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    Yes It's common practice especially when the tree is on council land overhanging private housing. Not so much between gardens but then again it would encourage tit for tat if they both have trees
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    I guess you're on the saws come this time of year though Andy. I'd like to know how gardeners suddenly became 'mower pushers' It takes years of training to become a gardener. Gardeners also need to be able to handle clients who generally see them as lower in the food chain than the bloke with all the bondage gear. Most gardeners knowledge of botanical names far exceeds arborists. Cue grief. Probably pests and diseases too. Though not fungi. In truth gardeners other than the trumped up designer/gardener exhibit (need to exhibit)more humility than climbers and are generally less manager input maintenance characters. This is not always true granted and I've known a few climbers who were quality carefree individuals and good blokes too. Personally though I pay climbers more. Mental I know.
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    How does the lawn sand do that- lawn sand is nitrogen based- why would the mares tail release nitrogen. How does the vinegar work? We use Kurtail though it's mighty toxic and I'd like to find something else and this is why I question your method. Not just being critical- being interested.
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    Thats great- like a grazing animal. Rhinocerous maybe
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    we put in the offer which they said 'thank you very much but we're going with the auction. I thought they might. I'm going to go and bid then in the competitive world of auction. Wish me luck. In truth I don't know how high I will go:confused1:
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    Nostalgia....remember it well I don't remember ever having heard of H&S in those days Have to say I think it has it's place nowadays.
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    next time you do a straight fell using the beaver cut Rich...... ask them to move the cars. Saves all that T cut:001_rolleyes:
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    Similar advice A tree aint worth dying for. Don't feel you have to be a hero. Personally I think this is a storm in a tea cup:001_smile:
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    If you could start a yard there then that price sounds good to me. Be brave:001_smile:
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    Cheers Alec- that would be great. Just put in £5200 and waiting to see what happens. Theres £1500 of fees on top so it's not ridiculous cheap but I would be chuffed if it is taken up.
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    We're going to offer a bit over the guide price to the auctioneers and see what happens. Try and do the conveyancing ourselves=gulp
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    Cheers Mick We've been lucky finding a horsey farm near Tunbridge Wells that will take quite a bit but I'm always on the lookout so I'll be in touch no doubt. What do you do with it- I'm interested because we used to store around 100 cube and spend a few days in the winter mulching our landscaping. 3 or 4 months in a pile turned it into good steaming organic mulch.
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    Thanks all Guide price around 4k Got all sporting rights- no rights of way. Yesterday we say a huge deer which the dogs followed. No way do I want to shoot such a beauty. Downloaded land registry stuff. The sellers solicitor wants £900 on top of the price for his fees. Can't believe what solicitors charge Have measured it out from plans that were done in feet:001_smile: Walking through the wood with measuring wheel I'm pretty happy I know the exact spot though it's in a larger wood. Woodlands.co.uk have been followed for years but prices are high and mostly it's just part of bigger woods anyway. I'd like to add to the wood as it's mostly pine and birch though there are a few oak- around 20 years old. I know its not a large plot but- you've got to start somewhere. My other worry is dumping as I've noticed a little bit of rubbish in the area. Feels like it would be best to chain off the access road and all owners share a padlock for access but theres probably 20 owners accessed by the road/track. getting in touch with them all would be difficult. I'll keep you all in the loop. Exciting times. I'm easily pleased.
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    Its been a dream for years and finally I've seen a small (just over 1 acre) piece for sale- by auction aargh. Has anyone here been through this. I'm wondering whether to offer to buy before the auction but not sure what is the best way to do this. I'm concerned the lot could go for much more than the guide price. If I get it I'll be in heaven. Been there today and theres so many interesting fungi. It's been neglected so theres fallen deadwood over the whole site. Is there anything I should be looking at before diving in. Appreciate any input:001_smile:
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    <p>I'm up there but probably only for traffic control if needed</p>

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    I was addicted on Sky For some reason it stopped just when they had organised work away from home. maybe thats next season. Just so much kit constantly breaking down /getting stuck. It would completely drain me.
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    <p>Yes. Sorry Rich</p>

    <p>Wednesday is on - thats the 23rd. Hope this still good for you. We've been so busy and I'm off to Barcelona for a few days to just get away from it all. See you on site say 8.30. </p>

    <p>Its 2 Brambledown Wallington SM6 0TQ. Lime tree</p>

     

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    <p>Yes. Sorry Rich</p>

    <p>Wednesday is on - thats the 23rd. Hope this still good for you. We've been so busy and I'm off to Barcelona for a few days to just get away from it all. See you on site say 8.30. </p>

    <p>Its 2 Brambledown Wallington SM6 0TQ. Lime tree</p>

     

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    I really like this idea of travelling and climbing the worlds trees. Good on you. Did you ever worry the kids were going to run off with your kit. They look so happy and trusting but there must be a time when you're not so sure.
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    Sorry That was though a serious answer. How many times!!!! We've all been there. The guy wants a price and knowing this may help him make a bit more profit. The reality will come out with a face to face meet and he'll know when he gets asked to invoice a certain way. The OP is asking for guidance on price. No one on here could price from the information given. We're just able to give business advice. That was mine. I'm not thinking he'll take it as a definate but to consider this aspect. Obviously he shouldn't assume but....................
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    He obviously wants to claim his private garden against tax so add another 20% to it.
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    We've worked with 2 in the tree plus 1 or 2 groundies. Not regularly and our all singing radio communication is in the hands of only one climber so not ideal. I guess they could communicate with each other and sod the groundie. It works well for big tree reductions (stops the groundie getting bored) and lines of trees. It's not much of a H&S issue other than for the groundie who has branches falling from 2 places to contend with.
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    <p>Hi Rich- would next tuesday or wednesday work for you thats 22 or 23 october</p>

    <p>Its a lime that needs pollarding- will need rigging. Parking under may be a problem but I'll get out there and put cones down. If that doesn't work, theres a beech reduction nearby we could do instead.</p>

     

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    Huck- you climb for yourself I believe If you employ climbers you have a duty of care for them and have to consider these things. Should the worse happen............. And it does. With corporate manslaughter cases, the buck stops with everyone involved. I admire your attitude. It's called self preservation. Theres no room for much doubt but, I'm sure if you're being honest you have had near misses. Usually in the tree you least expect. As I understand it the rules apply to all climbers even self employed 'one man' operations. I'm enjoying this debate. It's good to see how others cope with this issue. The idea of 2 ropes in the tree is interesting. Anyone else do this?
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    <p>All it was Alec was we've delivered 2 or 3 loads with some biggish pieces of poplar and cherry that will probably mill. The issue for us is getting them from back gardens handballing. I think the cherry probably very usable.</p>

    <p>Always check for nails with our wood as its often housing association and they love banging in nails</p>

    <p>Keeping your mum busy- you'll have to say when she's got enough (or is worn out)</p>

     

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