Andy Collins
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Imo they are paying for a service to take down a tree that belongs to them. If they want the tree arisings removed that is an additional service, and is to be charged for. Therefore I will give 2 prices, one to fell, one to fell/remove. This saves them thinking you'll do the tree for the wood. I've always believed that the tree belongs to the owner, until the site is cleared by agreement. In law, the client is responsible for the disposal of the arisings, to ensure that they arent dumped in a lay-by up the road.
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Thank God for that, dont think the little brazier would hold a Yak:lol: if I could even find one around here. Plenty of Muntys though:001_smile:
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Hmm I do believe a nice Dry Blackthorn would do the trick:001_smile:
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As if life isnt difficult enough with all the choices and decisions we have to make in the quest for perfect equipment, another spanner was thrown into the works today. Now normally, there is a plentiful supply of suitable dry combustible material with which to create a fire upon which to provide the "crew" with culinary delights. Now today, the fussy eeejits only made a bit of a hoo-hah because the Naans were cooked over Larch wood. I mean, we were thinning a Larch plantation for crying out loud. So, in a nutshell, without beating around the bush, what timber would you recommend for cooking Naans al fresco? I cant put up with the whining any longer....please help:001_smile:
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I have to drop down a steep lane with a 90deg left hander at the bottom, every day there are cars and vans in the ditch opposite, the road is just a sheet of ice! Makes me laugh, before the "Big Freeze" a hint of frost and the gritters were out in force, now its like they've totally given up, dont even see one.
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OOps gratuitous fire shot there, wrong pic:blushing:
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Yeah they are 6month old SIPs, look absolutely shredded, wouldnt catch me in those that for sure. Fire is a lot hotterr than it looks there, larch isnt the best for cooking over:001_rolleyes: though it did a nice job of the naans. Thinking of maybe a nice chilli for tomorrow given th temperature is still on the low side. Bacon is getting a little tedious these days, though we did have some Cumberland sausages the other day too!
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Dunno why there is so much fascination in putting pics of trees up, when there is so much more to the day:biggrin:, sausage and beans for brekkie, chicken korma and naans for lunch:thumbup1:
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Several years ago, a mate of mine saw a bad accident happen just in front of him. Being lorry driver, he used his savvy and blocked the carriageway, phioned emergency services, and administered 1st aid. After the scene was sorted, the Police then scrutinized his vehicle, and ticketed him for a faulty taillight and dirty number plate. So much for community spirit. I always stop at incidents, you may be able to help, even if its just to slow down traffic til the cavalry comes and takes over.
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^^^ Nothing wrong with dropping a few leaflets imo, you have to start somewhere, in fact the other week when I was working in town I leafletted the surrounding area and picked up half a dozen jobs. I would choose your wording carefully, if possible be 'face-to-face" and introduce yourself. be selective where you leaflet, no sense posting where there are no trees/hedges. By far the best advert is word of mouth, once you get your toe in the door, carry out the jobs to the best of your abilities, take care to do everything to the highest standards, one good job can win you 3 more, one bad job can cost you 10. All the best:001_smile:
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Well I think it really needs a flashing beacon on top of the cone to really set it off, then of course worn at a jaunty angle:biggrin:
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have yu been doing a lot of bore-cuts, or working the tip hard?
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I do hope that isnt an employee on the Queens' Highway without a Hi-viz, tut-tut:001_rolleyes:
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I always grease them, got to prevent so much wear and tear. So much pressure on those wee bearings, going to generate a fair bit of heat without grease. In fact I stuck a new 18" bar on the 357 yesterday, didnt have any grease with me, and the nose wheel stuck solid, cleaned it last night, pumped it full of grease and she's a good un again. Dunno why none of the Stihl bars have a grease hole, but the only bars I've had split open have been Stihl.
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Looking to start work in forestry/ground work.
Andy Collins replied to will.morris's topic in Employment
To any potential employers out there, I've had Will out on site today with me, carrying out remedial grounding duties. He has a head on his shoulders, keeps out of the way without constant reminding when the climber is banging stuff out, and got his head down without needing telling when there was work to do. I hope Will gets a proper break in the trade, as he has paid for 30/31 out of his own pocket, as well as buying all his own PPE. For a youngster to take the initiative like this shows promise, not expecting or waiting for someone to bail him. I wish I was in a position to take him on, but I'm not. I wish you all the best Will:thumbup: -
I really like the fit of the Fjordlands, though how well they last will be a test of time. Comfy and easy to move in, plenty of stretch in the fabric:thumbup1:
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He was lucky (?) as the scarring was on the inside of his hand. But the speed it all happened is scary, I'd hardly made a gap in the guard to feed the fire, yet he still fell through. I felt bad that I'd allowed it to happen, and he felt bad cos it hurt, a steep learning curve as parent andchild. No harm done though, he's now a strapping 22 yr old built like a brick outhouse.
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When my oldest was tiny, I had one of those childproof guards, and it really worked well. Until I moved it to stoke the fire, he squeezed through quickly, pitched forward and stuck his hand on the grate. That had more effect on him than words or telling offs would ever have. He never ever came near the fire again when the guard was away. A harsh lesson learned the hard way. And it also goes to prove that however careful you are, the little devils are a jump ahead.
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Paul, I think nothing less of you for holding an opinion, and sticking to it, after all its a discussion forum. We all see things from different angles, and approach them in our own way. Yes, the guy had mis-named his chipper, and I cant see how. I know the name, model and even where mine has dents and scratches. But, I try to put myself in his shoes, and if I were to see some of the comments posted here, I would be truly disappointed with my fellow tree surgeons. He may lurk here, wondering whether to sign up to seek advice on his problem, for some advice on where to go next, or he could be incognito with a weird username like Shreks Wee Brother. We have to be careful with our choice of words on forum, and of course we must equally be wary when buying equipment, a fine line I think.
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Nice one:thumbup: are you back at work yet Cerne?
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Popped in today for some parts, I must say since the "re-vamp" there is a good selection of arb-related goodies to tempt the pennies from the wallet, so if you're local and need to spend money on some shiny new climbing gizmos give them a look. I really think a nice leather sofa in the corner, with a coffee dispenser would suit it well, create a place to meet greet and of course spend money:thumbup1:
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Sorry to hear yet another case of thievery, hope the ins. pays out quick and you dont lose out
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Thanks kev, thats all I needed to know:thumbup1:
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dean have you tried looking on the council mapping to see if the tree falls on one side of the boundary or not? Its not definitive, but it sometimes helps. Sorry re-readng this I'm not too clear, I put the sat image over the map, so the lines show through the trees on the aerial shot. Takes a bit of fiddling for my technophobic mind, but my son showed me how to do it.
