Dan Curtis

I won't get down to vrynwy this time more round betws area

Fair enough. It's worth the drive if you get the chance. From betws direction, take the devil's pass to vrynwy brilliant road to drive. Just make sure you've got decent brakes

Any idea of who will be represented on the trade stands?

There will be a couple of arb dealers and a selection of rural craft stands. Then there's several hundred other stands as part of the main game and country fair

Are you satisfied with the life you're living?

Bob Marley

Historically, SRT refers to one length of rope, which is hung in a single leg style. The double rope with a hitch round both legs is also a stationary setup, but referred to as double rope technique, and used primarily for access. The third configuration, is doubled rope technique, two legs but both sides move at a bight point. This is supposedly now dynamic rope technique according to some people.

I don't see why we need to change the names when they've worked fine for decades before arbs started thinking they'd created something new by moving in both directions on srt.

If you get to Lake Vrynwy, find the hand that Simon O'Rourke carved. There's a couple of Douglas firs next to it that are only a man's length off 200'

 

It's on the north side, just to the north east of a little car park/pull in place

North west of the car park, sorry

If you get to Lake Vrynwy, find the hand that Simon O'Rourke carved. There's a couple of Douglas firs next to it that are only a man's length off 200'

It's on the north side, just to the north east of a little car park/pull in place

Really? He couldn't possibly have had an accident because he already had a skinful of gin?

Brilliant thank you thats set my mind at rest a bit!

Best of luck, let us know how you get on

Hi all,

 

Im wanting to do my cs38, i have no previous climbing experience. Is it stupid for me to just jump straight into it and pass based on the 5 days training?

No, as long as you're physically up to climbing and have a good trainer, you'll be fine

ill be there. same arrangement as last year Mark?

Bring your bulldog Rich. That's not a euphemism

I'll definitely pop along, can't guarantee I'll compete unless there's a few really hungover guys competing.

 

I doubt one weekend is long enough for me to get round any decent tree

I'd imagine there will be on Sunday.

Remember the competition is open to and entered by people of all abilities.

Not been to this before. I will have to make the effort this year!!

Yes you will!

Trade stand booking is underway. If anyone is interested in a trade stand, contact me on 07789 950455, or email [email protected].

For those who know the site, we've got space in the main barn this year - prime space for showcasing your company.

Speaking as someone who has taken 2 trailer tests I would say that this sort of information would be far too practical for a modern., Eco friendly driving test!

This thread goes to show that I am right not trusting handbrakes, I alwAys leave vehicles in gear and chock the trailers.

I agree, this is definitely not a subject covered in trailer training or testing

Anyone without Facebook who wants an entry form, download this and post or email it back to the address on the form

Cheers, will do.

 

They wouldn't let me take part at the ISA TCCs unless I took my spikes off. Bloody purists.

We're not like that Joe, you're welcome to wear your spikes.......on the pole climb.

Come and compete

HI DAN we had a good time last year mate thanks jon

This is a cracking show.

Also because it runs alongside a country show there is far more going on than just arb and forestry stuff.

 

The quality and choice of food is awesome, so much better than the usual greasy crapburgers.

 

 

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Agree with all the above, absolutely cracking time the last couple of years

 

 

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Cheers fellas, hope to see you all there this year

It's getting towards that time of year again and for our tenth anniversary we're planning to be bigger than ever before. We've got all the old favourites and more...

As usual, the East of England Cutters and Climbers Competition is being held on the 25th & 26th April at the East Anglian Game and Country Fair.

Game & Country Fair, Norfolk Showground, 25th & 26th April 2015

This year, in our usual style we've added and changed a few things around. Running throughout the weekend will be the usual events;

Work Climb

Felling Competition

Pole Climb

MEWP Competition

Balance Beam.....with a twist...... (Always a highlight!)

After last year's success we're running the SRT work climb competition, hopefully there'll be even more entrants with the rise in popularity of SRT over the last 12 months.

Last year saw the start of a speed log splitting and throwline events, there are a few more top secret new features in the pipeline.

The events will be staged over the two days so you'll need to be there for both. Camping is free on site, with evening entertainment and BBQ planned for Saturday evening. Alex will running his workshop on the Saturday evening, though I'm not sure of the topic yet, it's always worth going to, you're certain to learn a few things.

There's always a raft of prizes for the various disciplines and the overall winners. You may even win the coveted "Most Employable Person".

Entry for the weekend's events is £20, enrolment forms are available on the Facebook page;

https://www.facebook.com/pages/East-of-England-Cutters-and-Climbers-Competition/394739513952567

There are still a few trade stand spaces available, get in touch with me for more info - [email protected] or visit the Facebook page.

Banners can be displayed for advertising in the main arena, £3 per foot.

If you haven't been before it's a great event, friendly people and a fantastic chance to network within the industry. Each year we're bringing in people from further afield, so don't think this is a "locals only" event. There are already two confirmed entrants from Cumbria!

Very sad. Truly inspirational man.

I was on the beach at dawn with my dog this morning. Took some effort to get up and drive, but it was worth it

Gave my chassis a wash today. Can you tell I've got farmer blood in me?

Fair play, I didn't go to college!

 

I should have said the Genus is Populus, or is that still incorrect?

 

You could have done

I wasn't having a go at you, more an observation of the pedantry that goes on.

Ftr, I don't like bad spelling and grammar, but in a written medium a lot would be missed if you ignored or dismissed every poorly spelt or wrongly worded post.

I thought this was the thread to be picky? "Latin names" irritates me.

The Latin name is Populus, I wonder if thats anything to do with it.

Is it Latin though? Surely it's it's botanical name. Taxonomy uses words derived from multiple languages, though I'll admit Latin is a large part of Linnean nomenclature.

A little bit of Poplar based carnage