Shane

I'm not complaining - just commenting, still got more business there and she paid the agreed amount. I'll be going back though not expecting any sort of tip. As I said it was just the way she was making it clear she had overpaid by a few percent and wanted it back. Based on her annual 4 week holidays in Australia I don't think there is much of an issue with with disposable income. Had I inadvertantly overpaid by a few percent I think I would let it go. Maybe thats why she lives there and I don't.

I know there have been a few threads about customers on here, this latest one wasn't too bad but for once I was left speechless. The guys were working on a beech reduction at a house on a 'well off' estate (houses sell for £850k - £1M+). The price had been agreed and she was going to pay by cheque on completion of the job - as long as she was happy. When my team leader returned he handed me a cheque which was rounded up by £20.00 (not am unusual event, I'm pleased to say). Cheers! I just filed it away with some others to pay in. That evening MRs Tightwad (not her real name) phoned up and the conversation went something like this Mrs T - Hello, did Anthony give you the cheque? Me - Yes, thanks very much, they told me you were happy with the tree. Mrs T - Yes, they are a nice bunch. BUT I think I made the cheque out for £x50 by mistake we had agreed £x30...... Me - That's right, I haven't paid it in yet though ... what would you like me to do? Mrs T - Erm... well to save me writing another one you can just take £20 off the next job in October. **** Price already agreed for October phase - so it WOULD be a reduction**** Me (stunned in disbelief) errr.... yes if thats what you would like. Mrs T - Thanks for that, sorry about the mistake. In fairness she paid what was agreed, and on the day, so I'll still get exactly what I quoted for. Business-wise no problems. Just amazing when weve had big bonuses from old ladies/gents emptying out their purses then a millionaire comes out with this. I don't expect a bonus from anyone - just never had one revoked afterwards! At least she paid.. Always look on the bright side of life

I know there have been a few threads about customers on here, this latest one wasn't too bad but for once I was left speechless. The guys were working on a beech reduction at a house on a 'well off' estate (houses sell for £850k - £1M+). The price had been agreed and she was going to pay by cheque on completion of the job - as long as she was happy. When my team leader returned he handed me a cheque which was rounded up by £20.00 (not am unusual event, I'm pleased to say). Cheers! I just filed it away with some others to pay in. That evening MRs Tightwad (not her real name) phoned up and the conversation went something like this Mrs T - Hello, did Anthony give you the cheque? Me - Yes, thanks very much, they told me you were happy with the tree. Mrs T - Yes, they are a nice bunch. BUT I think I made the cheque out for £x50 by mistake we had agreed £x30...... Me - That's right, I haven't paid it in yet though ... what would you like me to do? Mrs T - Erm... well to save me writing another one you can just take £20 off the next job in October. **** Price already agreed for October phase - so it WOULD be a reduction**** Me (stunned in disbelief) errr.... yes if thats what you would like. Mrs T - Thanks for that, sorry about the mistake. In fairness she paid what was agreed, and on the day, so I'll still get exactly what I quoted for. Business-wise no problems. Just amazing when weve had big bonuses from old ladies/gents emptying out their purses then a millionaire comes out with this. I don't expect a bonus from anyone - just never had one revoked afterwards! At least she paid.. Always look on the bright side of life

You can pick up the odd entec/timbrtwolf treebusta for 1-2 grand. Mine would handle 3 inch stuff easily. They were really well built and go anywhere. As Ty says the bigger the better but if youre on a tight budget then a treebusta is a good solution. I had one for 3 years and only sold it when I upgraded to a road-tow machine.

On a more serious note you could contact the Crown Estates Commission and see if they could use it in Windsor Great Park. Smiths Lawn with all its horsey stuff etc. Isn't there a polo club along the road from Wentworth to Ascot, or maybe Ascot race course. (I know I'm based in Worthing but I grew up near Wentworth so know the area well)

Bruce Forsythe's back garden?

Marsland have the best reputation. Might be worth asking on one of the landrover fori (forums) they are full of good advice. Not saying the advice on here isn't good but you'll have a larger audience all of whom have some landy knowledge.

I fear this comment may be too late but here we go anyway. Did I read somewhere that the rear engine (I assume crank) oil seal needs replacing. If so yo have to remove the engine or gearbox to replace it. On the disco the bolts on the bellhousing are hard to get at so its considered easier to remove the engine/gearbox in one unit. If the rear oil seal is left it will soak the clutch friction plate and that too will need replacing. I love landies but, based on what youve said here I wouldn't pay more than scrap value for it. Like others have said look on ebay for what they acually sell for.

Maybe HE was doing a good female voice! Remember the Lumberjack song. Good luck - I think.....

How do you know the squirrels who did this were old?

I came home from work when I heard what was happening. I just wanted to be with my family for 'the END' No amount of provocation warrants what happened that day. The apparent arrogance of George W Bush in snubbing the Kyoto treaty and continuing to allow the US to pollute as it wanted, and invade whichever oil-producing country was under threat was a slap in the face to all caring countries. The perpetrators of 9/11 were NEVER going to be allowed to make any gain from their actions. They don't even need to show the images of the attacks to invoke a feeling of horror and heartfelt symathy for the victims and their families. It is tragic that so many soldiers (and innocent civilians) have died or been mamed since. No doubt others will have different slants on it but maybe some time in all eternity we will all end up with our just deserts.

Some years ago I casually pulled out the pole pruner by the cutting end, stupidly hooked my finger round the anvil hook - youve guessed it, the handle hooked on something and hey presto. For the sake of spending 1/4 second grabbing it properly I bled for 3 hours and now have no feeling in the end of that finger - for what?? Durrr

Coul've save that bloke £6,000 recently

HAs anyone on here seen concrete bursters in action. It's a kind of expqanding drill which 'bursts' the concrete apart See video below. I womder how it would be on those awkward to access stumps - Drill holes insert burster - crank up genny and away you go?? Maybe one of the 'nutters' on here has even tried it already [ame] [/ame]

You never had one then? I had to replace the bearings twice in mine and was told by TW (a tecchie at head office 'unofficially mate, they need changing every 200 hours') Just look at the size of the two rear bearings - shameful desigm

Those flywheel bearings look a lot better than the older cadbury's ones. If they are fitting those to all new machines I can see their ratings soar.

You could put it on an angle grinder, I suppose and really get stuck in, or mount it on a chainsaw??? Whats the advantage of this klingon frisbee???????

Anyone know anything about these? Prety sure Ive screwed up the attachment here - but its on ebay. BRAND NEW! 12" BEAVER BLADE for DR TRIMMER MOWER BRUSH CUTTER 7,500 RPM | eBay

I have a special shelf in my van to support the safety book, loler regs etc... I guess my shelf comes under loler.

Frighteningly slow! Quicker to cut and lift than use a manual hoist. Also depends on how smooth the surface is to slide the hoist - can't see its worth it.

Just recovering from a shoulder op so I'll have to just play with the scalextric. Waiting to play with the 300tdi (delivered today) and fit it to my 110.

Had a call from a very pleasant lady, agreed time to go round for quote. Got there to be greeted by hatchet-faced misery. She apologised for her state then said 'I thought you were the police, my 16 year old son was murdered last night' I offered to go away and come back whenever it suits her but she insisted that we go through the list of tree tasks. I must admit my mind wasn't on trees. What do you say?

Please treat this comment tongue in cheek - Apart from the maths issue (we all do that from time to time) this idea sounds like a scam! someone delivers a perfect free load for you to 'assess' and maybe develop a business partnership from there - hmmm Just me being old and cynical - good luck

I recall a recent episode of QI where they referred to a senior US adviser whose name is Randy Bumgardener. Maybe easylift guy can verify this one? There could be a Spanish sheet-metal fabricator called Miguel Derr

Brilliant! There is a god after all - Oh, sorry, that was another thread.