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  1. Mark Bolam
    Just stick a Landrover badge on the back. That would also have the advantage of instantly making it worth £10k more.
  2. Mark Bolam
    Just checked. 5 years and unlimited mileage! Wouldn't fancy buying one afterwards, mind!
  3. Mark Bolam
    Don't they give a ridiculous warranty though?
  4. Mark Bolam
    Coming over here, taking all our carbon dioxide....
  5. Mark Bolam
    That’s shocking. Now will you listen Mark?
  6. Mark Bolam
    Top banana Conor. Looked a gnarly bitch of a tree.
  7. Mark Bolam
    No mate, switching between SRT and Ddrt. It is possible now, but it is a pita.
  8. Mark Bolam
    Because my Cougar Puke is fluffy as hell now and I cba to retie a VT or thread a ZZ through every other climb. The gear basically just lives on the rope. A new full fat Cougar Blue wouldn't hurt.
  9. Mark Bolam
    Oh the irony!
  10. Mark Bolam
    I bet you were Tony! Cheeky buggers!
  11. Mark Bolam
    I wonder where Notch came up with the idea from?
  12. Mark Bolam
    If that tree is 5-6' diameter and the rootball ends up in the stream you will be looking at probably more than a morning's work! Get a pro to look at it. You obviously haven't found one yet.
  13. Mark Bolam
    Your tether might be a bit floppy mate, but let me know how that works. I’m thinking of going back to a VT for ease of changeover, and using the ZZ for Ddrt only. That means buying a new rope.
  14. Mark Bolam
    Me and my crew can do any tree on the planet in a day for $500 wise guy, and if you want to argue I can threaten you for at least 40 comments.
  15. Mark Bolam
    High Explosive. That would be fine, I’m sure James, with relevant signage. And NPTC ‘Use of HE with intent to dismember thieves’ certification, obviously.
  16. Mark Bolam
    Exactly. You know those jobs where you rock up with all the kit and it’s been an awkward one to price because you know that you’ll be done by 2.30 so you price it for a day and get it anyway? Then the neighbour comes out and asks about a small conny fell that would normally be £200. ’£150 if we do it right now.’ ’Great!’ Kerrching! You win, the neighbour wins, we all win! The NHS wins, the government wins, the country wins! Hurrah! Making efficient use of available resources. It’s a winner for everyone!
  17. Mark Bolam
    I think you’re about spot on Ben, as is Tom’s take on things. Pursuing the right customers is key, it took me years. I’ve now got plenty who I don’t even price, just bill them at the end. Tougher for you lads running bigger outfits, though. Much tougher.
  18. Mark Bolam
    The NHS should hold a massive sale a few times a year. It works for the carpet companies, they’re coining it in.
  19. Mark Bolam
    No mate, he sold his Camon, it was a CS100 that got nicked.
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  21. Mark Bolam
    Exactly Richy. Anyone who wants to is free to go and retrain as a brickie or plumber.
  22. Mark Bolam
    Good heads-up Shaun, just round the corner from me so I linked a few folk last night. Pretty sure a lad has come forward to claim the flat-pack stable, it was nicked from their yard where they make them.
  23. Mark Bolam
    This was me earlier, paying the chiropractors.
  24. Mark Bolam
    Good shout Ben. Also, the whole purpose of running a company is to make money from other people doing the work. As long as you're not ripping the arse out of them then everyone's happy.
  25. Mark Bolam
    Good tip that Mark, so is keeping the combi can spouts clean for the same reason. I used to be pretty good for servicing after work, few cans, heater and tunes on, but I've slipped a bit these days. Always carry stump vice and all sharps kits in the toolbox in the truck. More thorough maintenance seems to become more vital on Sundays if a trip to buy soft furnishings is mentioned.

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