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  1. Be very, very nice to the boss and hopefully I'll see you there
  2. Are any other AT'ers going to this? A big "thank you" to Keith et al At Barcham Trees for their on going support of education in the arb' industry. Their series of free seminars (and damn fine lunch spreads! LoL) have been extremely informative and well worth attending if you have the opportunity . 19th April 2011[1].pdf
  3. At this time of year, alder species will have catkins.
  4. That's a very good link, thank you. I'm amazed and a little embarrassed about how much of that I've forgotten since I done my ticket(s)
  5. You do realise that you've spoilt the lad for ever, don't you? After his time with you, working for any 'normal' contractor is going to be such a comedown (Nice Verbena bonariensis, btw)
  6. Oh Rob.... Where do I start? Sounds like you've been reading far too much Jeff Noon. Among other things.
  7. I would be very surprised indeed if there has ever been a single prosecution for illegal use of a hand while stopping traffic! LoL. And I doubt there ever will be. But Chapter 8 is stututory, not just a guideline, so it's good to know what you should be doing.
  8. I never had it as a kid and only got it mildly in my 20's. Now it seems to get worse every year. Luckily, I don't suffer anywhere near as bad as some do and it doesn't interfere with my life to much. But having runny eyes and nose is sooo not a good look.
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    Taxi drivers

    Have a rant at the company owner. They are probably well aware that their drivers sometimes speed, but they may be more interested in that the requests of one of their paying customers were ignored. The bloke's a menace and might not even be driving legally
  10. This was a question I asked when I took my signing, lighting and guarding module of my NRASW ticket, as I had heard conflicting advice about whether traffic could be stopped by hand. My instructor told me that the only legal way to halt traffic is with a stop / go board or traffic lights. Are there certain circumstances when that doesn't apply, then? I would look it up in my copy of "Safety at Streetworks", but I've, er, misplaced, just at the moment
  11. My head hurts! (And that's with having A level higher maths) I think I'll stick to my usual methods for a while longer yet.
  12. janey

    Taxi drivers

    Why didn't you just tell him to slowdown?
  13. janey

    Am I unusual...

    Those Ealing residents are the pits... You should've been working around my bit of Ealing, I wouldv'e been nice to you
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    Am I unusual...

    You were probably the most interesting thing that had happened to them in days or even weeks. It's sad, but making endless tea and snacks for the workers is often some people's (often the elderly's) only social interaction and makes them feel useful again. So drink that tea with pride
  15. I'll lend you mine
  16. 'fraid so. Technically, if you try to stop traffic by hand then you are breaking the law and could get arrested.
  17. The only legal way to stop traffic is with a stop / go board or traffic lights. Stopping traffic by hand is illegal, as covered by NRASW. Right, that's tonight's traffic management lesson over with As to the loitering climber, he's not doing anything wrong by being over traffic. As long as it's covered in the RA. But it doesn't sound like he was doing anything, full stop It's ok to drop onto the carriageway as long as there is adequate traffic management and yes, you've guessed it, there's a RA to cover it.
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    Am I unusual...

    GAG (and that's from someone who actually likes soy milk!)
  19. Size 8 in pink please Mr B .
  20. If you are concerned about the possible removal of next door's tree(s), then you can always outline your concerns to your Local Authority and get them to assess whether a TPO would be expedient. You can even do it anonymously if you're worried about any future comeback.
  21. Oh right, that's clearer . Sorry, wrong end of your stick and all that. Yes, if there are no Planning constraints, ie, TPOs or Con' Areas, then legally the land owner can do what they like with their own trees. Although it would still be a shame to remove the tree without good reason.
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    Am I unusual...

    Do you seriously think that if I had something like that in the house anyone else would stand a chance of getting even a mere crumb before I scoffed 'em??? Oh no no no noooooo.
  23. Hi Dowie, I'm not sure I have read your post correctly. The tree is on the privately maintained land and does not belong to your clients? Then that would be criminal damage if you removed it without permission so DON'T DO IT. It would be illegal and imoral . Your professional reputation and work ethic is worth more than what your existing clients are offering you.
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    Am I unusual...

    Aw, shucks It hasn't stopped them starting up the sodding genies at stupid o'clock in the morning though! I might have to try a few custard creams with the tea next time if I want a lay in
  25. I could tell you about my week, but jelousy is such an evil emotion I wouldn't want to subject you to it! Couple of beers and collapse for you tonight?

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