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Beech Failure - building damage / road closure / power out
skyhuck replied to kevinjohnsonmbe's topic in Tree health care
Yeah, particularly common in beech. Heres a good example posted by Mr H. -
Beech Failure - building damage / road closure / power out
skyhuck replied to kevinjohnsonmbe's topic in Tree health care
I guess no one with the required knowledge spotted the "Big ears"? -
But thats because you used PayPal, they can take the money back off the scammer so eBay is not out of pocket. Pretty sure you won't get a refund for a bank transfer, as the money has gone. The same is the case when selling, if the buyer claims theres a problem and you can't disprove it, they will refund them, taking back YOUR money.
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I think there is also a bit of the OP trying it on a bit. Mr Sparky should have asked how much for the extra tree, when he didn't I wonder if the OP just saw pound signs? Personally I think I would have been in £80 to £100 range for the extra tree, as I was already there, BUT I would not of even considered starting the extra tree without an agreed price.
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You have been played. Deciding to get a 20ft tree removed is not normal a sudden decision. I think he always intended to have both trees down and stitched you up.
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Yes, there seems to be an attitude that this game is dangerous and its just about have the balls to accept and take on the danger, when in reality this job can be done very safely, its only when we take short cuts or get a bit cocky that things get hairy. I've had a couple of pretty nasty accidents, but on both occasions it was 100% my fault and I could have done things differently and gone home without a scratch.
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All I'm hearing are excuses, he does seem to accept responsibility for his own lack of skill or at least major cock up. The fact he does not appear to know what went wrong is pretty worrying. "Go high cut small" would always be my advice. Cutting big is great, IF you have the experience to do it safely.
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How many hours do you put into your business?
skyhuck replied to Stefan Palokangas's topic in General chat
Not sure I disagree. I firmly believe they consider themselves too good to die. Its that kind of confidence that allows people to achieve great things. -
How many hours do you put into your business?
skyhuck replied to Stefan Palokangas's topic in General chat
? Bet he's not got 28 years of it under his belt ? -
I disagree, it’s not that simple.
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It’s not that simple. One of the main reasons he was classed as a “worker” rather than freelance was the fact he was not able to send a replacement plumber in his place. Many BBC presenters are freelance, how do you think it would go down if Graham Norton sent someone else to do his show?
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How many hours do you put into your business?
skyhuck replied to Stefan Palokangas's topic in General chat
“Early grave” surely? We are all heading for an “open grave”, how else would they get the body in? Although I think I’ll be opting for cremation, due to cost, although giving a little back by way of feeding the flora and fauna does appeal. -
The fact that it requires a court case to decide that says it all, IMO.
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He was happy with things until he wasn't. Wonder why he had a heart attach? You think his weight played a part?
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The court has said he was a "worker", pimlico and he originally agreed he was "freelance".
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Thing is pimlico were happy to stick to the "game", the "worker" wants to step out of the game and make more when it suits him. "Eat your cake and still have it" comes to mined.
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I don't think so, they are simply playing the game the government create. Pimlico are providing many people with employment and apparently pay pretty well.
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The guy was happy with the situation when it suited him, less tax etc. We are becoming a population of parasite, always looking to get something for nothing.
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This is all I've ever done.
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Couldn't vote, as there was no option for phone and computer. I don't own or want a tablet.
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In 28 years of marriage I don’t think I’ve ever used the washer, in the distant past I think I did load the dishwasher occasionally, don’t think i’ve Ever done it at our current home (lived here 15 years) I did cook a meal once, about 20 years ago when my wife put her back out. I always cook the meat on the barby though?
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NO Trees were involved in this. well, one was.....
skyhuck replied to DrewB's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
Wow!!!?? -
I think once the weight is removed the split will pretty much close, I would simply make a standard pruning cut back to the collar.
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A couple of weeks ago l dismantled a very large beech, having removed 90% of the tree, I craned off a section of trunk just above a small cavity. I had looked into this cavity earlier and saw no sign of life, it was too small for my hand. There had been no sign of parent birds. Upon removing the section of trunk, a much larger internal cavity was revealed, there was a nest with 2 partially feathered jackdaws, covered in sawdust. I called a halt to the job and arranged to return a fortnight later. This was the third day of the job. we returned last Friday, upon climbing up I discovered they were still there, fully feathered, but not yet ready to leave. We will return again in another fortnight and finally finish the job. Did we disturb them? I guess we did, but clearly not enough to cause them harm.
