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I figger in the natural scheme of things, we are most likely to be working long hours providing funds for an uncertain future, while we are young strong and motivated, but also while our own children are young or growing up, then in our later years lovingly watch the grandchildren with a doting eye as their parents, our children, fly about like blue arsed flies, repeating our "mistakes". A certain rythm and balance to it all, across the generations. Which is why, really, 3 generations need to live under the one roof, or closeby in the immediate community.

Hmmm, horses for courses. Ps I did wonder how one steered you Track Major based Forklift? cheers M PPS To be different I am looking for an Ausa Taurulift, one of the smaller ones probably.

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Nay worries, we have run a wee Kramer Nueson in the Cem this 10 or 15 years, the 2203 from recall, with the VDS, which has given ZERO trouble. Digger was deliberately purchased with VDS as we dig graves on a reasonable (guessing as much as 1:5) sideslope. cheers m

One reason i liked the husquvarna product straight off, was their recently revised system of grading their strimmers from hobby through to professional, as long as the last digit in the model no is 5, it is a professional machine. ps I also was impressed by their harnass, with its QR dump function.

I bought a "fleet" of 525/535 Husquvarna strimmers this year, for the first time, I dont know they exist, therefore they must be good! Simples! The Husquvarna product offered the lowest vibration figures I could find, allowing for a full un-interrupted days work.

Why are hoovers called Hoovers, or cut-off saws called Stihl saws? Using a borrowed Stihl 420 recently cutting the side out of a 90mm thick manhole ring, quite astounding, though a lot of that lies in the diamond blade technology. m

And? Or, rather how do DERFA know, does the vendor inform them? Hardly ah fink!

Quite astounding traction in those photos above. Hard to credit.

Probably a glut of unneeded grant-bought "business plan" machines being sold on, means i should be able to pick one up at a sensible price.

And! we have a winner! PS Caravanner, i tink.

thanks for that, cos we been listening to a Cuckoo for the past month or so. m

That ALL made sense, especially the last paragraph:thumbup: I have survived a few attempted tail-wags, by simply backing off the throttle and holding the wheel steady (with well clenched buttocks) Though with sensible trailer loading it should NOT happen, specially with a stabilizer fitted.

nuff said:001_tt2:

I would not be without the winch on my 17tonne Krpan, yes, a simple on/off clutched drive, but an absolute godsend, used to pull logs from the stack, and up over another crosswise log/logs on the ground to allow easy straight-backed cross cutting, though I mostly then flick the 1.05m lengths on their end without the winch. I ditched the tongs and merely loop the wire around the butt or log, that way there is nowt to get in the way when fully winched in. marcus

I figgered the front drive wheels to be a very sensible idea since when manouvering or turning one simply leans down on the handles, without needing to disengage drive, all in all a very natural and intuitive reaction. PS Now in its 2nd or 3rd season, and I dont know our Viking mower exists, always a very good sign. BUT I switched to Husquvarna strimmers due to much better vibration figures, ergo also buying Husqy blowers. I got the distinct impression Husquvarna has seriously "upped" their groundcare game. As has a much welcomed generational change in our local dealership. cheers m

It was'nt that well sharpened, just saying like. but That Guy is genuinely in another realm fitness & entertainment wise. m

I was only slightly dissappointed! There was a film about one of the Indian Hill Railways, going to Ooty, an old british hill station, the film was all about the importance of the railway to the community, and the various staff. A particular female Porter got a mention, normally mans work, but her husband had died, and she was paying her Sons through school and Uni on the back of it. All very inspiring, especially the clearing of the line after a boulder fall, bash a hole with a jumper, stuff in the dynamite, light the fuse and retreat round the corner, they were virtually clearing the still-smoking debris, when the train appeared! At about 5mph, flat-out! Hard Hats, hi-vis or safety cordons, nary the bit need.

Is cost or perceived stability on slopes the deciding criteria? I would favour a small conventional agric 4wd tractor, like a Deutz Agrokid, I saw a 60HP cabless model advertised recently for stupid low money. On fat tyres set out a bit perhaps. The farmers in the Alps seem to manage fine on shocking steep slopes with relatively standard tractors is all. And surely the mention of rushs implies boggy, and Alpines are belly low and easier to bog, get stuck. cheers marcus

Our local Hermes driver is known to us, he used to run a shop, he actually appears to enjoy his job, AND knows his rural del area very very well. Ditto the DPD guy, Polish I imagine, dels to both my work address and our home, hes been on this run for a few years now. Another outfit tried, on more than one occassion to leave various deliveries, which were for near neighbours, with us, I oblidged the first time, but politely declined the second, and less politely, the third time. I have not seen them about recently. Local postie is also a long serving guy. 2 out of 3 of the above, will sign for deliveries, and leave parcels in through the front door, or round the back if it is raining. Senior Managment keeps them sweet with homemade jam, which seems to work. Bytimes tis good to be part of a settled rural community.

Less single parents living on State subsidies. Ditto less divorced and separated couples. All living on their ownsome, & most probably state kept. Less defacto "couples" offically living apart, in separate state paid houses, to maximize their benefits, while they rent one house out for cash and live under the same roof. Less couples with 17 or 27 children , demanding, and getting mega room mansions, at the public expense. etc etc How the heck could any society provide for this unending unpaying demand, I can not comprehend. Tis not necessarily the wealthy in their (earnt an paid for) Ivory Towers are to blame little wonder there cannot be enough houses. regards marcus

Brilliant blue skies, 25 odd degrees, an it felt every one o them, down to Portstewart, after work, for a magnificent Morellis, double cream vanilla, ice cream, walked the dogs along the prom, stopped at Wetherspoons for a sup on the way home, an, thank you Maam, for that equally glouriously majestically magnificent perfect pint of Marstons "One is Ninty", followed by another that was just as guid. Maam. I then watered the strawberries when I got home, like with a bucket:lol:, honest!

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I unnerstan the rigid blade 2 man saw was for some reason . . . known as the "Misery Whip" in the states, I cannot understand quite why . . . hey it ud beat going to the Gym ony day

Eggs, I cover Cemetery bookings 24/7, have done this few years and will do for a while yet, without stand-by payment or rancour. Though over the Easter stand-down I did have to go in and therefore claimed my 2 hrs call-out. byw. I do not expect staff to work shifts or weekends without some commensurate enhancement. Though triple pay for the possible 12 days Public Holiday a year is perhaps questionable, on top of another 28 days paid leave. And still some whinge! We might, very soon be put on 7 day rolling shifts, covering from 0800 to 2000 min especially over the summer months. I wont particularly like it but, tough, its a job. I may also have to switch to another office 25 miles away, and I currently work 3.5 miles from home. I came off a small farm many years ago and still vaguely remember what a days work was, getting wet, and the hard earned value of a pound. Unlike others I work with at various levels who think the sole purpose of the Council is to pay their Salary, for working when it suits them. However, I kinda understand, as local Govt employees, we are paid to provide a Service. So yes, I will be judgmental. Simples. marcus