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daveindales

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  1. can't stand them. The petrol one seems to stick when you take it off. Tried swapping with another and it still does it, and the oil one is just a faffing pain. bring back the old screw type, asap. Only got them on my ms200's
  2. Armstrong, I believe has now admitted that he used drugs. He and any other drug cheat should never be allowed to compete in any sport again. Spare a thought for any 'drug free' cyclist who competed against Armstrong and gave 100%, and lost to a bunch of cheats. Imagine their dedication and all the thousands of honest hours training they went through.
  3. I had it when i was about 20, a long time ago. I started with a severe stabbing pain in my left ribs (Very painful). A few days later, I got the blisters on the right hand side of my back (not too painful). That stabbing pain was the worst thing about having shingles. I was very stressed at the time, and am convinced it was brought on by the stress. I first got the pain, and rang the local doctor, who said don't come down just yet, I'm just watching the 3.15 at Kempton. This was in the days when you could just give them a ring and pop down to see them anytime, even weekends.
  4. Best advice I could give you is get the main rotor bearing checked, check no fins are broken and check the no stress is working. Like someone else said, if everythings working ok on it, it's probably worth the money. If it needs a few repairs, then it may be a little dear.
  5. Iv'e had my 2001 entec for at least 6 years, never had a bearing or a fin go in all that time.
  6. I'm not sure how the tax man can come after an employer for a genuine labour only contractors not paying his tax. If it's like you say and the odd day here and there, then it's surely the contractors responsibility to pay his tax, not yours. For example, if I was a private home owner and got a plumber in to fix a leak. I pay his invoice and it's up to him to sort his tax affairs out not me. Am no expert though. |I would ask my accountant.
  7. His autobiography is a good read. Came across as a decent bloke. RIP storming Norman.
  8. Always call the harness, James (after, James Arness. Some of you older ones may remember him, gunsmoke and all). No other pet names for equipment, but we do call the 'sun', Sonia, for some reason.
  9. As big-ammer said, chip what you can and bung the rest in the customers green bin. I thought that's what the council provide them for.
  10. Iv'e taken a look, but the single axle one is virtually new and £1650. I won't be carrying too much weight, so prefer the single axle one. Good quality single axle tippers are hard to come by
  11. I'm thinking of getting a single axle Humbaur tipper (GVW 1500KG) Has anyone out these got any experience of these trailers.
  12. an eco fan? Is it another name for Swampy (see Jeremy Clarkson, in the sun today)
  13. No, not for the last 10 years. Like someone else said, have never being asked if I'm in the AA. I guess, 95% of private clients have never heard of the AA. I am CHAS registered, but only did that to satisfy a regular client.
  14. Spent an hour walking to the hotel where John Lennon was shot (persuaded by a mate). Wish I had'nt bothered, as nothing much to look at. Poor doorman must have been asked a thousand times that day, if this was the place where John Lennon was shot
  15. I hope UKIP get their way. The British government and not the EU should govern the influx of foreign nationals (and everything else) in this country.
  16. An eight inch chipper might suit you, but it would be too big and too heavy for a lot of people. I'd struggle to get over these Yorkshire hills with something like that on the back and a load of chips. I love my old entec. It's a 2001 machine and chips great all day, with very little trouble. No plans to change it.
  17. Brilliant news. Have a great relaxing xmas
  18. A legend on TV and in astronomy, who also served his country as an RAF navigator during WW2. RIP Patrick Moore
  19. One thing I can't stand is people being late. Better off without that job.
  20. Never could get into Yes, like you, found them too prog. Richie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio, the classic Rainbow line-up, was into them quite a big way. Now Dio's gone so no chance of seeing him 'Live'. Found they went downhill when Dio left. Was also into UFO in a big way. Doctor, Doctor please !!!
  21. Rock and Roll, yes. Heavy metal, No. Have seen Maiden before (excellent) Have seen journey 3 times before. Don't be put off by 'don't stop believing' these guys can really rock. Neal Schoen is one hell of a guitarist. Last time I saw them about 2 years ago the sound was really bad though. Saw them with Styx and foreigner who were both excellent. Also recomment seeing Rush who are also in the UK this year.
  22. long live rock n roll. Whitesnake, Journey and Thunder on mini UK tour this year. Might be worth watching
  23. I'm sure your right Rob, but my LPA still quotes percentages. Hence, my reply
  24. Decide which side of the tree to start on. Cover as much as you can from your anchor point, and get your groundsman to confirm with you that all looks ok after pruning. Gradually, move around the tree, and keep asking your groundsman. I good groundsman should be able to help you a lot. I take a small pole with a hook up with me. I find it aids moving about the tree. Very simplified, the first thing to go for is any dead, dying, crossing/rubbing and diseased limbs. If it's a light problen, then go for other branches and try to leave an even-looking crown However, this is not always possible, for example, you may find that a main limb is diseased, do you take it out and spoil the shape of the tree, or do you leave a potential threat. The answer to this will depend on a number of factors. Experience, a chat with your groundsman and a chat with the client will help. As far as percentages go, if the spec says remove 20%, I would guess about 20%. Nobody would really know if you'd taken 17% or 23%. Don't get too hung-up on exact percentages The main advice I'd give you is not to take your rope down until you and the client have taken a look and chat together. Pain in the neck if you have to go back up. I'm sure others on this forum will have more tips for you
  25. If you've damaged the finger in the past it can cause pain in cold weather. I cut my little finger badly a while ago, and in cold frosty weather it still throbs like mad.

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