Rich Rule

It hasn't been a problem with mine. Do you drop it a lot? I tend to use the saw and short clip it so my harness.

Some may be interested in this... A little clip from BT Sports Beyond the Octagon. Featuring the gym I train at and a few of the trainers from there. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TeKaRRpNfE]Michael Bisping's Muay Thai masterclass | UFC: Beyond the Octagon - YouTube[/ame] It is nice to see the Alan the guy who started it all getting recognition. Haakon (my son) with Yod, one of the trainers over from Thailand.

I must admit I don't mind moving the odd one or two but and infestation of eggs - forget it!

Quite right. I can't believe people are not brave enough to ask the customer to do the correct thing and clean up after their pet for fear of loosing the work. If they are a decent person, they will clear it up. If not then let some other mug do the job...

Hows the loop in the end holding up?

Bloody joker. Cust: What discount can you offer? You: Well I won't chuck it at your patio windows... I once asked a rather well to do woman, very politely, if she had a pooper scooper as a dog had laid eggs all over her garden and they needed clearing up before we worked. She smiled, said yes and brought one over to me. At that point I walked away and let her clean them up. First rule of owning a dog, clear up after them IMO.

Yeah I know mate... first one was fixed by Nissan Main Dealer for 260 plus labour. That failed and they replaced under warranty. The last time it happened I got one on ebay for about 130 and paid a local garage to fit it. During the course of fitting the mechanic snapped the bolt of the supposedly replaced one... had to retap and fit. In his opinion, Nissan had ripped me off as the part that supposedly was replaced didn't look like it had been removed at all. If it happens by a grey import from Nissan Asia of ebay, not a problem since I fitted it and reinforced the line with a length of hose and gaffer tape.

Thank you whoever turned the picture the correct way up.

I love mine for the right job. It has even got me out of a bit bother when I dropped a 200t 35 foot and busted it.

I have a D40 Tekna Connect. Been a great truck, done 39k in 3 and a bit years. Only problems I have had have been foxes chewing threw the ABS sensor cable (3 times). I am not as long as you but at 6'4" it is plenty comfy for me and no bother with two kid seat in the back for long journey's.

Cheers mate, back in a week. Yes the tyres are great on that Hilux

Actually yesterdays job. One of 14 (IIRC) fells. Clearing them up today.

I enjoyed that John, thanks.

I can say it doesn't operate too well in minus temps and snow.

2 of the 3 Ash trees dead wooded today beside a moat. Brrrr!

Nice work 18 Stone. Was it you climbing or one of your boys?

See you around like a donut.

In a way yes... Consider the dilemma I was in. I had a 1 year old 200t I was using. I had a 4 year old saw that had had it problems, had a new carb fitted, after fitting by a Stihl dealer, on the second start something went into the pot and seized the engine. the carb and piston and pot were exchanged under warranty. I also had a 7 year old saw that had been raped for bits and in a box. The 1 year saw I was using accidentally got smashed into smithereens by Mark Bolams groundie. He didnt let a large piece of Beech run and it impacted the saw, pretty much smashing it to pieces. My dilemma was to shell out 500+ for a 201t, which IMO opinion was completely useless. or Have Justin repair my 1 year old saw for 230 quid. I sent the other two to Spud and he did his bit charged me 270 quid for the privilege. :thumbup: So all in all I spent 500 quid and got 3 stinking 200t's out of it, instead of buying a 201t and having 3 knackered carcasses that were no good to me. I thought at the time it was the right choice and I still stand behind my decision. Hopefully I won't need another top handle for quite some time.

The 200t I use the most is knocking on 10 years old. About 3 years ago it was in bits and I sent it to Spud to fix up and to port it as a project. If it died then so be it... it wouldn't be the end of the world. I do believe it was one of the first top handled saws Steve did. It is one of the hardest worked saws I have had and brings a smile to most people faces when they use it. So in answer to your question. Yes it is worth messing with or fixing an old 200t.

One of my closest friends has hayfever really bad. His health freak, yoga instructor girlfriend (now wife) reckoned it was to do with the pollution in London amongst other things. She is Finnish, so they moved back to Finland to be outta the air pollution etc. low and behold after a few tests it appears it was Birch pollen causing it all along. If anyone has been to Finland then you will notice that the majority of trees are Birch. He must be gutted!

I can believe some people think the boot is the cause of the danger! Any slippery surface is just that, slippery. For the record, I am on my third pair of these boots. Each pair lasting about 2 years. I will get another pair. I am a bit of a daredevil though and like taking my life in my own hands by wearing them and walking about and stuff!

I might have to pop over there and get me two. :sneaky2:

Wtf has that got to with the price of bread in Bangladesh or even anything to do with this thread?

Nice work John.

Stevie, they are great all round. Soles are not too stiff. I am on my third pair right now. I have got between 20 months and 2 years out of each pair so far. This pair will be two years old in April, I bought them at Capel 2 years ago. Still in great nick. FTR though, I have been wearing Aku's for most pruning work and only the Airstreams for takedowns etc.