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  1. Yep...That,s Jon "Mendiplogs" with Maggie the Labradoodle and Ranger Matt "Scrumpy" Arnold
  2. Yep...That,s Jon "Mendiplogs" with Maggie the Labradoodle and Ranger Matt "Scrumpy" Arnold
  3. Thanks Ewan...i recognised him, just couldn,t remember his name...he,s a very Knowledgable tree climber...and a great salesman!
  4. Thanks Ewan...i recognised him, just couldn,t remember his name...he,s a very Knowledgable tree climber...and a great salesman!
  5. Always a pleasure to meet Steve and Andy (who was down the hill at the time ) but managed to see him before we rolled back down...Without Arbtalk my life would be dull and meaningless:001_rolleyes:....Thanks for what you lads do to keep Arbtalk running:thumbup:
  6. Always a pleasure to meet Steve and Andy (who was down the hill at the time ) but managed to see him before we rolled back down...Without Arbtalk my life would be dull and meaningless:001_rolleyes:....Thanks for what you lads do to keep Arbtalk running:thumbup:
  7. After a speedy drive from where Jon kindly picked me up at Bath..with one short tailback..we were cruising towards Ragley Hall (Via a toilet break...that Scrumpy goes through you like a Porsche:lol:)...finally we were behind the welcome sight of a Landy towards Mecca!...Maggie the Labradoodle was very happy to be out and about...Pictures of people including My mate Ian Flatters who did very well on the Pole climbing:thumbup1: The Gentleman with the Grey hair is 79 years old and beat some of the youngsters in his time to the top:thumbup1: Massive respect yet again proving that climbing isn,t a young man,s game:sneaky2:... JohnP and his "Storm kettle" Eggsarascel... Pete,his Dad and Will ,AKA Yaffle trees.Walked a LONG way up to the Arbtalk stand to see Steve and Mr collins...Free Hog Roast at the Bandit site which was DELICIOUS!!...and a big Bowl of Paella....Me and john got the chicken Noodle with Extra Hot Chilli sauce...Ate and Drank well this Day:thumbup:...I have to say i was VERY impressed with the Lads (and Lasses) at Honey Brothers..Marc was given a crash course in Advanced Rigging/loading and first class service...therefore he parted with his hard earned cash...as i did....nearly turned to the "Dark Side" As i watched this American(Canadian Dude) pitching the ZK2 Rope Wrench....Great Pitch Bro!....They had a Pfanner Protos helmet which i tried on....What an innovation!! snug as a glove,ultra comfy and light!...ear defenders tuck right inside and when put over the ears are totally noise cancelling..i wanted it a LOT!....wasn,t for sale....GUTTED!....I will be getting one when they are available....Fantastic:thumbup1: ....Ted gave us all an Easy-lift Shirt each........and then he was gone:001_smile: Bon Voyage E.L.G...and goodbye APF....................................until the next time:biggrin:
  8. After a speedy drive from where Jon kindly picked me up at Bath..with one short tailback..we were cruising towards Ragley Hall (Via a toilet break...that Scrumpy goes through you like a Porsche:lol:)...finally we were behind the welcome sight of a Landy towards Mecca!...Maggie the Labradoodle was very happy to be out and about...Pictures of people including My mate Ian Flatters who did very well on the Pole climbing:thumbup1: The Gentleman with the Grey hair is 79 years old and beat some of the youngsters in his time to the top:thumbup1: Massive respect yet again proving that climbing isn,t a young man,s game:sneaky2:... JohnP and his "Storm kettle" Eggsarascel... Pete,his Dad and Will ,AKA Yaffle trees.Walked a LONG way up to the Arbtalk stand to see Steve and Mr collins...Free Hog Roast at the Bandit site which was DELICIOUS!!...and a big Bowl of Paella....Me and john got the chicken Noodle with Extra Hot Chilli sauce...Ate and Drank well this Day:thumbup:...I have to say i was VERY impressed with the Lads (and Lasses) at Honey Brothers..Marc was given a crash course in Advanced Rigging/loading and first class service...therefore he parted with his hard earned cash...as i did....nearly turned to the "Dark Side" As i watched this American(Canadian Dude) pitching the ZK2 Rope Wrench....Great Pitch Bro!....They had a Pfanner Protos helmet which i tried on....What an innovation!! snug as a glove,ultra comfy and light!...ear defenders tuck right inside and when put over the ears are totally noise cancelling..i wanted it a LOT!....wasn,t for sale....GUTTED!....I will be getting one when they are available....Fantastic:thumbup1: ....Ted gave us all an Easy-lift Shirt each........and then he was gone:001_smile: Bon Voyage E.L.G...and goodbye APF....................................until the next time:biggrin:
  9. The A540 tracked chipper is one of the best i have ever used:thumbup1:
  10. The A540 tracked chipper is one of the best i have ever used:thumbup1:
  11. If we,re not careful....This thread could "Shift" from Limping, to an "Oggling eye candy" thread:001_rolleyes:....i don,t have a limp.....and YES!,there was eye candy and Tree girls everywhere!!:001_tt1:
  12. If we,re not careful....This thread could "Shift" from Limping, to an "Oggling eye candy" thread:001_rolleyes:....i don,t have a limp.....and YES!,there was eye candy and Tree girls everywhere!!:001_tt1:
  13. E.L.G Twas a pleasure to meet you Ted:thumbup:...you are one of the great characters in this Industry and i admire you a lot... Here are some photos of Ted and his Harness in Action! Marc lewis was also impressed.
  14. E.L.G Twas a pleasure to meet you Ted:thumbup:...you are one of the great characters in this Industry and i admire you a lot... Here are some photos of Ted and his Harness in Action! Marc lewis was also impressed.
  15. British Design and Build is always a thumbs up from me:thumbup:
  16. British Design and Build is always a thumbs up from me:thumbup:
  17. APF 2012.....Were you there? I had an AMAZING time:thumbup:..i took about 300 photos and here are some of my favourites beginning with Chippers and vehicles...with ground anchor/winches Mewps and Ranger Matt in a Polaris which i thought would be perfect for clearing your work site of undesirables in London City:biggrin:....and my dream set up of a Landy /Schleising combo:thumbup1: Mediplogs Jon found a nice tracked one and if you notice Ranger Matt,s Scrumpy going down a treat that he found an ideal place to chill after he finnished it off:lol:....Had to get one picture of a Landforce chipper...i used to use one and always liked them...but for me my favourite Chipper/processor was this beast of a JENZ (The biggest in the country) £450,000 with a throughput of 100 tons per hour max...GANDINI Chippers always make me smile:001_smile:...had one on Demo years ago...Italian design is something else and the colours!
  18. APF 2012.....Were you there? I had an AMAZING time:thumbup:..i took about 300 photos and here are some of my favourites beginning with Chippers and vehicles...with ground anchor/winches Mewps and Ranger Matt in a Polaris which i thought would be perfect for clearing your work site of undesirables in London City:biggrin:....and my dream set up of a Landy /Schleising combo:thumbup1: Mediplogs Jon found a nice tracked one and if you notice Ranger Matt,s Scrumpy going down a treat that he found an ideal place to chill after he finnished it off:lol:....Had to get one picture of a Landforce chipper...i used to use one and always liked them...but for me my favourite Chipper/processor was this beast of a JENZ (The biggest in the country) £450,000 with a throughput of 100 tons per hour max...GANDINI Chippers always make me smile:001_smile:...had one on Demo years ago...Italian design is something else and the colours!
  19. Pete....paul Whatever Bro... just call me Silky.....i'm almost home....here's you in your Yew throne
  20. Pete....paul Whatever Bro... just call me Silky.....i'm almost home....here's you in your Yew throne
  21. Marc lewis....one of the four musketeers:thumbup:

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