nepia
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Not definable: each case would have to be judged on its merits, taking all factors into account, not just the number of views. That, ultimately, could only be decided by a court I guess if all avenues of appeal were exhausted and the aggrieved party still wanted to take it further.
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In law generally a public place is any place to which the general public have access, whether on payment or otherwise. So obviously streets, parks etc but shops sports grounds count when open; they may be privately owned but if the above definition applies then they are a public place. I doubt such a detailed definition (i.e. 'when open') forms much of the deliberation over whether to place a TPO but you did ask!
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More money but more sturdy and more flexible is Joce Metal t/a The Irony O'it - Buckingham Woodstation
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Ass-scratching cattle weren't the problem; it was the bloody tractor drivers that were the problem!
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On a large farm nearish you (Arundel) we used to do the above for strength fencing, gateposts etc: sleepers were dug in 3' and backfilled with what came out. Never used concrete; the work was always done in the rain! So for cosmetic purposes it will be fine.
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Yeah sure: I'm not in Sussex but not far from and regularly visit the top end of it. In fact during September sometime I'll be spending a day looking at jobs in Burgess Hill, Storrington and Billingshurst. I can let you know the date and we'll arrange a meet. Jon
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Nice specimen. The pics appear to show nothing amiss. When it matures - many years from now - there'll just be that classic Monkey Puzzle tuft of foliage at the top of a long straight stem.
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No worries. An All Ports alert has been done.
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A long shot but I've passed the info on to a contact I have in Security at The Port of Tyne. How good it would be if he saw it passing his window...
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Only three days ago a client asked me why so many of their apples had fallen in an advanced state of mouldiness. That was in Kenley (Purley). I'll be watching with interest Kev. Jon
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Yeah but you'd be wrong Steve but not as wrong as me I'll bet. I'm going to guess at Western Red Cedar.
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Given such a provocative question I had to revisit the suggestion but via a book, not Google. I now eat humble pie and bow to your greater knowledge sir: I'm sure you're right re Azara microphylla. To quote the Dorning Kindersley Handbook 'Trees' re leaves: "...glossy, dark green above, paler beneath, smooth, with a smaller, leaf-like stipule at the base. Bark Grey, with horizontal lenticels, cracking into thin flakes. " Thanks for that Graham . Do you know how common Azara is as a garden specimen? I doubt I'll change the owners' minds on getting rid of it but at least I can prick their consciences. I suspect the lack of flowering is due to environmental conditions. Cheers, Jon
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Thanks for the effort here guys. I don't think Coprosma's right or Buxus; I'm familiar with Buxus and it isn't like any I've seen - the leaf's too small, dark and glossy. Alternate vs opposite; it's difficult to tell isn't it. I think the specimen has alternate leaves as per N. solandri. However the specimen seems to be growing them in a form that consists of a main leaf with two smaller leaflets at its base as if they're wings. The images of N. solandri don't seem to show this. Again am I looking too closely and ignoring natural variation? Funnily enough I showed the above pics on my camera to an Nd Arb this morning and he reckoned 'no way is that a Nothofagus; the bark's too rough.' He suggested a Cotoneaster. It isn't like any Cotoneaster I'm aware of but there are loads. Thoughts? Keep 'em coming; thanks. Jon
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Hmm - hadn't thought of that at all. Possibly; the leaves in my specimen have absolutely no character to them other than being very glossy. Images I've looked at of Nothofagus (cunninghamii) have leaves with slight serrations and and that are little more folded. Am I looking for too much similarity between Images and reality. Unfortunately Images don't give me close-ups of the bark; is the specimen's bark telling? Thanks Bom and Andy. Jon
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Thriving on poor chalky soil on an east-facing slope in Coulsdon, Surrey. Suggestions so far have been Eucryphia or Azara but apparently it doesn't flower. Unfortunately I can't say whether that means that the flowers are so insignificant they don't show or whether the individual has never flowered. Thanks, Jon
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I'm not taking the p1ss with this idea but disconnect the chipper and blow chip from 5-6' further back.
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I like that one even more! The words 'petard' and 'hoisted' come to mind - excellent.
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I wish you were nearer: the number of times I've offered unusual lumps of wood only to be told 'nah, it's got a hole/crack/ soft spot in it'. I toddle off wondering why these people want to work with an organic material at all if they're not prepared to work with nature's foibles rather than seeking perfection there. Loving your work btw: on reflection it's probably a good thing you are far away or I'd be spending!
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Surely that's Train Weight (tractor unit + trailer). GVW applies to the individual parts no...? I'm watching with mild interest (there seem to be so many threads on similar topics) as I run a Navara and 3T Brian James trailer.
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I like that! The other way of dealing with such situations, as I learned in a former life, is to go overboard with offering what they want; offer to line up all the guys in front of the truck for a pic, 'would you like my card?', 'may I give you a guided tour of my worksite?' They know you're taking the p1ss but it's in a way that's beyond reproach. What gets them is that you're not wound up by them.
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Some from Austria over the last couple of weeks. Well, it has a bit more kudos than Surrey! Idents welcome especially on pics 1,3&4: the skipper in pic1 was no more than 15mm long - tiny. Cheers, Jon.
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I thought that was what I was doing now. Got some more bits that may tickle your fancy: only got off the plane 4 hours ago so give me a day or two and I'll get you some pics.
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Excellent. A friend used to get this result each year by buying £5k worth of Annuals seed from France (!) http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/landscaping/40655-wildflower-seed-2.html but has opted now for a perennial native mix. Year 1's been a disaster; everyone was a bit surprised by the suggestion of including 80% grass in the mix. It looks like there's everything there except ryegrass!
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As Steve says I'm in Surrey, the far end of it from him, so there shouldn't be a problem in principle in my collecting from you. Jon
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Ground elder! How kind...!
