White Noise

Like this example very much

If they are just not taking care because its not there job . Nip it in the bud rapid otherwise it will just get worse . I had a problem like this not to many years ago . When I did all my own climbing and just subbed in groundies . One guy in particular had a bad habit of tying on my 020 with a magic knot that would magically undo itself halfway up the tree . This then would cost me a small fortune in parts . He also would not listen to what you would tell him ie watch that shrub and move that statue before we start lowering stuff . He was good with the customer's but had no respect for any property other than his own . The last time he broke my saw , I came down from the tree and took his 026 off him packed up all the tools went back to the yard and then proceeded to land two crisp punches to his head . I did not pay him and kept his saw . I regret what I did that day but this frustration had built up over a considerable amount of time . Due to his total lack of respect . I now recognize the signs of stress and I'm happy with all the guys I work for and with

I really enjoy reading your posts Andy but since when has carelessness been a human trait ?

I try not to but the way the weather is in this country makes it near impossible not to work on a rainy day . I for one would be skint if I didnt work at all on wet days

Well I will report back on Saturday after the meeting

Going to talk with him over the weekend . Intending to carry out stump removal and explain that the other trees where over and above what we originally quoted and so will naturally incur extra charges . Then invoice him accordingly . So wish we had talked this over before

Thanks for the reply

Yes Should of put this in the underpriced thread lol . Sorry to all if the post is a little confusing .

Hi all I originally did a quote to remove a number of trees from a customers garden . This quote included grinding the stumps out . We carried out all work apart from the grinding then were told to remove two other trees which had not previously been mentioned . Now the customer does not want to pay for the other two trees but still wants all the stumps removed . The customer has paid in full for the original quote of 5 trees and stump removal . The problem I have is the considerable extra work involved in the other two trees . So I have explained that these two other trees far outweigh the cost of grinding . I am reluctant to carry out grinding after removing the other trees . If grinding is carried out at the original price I will have done two trees for free and two stumps for free ? . Advice please

No worries just thought you were going to or coming from a cs100 demo

How about this beggar ( Henrietta Dick ) and thats real

Neil Down Justin time

Yeah thought it was . You were driving a mitsubishi l200 when you past us on the roundabout . Orange landy and tw chipper we were chipping roadside . I'll check my diary sounds like a good day . All the best Paul

Sorry to derail the thread a tad but did you drive through sunny Congleton Cheshire last week with a cs100 on your trailer ?

I used to use Elten boots until I stood on a nail and it went straight through the sole . I know a lot of tree workers and it always amazes me the amount of cuts and nicks they have on there boots ? Gets worse when they start telling you how each individual cut happened . I wear Chainsaw boots always on the ground . Although if climbing I sometimes wear a nice cheap pair of karrimor walking boots the cloth ones as they have an awesome grip with no protection . This grip makes my climbing better therefore safer . Personal choice is what its all about . The price some of the boots sell for is ridiculous .

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Love a good fire . Only had local firefighters out once to a burn site . A quick chat and all was resolved . So now if we burn I always contact the local fire station and explain to them the time date and duration of fire . They have driven past the odd time , just checking the size of the fire

Had my Trango Cinch for 2 years now . It is still in great condition considering its out most days and working in all weather conditions . Im running 10mm Dynamic climbing line through mine . Real smooth

Nice one , always good to hear some happy news

Nice

The bigger the better Jon . Thanks

Sounds cool , Day van or Camper ?

Yeah Ive seen a few of them dogs today:thumbup:

Just looking at them on the bay

Aye Stevie demountable would be cool . You would have to make time to use it though .