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Yes true, but probably saying that to cover their own backs more than anything. Not saying it's good practice, but I wouldn't scrap a pair of trousers because they had been in a dryer.

I always put them in the dryer, it's the only option to get them dry. Never cut my legs, so can't comment on any detrimental effect, sorry. I wouldn't worry about it.

Carving trees living trees, the right trees in the right place, I think would be fine. sure there would be arguments over which are the right trees and places, and arguments over whether its art or vandalism, same as graffiti art. Anyhow, came across this site the other day and thought there was some great stuff well worth a look Pooktre Tree Shapers ? Not particularly carving, so apologies if it's a bit of an aside or if it has been posted before, still some impressive art from trees though.

Great, we can put our prices down!....oh...erm..cough..sorry.

I would be very cautious about dropping a quote by that amount unless you are changing the job spec. It makes it look like you were trying it on the first time round.

And i bought one of those Ifors off you probably 4 or 5 years ago, the trailer gets well used, its probably over 12 years old now and there's no reason why it won't last for much much longer yet. Definitely quality built.

Precisely this.It's shameful that young folk feel they have to leave either the industry or the country to stand any chance of actually being able to support themselves. Best of luck chap.

I agree with much of this and certainly with your views on employment. If I was in the situation, I'd work at minimum wage sooner than claiming dole. How much effort I'd put into that work though would be another matter and depend on a few more factors. A small company with pleasant folk really maybe unable to pay more I could work for just as hard as in any other better paid job. I'd have to jump ship if a better opportunity came along, but that's the way it is. On the other hand if It was for a company where you get the feeling that minimum wage is being paid because that's all they need to pay, I really would not be putting much effort into it at all. I imagine most people would feel the same

If that was directed at me then you've missed a bit. I'm not looking for employment or to improve my pay (although more would be nice obviously) Actually, I could improve my earnings by paying less for labour, I could get it cheaper, if not even some for free, but I couldn't morally justify doing that. I own my own house, (apart, I suppose, from the portion of it still technically owned by the loveable Royal bank of Scotland). If i wanted to, I could stop working in arb tomorrow and be working doing something else the day after, still earning a living. I'm in a great situation. So please, get the point that it's not for my benefit, or because of my situation that I'm having a dig at low wages. And at 42 I still love climbing trees.

Absolutely spot on. Would you want there to be room for you? or is it best to leg it now?

How is this industry great for young lads??????? you can have a bit of spare cash as long as you are living at home with your folks? and to progress from there?

Thanks for the useful info guys, and 15 miles of hedging sounds reasonable qualification to me!

Can anyone experienced in this field give me an idea of what the max diameter of trunk that can be worked with successfully with hawthorn? Also, have seen recommendations that it is not done this time of year, if that' s the case when would be good? Nesting could be an issue but are there other factors that make this time not good? Oh, max diameter that someone experienced could comfortably work with. I've never tried it but would like to know what is possible. Any info much appreciated thanks.

All working fine this morning Ta