Mark Bolam
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That’s the thing Tom, the refresher courses are all 2 days and £500 each. That’s a lot of time and a lot of money. And yes, I know you can upskill and refresh tickets that way, but not forever. It stinks of revenue generation to me. No reason why an independent assessor couldn’t come to a site and ‘refresh’ say 4 already qualified, experienced guys for £150 each. People would buy into that, rather than the current bullshit.
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Have you got a link to a one-day course to refresh all my tickets please?
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I hear that mate. I did a dead one once and when I got down my groundie looked like he’d been in a fight with a lion.
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Result!
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If you put your fag down your cutting and holding technique would probably improve.
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I would be very careful about claiming, unless everything is brand new. My mate got done for about £40k’s worth and received £8k on the payout because a lot of it was over a year old. I only insure my big kit now for this reason. Mine went up when my chipper got nicked, but not as much as I feared. I did get shorted £5k on the value on my so called ‘new for old’ policy. You need a lot more than a container for future security. The dids can open them in seconds.
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Peds you’ve removed the chain brake. I’m sorry, but I’ve reported you to the HSE.
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Phew! For a minute there a whole load of us were in danger of being deported to Rwanda!
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That’s easy, just stick a 3t digger and attachments on a plant trailer like everyone else does. Hey presto! 4000kg trailer.
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I did manage to recover a still from that event.
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Why would you want to start a company in an industry you are totally clueless about?
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After she got her breath back Steve, obviously….
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Would an adapter bit work?
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Absolutely. Did I tell you I’m getting a Kenworth 30t truck next?
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I reckon a lot of the lumbersexual types driving double cab trucks wouldn’t be seen dead in any kind of van. I think it’s less about tax breaks and more about image.
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Of course, but if the oak dies they’ll cop it anyway won’t they? I know they could relocate, but if OPM really gets a grip they won’t have anywhere to relocate to?
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I bought that on cassette single thanks to Wrighty!
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Sadly I think we’ve put ourselves in a position where that is practically impossible.
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Huge loss. So many great memories.
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Literally just seen it this minute Mick. Very sad, he was a big part of my life for over 40 years. 69, no age at all. RIP Steve, thanks for the tunes, the laughs and the memories.
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Why on earth would you not get it sprayed?
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No, because that would be cheaper, and we can’t have that, can we?
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Just kidding Matty! I’d rather turn my saw onto myself.
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Only £179 too. I’ve just ordered a couple.
