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Didn't Makita go very plasticy?.

:thumbdown:London Times Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense 'Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Elastoplast to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.'

http://www.hydro.co.uk/Careers/Careers.aspx They do most of there line clearence work inhouse but very seldom advertise. It cost's nothing to contact them!.

I know the hydro were looking for guy's,but you would have to start at the bottom like any new lacky.

I thought councils had dropped awarding contracts prefering to check a national register ie; CHAS then asking if you wished to be on there list (mainframe)of contractor's.

Shh:sneaky2:

Ebay ;it they make good money,normally.

Bt has highhh overheads therefore they require the money. On a serious note this was an interesting thread and made good reading. On charge issue; The bottom line is you charge to cover your costs plus a bit,you are not competing with someone with an old vectra and trailer with no insurance and pockets the proceeds.

They might have been on a break, if it was a callout then that was inexcusible.

S.P=Scottish Power,S.S=Scottish and Southern. Ask around if you see some of there squads or get a form and bung it in youv'e nothing to loose. As a footnote; Tell any prospective employer how keen you are to do overtime etc it means you are keen to work ,and dress smart ie casual because you are not going to be a banker !.

Try the electric utlities(S/S). They don't always advertise but are often looking for guys,and as your (basically new)they will train you in there ways. Good luck in your quest and it will happen.

All sub's and contractors should have there own insurance its safer,if they dont then they are imo cowboys and shouldn't be there. Just my take on things.

You have to watch how much you claim for office space in private property. If you dont the taxman might judge that you are due a percentage when you sell it.