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Snap !
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It all adds to lifes rich tapestry Anna I'd rather be busy all day than not
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Sorry - I do all that anyway
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I know someone who came home from the pub 'three parts to the wind' and grabbed what he thought was a piece of cooked chicken breast from the fridge - put it between 2 pieces of bread and ate it. It turned out that the chicken wasn't cooked !!! How did he not notice ???
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I'll come along to drink it!
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I've just initiated my supa dupa 'Block Pop ups' software - it does not work on the wife
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Dont go too cheap - it'll end up costing you, and you will begin to resent ever getting it
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Cant say that I have - dont like tomatoes!
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Thanks Steve - made me laugh!
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'Pros' - through & through
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Pete - I agree heat is a major problem for climbers. I am always hot - even if its -5 degrees ; so as you can imagine I melt in summer months. If it gets really hot I try to combat dehydration by freezing drinks in 2litre containers (removing them from the freezer at 6.00 in the morning) and drinking little and often during the day. Add a pinch of salt to a normal drink and its 'isotonic' - fluids then get into your system quicker to combat heat stroke /exhaustion
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The guidelines in AFAG 308 are for use of 'Top Handled Saws' in a tree (as you shouldnt use this type of saw on the ground) AFAG guide 317 is reflecting chainsaw use on the ground with the protective back handle I Hope this helps
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Autria Duo for me everytime! Tried quite a lot in my time (including T22's) but this one suits my body best! Try before you buy is the best advice so far on this thread - everyone is different!
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I use type C's - always have done! The HSE say the following should be used in their AFAG guide 308 "Leg protection* incorporating all-round chain-clogging material (complying with EN 381-5, type ‘C’ d e s i g n ) ." - this is pretty definitive. Page 2 of the attached link if you want to have a butchers http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/afag308.pdf I hope this is of help!
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Just trawled back through the thread Bob - reminds me of a song a few years back 'How bizzare, how bizzare'
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Fair play MB
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I agree with Buzz however if circumstances allow 'Climb & Anchor High' is my preferred option
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Home-made too - just a couple of beers to finish, and I'll be set for the night!
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They must have put them all in one place now? I wonder where it is.....?
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Yes, sorry Pete - poor explaination by me Trying to eat pizza whilst thinking & typing
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They will - try using the Stihl RD chains - these stay sharp for a long time but you cannot re-sharpen by hand - dealer job I'm afraid. These chains are tungten carbide tipped and therefore are more resilient in tough conditions. Or you could try using Oregon Multi-cut chain (which can be hand sharpened.)
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Attach you climbing saw tool strop to the handle of your chainsaw, and krab the saw to your harness so its at nearly waist height whilst climbing - stops your saw getting damaged, trapped and your centre of gravity is better for balance e.t.c...e.t.c....
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Very wise, and very true! I have learnt something new every day of my life - by asking questions, and by being interested in other peoples lives!
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Quoting last is a distinct advantage then Bob.
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Wear a cheap throw-away £4.00 face mask when doing poles - better than coughing it up later!
