Shane

I thought the bark and form of the first one suggested Ginkgo but the buds look a bit too pointy.

What interests do you have outside work? Maybe check out how to get into something you really enjoy. There are openings in most places for people with a genuine passion. Wake up every morning desperate to get to work - and you've got it made.

Sort of. You get a rock climber, tie him to a bungee at the base of a cliff then he sees how high he can get before the bungee pulls him down. Even better than the Jackass chipper shower where they tie someone up and feed fish and vegetables through a big wood chipper with the outfeed aimed at them.

Bungie climbing is my favourite.

Elections are fought on promises. Voters vote based on opinions. Economic pressure dictates the subsequent reality - which usually leads to disapointment. Is it any wonder politicians never answer questions with a straight answer.

3 looks like a fig - they do grow that big. We recently pruned what is supposed to be the oldest fig in the UK - it was bigger than the one in the piccy. Another vote for pitto at no 6.

Maybe they see it as a way for the Tories to steal a few of the Labour votes - and hang the consequences. As long as the buyers can last a few years without defaulting it will all fall apart under a different Govt. and the bankers will win again, selling defaulted houses at auction for cash to their chums. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss!

I wouldn't recommend Eurogreen. Last time I was there the bloke was driving a big 360 (next to us while we were tipping out) while swigging from a can of cider. There are other reasons, some heresay, which might be deemed politically incorrect. The place is, however, used by a lot of locals so they may have different views to me.

Precisely worded, that man:thumbup1:

Not sure about the VAT if youre not VAT registered, otherwise should be fine.

I used to work with a bimbo who voted every week for Big Brother but not at a General Election.

The politicians will argue that jobs like medics and police should be done by people who WANT to do it rather than mercenaries who do it for the money. The flip side of the coin is that they pay poor money for such jobs. Rooney's salary is obscene, but he is only offered that amount because of the massive money Sky etc. make from the billions of lard-arses who are happy to pay a large proportion of their benefits payout on 'footy on the telly'. Would anyone turm down £300k a week because it's too much? The only answer to improving the Health Service, Education, the roads, security (and anything else the Romans ever did for us) is to raise money through errrrrrrrrrr taxation! Every politician craps themselves (especially with an election looming) at suggestion of raising taxes. So all they will ever do is say how the other party's manifesto doesn't add up - while not mentioning their own. In short - we all need to grow up enough to be willing to pay more tax if we want better services, or stay greedy (ta Mrs Thatcher) and put up with crap public services or be rich enough (Tory enough) to pay for your own. We need a political party that treats the electorate like adults and not greedy little 'wannabe millionares'. or do we? it's your vote.

Contact Stubbs Copse near Arundel, they have a web-site. Very reasonable prices and a pleasant bunch to deal with.

I replaced the bearings on my Rayco - just measured all dimensions then contacted a few suppliers. None of them could understand the price of the 'originals' and even the very top spec 'standdard' ones were far cheaper. Don't forget the measure the offset of the bearing from the centres of the mounting holes. Good luck

Apology not needed, no worries. Things in writing sometimes look more harsh than the way would say them face to face. Best of luck with it. Shane

That comes across as a tad stroppy in writing. Knowing how long youve been a member I suspect that's not the case. I would assume members will only reply to ID type questions as and when they are sure. If you ask for opinions, the answers will be more swift and enthusiastic.

Memories of broken engine hoist (used to lift car up after jack collapsed), long stihl hedge cutter with shredded gearbox (it struggled a bit on the ash twigs and made a funny noise) to name but two. Why should we provide the means to allow someone to do us out of work? If it's family or really good friend I'll do it for them. Otherwise the tools are either being repaired or used on the required day.

Jon, heres one youll love, enjoy! [ame] [/ame]

Somehow I just knew you would appreciate that John. Just don't ask how I found such stuff on the 'net. Remember the stakes are high.

Anywhere in this cartoon will do [ame] [/ame]

I'd have something else lined up before I did that. Like everyone says, talk to the boss or just move on. It sounds like you have belief in yourself, maybe if you chat to the boss tell him in the long term you might go self employed, especially if he says he can only justify paying a certain amount. The raw economics dictate that to make a profit in a service industry those who provide the service MUST bring in more money than the company pays them. BUT remember that 'layer' that the bosses keep has to pay for a lot of things as well as their wages. There are some days when I end up with less than some of my guys after taking off all the overheads. But enough of that waffle - if you feel you are worth more dont suffer in silence, talk to the boss you might be surprised. And keep the discussion amicable, who knows what the fuure holds.

In the ad he says he's done his homework and doesn't need an O license? Haven't we done this sketch before and concluded that is not the case?

You can always say you could have got a bit better for a bit more dosh, but you gotta stop somewhere. The TW 150s are popular so you shouldn't have trouble if and when you want to sell it. They sold a lot for a good reason. In Spanish, Cheepers are getting cheeper tharn cheeeps, seenior.

I'm also going to see if I can tune up the chipper shoot too!

Maybe I chose the wromg day to post this - you should try it before you ridicule a poor old inventive tree man. At least Spud has not disowned me.