elicokiz
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Thanks for the replys folks, puts a few new perspectives on things..never thought of the rope freezing up ..thats seriously cold:thumbdown:
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Welcome to arbtalk Gary Thought it may be one of Steves continual jibes at my refusal to relinquish my vegitarianism?? Dave
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:001_tt2:I'm guessing thats you Steve?
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Wearing gloves is not going to help him keep a firm grip on his chopper either:lol:
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Having just frozen off my poor little pinkies, just curious as to how many of you climb in this weather, does you risk assessment save you from the numbing cold?? regards Dave:thumbup1:
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As long as the grounds not frozen solid, dig a shallow trench and heal em in, they will survive almost indefinately, just remember to dig em up again other wise you will have the mother of a bundle planted tree?
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Nice one Sam, didnt have you down as a lateral thinker Dave:thumbup1:
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I'd say this is just about the best advice anyone can give you ..you only come this way once, and you dont get a second chance with your kids. best of luck mate, hard decicision to call regards Dave
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Awesome post just about wet myself laughing ..puts a whole new take on drink driving:lol:
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The thought of it? you should be ashamed Sam:001_tt2:
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watcha Chris, for once the smell doesnt come from steve:lol:
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Just about to go home after working in a sheep field all day..now stink of sheep sh-t . how can I get through the front door without affending the wife? any advice or excuses I could use to excuse my rank odor??
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Thanks RobArb , glad you think so..quod erat demonstrandum:thumbup:
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Think his conclussions will go down great with the petrochemical industry too?
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Just watched this video featuring Paul staments ..what an inspirational guy... thats what I call lateral thinking; we need more people like this :thumbup:[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI5frPV58tY&feature=related]YouTube - Paul Stamets: 6 ways mushrooms can save the world[/ame]
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Either that or hes run out of drinking money:lol:
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Thought that MonkeyD and Hamadryad may be intrested in this post from last weeks NewScientist, looks like James Cameron had it right all along:thumbup1: fungal threads.pdf
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Thats an intresting post MonkeyD..known for ages that Orchids had specific fungal symbionts but had not appreciated the same may be true of trees:blushing: Are there any publications that state which species of fungi are clearly associated with specific hosts. Regards Dave:thumbup: -
Watched swamp loggers for the first time last night, unfortunately I missed the begining of the episode so found it hard to understand the context of their work?:blushing:all seemed rather destructive? and the felling of a mature Taxodium a complete crime? although must admit I almost wet my self when the guy attempting to fell it couldnt remember which way round the chain fitted on his saw. reality tv gotta love it:thumbup:
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Hi Taupotreeman,just being nosy,saw your post and wondered who you are. you may remember me i'm the bald ol hortic instructor Dave Walker??
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This is the fused canopy of a Parrotia in Cambrige botanics, used to be stunning but it was crown lifted a few years ago...an absolute crime:thumbdown:
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Didnt realise there was such a hard learning curve involved with the use of adzes..turns out to be a tool you can use effectively after many hours of graft..most of the waste sapwood was removed with side axes, didnt even know such things existed until I had used one..rather ineffectively I must state:blushing: One thing I remember being totally stunned about was the age of some of robs tools ..some going back to the 1750's and still in incredible condition..The day certainly made me respect the skills and stamina of traditional woodworkers.
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Thanks Jason i'll program it into one of my sessions next week. regards Dave:thumbup1:
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Thought you may like to see some pics of ex learners having a go at traditional forestry techniques..had a great day..respect goes to Rob Wood who was our mentor for the day ...a great guy:thumbup:[/ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH]
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Thanks LeyburnLad , Thats a powerful and moving account of how accidents effect everyone from the victim, to colleauges and especialy to loved ones. I know it is a highly personal account relating to your fathers incident but could I possibly photocopy your post and allow my Arb students the opportunity to read it. It may avoid others having to endure the hardship and trauma that you and your family had to go through. Respectfully yours Dave
