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Hitch Hiker thread.
polish pete replied to Old Mill Tree Care's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
my first day climbing with hh. What a pleasure after struggle with rope wrench! -
Thanks guys, looks like another figure to include in tax return :-)
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gravity fed chipper on "coppicing" jobs?
polish pete replied to polish pete's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Quadbike, tractor etc. out of reach at the moment, I'm thinking about something that won't cost too much and can be multifunctional; dragged to coppicing jobs as well as on domestic arb jobs. I have double cab pick up, so chipper at the back and trailer towed behind could be a good, cheap set up for jobs where chip has to be removed. Thank you for suggestions of particular models. Any brands to stay away from or others that are affordable and really worth it? -
gravity fed chipper on "coppicing" jobs?
polish pete replied to polish pete's topic in Forestry and Woodland management
Most of the time I try to leave thorns as good source of food for birds:001_smile: Chip can stay as long as it is under remaining standards or on paths/tracks. Not all of brash would have to be chipped, it's just the visual impact of lots of piles all over the place seems to be the problem -
Hi guys, does anybody use gravity fed chippers to get rid of some of the brash on small scale coppicing/conservation jobs? I do quite a lot of butterfly habitat creation, hazel cutting, thinning jobs on SSSI and other sensitive sites where fires are not allowed and towed/tracked chippers can't get to. We mainly put all the brash on so called habitat piles but lately land owners are not so keen on all this brash being left behind. Is a small gravity fed chipper any good to be used on sites, where it would have to be pushed/pulled/dragged to get to all that hazel and hawthorn? How efficient and heavy are these things?
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Hi all, I decided to order hitchhiker from USA. After paying online price I received a letter from Parcel Force asking me to pay "import VAT" and "clearance fee" before it can be delivered to me. This letter is in a form of invoice; can I claim it as expenses in my tax return?
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I'm trying to find high roof canopy for my 05 rodeo. Main reason is to get more space to use on road trips (I fancy going on 1 month climbing trip to France). My truck is double cab- possible to sleep at the back with tailgate down. Another plan for sleeping arrangements is roof tent at the front of the vehicle and back for cooking, gear etc. The only one I could find was Truckman but £1400 and no side door... Are there any other brands making high roof canopies for Rodeo? Or maybe somebody making them at reasonable price?
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I got APF discount of £30 and paid £235 for training and £180 for assessment. We did the course last weekend before Xmass and assessment on 23rd to allow us to work week days.
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hi guys, i've just done my cs41 rigging course with Lowe Training from Settle, North Yorkshire. Very good course, Phil is very flexible with dates and very knowledgeable on subject of arb work and prices were the cheapest I could find. We asked for a weekend course to be able to work weekdays. All was arranged to suit our busy diaries:001_smile:. I'm writing this because it might be useful for somebody looking for training and because I think it's worth mentioning good quality training not because I was asked to write it
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thanks Steve
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thanks guys, billy- where can I find arbtalk fungi app? I've been trying everywhere but I can't find it
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it's got a big bar and a chain in good condition. I was thinking £150, ideally in firewood rather than cash.
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Years ago I got fed up of my townie's life and decided to travel, see some new places, try different things. I ended up woofing in France. My discovery was rural life and outdoors work. On one farm I worked with Lourent from Quebec- lumberjack and man of many talents. That's the first time I got my hands on the chainsaw, later I spent rest of my time on the farm cutting firewood and felling my first trees. Second farm was owned by british family in Pyrenees, guy was a tree surgeon. Time there was spent climbing trees and learning knots etc. I think this year of "work for bed and food" showed me what I wanted to do in my life. Now every day I load my pick up with toys and go to work thinking how fortunate I am to do what I enjoy.
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I've got my first smart phone and am looking into making it a useful one:001_smile: any recommendations on apps useful for tree worker?
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how much would you offer for one of these? Somebody I know offered me one and I need to come with some sort of price. It seems to be in a good condition, I don't want to insult by offering too little but also I don't want to spend more than I have too:001_smile:
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Somebody I know is selling his single cab Ford Ranger. I'm just wondering how much would it cost to convert it into a tipper?
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car insurance for commercial and domestic
polish pete replied to polish pete's topic in Insurance Forum
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my old insurance runs out soon and I need some advice about next one. So far I used basic domestic insurance on my white van. But now with new vehicle, Isuzu Rodeo, I end up towing things, travelling to different places of work. Until today I was going to go for full commercial insurance but after talking to somebody who had problems with claim after using truck on noncommercial journey I'm not too sure... I use my truck for both work (mainly) and leisure (weekends and rare holidays). Is there an option for both uses?
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I'm looking for few self-employed, fisa updated, current first aid subbies. Cutting mainly small stuff along rides. Often work involves long walk with all the gear in your hands/on your back. You will need to bring your saw, fuel, oil etc. I can only consider operators with recent cs tickets or fisa refresher and current first aid.
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Thanks for your replies guys! so with one vehicle I decide on percentage of commercial use and then I can claim this much percent of vehicle value when bought and insurance costs? plus usual travelling rate per mile? At the moment I have to insured vehicles as my old van was a bit unreliable and I had an opportunity to buy very cheap Honda CRV to use when van was in garage. I'm still thinking is it worth to keep a second car to keep all the paperwork clear (work vehicle/leisure vehicle) or save on second insurance which is 0 years no claims, quite expensive.
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finally I've got my Isuzu Rodeo pick up! No more white van for a while . My question is: how does it work with using vehicle for both work and after work? Can I claim vehicle and insurance in my expenses? Or do I need a separate car used for leisure/pleasure only to be able to claim pick up in my tax return expenses? cheers Peter
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i also have strimmer, hedge trimmers, lawnmower for all these less exciting jobs
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<p>Hi Hodge,</p>
<p> how's it going? did you manage to go to Norway? Can you send me details of that place where you did your utility tickets? I want to do ua1 this month and need somewhere reasonable local. </p>
<p> cheers</p>
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<p> polish pete</p>
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Summer again and work slows down a bit. I'm based in Kendal, self employed, insured, cs30,31,32,34,38,39, chipper, spraying, first aid, b+e licence, saws, LOLERed climbing kit, lowering kit. I'm looking for any work to fill in free days, ideally within 1 hour drive but am willing to go further away if work is for few days. cheers:001_smile: polish pete
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anybody organizes UA1 training near Cumbria in near future?
