grumpydavesmith
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Get in touch with kingswood mate. Kingswood Training | Lantra & NPTC approved Tree Surgery Training - Home | Kingswood Training | Lantra & NPTC approved Tree Surgery Training
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Awesome video!! Where you get the cam?? I want one!!!
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I had some goretex gloves when i was "in", but they totally unsuitable for tree work. I normally use the yellow grip gloves but they starting to play havoc with my joints now its cold and wet. Sealskinz are the way forward but they wont last 2 mins on conifers etc. Was also wondering how you guys protect your lower arms when climbing?? i only ever wear a t -shirt as im naturally a warm person!! but somedays i look like i been mauled by a dog. I tried the nike and underarmour long sleeve vests but i end up being too hot. Any suggestions?? Dave
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Hi Was just wondering if anyone could recommend a pair of gloves, that, keep my hands warm n dry, last more than 2 days and have decent grip??? Cheers Dave
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Dont be afraid to ask questions, no matter how stupid they seem!!! Dont stand around there is always something to do!!! Even if its making a brew!!! Ur gaffer will appreciate it!!
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I get the same deal mate, He does basic kit for around £30 and the full monty for about £60. He does alot of people maybe thats why he's so cheap.
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£175?? you were had mate!!! i can get exactly same for a third of that.
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That is some top advice Steven!!!
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My advice would be to push your feelers out for another job, and a subtle hint to ur boss that your looking for a better job. Why not start preparing now to go it alone?? The odd job on a saturday or day off would soon burst your earnings., or how about little firewood business? There is money to be had you just got to find it. Companies are never gonna pay big bucks but i believe a decent bloke deserves decent pay!! " pay peanuts u get monkeys"
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:thumbup:Awesome as always, ordered spikes thursday afternoon, on my feet friday morning!!! Nice one!!!
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Personally i dont bother with waterproofs. Nothing is 100% apart from oilskins and then u get wet from sweat. I just wear under armour tops which even when wet keep me warm!! In the Army waterproofs were for girls and its kinda stuck lol
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Totally Sport - Science In Sport - GO Electrolyte Sports Fuel - 500g Mix Powder / Performance Hydration - £7.49 These sorts of powders are good!! I used them and they cured it straight away.
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Is it just these particular dates??? I sometimes need extra labour especially on a weekend. I live in Wool, but could pick you up from Wareham train station if you could get there? I'll even pay you but only if u make a decent cuppa?? Cheers Dave
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If it were me, id send a full report to the manufacturer concerned. See what they got to say for themselves. never know might get a free pair of trousers. Dave
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im a 32 waist n a 32 leg mediums fit spot on with a bit of room in case i put a Ib or 2 on over xmas Dave
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Fully Qualified Tree Surgeon looking for work....
grumpydavesmith replied to treesurgeonsteve's topic in Employment
there was a guy on here looking for sum1 a while back!!! http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/employment/19771-groundie-needed-chesterfield.html?highlight=chesterfield try give him pm Dave -
Lynx is also good for starting engines on cold mornings!!!! lol
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ive used it couple of times in Iraq on horrendous wounds, its fantastic stuff. it doesn't burn or hurt or anything like that. To remove is just a matter of flushing with water or saline. Bandages just dont cut it when sum1 blown apart by roadside bomb!!! Excellent med kit is not a substitute for training!!!
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god knows but he did!!
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yeah dont do what my mate did. forgot to take his glasses did it anyway, crashed car into roadworks. the car was a write off and examiner had to walk back to test centre!!! lol Dave
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Hi Spend a bit of time with your customer on quotes etc, i spent an hour with a guy yesterday just chewing the fat, I find the more they know about you etc the better chance you have of getting the job. Also be honest with them!! In the last 2 months every quote i have done has got me the job. this i believe is cos of that extra time i spent with the customer. But above all remain positive whatever happens and you will succeed!!! Good luck Dave
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You tried the Joke shop?? ( sorry jobcentre plus ) they have allsorts of schemes n stuff, try the directgov website too!!
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i imagine there prettymuch same as tank tracks without the rubber?? line it up and whack it with a sledge!!! to line it up make sure u slacken the tension first
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Santa does mine on Dec 24th for a bottle of whiskey!
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Honestly mate its easy. Get an excellent position and think about your cuts and take your time. i took extra time with a good anchor n secondary it makes a big difference. Good Luck Dave
