Sam Thompson

Craacking little spot. Should be pretty good when its all finished and that. More to the point, nice spaniels Sam

I would get a Nikon. No idea why. Its a bit like saws, your either one or the other. Im Nikon, always have been Sam

WOW. Thats phenomenal!

Sam

Right, I can still get to the page (Sponsered forums) but by clicking were the box should be. Its just not showing up at all Sam

No your not. I lost the wee box too:confused1: But as I have no idea what goes there I wont miss it much Sam

I have heard a fair bit of talk about "porting" "muffling" and such like on here. I havent really come across (or felt the need to) mod a saw, so I would be very grateful if some knowledgable bod helped me with a few things? Why would you mod a saw? Is it really that much better? How much does it cost? Can you do it to any saw? Im thinking of getting a bigger (MS 460 esc) saw soon, would it be worth modding? Or does it depend on what your doing? Thanks, and sorry for all the questions! Sam

Yup. We own 18 (though will be 48 soon) acres of woodland in Cheshire Its hazel coppice surrounded by some older beeches and limes. We get most of our firewood off it, and the trees in the surounding fields (we have an agreement with the land owner) provides the rest. We also have 7 very happy and fat Glouster Old Spots running around living off the habitat, apart from some winter supliments, which we turn into bacon when they are ready. I also shoot within the wood - I put down 350 pheasants and 300 partridge this year. I put down corn to bring in ducks onto a flight pond we dug and all that adds to the "truely" wild game - Rabbits, Canada Geese, Pidgeon, Squirrals etc. Just as an aside, last year I out down the same numbers of game and only shot 142 pheasants, 78 partridge and 69 mallard. Combining this with the pigs, and the large amounts of venison we "aquire" (lots of deer stalking all around the country) we buy very little meat, though much of the pheasants and that are given away to friends. Its only been "fully" coppiced once since we have owned it, and that was in 1996, so I think we will coppice again in 2011/2012. The firewood we get is either fallen wood, dead standers or a tree that needs felling (only done that 3 times I think). Aswell as releasing the birds, putting down feed and predator control we also leave piles of "stacked" brances and things as habitat for beetles and other little beasties (: And have put up a fair few bird boxes too. I started doing the consevation work because after all the pleasure the wood has given me I think it only fair to give something back. I also planted some cherry trees a few years ago and they are well worth having... mmmmm cherry pie:eating: I use a quad for most everything, but we recently bought a Kubota RTV jobbie a while back and that is proving to be a real asset to us. No idea how much it cost though, sorry! I would say go for it! Sam

110 Nah, I'de rather push a landy than drive a Nissan Sam

What if the guy coming up and asking questions is someone who has no experience and has been looking around the woodlands at bits that need clearing up and is thinking of doing the work himself but instead asks you "workers" if he could come and give you a hand for no money, just the experiance? Sam

Windy Smithy They are apprently the muts nuts at the moment and built to last. The other one would be Clearview IMHO. Sam

<druelling face> Nice set of wheels bud. Sam

*Street lights for throwing sausages up dark alleys? Sam

A full length MS880 down into your arse might look funny/good though Sam

Try his factor first bud. But get someone to read the letter you send to him first Sam

Thought this was about rabbit shooting! Nice work though mate Sam

Aymen to that Sam

Sounds cracking mate, I need to asses the situation before I start shipping muskets up though it would e grand to shoot with someone of your experiance! Would be nice to meet up for a drink or whatever though too Sam

Whats the price range? What are you using it for? What do local dealers stock parts wise? Its hard without knowing some extra details bud. Sam

Just changed to "yippee kay yay, fothermucker" :L Sam

Hi mate, I dont know off anyone round Cheshire, though that doesnt mean there isnt any! Home is Sandbach for me btw, so not too far away. I know of a brilliant guy in the south lakes if that helps though! Sam

Bloody brilliant mate!! Far better than I Sam

I think it wold be hard to find a lid for less than £20 that is less than 5 years old (above that they dont comply). Have you got trousers, boots and gloves? Cant help with a second hand lid though Sam

Brilliant Sam

Nice move mate, its lovely round there. Im at college (as off Sunday) at Parkgate (about a mile from Clarkes I think). Might see you about Sam