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This is a great thread specially for wanderlust types like me 480 euros is £412 for 2 blokes How does this really compare to UK taking into account your state deductions. I know it's only money but I'm interested to get a take on the 'French' way. It sounds like you lose a lot but is that really the case. I can't understand why the French can get away with H&S violations- surely with a no win solicitor staff injured at work would wipe the floor with this attitude as France must be governed by euro laws. Why doesn't this happen? Firms in UK follow H&S to the letter in most cases for this very reason. Also interested to hear how many of your private customers actually do the cash negotiation because of the system. Really wondering if it's going to be more prevalent here with VAT now at 20%. Sorry- too many questions
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according to grand designs oak forms a crust which slows down fire and means it is ok to use in barn type houses- not sure whether this applies to turkey
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88 means you are standing more upright but problem with 88's is thirsty fellas It's a refill every 10mins-
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how much is a good amount to make each week?
likeitorlumpit replied to minnnt's topic in Firewood forum
This is the case but obviously anyone earning a second income will be keen to reduce their 'taxable' earnings- i.e sell logs for cash- this i suppose is only human nature I'd love to pay no tax- never happened though I know richer people than me who seem to -
This is great advice for anyone entering this profession Prepare for the worse:thumbup:
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oak ragword yew laburnum hemlock laurel rhododendron foxglove privet bracken horsetail lupin poppy buttercup chickweed deadly nightshade black nightshade st johns wort bog asphodel pimpernel potatoe iris henblane lily of the valley bulbs of daffodil, hyacinth snowdrop and bluebell columbine hellebore fritallaria soapwort sandwort larkspur monkshood greater celandine corncockle flax buckthorn alder buckthorn cowbane hemlock water dropwort broom hemp white bryony thornapple sowbread meadow saffron herb paris black bryony darnel all in some way poisonous apparently- google it Not ivy I know yew is the big no no- they get heart attack
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chin up It's the inevitability of it all that is hardest to come to terms with. Some say live each day as though it will be your last- I find that hard but it's worth trying. You're making me cry
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one handed c/s use plus cut and hold whatever next:biggrin:
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Also if you have guys who spray amateur pesticides on a regular basis and then 10 years time develop some sort of skin allergy/whatever then they could conceivably sue you for compo. You would have to be able to prove they were adequately trained- Question is though would it be a defendable position to say' I told them to read the label and provided the appropriate PPE. This would not in my opinion be proof of competence or would it? I don't think the H&S executive website details this well
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So what if you use an amateur approved pesticide (for in the home/garden) in a public place- It's not so clear I assume if you use say sbk (garden centre strength) in the home you can easily warn homeowner of the danger but in a commercial site this wouldn't be so easy. I hate H&S
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My advice for what it's worth is buy the brand of saw that the nearest dealer sells then when you want chains/spares you don't have to go so far
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Hehe:thumbup:
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This really gets me AAAAAARRRGGHHHH You do things by the book and what happens- they change the pages in the book- they even change the book By the way- you can store in an old fridge but the important thing is that it has a sump that can contain the volume of the chemicals should the containers all burst- Better to use an old chest freezer we were told Having done that I wouldn't recommend it as everytime you open the lid you get a faceful of fumes- not nice Rapid racking do a chemical cupboard which is ventilated and lockable for about £200- looks the business Maybe I need to go on the course again- we were told to sign off any areas where chemicals applied- now how often do you see this on your travels- even the council don't do it
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I think it's the leaves on laurel that are the problem- anyone on here who has burned them on a bonfire will attest to the horrible smoke- They do have cyanide in them so advise composting Often made me think about when we chip them though- that wonderful smell of almonds- worried:lol:
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Had to put this link up Had me in stiches- not entirely tree work related but i think we can all relate to it [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSK1D3bZhRs]YouTube - Cat vs Printer - The Translation[/ame]
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Tigers:thumbup::thumbup:
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Now that is interesting Not what we were told when I did my course. But As an employer does that mean I can ask un ticketed (un certified!) staff to carry out chemical application using amateur chemicals. How would I cover myself (duty of care and all that) This surely makes a mockery of the ticketing As a pro I am not allowed to use simazine(for example) Water supply pollution issues- but Pathclear contains simazine and is for amateur use- Whats going on??? What defines an amateur chemical- is it just one you can buy in a supermarket/garden centre or are there other stipulations Sorry- bleating on but this just goes against everything I previously thought and I'm trying to get my head round this
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He just doesn't want to be controlled by his dad Make it seem like his idea and you're onto a winner
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OK not £30 /tonne but still is a fair cost you beat me to it
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If you are paying to tip (I guess thats £30/tonne) then the value of your 27tonnes of chip would be rather more than £10 per tonne so would be economic. Try golf courses/ fishing lakes/ garden centres etc etc they usually will be happy for a pile to use on paths and the like- though I doubt if they'll pay. Landscapers also looking for chip- you do need to do some phoning round though Could be good for business i.e developing contacts
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A good tip is that rather than drill the stump- just run the tip of the saw round the cambium inside the bark making a circle on the stump- then pour roundup into this channel- I like the idea of making a cap with a round of wood though- that's one I will use.
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forgot about that Does anyone on here keep records- I stopped about 1 month after getting certificated- a right pain Area treated Location Wind speed Date Chemical Concentration aaaaaargh
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I drive fast- I was going to say too fast but lets face it the speed limits are a bit ...well you know ... not always appropriate I would rather see variable limits based on weather conditions/ time of day I'm sure this will one day happen Common sense- now where did that go?
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Simple scuff up the old plastic covers and spray with car paint
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I reckon thats the answer. I can't believe a cut branch falling on a live tree would stay viable long enough to graft- but thats just me
