treedave
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Come on! you can't just show me, what cal? which scope and what make / model? I might try and squeeze one onto my certificate:001_tt1:
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I did a few LAMM but non recently (bust tib fib, running partner moved to OZ then 2 kids) but if I get a job that leaves me time and energy I'd get back into it, for the health benefits if nothing else. The best one I did was over the 7 sisters of Kintail, an absolute monster (>4000' climb on day 1 and >2000' on the 2nd and that in C class!) but a great part of the world and a camp at a shooting lodge that they shipped a bar into - and they took IOU's:001_tt1: As for this OMM, yep got to agree some people have got their knickers in a twist but >1000 people unaccounted for overnight is some real bad weather, not that good. I wonder about the organisers liability / duty of care if someone had curled up their toes due to hypothermia after a lower leg injury? I don't buy the "it's an extreme sport" line, can it be that extreme if >3000 folk can turn up and participate?
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If your going to give it a bash, try the LAMM (if it's still sponsored by Lowe Alpine) or the Saunders (local to the lakes) both smaller events with better feel than following several hundred from point to point in the OMM. LAMM try to doing something special each year, on Skye ridge, steam train across Rannoch Moor for the start, ferry crossings outside Fort William. Which bit is the IT band?
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A bit of a close one for some now doubt. Honister mine (where some ended up spending the night) had over 100 mm of rain yesterday. The wind was howling down here so on the tops would've been hard to stand never mind run! I think bailing out was the better option, especially as most people skimp on the kit to keep the weight down, I know I used to! It makes you wonder what might have happened, as I've heard reports of the MRT landrover not being able to get through the floods and the chopper being grounded by the wind, but hey, no body died.
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Done. Here's a swift and full recovery to all involved.
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Tend to draw a plan if I need to be reminded (or mark them up in some way). But it's easy as I'm not doing job sheets for others
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Why did he do it then? I hope he's sorted after his breakdown, what's he doing now?
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That's the one. Didn't hear that version:blushing: If that's the case he was either daft or didn't know his job. The devil's in the detail!
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I've not had grief personally, but there was a guy locally that was taken to court for doing exactly what you're talking about. He was told there was a licence in place, so he ended up with a fine, unlike the developer that had misled him, got a major fine and re-plant order. It still made him jack in treework though. Do the paperwork or do the work when FULL planning permission has been got (and checked). Not worth the risk
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Have used Rupes triangle cuts on heavy leaners / windthrow felling for the same reason, gets most of it cut (less rips) without getting trapped bar. Then pop it off, never thought of using it up a tree though. One to try out.
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it came through Windermere area last year, haven't seen any this year but will I'm out shooting in the next couple of weeks for clients with bunny issues. might see some then.
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I'd go for the bottom 3-4' being mesh, good airflow in all directions. Only downside I can think of is that it'll not get as warm as one that is not vented.
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Help!, I've been let down by my usual supplier and the job starts on Sunday till Tuesday. I'm looking for a good 6-7" chipper for hire in or around Bury. Have tried the orange plant number and their contact is a no go. Any contacts / numbers gratefully received. Don't you love it when jobs for friends / family turn into a 'mare.
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Looks like one of those that'll do the job when nothing else will touch it. Hopefully it'll stay on the shelf and go out of date, but if not it'll probably get them them to hospital, and not DOA. If there wasn't such a massive welfare issue, I'd be interested in seeing it on a big raggy chainsaw style cut, rather than a tightly contained arterial bleed. Impressive clotting, who knows how many large ambulance dressing you would get through on that one?
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No experience but my farming neighbour has 2 (both 2nd hand frames and new covers). Both with mesh in the lowest 3-4 feet, it doesn't let rain in but a good breeze. It seems strong enough as the sheep haven't wrecked it yet. What kind money are you looking at having to spend, I'm looking at getting on next summer. Good luck, I'll pick your brain when you've got sorted if that's ok:001_smile:
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I like trees but, they never hug me back! I like trees but, do they only come in green? I like trees, but not as much as my chainsaw.
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I know that a Bill Moore makes straps to order with a choice of fittings, widths (up to 200 mm?) rings etc. http://www.billmooreliftingtackle.co.uk Might have other bits for the creation - his work shop is a right aladdins cave.
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If you can get your doc to refer you to a knee specialist you'll get a better long term result (scans showing soft tissue issues rather than X rays etc), if it does take longer. Other than that, fish oil, glucosamine and walking poles for days on the hill all working here. Orthotic inserts sorted my lower back / hamstring pain and all free on the NHS if you can get to see the foot doc, may help your knees - the specialist would spot it in minutes. Good luck
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I've got a Stihl flexothane one that is good for ground work but not that good up the tree, but the rain runs off and it'll drip dry overnight (apart from the fabric collar!). Yet to find a good waterproof jacket for up trees, that's cheap / tough enough, just get changed when i come down!
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I was a bit dubious on the mesh sides but they'll take 500 kg of wet oak and be stacked without problem yet. They seem fairly snag resistant on the white sides (also vented but not as much as the mesh sides), have yet to rip / split one. Have only stacked them 2 high, may try 3 high if I can get them stable enough and a loader that'll reach. Looking forward to the pictures.
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Tom, I've been looking at the same thing to get round my lack of flat space issue (aahh the joy of living on a hillside!). I've managed to come up with a local supplier that will do them at £5.60 + Vat if you order more than 100 (already have orders for about 80). What size are the bags you've sourced? How are the loops positioned? - the one issue that I have with the bags I've got. I prefer sleeves (to 4 top corner mounted loops) for moving by forklift / holding open when filling. I'd be interested in the bags you've found, keep me posted please. Bags I've got are on: http://www.bagsupplies.com/ventedlogbags.htm
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Is it a small 4x4 equal wheel tractor your after or just a small tractor with rotovator? Try this for starters http://www.smalltractors.co.uk I prefer Iseki personally, plenty on a fleabay.
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I wonder if they go in cycles like Damsons? Our Vicky plum just about broke the last 2 years it had that much on, but not a sausage (or a plum even!) this year.
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I've a work colleague that is in the need of a big pile of wood, to build an adventure playground for goats:confused1: The wood will be needed at a london city farm (surrey docks for those that know it) at post code SE16 SET. He's looking for: Whole rounds of any size that can be shifted by hand on site. Lengths up to 2.5 metres, minimum diameter 100 mm at the top. Any type of wood, yep even pop, willow etc It needs to be delivered to site by 8th September. He's looking for 20-25 cubic metres in total. Can you help?, send me a pm with your number and I'll pass it on so you can deal direct. Cheers
