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Don't they always look to be asleep?!

. Glyphosate, a common herbicide, (and what's in those Eco plugs I think), breaks down in 24 hours apparently so should not pose a long term problem. That's according to the manufacturers. If that's to be believed, not saying I do entirely, then the plastic in the plugs is much worse. Though obviously insignificant in comparison to the rest of the plastic crap littering the planet already.

Where and how are they ripping? Along the seams? In my experience the fabric used is very tough so doesn't rip easily at all. I've repaired a hole in mine before, though I think that was an exhaust burn rather than a rip. I used a repair patch of spare fabric that came with the trousers and stuck it on with Stormsure glue. (Great stuff). It's still fine a couple years later. Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive 15g Clear WWW.STORMSURE.COM Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive is a very strong general purpose adhesive and it can also be used as a surface sealant. It exhibits special characteristics unlike many adhesives as it is highly flexible and stretchy after it has cured but it remains very strong. It fills gaps well, it is suitable for use indoors and outdoors and in marine environments. The adhesive can be painted on top of a surface to make it waterproof, airtight or abrasion resistant. Stormsure adhesive can often be used to cover holes without a patch. A thick film of adhesive will make a good repair. If the glue will drip through the hole just place some sticky tape behind the hole before applying the glue. It can be removed once the glue has cured. Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive bonds to virtually all surfaces including neoprene, rubber, leather, PVC, polyurethane, breathable and coated fabrics, wood, metal and more. It is ideal for repairing cracks in rubber wellington boots, hiking boots, loose soles, leaks in waders, rips in wetsuits, damaged horse rugs, holes in tents and canopies, leaks and splits inflatable items and many other items too. It can also be used for repairs to woodwork and furniture, roof tiles and concrete. A tube of Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive is an essential part of a repair kit for hikers, DIY, fishermen, equestrians, hunters, divers, campers, surfers, sailors, engineers etc!Comes with disposable gloves. DIRECTIONS: Use the adhesive at room temperature. Clean the damaged area to remove dirt and grease (sandpaper the surface for best adhesion). Apply a generous amount of Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive to the damaged area, with at least a 5mm extra around the damaged area. Leave horizontal and allow to cure for 10-12 hours. TIPS: Store partly-used tubes in a deep freezer. Warm up to room temperature before use again.

I've made a couple with poplar before. Used some embers from the fire to light them. Worked well.

Thanks. I'll trump you though! You can get there even quicker;- they're listed in the Abstract as well.

There appears to be some cross contamination between threads going on here. My house is already full of plants, so I won't be rushing out to buy any. Though canny people don't spend a fortune on buying them anyway. Interestingly dirty old Common Ivy is also in the top 5.

Ta. That's a bit heavy reading for this time of night though so I'll save it for another time!

I'd second this; the TEUFELBERGER multiSAVER is excellent IMO. Simple and versatile. I often attach a pulley to it, (not had an issue around friction at the knot). Are you concerned about overheating/glazing your prussic cord @DanMaynard?

Any particular types of plants? Presumably some are better at absorbing pollutants whilst others are better at producing oxygen etc etc.

At a show once some guys were challenging punters to climb a ladder stood at 45 degrees. It was also pivoted about its long axis, i.e. could spin from side to side. That was equally difficult.

Have you ever tried it? It's bloody difficult, far more so that it looks.

Lovely job there. The colour variation in the timber is particularly pleasing.

I didn't realise I was being that ambiguous, but fair enough. No, that wasn't what I was saying.

And carers, and fruit pickers, and meat processors, and nurses ...........

I don't think immigrants are destroying this country at all;- it's Boris the lying buffoon and his little fans, and a few other small minded people that say immigrants are destroying this country! The country is largely run by immigrants anyway, when you consider who it is that mans all the vital services.

Ummmm, I've heard that. I hope you're right but I think that's just the sales pitch.

The bill for HS2 now stands at £98billion, and no doubt counting. Just think what good that money would do, if it wasn't being spent on destroying our green and pleasant land just so a few fat cats can save a few minutes on their journeys to London. It could go a good way to filling the Social Care hole for starters.

Good plan, but100+ floors up? That's some rope. Why not have a parachute instead?

So I'm just watching a documentary on ITV about the World Trade Centre attack. It's mainly just lots of footage taken by people that were there or nearby. Public and emergency services. It's powerful stuff, actually quite harrowing at times, seeing poor folk jumping out off windows etc. I can't even imagine what it must have been like to have to make that decision. I didn't pay much attention when it happened 20 years ago, probably too young.

Any particular reason for that? Is rosewood more heat or fire resistant or something?

The wood is actually quite attractive inside and surprisingly solid. Prone to splitting though I seem to remember.

No idea about the shears but there was an attractive young lady on the Niwaki stand at the last APF show!

And in screwing the small producer it's leaving the door open for big companies to come in and import wood from all over Europe and beyond, hence massively increasing the "log miles" going into wood burners. Is that really a Green Scheme? Well done Mr Government!

I'd go with this suggestion. It will probably be a constant battle with the caterpillars from here on in. And if they don't get the hedge then Box Blight will! I think Box's days as a hedging material are numbered sadly. Earlier this year there was a feature on Gardener's World about suitable replacements to Box. I can't remember the episode but it was a few months ago, I'm sure you can find it. It turns out there are actually quite a few good alternatives. I forget the name now but I think the favourite was a NZ plant.

Strange to think that was written 51 years ago. Apart from the DDT reference you'd never guess, it's so pertinent to what's happening today.