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  1. Bob Morris
    I was at the Calgary Games in '88 - great fun; everyone pulled for Eddie. Also, Jamaican bobsled team, (Cool Running, movie) Bob
  2. Bob Morris
    Here's the link to the court case BBC News - Gardener Andrew Woodhouse who beat thieves is cleared
  3. Bob Morris
    Denbigh Hunt yesterday Kicks off with a tractor parade.
  4. Bob Morris
    I love CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, They remind me of my co-workers. They all hang out together, half of the buggers don't work, and the ones that do, aren't that bright.
  5. Bob Morris
    Great idea for a thread and a good start with the posted photographs. Can't help with techniques for sample prep of plant samples but have made a substantial amount of petrographic sections over the years. Looking forward to more photos. Cheers Bob
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    30.4 t
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    Darn immigrants in the news again:001_smile: Native vs immigrant trees: what's best for attracting wildlife? - Telegraph
  8. Bob Morris
    European tree of the year nominee. The Leader - News from Wrexham & Flintshire - Ancient tree in Wrexham nominated for Euro award
  9. Bob Morris
    DH and HB, Thanks for the help; never realised there are so many different fly, mite, adelgid etc. galls. Scale isn't tardy in the variety department either. Gives me much to consider. Bob
  10. Bob Morris
    Hi, I found these on a lime, singly or in clusters around the nodes. When broken open they have a 'powdery' filling. They are not firmly attached to the branch ie come off easily. I have done some searching but have drawn a blank. Any insight most welcome. Thanks
  11. Bob Morris
    The Blue Angel (Marlene Dietrich - super voice) and Citizen Kane
  12. Bob Morris
    How is the maintenance regime organised in your local churchyard? If it's a pro contract you're probably OK but if it is enthusiastic volunteers like ours make sure they have maintenance guidelines for the selected tree/shrub. The severest damage here is strimmer damage and unauthorised pruning. I have managed to protect the younger trees but it is an on going battle. I'd go along with the ornamental apples or there are many slow growing Japanese maples. Cheers Bob
  13. Bob Morris
    A bit more reading on the subject. I think it covers most of the questions from OP. Cheers Bob If the link does not work just Google Lynda Chalker Scott at WSU http://www.puyallup.wsu.edu/~Linda%20Chalker-Scott/Horticultural%20Myths_files/Myths/magazine%20pdfs/Woodchips.pdf
  14. Bob Morris
    We use one to cut the local community garden/graveyard. About three quarters of a hectare. Multi users. cutting about every 10 to 12 days in the season. Grass pickup is good but use it mainly on the highest setting possible and use the mulching capabilities. It's going into its third season and I'm hoping it will last, but not hopeful. Some operators are not as careful as others. Damage has included a left drive wheel falling off (due to hitting a grave stone probably) and now the metal underskirt (hope that is the correct term) is beginning to disintegrate so it doesn't quite mulch as well as it used to. The only other maintenance has been oil changes. For what you want it for I'd say it would be excellent but for us we should have gone for (at least) the basic pro model. The Honda engine is great.
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    Many thanks Bob
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    Grateful for any help. Found on an ash stump. Cheers Bob
  17. Bob Morris
    I found this report to be heavy going (for me anyway) but there are a couple of pages of tables comparing the exhaust emissions from alkylate fuels and 'normal' fuels. The report specifically mentions Aspen - the test was done in Sweden. (Hope it hasn't been posted before - I read the whole thread and didn't notice it) In 2008 in the States the cost of producing alkylate was 15% greater than petrol. (Can't find the reference back) http://publications.lib.chalmers.se/records/fulltext/local_72581.pdf Cheers Bob
  18. Bob Morris
    ...last year sometime I think you were the poster who reccomended the Norwegian weather forecasting site (yr.no). I have used it ever since - it has been excellent for the North Wales area. Many thanks Bob
  19. Bob Morris
    Thanks for the information on etablishment - we'll keep trying. Cheers
  20. Bob Morris
    I always enjoy this thread - keep posting:thumbup1: Refering to the photos posted on 24 may of The Milldown I was wondering how long the bank of wild flowers had been established? Trying to do similar, on a much smaller scale in a churchyard. I presume the yellow flower in amongst the daisies is Yellow rattle (Rhinanthus minor) but here I haven't had much luck in getting it established. Cheers
  21. Bob Morris
    I second the above. Service is excellent. I only had a small order (files, wedges) but also got an upgrade from Oregon to Vallorbe . Free postage was nice too. Many thanks. Instructional videos on the site are excellent too, well worth a look. Bob
  22. Bob Morris
    This forum is a great soure of pooled knowledge. I haven't been a member long or have I posted very often but I learn, and continue to learn, so much from, for example, the Fungi forum and the resource photos. Do I contribute? - rarely but I often use the resource to assist in the ID process. The same goes for other areas eg "What's on your bench" - heck I even managed to change a fuel filter on a 350 the other day without any 'thing's going wrong language'. Also must not forget Rangermatt's postings - I find it an informative illustrated seasonal record (Keep it up Matt) There is a plethora of collective knowledge on this site and it is very much appreciated at this end. Bob ps Like the firewood forum too!
  23. Bob Morris
    A buddy in BC mentioned this place a while back. If they are still in buisness maybe they can help. He specifically mentioned bow bars. Web site is Chain Bar Repairing Chain Bar Repairing 5425 S.E. Johnson Creek Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97222 Hope this helps Bob
  24. Bob Morris
    A sobering article on chipper accidents. TCIA | TCI Magazine | Chipper Accidents are more Common than Reported
  25. Bob Morris
    Correct. It's equal to 3.6 (three point six) cubic meteres

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