Mark Cattell

See s-penders web site!!!

Well done Steve , remind me to buy a beer next time I see you .. Probably be the APF

I'm texting as I have no credit on my phone, can't make it in as I have no money to get to work ..: chicken and egg!!!

if your LA have a Google image licence take a screen shot of the map (snip it tool) open it in the Paint programme and circle the tree and annotate as required. Some LA's will not accept google maps due to licencing issues as its public record and published on line! if that's the case a simple sketch i do mine in Paint of the site and location of tree is ok. I add a north arrow and prominent features to allow easy location of tree (that's what the map is for) by members of the public who may have an objection or opinion on the proposed works. hope this helps

They have also withdrawn the 661... Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

My guess too Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

1st one is 2 Fried chicken quarters!!! 2nd one I'd guess meripulus

If its in your contract either with a Client or with your employer you have no choice. but if no formal cover has been discussed then it would be difficult to get a sober tree surgeon after 10am I reckon (judging by my own standards...) I'd want a decent retainer just to stay sober, also i have a young family so would give any call to the younger lads with no children to sort out.... they usually need the extra cash this time of year too.

Are they the old type or the type 2 had an issue with the old type 1s with the harder plastic type hi viz banding, newer ones where better. Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

MS201 12" MS150 10" MS261 16" MS460 20" MS660 30" and 36" bars If you can only Stretch to a couple of saws then MS 201 MS 440 or 460 Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

He should be cutting hair, not trees....

I'm thinking the same, both the commitment and the cost are putting me off £3000.00 is the cheapest i have found.... may leave it as been offered a place on the MSc in Arb as i did a BSc in Env Sci some years ago..

Well done all how have passed, Finally passed mine too after putting it on the back burner for a few years. Feel like I deserve it as my knowledge and confidence has increased during the last few years. Will be celebrating the weekend as poorly boy at the moment...

Will check the diary tomorrow and see if we could send a operator and machine.

Well said.. Plus don't let external pressures cloud your judgement ... Wether this is the Client, the emergency services, your boss on the phone from his cosy bed... Your the professional on site . It's your call when you get there , you will be calling the shots.. Stay strong and keep your team safe... Insurance will pay for property damage. That's cheaper than a life insurance pay out!!! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

On call and expecting to be a busy bee, later... Getting prepared with food coffee and water. Spent a fortune on junk food and snacks last time I was out for 10hrs of craziness ... All good fun though ... Hope all goes well for you boys (and girls) and there no major traumas or calamities to deal with, that stuff stays with you.... Always remember ' fools rush in where angels fear to tread' Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

One tip from me is to use a netting bag to place kit in before it goes in a machine. Clear all the soap out by putting it through a quick wash empty. Use a rope wash or a mild non detergent wash... Found this on the web As always read themanufacturers guidelines for washing ropes. Alternatively you could try oneof the following methods but please don't blame me if it does not work and orthe rope becomes damaged! This is something I have been putting together for myweb site. The following is suitable for ropes used for PPE and lifting andlowering of a kermantel construction. 1) Machine wash; a. Chain link (drummer boy) the rope to stop itgetting tangled or, b. Chain link the rope and put in a cotton bag orpillow case to protect the rope. c. Put the rope into a washing machine and put iton a short cold wash with or without a proprietary rope washing product or a mildsoap based washing powder depending on the contamination. Detergent is notrecommended. Some people recommend a top loading machine but I have had goodresults with a front loader. d. On completion of the wash cycle remove the ropefrom the washing machine, unlink and hang in loose hanks in a cool dry roomwith a dehumidifier on. Outdoor drying is possible but keep the rope out of directsunlight, heat and wind to avoid drying out too rapidly. It may take a day orso for the rope to dry out, fast drying may cause the rope to go stiff and hardto handle so avoid heat sources. Also it may not function correctly with a ropegrab if flexibility is lost. e. Once dry the rope should be subjected to adocumented thorough inspection by a competent person before being returned intoservice. The washing should also be logged on the equipment thorough inspectionschedule sheet. 2) Hand washing bath method; a. Uncoil the rope and place in a bath of coldwater. b. Wash the rope with a proprietary rope washingproduct or a mild soap based washing powder depending on the contamination.Detergent is not recommended. A rope washing brush can be used if you have one. c. Empty the bath and fill with cold water. Rinsethe rope and repeat until the water runs clear. d. Dry as per machine washing. e. Once dry the rope should be subjected to adocumented thorough inspection by a competent person before being returned intoservice. The washing should also be logged on the equipment thorough inspectionschedule sheet. 3) Hand washing brush method; for this method youneed to buy or make a rope washing gadget. These come in two types, one is justa circular brush that fits over the rope and the other is a brush connected toa hose pipe to wash the rope with. Petzl and Black Diamond manufacture thebasic brush type and if you want to make a hose pipe version there are lots ofdesigns on the web. 4) River washing; depending on your location it ispossible to wash ropes in a river. Obviously this is not a method themanufactures would recommend but I have used this method myself with muchsuccess. You need to use your common sense as to the suitability of this methodas it is possible to damage or lose you ropes if you are unlucky. This methodis only suitable if the rope is soiled with natural contaminants like mud. Youneed legal access to a nice wide shallow fresh water river that is not too deepor fast flowing. This method is particularly suitable for floating ropes usedfor swift water rescue. a. Tie the rope to a suitable anchor point in themiddle of the river allowing the length of the rope to trail downstream in thecurrent and leave overnight. b. Remove the next day and proceed as per thedrying and inspection as above. DO NOT 'S 1) Do not use a pressure washer as this can forcethe dirt/grit into the core of the rope causing internal damage that is verydifficult to detect. 2) Do not use hot water to wash the rope. 3) Do not use detergent or bleach when washing. 4) Do not use a heat source to dry the rope. 5) Do not wash your rope if it doesn't need it. 6) Do not wash more than one rope at a time in amachine wash. 7) Do not wash your rope too many times. The amountof washing a rope can take is limited to the amount of use, type of use, environment it is used in, themake, type, age and washing method. Most ropes can be washed two or three timesbut each time the rope is washed the lifetime of the rope is reduced andhandling properties deteriorate. Do's Respectyour rope; it is a crucial piece of equipment that you or someone else's life maydepend upon. I hope this is some help Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

In reference to inappropriate post is there a report a post function, as on face book?

These types of helmets offer side impact protection, designed due to the amount of fatalities and serious injuries from falling rocks and uncontrolled falls striking the side of the 2nd climber in a rock climbing situation... we in the arb world adopted this type of helmet, the petzl ecrin rock was my first lid of this type ...as it offered us a similar amount of protection. so IMO all staff should wear this type of helmet when working on a team of climbing arborists. I also think its a money saving issue when employers supply ground staff with the standard type lid.

Fear is good, you need to harness the fear, use it to make the right decisions , it keeps you safe... Keep calm and carry on ... Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

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Agree...!! Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

This is a fine butt... Beechy Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Last chance ... 660 is sharpened and ready to cut this nice bit of beech into firewood... Tomorrow am... Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Bump Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App