rapalaman
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Just looking at the reviews - very straight English names with poorly written reviews, very pidgin English so likely to be AI or compiled by non native speakers
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That’s not pollarded - it’s been butchered and he’s has come well past the boundary. He should also have cleared all the waste. At the risk of fostering a bad relationship with him I’d be looking for financial recompense to remove this and replace with a similar size, maybe a bit further in from the boundary
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Smallmouth bass fishing massacre!
rapalaman replied to Ontario Firewood Resource's topic in The Lounge
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In Cyprus for a week at the moment, all inclusive. After two small glasses of local Keo lager, some barely palatable red wine, I have been to a lovely little local real ale bar for some proper beers👍🍺 Would rather pay to drink something I enjoy than drink what’s on offer in the hotel. The food however is superb 😁
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Is it a 2 stroke or a 4 mix engine? The latter are a fair bit quieter with a less piercing tone. I find the 2 stroke much more reliable to start - the two 4mix KM90s I have can be pigs to get going once hot
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I’d suspect they are chancers rather than genuine climbers! Depending on experience and complexity of jobs, where you are in the country etc, anywhere from 150 to 250/300 per day would be more representative.
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Love olives but not the anchovies
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Nippon or similar ant powder sprayed round the entrance in cool evening or very early morning. They drag it inside on their bodies and then it takes effect on the queen. Had to deal with 7 or 8 this year and used this on 3 of them. the foam only seems to work if applied directly to a hanging nest or in a roof space where you can see the entrance
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The newer style Stihl heads are very poor compared to the previous model. if using commercially then 3 in 5 years is about right unfortunately. I now run them till just out of warranty, sell whilst they are still in working order and will make a decent price. Put that towards a new one. rinse and repeat
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Ok - we have a good supplier nearby but in Essex - Poulton Portables in Danbury. would imagine you can find someone closer 👍
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Where are you located?
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Metal ones are pretty flimsy and a pain to put up - definitely a two person job. have done a few. Condensation is a problem, and I put a 2” raised concrete floor inside one to prevent water ingress under the sides. Personally I’d go high quality wood, not B&Q type. Proper heavy duty felt on the roof too. I’ve put loads up over the years and you really do get what you pay for - treated properly from the start and looked after, decent ones will outlast me!
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Have you driven one? I had one for a short while when my Daily was off the road and absolutely hated it! Some people love them and they’re good for tight access areas, great turning circle etc, but I just couldn’t get on with the discomfort, lack of storage space, the unstable ride
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Budget?
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Morning all - rather wet day here away in the caravan on Mersea Island. Dogs been walked early by the beach so he’s a happy boy 🐕
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Morning all - been wet overnight, now drying out nicely. Just about to leave for a long weekend in a friends touring caravan - 5 days of not dealing with customers as the signal is very poor where we’re off to 👍
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Bullace Tree pruned in October
rapalaman replied to Trevor Allen's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Bodge it and leg it back to the caravan! Not your responsibility to move any of the waste - I’d tell your neighbour to do one and move it himself or call his “contractors” back to do it. -
If there’s only Fosters or Budweiser available I’m on soft drinks- cannot abide either of them 🤮
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Love the Erdinger Dunkel - I’m more into dark beers in general, though a decent Pilsener on a hot day…. 👍
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Won’t do it any harm done in the colder months but it will look quite unbalanced
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Morning all - dry so far, rain coming in this afternoon ☹️ about a dozen stumps to do at two different sites- hopefully finish before we get wet 👍
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Not always easy to successfully reduce these - I’d take at least 30% off the height, trim the sides gently. I have run wire round inside and tied tightly to stop the boughs falling outwards in the wind. A few grew back very neat and tidy and I kept them in good shape for several years
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Review of Predator 38RX after 10 years.
rapalaman replied to Stefan Palokangas's topic in General chat
Good to see you back Stefan - missed your informative and inspiring posts 👍 -
Anyone know decent firm around Ilford area?
rapalaman posted a question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Customer has asked me if I know anyone covering the Ilford area that could remove what they call is a large oak. It’s out of my area so said I’d at least ask here. Haven’t seen any pics
