hard to justify allegiance to a body such as the AA (cost-wise). We need to see value for money in every thing we spend on, and to spend money to become AAAC has to be the hardest to justify IMHO. I have nothing against any of the relevant trade bodies, but I do have to ask, what would I get for my money by seeking AAAC status? And would it beneficial enough to me, to even gain that status?
  10. Andy Collins
    I really rate my Stein jacket, well I did until I totally jammed the zip, tried to force it and damaged it. Now it has to be worn with the zip done up all the time, pita, but once its on its on:thumbup1:
  11. Andy Collins
    Personally I woudnt risk it, it only takes the slightest problem to arise and you could end up in a right muddle. Having another climber with you can help you if you get in a fix, will be a laugh, and you can compare notes on techniques.
  12. Andy Collins
    wasnt raining in the caff:001_tongue: We didnt get the rain till lunchtime, so it wasnt so bad, though getting the quad and chipper in across the sugarbeet field (slippy,slimy skiddy) was fun:001_rolleyes:
  13. Andy Collins
    Try looking at things from his point of view too. He cant organise the weather to suit him, he watches the forecast the night before, and makes a decision as to whether the job can go ahead. And he lets you know as soon as he knows. Thats better than you getting up early, struggling into work, only to be told to go home again. Also bear in mind we've had (financially as well as meteorologically) a very tough time, work is not so abundant as it was. Better that you have holiday while its like this, and still get an income, than lose your job and have none. I would talk to him, rationally, and discuss your concerns, but bear the above in mind and see if you can reach a compromise that suits you both:001_smile:
  14. Andy Collins
    Well, I'll be going anyway, so if anyone wants to meet up for a chat, maybe knock up some nosh of some sort and have a few beers, you're welcome.
  15. Andy Collins
    Though I know where Arbocop is coming from, unfortunately I also know many employers reaction is just to find some reason to ditch the "trouble-maker" in the crew and get in someone else. As said, try to get some decent impact gloves, decent tools with good quality handles and shafts, point out that maybe a mini-digger will be actually more cost-effective in the long run.
  16. Andy Collins
    Well, we'll have to see what level we go to, maybe a meet & greet, bbq & beers, people do have the rest of the show to look at. The area was cordoned off until Robin Hood & his merry men turned up. If there is gonna be rec climbing etc this year, it needs to be in that area again ideally, or maybe do something else. Ideas? Or do we choose a different venue, with less public about/
  17. Andy Collins
    I'm now kicking myself, should have asked you for todays job, but am too stubborn to give in to a little discomfort!! And you missed brekkie today:001_tt2:
  18. Andy Collins
    Well yes, suddenly having the archery demo appear amongst us was a little...er.... disconcerting!! And perhaps the weather might be a little better too
  19. Andy Collins
    . See the Home page for show details.
  20. Andy Collins
    As title, thinking of setting something up again this year, subject to discussion with the organisers. Camping is normally available on site. See the Home page for show details. Watch this space for get-together.
  21. Andy Collins
    Having just seen the One Show, to me its obviously come from Space. While the astronauts have been shovelling the brown waste out of the toilet facilities, it slipped from their grasp, orbitted the Earth for 22.5years, then plummeted to Earth, fortunately getting caught in a tree on its descent:thumbup1:
  22. Andy Collins
    http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:6ONwuiu17vRcGM:http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31G27T1AFPL._SL500_.jpg this, I use a regular 3lb dead blow for subtle tapping, and the 7.5lber for the more tenacious full-on assaults, since using these I havent bust a wedge up
  23. Andy Collins
    Fed up with mashing your hi-lifts to smithereens? Get a dead-blow hammer and drive them with this instead of maul or back of axe. Its surprising how much longer the wedges last. Thanks Mike Hill for telling me this:thumbup1: it works!!
  24. Andy Collins
    Will came and gave me a hand again today on a pine take-down, once again I will say his lack of knowledge and skill is more than made up by his willingness to learn. He learned a few of the basic knots involved in the job, did a bit of cross-cutting, and had a little try in a harness on spikes. Keep n trying Will, you'll get there:thumbup1:
  25. Andy Collins
    As an addendum, given the distance and speed of travel of heavy debris, I always wear the Oregon hi-impact leg shield/protectors with these flail heads. Also ensure that no-one is in the recommended safety zone when operating. If common sense is used, I dont find these any more dangerous than any other power tool.

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