Mark Bolam
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Bollocks Eggs, you’d have had that off in a jiffy with a couple of ratchet straps, a reconditioned submersible pump, a flux capacitor and a couple of lengths of shit pipe.
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Hahaha, class Toad! Well done for sorting it Tippin. You shouldn’t have been put in that situation, but hats off for sorting it. If I was the courier co I’d be scouring the market now for a tail lift and pump truck that can lift more than a set of IKEA shelves. Also, why did they say a pallet weighing over 700kg needed two men without any kit? I’ll have some of their steroids please! Must be some bloody men!
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Anyone who thinks it’s a hoax is on a different planet. It’s certainly a tale of dithering, misinformation, conflicting advice, downright lies, scaremongering and bullshit, but it isn’t a hoax. It is a real thing that you wouldn’t want to catch (although you’d probably be ok if you did). The government aren’t capable of keeping a secret on this scale. They can’t even keep it quiet when one of them gets caught with their pants down or takes a drive to Barnard Castle ffs. A hoax would require a degree of competence that simply doesn’t exist. Pushing agendas? Yes. Hoax? No.
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Good shout Paul. Much easier if all parties are onside before work starts. If they kick off it’s MEWP time.
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You can’t climb the trees on the owners side of the boundary without their permission. Well, you can, obviously....
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Two things. Black trousers are only ‘high visibility’ at a KKK meeting. They are nearly £200! No wonder no one replied!
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Why would you want one?
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Aye, the plot thickens right enough Dan. I’d still move on though, but maybe have another chat about any actions in future.
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It’s a fair cop Guvnor! As we all know, there are three sides to every story....
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Berghaus Deluge are pretty good, just a shell so not too warm, and well priced. Zip up nice and high to get on over chainsaw boots, which is vital. I was given a pair of Paramo ones as well which are excellent but a bit warmer.
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No, having piss-wet through chainsaw trousers is horrible.
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As the other guys have said, I think you have had a bit of result and would be happy to leave it. Bens idea of a bottle isn’t a bad one either. There will always be some idiot down the pub telling you an oak butt is worth £5k though.
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Do you mean waterproof trousers to wear over chainsaw trousers?
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Haha, knocking a few trees down at the outlaws in exchange for use of the pool and wine. 2511 maybe not the ideal forestry saw.... 78C33EC8-20D4-422C-B2B0-8EBF00839F07.MP4
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Here you go Dan. I make it between 24 and 25” circumference maxed out.
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I’m on holiday in France at the moment Dan, but luckily for you I’ve bought my Strato Vent with me. I’ll measure the internal diameter at max adjustment tomorrow and get back to you. Obviously it will be in metric because I’m in Europe.
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Bury, Lancs?
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Can you get to try on the Petzl Strato Vent Dan? I’ve just swapped over from the Vertex and it’s more comfy. Don’t know how it would size up for you, I’ve got a smallish head but there seems to be plenty of adjustment.
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Struck by lightning 30 years ago, this oak wasn’t in good nick. No before pics, sorry. Canopy rig out this morning then Transit aided fell. Back for beers in pool by 5.
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Calling it back.
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I had a call today from a local customer who says she has quite an infestation on a number of semi and mature oaks. I haven’t looked at the trees yet but she sent me this pic. What is the best course of action?
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It was filmed in Australia.
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The app and Tapatalk are bolloxed, just login through Google.
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@Joe Newton who has used both extensively. Love my original 2511, and the newer model is supposedly even better.
