Mark Bolam
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I think a change is coming mate. There are simply not enough youngsters willing or able to go into skilled manual trades, so rates will rise. Probably be spot on by the time we retire! To me, an HGV driver, skilled machine operator, or skilled manual tradesman should be worth far more than a computer games designer. As these skills become scarcer the public will have to catch up to the idea. Or their bins won’t be getting emptied.
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The difference between PAYE and SE to an employer is phenomenal. Employers NI, holiday, sick, paternity, pension, PPE, vehicles, kit etc. The guy on £130/day on the books will cost a lot more than the SE guy on £200.
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It’s definitely not just arb Doug.
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It’s pretty easy, you just say you’re not interested in doing it.
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Planting a more suitable tree in the first place would have been a much better option, but I get your drift. Any tree is better than none.
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I know the bit about earning us money, obviously.
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That’s a very tidy result, but it is totally pointless. Post a pic in 2 years time and tell me I’m wrong. Does anyone actually try and educate the customer as to what a reduction will achieve?
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They are all correct though Mick! I’m more like you, I left pretty much any kind of reductions in my past, especially pointless ones, but some people thrive on them. Horses for courses.
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So tell him it’s too hard, not hard enough, looks good, doesn’t look good and is a waste of time. That will make him think a bit….
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How dare you. The only gaps in my reductions are the ones the grinder leaves in the lawn.
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Do you honestly think that’s going back too hard?
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How much has signing up to Woodsure cost you?
Mark Bolam replied to Woodworks's topic in Firewood forum
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You could advertise at £900 a dumpy bag, it still wouldn’t be malpractice. People can then pay that if they want or go elsewhere.
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You can charge whatever you want. Nobody is forced to buy anything.
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Completely. Logs should be £50 a load.
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Legend is a word too freely used, but we’ve lost one. RIP Shane, thanks for the memories.
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That won’t be half as bad as the ‘Two shovels to lean on’ law that has been bought in behind your back.
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Serves you right for overcharging people for years.
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Teufelberger Sirius Bull Rope instructions
Mark Bolam replied to Ledburyjosh's topic in Splicing Forum
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Teufelberger Sirius Bull Rope instructions
Mark Bolam replied to Ledburyjosh's topic in Splicing Forum
@Joe Newton before he gets on the red wine. -
What would you go for if you were only allowed one attachment mate? That’s the problem I can see with these machines - too many bloody useful options!
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This is simple user error. You are meant to trash other peoples lawns, not your own!
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It’s Newton. Probably some kind of cocktail of red wine, meth and spice.
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I’m guessing there were lines involved.
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Advice on getting care for the old or otherwise ill or disabled..
Mark Bolam replied to john87's topic in General chat
Peasgood that was a tough read mate. You and your brother should hold your heads up high. Your Mam would be very proud of you both, and I hope she’s at peace now. Look after yourselves mate. John, this is a very difficult, informative and thought-provoking thread. Thanks for taking the time.
