David Goss
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yea i found a 3d fossil of some shell in a flint from someones driveway the other day so they are not uncommon, looking also at the pics from Geoff's link it seems the sea urchin ones are quite common as well. Great find nonetheless
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How do you cut a eucalyptus stump up with stones inside
David Goss replied to scared of heights's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
never use a chainsaw to chop up a stump unless you want to spend your life sharpening the chain. As lethal and good at cutting as chainsaws are, they are only meant for cutting clean wood. You can get chains that are titanium tipped and stay sharp longer but these are expensive and i am not sure you would be able to find one in the correct size for your electric saw ( i stand to be corrected on that one ). You should have left it in the ground and called someone with a stump grinder or hired one yourself. Seeing as its already out the ground then the options have all been said already by splitting it, burning it and the only one i have not seen yet is drilling a hole and packing it with explosives and running away. Last option not advised -
Nice little bonus Dean, good one
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I think you will find it really difficult to source decent quality birch bark. I remember watching a ray mears program on it once and even himself in the area with supposedly the best bark was struggling. Would be great to see it if you manage it though, some pics would be great.
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hah! there ye are now! and here was me thinking i wasn't paying attention:sneaky2:
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A beautiful tree - but WHAT IS IT ?
David Goss replied to Kuler's topic in Tree Identification pictures
my thoughts exactly:thumbup1: -
Leaning sycamore with great high anchor point!
David Goss replied to Rupe's topic in Rigging and roping
Nice job Rupe and nicely explained:thumbup: -
:lol: Bolam you legend
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Ok sorry:blushing: The one at the tongariro crossing then:001_tt2:
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National park village, top of Findlay street.
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I should have done the same when i broke my ribs but as you know Stevie we had a tree to paint
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More great ideas guys thanks:thumbup:
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well that sucketh big time seeing as doctors have had a poke and a prod at pretty much all of me at one time or another. I will need to make sure the wife reads the small print
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Some funky roots
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Wise words Mr Blair:thumbup1: Been thinking along those lines anyway but i hate to think of me doing another job. I got lots of thinking and decisions to be making thats for sure but i do believe i have many years climbing in me yet
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i am asking myself that now mate! bit too late though:thumbdown:
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I know the feeling but now i think i have found the answer! try these.... Towa Activegrip Advance Gloves | F R Jones and Son i never used to like wearing gloves while climbing and when i did they wouldnt last more than 3 or 4 trees but these towa ones have been the best so far and last much longer than any of the others i have tried:thumbup1:
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Windblown trees are probably the most dangerous of trees to work on so be extremely careful when doing so. The course is practical and not classroom stuff and it will open your eyes to many things you probably never thought of. If you are under orders from the estate to clear the windblows then they are taking a big chance and an illegal one i would say (someone with more law knowledge can correct me on that). When i did my multiple windblow ticket the instructor set up some demos of trees under huge tension and i can assure you that after the exploding wood had settled and the underpants were changed it is something i will never forget and i will always be extra careful around windblows. GET THE TICKET AND DONT BE FOOLISH!
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Acacia reduction, unfortunately i didnt take a before shot from the side with a better view of the tree but hey ho you will just have to use your imagination.
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Thats a bit harsh IMO... The guy already said it was one of his first pruning jobs and i tend to agree with everything else that has been said.
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pretty sure it will be business expense...
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Anything need doing to this oak?
David Goss replied to Stereo's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Its either going to love it or hate it:lol: I would leave the tree alone as well, the only real problems trees have is when humans get in the way. -
I am freelance so overheads are already at a minimum thankfully and quotes i dont do. Might go for the physio off the NHS or i will be waiting forever. Not much of a break if i cant do anything i like doing because i need my arms for pretty much everything except arbtalk!
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work is not quiet, thats the problem.... I have a full diary and cant do the work:thumbdown: Worst thing is i hate letting people down that are counting on me:sneaky2: I have been trying to get stuff done i.e. the grounding work but i feel i am just making the problem worse so i guess i have to bite the bullet...
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that is a real good idea it might rain here but life is much easier, the grass isnt always greener on the sunny side of the fence. I have enough bother speaking Italian never mind writing it, as long as the wife understands me thats good enough for me Cheers for all replies so far, there is some good stuff in there:thumbup:
