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  1. Rich Rule
    Freelance all the way mate. The point I am trying to make is that a number of the firms I work for wouldn't dream off working a weekend without charging a premium for it. That is how I believe it should be.
  2. Rich Rule
    Yes don't do it. The soles are very soft and grippy but won't last as long in the floor. Personally I use AKU Cresta approach boots for via ferratta. I have a pair that are heavily abused for over 3 years and are still going. As for the SRT loops. I bought a large for my Andrew's and the smaller size for the AKU's. I never take them off.
  3. Rich Rule
    If some clients want a job done specifically on a weekend or a bank holiday they they should be charged accordingly. Likewise, if a firm expect me to give up my weekend or bank holiday to do a job on a specific date I expect at least time and a half. This is the case 90% of the time. I also expected etc them to be charging their client for time ++. It makes sense business wise and I can never understand why a company would work on unsociable hours just cos the client demands it but then doesn't charge for the service. Why is that the case? Are the companies who don't charge extra at weekends or BH scared of doing so in case they lose the work?
  4. Rich Rule
    Forgot to take my fleece top off and got a bit bored at 2min 37 seconds so I stopped. In fairness, I have done Muay Thai for over 20 years and have planked once or twice before in Strength and conditioning classes. I remember me and the missus once went to a luxury hotel and went down to the pool and gym area. They had a planking challenge for the members, winning time won a hundred quids worth of beauty treatments. I was suprised how low the winning times were as in the past I have regularly planked for the duration of a boxing round I.e 3 mins. Me and the missus both had a go. She was a professional dancer at the time. The gym instructor told us to get up at about 3 mins and 20 odd seconds as we were making the members look bad and couldn't take the prizes anyway...
  5. Rich Rule
    Haha.
  6. Rich Rule
    True. There were none left in my size, but I did grab a medium for my son. I have had similar jackets to the aldi. They are great for windproof but do leak after a period of heavy rain. I still use mine on drizzly days.
  7. Rich Rule
    Well I can confirm it doesn't leak. Wasn't too hot but time will tell after a few hour climbing in it. So far so good and the skirt doesn't really restrict movement. I am sure I will get to test it some more. Especially with this current run of outstanding weather we seem to be experiencing.
  8. Rich Rule
    Apparently he got them in Saville Row. Ooooh, Lardy, dah!
  9. Rich Rule
    That is a generous offer. Regarding the hot wash q, I reckon they will have shrunk. They will either look too small or very trendy. I hear skinny jeans have been the rage for a few years now with the younguns.
  10. Rich Rule
    Pics or it didn't happen.
  11. Rich Rule
    Some great pictures John. As for the rest of it, I am lost for words.
  12. Rich Rule
    Karona Anorak - Swazi
  13. Rich Rule
    From the Swazi official website. Prices look pretty high at first until you select international postage etc. It removes the local sales tax.
  14. Rich Rule
    A couple of pictures. Rich
  15. Rich Rule
    I have had a cut and climb for about 4 years now. Well 2 to be precise, the first was replaced by Clarks after a technical issue and the second it still going strong after 3 years. My only gripe is the lack of hood. I have worked over the years with a number of Kiwi's. Also a number of guys who have visited/worked there. I have never heard a bad thing said above it kit from Swazi. Ray Mears has had a Tahr jacket for years and swears by their clothing. I will be moving to Norway permanently this year so fancied something to deal without the rain over there. The Swazi Karona Anorak looked like it was up to task. Waterproof, windproof and with a hood. HV as well for road side work. First impressions are it is really well made and looks like it will live up to the reputation of the other equipment in the workwear range. I will let you know once it has had a full try out.
  16. Rich Rule
    Don't worry about it Paul, they drink too much anyway and then all they do is moan the next day. Keep up the good work mate. It is great to see the last few years the AA asking for feedback and actually taking note of the information and trying to act on it. I remember a few years ago it seemed to be getting a bit stale and in some people's eyes out of touch with reality. This forum, your feedback requests and the simple addition of camping has made the AA show a worth while event in my northern peepers. Cheers and keep up the good work.
  17. Rich Rule
    We blew work out on Friday and decided to make a trip to the show a last minute thing. We didn't arrive till about 1 ish and stayed for the duration of the first day. The show seemed to be set out well and about the right size... some shows are so large you get lost, others so small it's a waste of time to go. It wasn't a surprise that HB and FRJ and tree worker weren't there as they had all mentioned that fact before the event. Treekit was well stocked and if I hadn't have attended the show I would t have seen and bought the new pulley for my Rope Runner... I didn't even know you could get them in the UK, the trip was worth it for that alone. Nice to catch up with some old friends, even if they did get a bit upset when the booze ran out. It also would have been nice to camp over but alas, family commitments in the Saturday prevented that.
  18. Rich Rule
    Haha.
  19. Rich Rule
    RIP Tree Brother.
  20. Rich Rule
    Haha.
  21. Rich Rule
    I am calling BS on that last shot mate. I know you are lying as it isn't you up there because that was me!!
  22. Rich Rule
    Be adventurous you lot. Embrace the inner urine lover.
  23. Rich Rule
    Pee on it. Sounds horrible but a trapeze artist once told me for palm blisters , chapped hands and cuts that urine is best. It works for those mentioned. Could work once the scabs have formed.
  24. Rich Rule
    Stump picture
  25. Rich Rule
    I think photoshop may have had something to do with the giraffe neck. Great shot and a good fight all the same. Refreshing to see.

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