Mike Hill
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Just enjoying exposing the lies you tell Ian. Nothing more than keeping you honest In a way like that Judge you told to "go ----k himself" that time you were in Court. Remember that story?
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Modest to a fault you are Ian.
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Oh ok,its just that I stumbled upon a article you wrote where you called yourself "one of the fathers of srt in europe". I just wondered how far back you began its development.
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Did you come up with any names for the redirects or systems Ian?
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How long ago was this Ian?
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All very interesting stuff guys. I wonder who the gifted visionary was who brought it first to Europe? Someone who might be considered the Father of European SRT? Probably someone quite obscure,just getting on with the job and never drawing attention to themselves.
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With the relatively recent popularity of SRT techniques,I am interested to learn approximately when it became well known in the Arb scene. Since many of the new techniques are often pioneered on the competition circuit,I am also interested to know why the technique has not yet been accepted as a valid competitive platform ?
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It should be hard though,then gripes like mine wouldn't happen Tom. Conceivably one entire crew could stand in for the day.How would the assessor know any different? Did Bartletts have a blanket AAC rating or were each and every crew assessed?
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I was surprised to learn that Company's under going the AAC assessment ,"ring in" more competent operatives from outside their company. This in my opinion erases any credibility as its akin to me passing the theory test of my HVG and calling in an agency driver for the Practical assessment.
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Thats the great thing about Tree Work,you can work and experience the local culture just about anywhere. Best of luck on your new advernture,sometimes I miss the life style I led for 8 years of travelling around doing Tree work.
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Nail.Head Bolam. That is exactly why I never bother with a face cut,tight rope and full throttle in from the back.After all,the Tree always hinges from its Roots.
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Cost to durability ratio: How to choose the correct boot
Mike Hill replied to HAIX Footwear UK's topic in General chat
Haix were the first dedicated Chainsaw protective Boot I bought,back in 2000,they did me very well..When I returned to Europe in 2007 I bought another pair,sadly they lasted about 10 months before the sole fell off. My Meindl's have lasted me 2 years,exceptional service given the price. -
They have become very popular,especially on the forearms,hands and neck. Bad move for future employment.
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Depends on the outfit.Street Tree Crews or the bigger commercial outfits perhaps not.Smaller Companies doing mostly private work then it will.
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It won't matter if you have ("My blood group is 0 Neg) Tattooed in Red Ink across your forehead.They will still run your type anyway.
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Why?...
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Vast amount of Arb timber going spare. Rugby
Mike Hill replied to Joe Newton's topic in Firewood forum
Have you spoken to someone down in Mendip Joe? He likes big butts mate. -
Land-cruiser,Tipping trailer and Tracked Chipper.
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Picking the best out of a bad bunch seems to be the case with small trucks these days. None if the engine of drive train options seem adaquate to pull the trucks maximum towing weight consistantly. I suppose the vehicles are designed and built to target the largest consumer group and those using them for work are not catered too.
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Be a good chipper i would say. Just ask masons for a list of what they repaired/replaced.
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Tattoo designs often "bracket" people to the era of their youth. Tribal armbands-early 1990s Koi Carp/silk screen on upper arm-early 2000's Neck/hand abstract designs-today,harder to cover up and more potentially regrettable than both of the above. I remember when I saw the first Koi Carp tattoo,I was most impressed.Now they are common place. Likewise with the "Tramp stamp"aka "Arse Antlers".Now the once nubile recipients of those Tattoos have gained a few pounds and the once taught skin has sagged...
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Even so Tattoos are often racially segregated. For example,it is not acceptable to many Maori for people of European decent to have Maori designs.In some parts of New Zealand you could well get a solid beating for that. I once saw a "Roided up" Chav in Kent with Maori designs on his forearms,if he chested it about Murupara or Nuhaka with them visable he might be looking at skin grafts.
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A guy I worked with in the bush in New Zealand,he boldy chose "Chaos" to be tattooed down his arm.Sadly the Tattooist lacked a dictionary and instead the unlucky chap sports "Choas" down his arm. The Spanish work for "Chaos" i am sure.
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I think it is important to look at it from the potential customers perspective.Neck and hand tattoos are generally unacceptable to the older generation who make up a fair percentage of our clients. If you are working on a job,as part of a team then any prejudice would likely be off set by the tidy rapid completion of the job with some interaction with the client. However all turning up to a quote with neck and hand tattoos might well mean you are not the guy they choose. You could however simply wear a skivvy and gloves.
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Excellent first chipper. Put another Engine on it,paint it if you can and treat it to a new set of Bearings.When you out grow the machine,keep it as a back up.
