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    I think you could up your rate to £100 per day without ruffling too many feathers. If it's too much you can always negotiate a compromise. It's all about communication really, after all, something is only worth what someone is willing to pay.
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    You using SRT much over there Ben?
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    PM sent!
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    Ah mate, really glad to hear that you guys had some well deserved fun state side, America does sound awesome. Hope to visit there one day. Boat is fine, all the hull is 'blacked' despite what must be the wettest April on record and i'm on with doing some interior 'deconstruction'. Take care mate and see you in June if not before!!! D.
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    I completed the FdSc last year. I was told on enrolment that about 16 hours a week should be enough time to set aside to meet the curriculum obligations. I would say that 16 hours per week would just about cover the reading. I found the course tough, tough and tough. I was very lucky I had a boss who had graduated from it the year prior to me enrolling, so he was very sympathetic. In a nut shell, i found the course a 3 year uphill battle with an amazing sense of achievement and a little knowledge to boot at the end of it. The course is great and terrible at the same time, its tough to fire up the comp and put in the hours after a days work to meet the impending deadline! Go for it, dig deep and keep going. How was the holiday Rob, did the kids have fun? Where you at at the moment? D.
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    Got a ball park figure for rates of pay? Also is the work evening and weekend possessions or day work. Cheers, David.
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    T'was a great couple of days we had there. Shame about having to chip up the brash afterwards though
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    Cheers for the info guys, much appreciated. Good point about the Grivel daisy chain potentially snagging on every tree protrusive i pass. Even better point being able to larks foot my own daisy chain, then if its crap, at least i can use the slings. Cheers. D
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    Hi guys, anyone had a chance to use the Grivel Daisy Chain? Accessories - Daisy chain Been thinking of buying one of late to use as a versatile multisaver. Can think of a few applications - retrievable redirect (2 revolver and shackle), multisaver and a means of distancing harness from hitch for advancement. The new Grivel Daisy Chain has each link rated at 23kn, unlike previous daisy chains which are rated at 2 kn. At about £35 it seems like a cheaper alternative as i have yet to master the black art of splicing! Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. Dave.
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    Just finished a Christianity Explored course ran by my fiance's parents; they are devout Christian, she less so. Thought I would attend it to try to understand it a little more as it is something which is important to them and in so doing build some bridges between us. Also,I thought it was somewhat contradictory that they were eminent medical professionals (medical director of Christies) and held religious views. I found it really interesting and challenging. I had a view of what Christianity was and now I have explored it a little that view has changed. If you guys are interested in knowing about it or want to further your understanding I suggest you could approach a church and ask a minister or the like. My opinion was that, like it or not, the bible has shaped our society. For me it seemed like a reasonable time to begin reading it. I don't know much about the subject but thought I could share my recent experience. David.
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    And to you Greg. Speak soon. D

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    Doesn't bear thinking about.
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    PM sent, although it sounds like Mozza has it covered.
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    Pm on behalf of my partner sent.
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    Hi guys and thanks for the reply, sorry I haven't replied earlier but been a bit of a hectic week with little time to get on line. I'll give you a bell tomorrow night Adam if that's Ok with you. I'll try to get an up to date CV together and mailed across to you this week Will. Thanks again guys. David
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    Could be a slight change of plan, finding it near impossible to get a mooring spot in Nottingham so might be heading further east to Lincoln. Anyone about in the Lincoln area? D.
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    Hey Tom, cheers for the reply. My number is 07899 725 097. Always willing to offer a hand.

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    60% is a pretty good rule of thumb. 55% was what the actual test was rated at without a margin for error and only 3 tests were performed, hardly conclusive. For the weights of the load, I worked with cranes on the railway for a few years and their training 'unofficially' suggested (as we were never supposed to lift a load without knowing the weight) 'have your best guess at the weight and then add a third, don't be tempted to fudge the figures to fit the system'. Seemed to work pretty well, only ever seen one crane nearly roll and those SLIs were screaming most of the shift!!!
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    In the HSE Evaluation of Current Rigging and Dismantling Practices Used In Arboriculture: Prepared by Treevolution & Bruni et al 2008. http://www.treevolution.co.uk/images/pdf/rr668.pdf The Alpine Butterfly performed the worst in a series of 3 rigging tests resulting in a strength loss between 52-55% when compared to anchor hitch, buntline hitch, double fishermans and triple bowline. Table 7.7 pg. 173 Previously this reduction was considered to be in the region of 25- 39% (28-39% Lyon 2001) (25% Allaboutknots 2005)
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    Hi fellas, Looking to do some voluntary work in the Nottingham area with any tree companies. Relocating to Nottingham as partner has secured a job at Nottingham Trent University as of the 19th September. The plan is that i continue with the company i work for in Manchester on a part-time basis but looking to make a few contacts in the area. Don't know anyone in the Nottingham area and appreciate its a big ask to give work to an unknown climber. My Manchester work should cover my financial requirements but expect to have a couple of days in the week where i could work for some other guys without the pressure of finding a wage, maybe make a few buddies along the way. Hope to ring around the companies when I am settled but any prior contact can't but be a good thing. Cheers for reading and keep smiling. David
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    Josy, Thanks for the links there, good reading. Good luck to your son!
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    Hey peter, David Cunningham here. Just joined the NW Arb Group and see that you run it. Hope you don't mind me joining and I thought it best if I introduced myself. Cheers D.

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    Yup
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    Fair comment about the patent pending design and not wanting to comment upon it. I appreciate you sharing what you have already, great food for thought on the potential for arb-sourced biomass and the future for biomass as an industry looks very exciting. Really pleased we are involved in our own little way. 1.2m is a LOT too far to stretch for our social enterprise but, great potential to become a supplier to a facility if one is installed nearby. All things considered, the feasibility study is looking promising and the scope to recycle the bi-product of our industry whilst generating a value added product could, hopefully, create greater appreciation and exposure for our industry as a whole. Regards and thanks to everybody who contributed to the thread. D.
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    Your proximity to us is uncanny, not far at all. I'm pretty sure you may know or have had some dealings with Phil Benn of ECOS. I'm just in the process of digesting some torrefaction literature, started with the papers produced by University of Aberdeen and the more comprehensive P.C.A. Bergman paper. You know any other good literature on the subject? The product 'turn around' and the capacity to burn off unwanted organic matter seems to address a couple of my major concerns with using recycled arb-wood chip as biomass. I'm pretty interested in learning about the installations required for this and the energy consumption. Didn't you say you were hoping to produce yourself in the longterm? Are you hoping to start up your own facility? D.

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