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mrs got 2 envelopes today from the union - what a waste
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I was thinking the same thing so it looks like we're either having or not having jackets done in t'woodburner tonight I reckon embers time lasts about 20mins so hoping thats enough
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with experience this does work but if your newbies see you and try to copy then you'll have a fun time:001_rolleyes:
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Takes about 20mins to do- costs or used to cost about £50 get the yellow book before hand will help with fire extinguisher questions etc But don't worry - you can get 6 wrong- Amazing!!! Did it a few years back- never been asked for- mind you I never bothered getting the plastic card so it's a good job. Quite honestly- if you fail this test you shouldn't be allowed shopping in ASDA let alone working on a building site
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I've started old mowers two or three pulls when been out of action for several years. Gumming up carburetter myth busted we regularly use old 2 stroke mixed up- must do as cans are not labelled 1,2,3,4 so they must get ignored sometimes Never had a problem- use 50:1 stihl 2 stroke mix Never had a problem with Supermarket petrol or diesel:confused1:
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There may be ecological benefits from solar but the financial benefits are not so obvious
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good groundies cheek the customer for as many cups as possible really good ones- you get bacon butties too!!
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other than your time did they do a free hire to make up for it
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CW logs sold by a nearby stove store for £186 per cu.m. - this is not competitive so don't worry about them taking your trade
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Chainsaw beginner - can't get Husq going after refuel
likeitorlumpit replied to ATC1983's topic in Chainsaws
i think its about cs30 how come he wasn't taught properly is surely the question -
have to agree wish you were around last year when I was getting it in the neck for burning green oak:001_smile:
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If he had a big fireplace then I don't understand why he didn't specify larger logs- can't believe this hasn't happened to him before Some people......
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Help quoting a job, Description inside.
likeitorlumpit replied to MankeyJohn's topic in Business Management
and if the guy who quotes is one of us on here:sneaky2: I have never asked to see a quote and undercut Even when the customer wants to show you it -
Help quoting a job, Description inside.
likeitorlumpit replied to MankeyJohn's topic in Business Management
basically best to quote to get the job- then if you have underpriced you have learnt a valuable lesson I used to do it all the time when I was younger- I was always busy. Now - rarely -
impressed simple but clever
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you're so right about doctors they say men don't go to docs enough but when we do we get crap so not surprising then
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Rob no seriously wasn't that screaming at you!
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Yup It may be great for milling but it's not worth trying to sell it Makes great firewood - splits easy- seasons quickly- burns hot
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lazy gits
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Expanding without too much stress:laugh1: It's not that so much as being able to cope when the inevitable stress occurs Get a hobby/sport- anything to get your mind away from work and you will find stress easier to deal with- I know- not easy when you are trying to develop a business. But- it is very important and don't overlook it. Try to keep weekends free always and only use saturday as a day extra if things go pete tong Have flexibility in the system and don't price up too tight hours wise- the weather will always play a part in the profitability of any job Be prepared to walk away- thats from jobs and from people who just grate on you. Above all be prepared to say NO!
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This is so true Also if you've got flu and someone tells you theres a £50 note dropped in the street you just can't be bothered. Most 'flu's' are just colds. I've had flu once and it was just like this- also- You wouldn't be on arbtalk if you had flu- not a criticism but a fact:laugh1:
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I thought I saw you there but I didn't get a chance to say hello- Summing up was a demo on biosecurity kit which was funny Final chapter was the FC main man being hauled over the coals by the audience for not having enough passion for the job- not gunning for more grant money though basically having a fantastic team around him.(so maybe he is doing his job right- as I assume he puts the team together) There is an extra £7million available over 3 years but I now understand that this is to be competed for by the FC and universities so the future looks bleak for some FC research. I too fancied a walk around those woods- there were some big trees there!! and very relaxing part of the world other than the single carriage way route home congestion
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Janey- a couple of years ago we had a number of cases of hairy caterpillars causing rashes on people- not seen by me on Oak but on cotoneaster and hawthorne- do you know what this beestie was?
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I would prune it next April Olives generally tough as old boots- we spent about £750 on three last november and they all survived the winter Phormiums and Bays didn't
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I think your approach is to be applauded Certainly for me the danger is part of the fun
