Ty Korrigan

I was thinking there is no way I can continue working until 67 feeling this tired everyday. I do have a tendency to overcook it whilst running the ground but I've not felt the same since the COVID vaccination and COVID itself. Now I need to focus on removing some stress in my life including moody subbies and clients who micro-manage or fuss.

Feck... I should be driving to Morocco. For a month now I have been struggling with fatigue. Monday I went to the doctor's, authorised a next day blood test after a 12 hour fast. Results next day by email to both doctor and I. Called back in for an urgent consultation as soon as doctor received results. Another blood test and next day ecography on my giblets. Good news, I don't have anything serious chewing on my liver or pancreas. I have however tested for Epstein Barr virus which has affected my liver function and caused this malaise. I did have glandular fever as a teenager which wiped me out for months. Now our Moroccan trip is on hold, likely not at all. I feel better being active without exertion. Stuart

Apparently "Rattling Ball Hitch" are playing at Cheddar village hall this Saturday 12th Mendiplogs will be running the tombola...

No updates. I have recently visited a dealer about the 6t Fuso after calling three times and emailing an enquiry. No response so I'll forget those twunts. It is now the annual French shutdown season were businesses don't give a **** including me. Nothing more can be done until September as I myself am going away for a month. Used 7t Iveco are rare and often an 8hr drive away. The current truck has a rendezvous with an auto electrician in September which I hope will solve a few gremlins until a new truck can be sourced. Stuart

I've just looked at our figures with Mrs Accountant. Despite working at a normal rhythm, the number of new leads for the first 6 months of 2024 has dropped by 60% compared to last year. My current lead time reduced to under 10 days as a result (though I'm now shut until September) Percentage of jobs accepted has not changed at around 55% I could still wind my neck in on pricing in order to win more work but that would lower my margin. Here, in certain sectors, mostly building and estate agents, there are many more business failures than normal. I've had a flurry of enquiries before the holiday's but nothing big and juicy, just nibble stuff I can do with my wife. Stuart

This popular yet problematic engine is fitted to many GM, Forst, TW chippers. Yet just what function does the oil pressure sensor have and how does it alert the user to low oil pressure? Is it even wired up to give a warning or stop the engine in the case of a low oil reading? Stuart

Rattling Ball Hitch Great name for a Blue Grass group...

Tyranna-Solis-Rex getting a rare outing to winch over some back leaning Leylandii stems. This year has been quiet for jobs involving tractors and winches...

Apart from Greenmech U.K who once sent an engineer (Mac) out to France to fix my Quadchip.

You know what? I realised today I've been confusing the two makes of trucks names. Isuzu and Fuso, what is there to choose between them? My colleague has a narrow cab Izusu 3.5t with toolbox and a 3m tipping unit, very compact and carries a full box of chip very well if illegal as we all know. No proper central seat though. I could go for the 5.5t version and be legal (most) of the time given the size of chip box. I then viewed the Fuso version at the dealers but in wide cab. I am told the 6t is not available which is weird as it is on their web site. Obviously a 7.5t would mean I would be legal all of the time. 3.5t are stock but 7.5t are a 6 month delay.

So... Is it true the 3.5t being the 6t down rated?

Right, your opinion is important to me. Opinions on a new Canter please as 'The Accountant' and I visited the Isuzu dealer this morning. It's actually behind the Mercedes truck dealer, same business and sells Pronar? chippers too. The place is under renovation so there was a bit of scratching of head until I located the office in a porta cabin. Two in stock, a new electric model with a 3.5t tipping unit and tool box for €80k but you cannot tow with that...duh! and the ubiquitous 3.5t tipper with tool box 3.1m unit. I was informed the 7.5t was much the same with uprated tyres, suspension and brakes plus it's higher. I didn't like the lack of clearance on the 3.5t. Took it for a spin around the large dealership lot (not registered yet) bouncy bouncy and did some manoeuvres which impressed Mrs Accountant with it's tight turning circle. Delay is 6+ months for a 7.5t or cash now and walk away with a 3.5t Waiting on prices.

You are right, as it turns out it is my poor translation.

What was the nightmare issue?