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likeitorlumpit

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  1. sounds like the builders are going to use you to cover themselves- though your statement will require them to protect the trees which they haven't-
  2. R you sure PL insurance costs next to nothing for tree work??
  3. teaching really is not easy specially now you can't beat the kids:thumbup:
  4. no chance to get top money:confused1:
  5. Like the man said No such thing as a stupid question:thumbup:
  6. Just helps with awkward customers:001_tt2:
  7. How many fish does it take to drive a nail in a rabbit?
  8. A quiet chipper/chainsaw/wind Plus sun that doesn't get in your eyes And rain that turns into sun on the way down
  9. it's all about population density plus us down south not so tight:001_tt2: bring it on
  10. do they work well with chipper noise in the background or do they cut out
  11. Be careful when burning posts make sure they aren't tanalised as this releases arsenic into your immediate environment and also it accumulates in the ash in the grate. Probably not a good thing but who knows for sure- arsenic is used as a cure for certain diseases so maybe this is not the correct advice:lol:
  12. It's a nightmare- I too have just done it and it's best to ask your accountant. You will be paying him more now anyway what with audited accounts so best to keep him in the loop You run 2 accounts for a while but the new company buys everything from the old including creditors and debtors. I wish we had done this 12 months ago as I've just had a huge tax bill
  13. Actually no.. he didn't find any evidence We were just discussing what might happen and he had a tub of the stuff and explained how it worked. I just feel like giving it a go to see the difference when swept next year In truth I firmly believe we burn the stove so hot and with vents fully open so air flow/oxygen is maximum and this will prevent creosote/tar/resin whatever build up. Sounds like its coal that produces the most soot
  14. Softwood is seen as inferior soft v. hard- obvious really A lot of people believe soft will gum up their chimney- presence of resin more obvious. You get it on your hands when fresh I've been burning fresh felled oak and pine this winter along with a lot of other stuff Just had chimney swept and sweep got about a cup of soot out of the flue. He mentioned a need to put this flue powder in about three times a week for next season which react with resin in the flue making it crumbly so it too will sweep out. I'm going to try it and see how much soot comes out next year after doing this. That will then be the test. I firmly believe that the secret is to burn quick and hot rather than shutting it down- thats when the flue cools and resins condense
  15. This bit about HA'S is soooo true Nagging tennant = tree 'topped' Tennant moves Nagging stops Tree not further managed HA's just want 'happy=not complaining' tennants
  16. lifes a beach:001_smile:
  17. Interesting comments on this show Just out of interest have the aa thought of joining with the Institute of groundsmen at their Windsor show. It's huge- loads of interesting toys and there could be a section purely for arb stuff- would get more food choice and lots of other things to look at whilst there. They already have chippers/mewps/demos and its FREE:thumbup:
  18. This is the more realistic view and generally my approach The customer is always right even when they are wrong You can suggest a different approach but in their garden it's their tree and unless they are the listening kind then you've little option. So often in tree work you are slated by someone whatever you do Take it out light trim thin pollard top whatever someone will say you should have done it differently. This is because they generally don't take into account the needs of the tree or the needs of the householder(light/gutters/leaves)
  19. what tree surgeon butchered butchering a tree
  20. Guessing epicormic paint don't think it works too well though and horrible to use
  21. wish my stihl were easy to start
  22. Don't take it the wrong way but it sure looks like one of your jobs judging by your avatar:thumbup: just made me laugh thats all:001_smile:
  23. so did your dad slam on the brakes deliberately to make him rear end him. that sounds a bit severe I kinda don't blame him though I usually just put on the rear fogs

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