easy-lift guy

You received a call for a bid you may or may not have given? You told the customer you had not provided a bid for said job. You provided a new bid for customer who hired you. You got the Job!, in business that is all that matters other than the fact that the customer was happy and you got paid. Never feel wrong or guilty about being a professional. I am certain that everyone on this site strives to be professional. elg

Like any new Tech system or item it will take some time to work the bugs out. Forward all error reports and feed back you can to Apple. The Men/Women in the White lab coats will be all over your reported issues ASAP, it just takes time to get caught up, Mr. Jobs knows what he is doing and there are always issues in the beginning. I believe they call it planned marketing and planned obsolescence, welcome to the plan!. elg

Funny how threads take on a life of their own. Might I suggest cutting taxes across the board and start phasing out many cradle to grave programs, say 5% reduction per year. I also suggest a balance budget amendment for your government to have to live by. Everyone would have plenty of notice to start adjusting most of their collective lives and in turn. I also think your VAT tax should start to be reduced 1/2 % annually. This will stimulate additional economic activity, and more people to work. Of course it may take more than 20 years to pull this off, maybe as many a Two generations but it would be worth a try. O and lastly most of the government departments that take care of everything else except the military,water/sewer fire, and police convert to the Private sector responsibility. elg

difflock, you are correct. Here in the states the teachers unions just loss their single biggest case in Wisconsin's history. The bottom line is that the Unions in general are broke and the only way they can continue to support all of the retirement plans is by raising taxes for everyone else or have to pay into their own retirement plans. The unions said no way and the Governor of Wisconsin said yes way and had the Supreme court rule in favor of the state of Wisconsin. This single court decision will have a far reaching affect through out the land.

Mark, I believe your boss is offering a way of "paying forward" a favor. You are a very fortunate person. I believe you will cover yourself with the many suggestions regarding all insurance and other important stuff. In the future you will be given the opportunity to also "pay forward" your bosses kind offer. I wish you the best. Lot's of good advise, take it in good health/wealth. elg

carbonite.com works well and backs up everything on your computer. elg

I am sorry for your loss. elg

You are correct pgkevet and here in the states some one is always trying to get justice for someone else, that was a joke. As earlier stated supply and demand can effect your rate of insurance other factors include your postal code and general population trends. It could pay to shop around for a new carrier once a year for comparison sake if for no other reason than to keep your $$ in your pocket. Good Hunting. elg

Thanks Arbwork, A coordinated effort and follow up is really the key. Les cork's suggestion of the creation of a national data base is very clever and long over due. Although my time spent on this project has been interesting from a research standpoint, I have not completed my ultimate goal of implementing a plan like Les Cork had suggested. If you or anyone else would be willing to assist myself as a liaison that would be great. I believe the membership of ArbTalk can and should make a difference. Thanks for your reply and support. elg

Penfold out of all the research that was done I must note that I never read a report of any armed robberies taking place for stolen kit, etc. That being said I believe that a number of members are pretty good hunters and could adjust abilities if need be to protect life/property if need be. The laws within the UK are a different matter and I would be better served to leave any comments for my fellow members to bloviate about. As a group, Members of ArbTalk have the most to gain and at the same time loose. A concerted effort with regular follow up is very important to stay sharp and alert and never let your guard down, the Jackals know weakness and will exploit any opportunity given. Good hunting! elg

You are spot on Hodge I have known many teachers, really good people. It's not about the $$ it's becuse they have a calling to do better, kinda like Good bye Mr. Chips. elg

Thanks Dave and Dom it really was my pleasure and I hope it helps! elg

Thoughts on the role of Law Enforcement and the Police... During the course of reviewing many posts, I must say with regret that the degree of apathy of law enforcement reported by posters was consistently very high with little or no sympathy for the victims of the crimes being committed. Although I am not from the United Kingdom I am sure to an extent this type of behavior exists everywhere to one degree or another. That being said, with a membership as large as ArbTalk, I believe it is necessary to immediately make a concerted and coordinated effort with all local authorities to better coordinate and apprehend these criminals. I have been told on more than one occasion that the laws in the UK protect criminals more than citizens and victims of crime. I believe to a point that may appear to be true. Here in the states as well in most western countries there is strength in numbers and when local issues become too much for the citizens to bare it is up to the citizens to make changes in laws by electing officials ready willing and able to make a difference. Sometimes these differences are made by ordinary people performing extraordinary tasks on behalf of their fellow citizens. It works that way here in the states. I know it can work that way in the UK as well. In conclusion, I wish to thank the members of ArbTalk for the opportunity to express my opinions and suggestions regarding this topic of discussion. I do believe in the future there will be better means of protecting one's kit and equipment and with a concerted effort the membership of ArbTalk I am convinced this will become a reality. All the best. easy-lift guy

Some sound advice in preventing theft... Do not hide keys for your truck or your kit. People are constantly watching for opportunities to steal. Always keep your keys with you. Always keep your kit and other items as secure as you can. “Leaving any kit on job site is not acceptable. No excuses will ever make up for lost or stolen kit” No exceptions. Establish a company protocol for use and storage of all equipment. Make sure that everything that is used is turned in at the end of the work day and secured for the night. Never buy any kit from an unknown seller without proof of purchase or ownership. No exceptions. Thieves realize and understand that people are creatures of habit. I suggest breaking up your normal daily routine by leaving earlier or later to and from you place of work or where you store your equipment. This may not be easy but it will keep the thieves wondering what your actual schedule is. Also consider changing routes to and from jobs as well. Shop around for insurance and make sure your policy (at a bare minimum) provides replacement cost for stolen items. Get at least three quotes. Keeping track of various items available on auction sites is important. If an item is recognized as belonging to someone else, contact the authorities immediately to try to recover said items. Remember, items should never be purchased online unless proof of ownership is provided. When traveling in areas for work that you are unfamiliar with, take additional care and make sure your groundies know what to do at traffic light intersections or other circumstances where people may approach your truck and equipment. “The watchers must in turn be watched”

Some helpful info on Theft Prevention Devices. Simply a collection of info I collected from other posts here on ArbTalk. IMMOBILISE – Micro dot tracking. Technology supported by police. Reduction in insurance? More Pros than Cons. Assistance from police? MicroDot U.S. | ANTI-THEFT | PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION | THEFT RECOVERY | ASSET MANAGEMENT AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM | AUTO PROTECTION | INSURANCE DISCOUNTS Immobilise :: The National Property Register, for phones, gadgets, bikes & more... Home - The National Plant & Equipment Register BULL DOG EURO CLAMP WHEEL LOCK – for towable equipment Bulldog Security Products - Securing Your World MOBILE TRACKING APPS for SMART PHONES – Traakit, Teltonika, Minorplanet Tracking Systems trackitnow - ideas in motion teltonika.it - tel tonika Resources and Information. Ctrack | Vehicle Tracking GoTek 8 — Mini GPS System Home | Mini GPS Live Tracking System - GoTEK7 BABY MONITOR – Low cost, trip line alarm. Range of device very important. *available everywhere CLEVELAND SITE SAFE – For safely storing items Secure storage for tools, fuel and equipment. Cleveland Sitesafe have a comprehensive range of steel security anmd vandal resistant products. LOCKING BRAKE CLUTCH PEDAL – Adrenalin 4x4. car lock, Anti-theft brake clutch locking, security device for vehicles SECURITY STICKERS – Minor deterrent? SELECTA DNA FORENSIC CODING – SelectaDNA Forensic Coding NATIONAL REGISTER – Hilti has one. Others may follow. GSM WIRELESS ALARM SYSTEMS – GSM Alarms, GSM Alarm System, GSM Home Alarm, GSM SMS Alarm THE SNITCHER – Track you bike guard (data tool snitcher) DATATOOL CESAR – Construction Equipment Security And Registration CESAR - Construction Equipment Security And Registration DATA TAGGED – DATATAG UK NOGO SECURITY NUTS – Security Screws | Security Fasteners | Tamper Resistant & Anti Vandal Fasteners UK DISK LOK – Disklok UK | Car Steering Lock, Car Security, Full Lock CARNETICS – Manage your fleet vehicles and valuable business assets using Carnetics online tracking Various tracking devices REAR HATCH CAMERA – Available at auto parts stores SMART WATER – SmartWater - Forensic Security and Consultancy ETCHING KITS – Domain name registration & web hosting from 123-reg :: Selectamark Security Systems Limited :: TRAILER HITCH LOCKS – hitch locks Home Page: Property: hitch lock hitch locks many other retailers

Impressive, Ace. Thanks for the time and efffort I know how long it takes to shoot video and all that editing. Job well done, keep them coming! elg

Since I have been a member of ArbTalk I have met and made many new friends. Other than the fact that we're all working in the same industry. One sad thing that we all have in common is stolen kit or larger equipment (including vehicles, chippers, stump grinders). After reviewing many posts of stolen equipment, going back as far as 2009, I've decided to put together a list of companies that manufacture and sell anti-theft devices. Many members have tried with various degrees of success most (if not all) of the products listed. Sometimes I wonder if the criminals are also testing and evaluating the success of these products as well? I believe a group as large as the membership of Arbtalk can and should work together seeking multiple solutions to this ongoing problem. For example: (to quote Jammy Dodger and Les Cork) “If the forum could do a deal with Go Tek or a similar company to loan or donate a couple to use in exchange for a small advert on here. We could use them in theft hot spots. If the system started to work then stickers warning that this vehicle or machine could be fitted with a tracker in association with Go tek and Arbtalk could be produced and sold for £2.50 each. If every member bought 4 stickers then 10 % of members would have a tracker on a 2 month rotation, that's 1000 trackers waiting to be stolen in hidden pieces of property It wouldn't take long before it paid off and somebody got caught and with the eyes of 10,000 members of ArbTalk watching I'm sure plod would find the guts to do more than just tell the thieves off. After a year a sticker with the amount of recovered items and prosicutions could be produced as a further deterrent.” AND “I agree it is unacceptable that these thefts continue and have asked several times why the main manufacturer's don't start a national register which would be linked to an international register of all machines with a stamped code including area code details put onto the main chassis at time of sale. This is not a hard thing to do, it would mean that any machine outside it's area would alert the register and if all specialist dealers joined only spare parts would be sold to bona fida machines from bona fida dealers. This would mean that keeping a nicked machine going would be a problem and reduce the appeal, the risk of being caught would be greater and any machine out of it's area would be reported to police unless the user could show ID. Now anyone interested to lobby Stihl, Husky, all chipper companies, stump grinder mfg's to put this in place. it would mean brand stamping, and again all dealers uploading the sale details to the mfg company concerned, this database itself would pay for the exercise as they could use the info to market new products. Of course this would mean that any machine tampered with was dodgy and any dealer caught supplying parts for a machine without a registration would lose their dealership. I work in the industry for Blount [Oregon] supplying dealers throughout the UK and i can tell you that they are fed up being robbed too and would welcome this move. If the machines go abroad then the same applies, this would give the thieves something to think about. It's not a solution but it would cause any would be buyer to consider that they might get caught and their machine reported to the Police.”

Welcome, Thank you for your service. All the Best. elg

I agree dadio, I believe the narration of what was going to be done could have bee tied into the actual act at the same time with a little creative editing. I noted that he used a power pruner type of saw and I believe he would have been well served with a lifting harness for said implement, at least that's what I would have done. Thanks for the post. elg

I guess the jig is up and I won't be contacting her in the future. Long distance relationships like auto body rust are to much to bare.. Good Luck elg

There you go Jammy, seek and you shall find a market for your harvest! Good Hunting. elg

Here in the states for turf areas mole control is a matter of controlling the food supply. Generally speaking if the right pesticide is used to control what the moles are feasting on they will go elsewhere for their meals. I must admit that some of the previous post have been very creative for controlling mole populations. Good Hunting! elg

All kidding aside, if your certain about the length of drive shaft being shorter than when you dropped it off for repair, some one has switched shafts. Perhaps it may have been done by mistake or the offer of a "good deal" on a new machine had something to do with a solution to your problem. I would try and get a second opinion, and decide from there. Good hunting. elg