Darrin Turnbull

How is TV funded around the world? http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-26546570

Yes .

This is how the Germans are doing it. As of 1 January 2013, the licence fee in Germany is now a blanket contribution of €17.98 per month (€215.76 per annum) for all households and is payable regardless of equipment or television/radio usage

The ground never has time to dry out anymore. That seems to be the trend.

I keep looking at this weather cam every so often since TimberCutterDartmoor described his local weather. Is this normal winter weather for the region. If so I'd be happier with my Northumberland cool climate but 60-70 cm annual rainfall.

That was quick Stephen , down and out for 9 am

Maybe a Husqvarna 2100CD

Impressive Trees , how old were they. Read somewhere that 800 years old can be expected.

When desperate for space for whatever reason i'll carry my Aspen like this.

Beautiful Countryside . Makes a change from town work , i would think.

http://www.gaywaysltd.co.uk/stihl-motomix-p5823

Found this picture

as in General

Which make of karabiner fails the most.?

I think there are health risks using that stuff.

Got the picture from here. http://chainsawsharpeningvise.com/second-page.html

This method for bad backs.

Found this once over. Nothing that i use , but thought it was interesting

Maybe this technique is worth doing. [ame] [/ame]

That's it , i'll get myself a rhino.

Cleaning and lubricating the two karabiners shown in the picture . I must say DMM have vastly improved since the model on the left.

What about a quality electric model with a generator

I've tried a few different products on my DMM karabiners but i'm back with WD40 again.

Taken from Treetools blog http://treetools.co.nz/_blog/Treetools_Blog/post/Liquid_carabiner_lubrication_surpasses_graphite_powder/ Graphite powder was commonly used by New Zealand tree climbers for re-lubricating the barrel on sticky carabiners. Until the visit to NZ by Treemagineers Chris Cowell and Mark Bridge back in August 2011 graphite powder was the only option available. Chris and Mark introduced the use of Duck Oil in the 'Carabiner Workshop' held at Treetools during their August visit. They gave away free Duck Oil samples, in a natty dispenser, as part of the show. Since that time, the demand for Karatol Duck Oil has escalated to the point it is now part of the Treetools carabiner maintenance line-up. Duck Oil displaces water and keeps the barrel running smoothly. Application of a small drop will usually bring even the most stubborn carabiner barrel mechanism back to life. In contrast, graphite powder does have a tendency to clog up and harden when a little bit of moisture is introduced to the equation. The more graphite you apply, the worse the problem becomes. Karatol Duck Oil overcomes the clogging issue and keeps the carabiner barrel mechanism running smoothly - well worth having a small bottle in your kit for carabiner rejuvenation!