Joe Newton
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Yes, they'd be perfect for that. In full time Arb work though, they don't tend to last more than a year anymore...
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I could understand the delay if I'd called and asked for that...
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Haha what position in the industry are you in mate? Employing multiple people? That ladder incident was just an "accident" was it?
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What does pepper spray taste like? Seriously though, I hope you sued the randy cow.
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This and this. I'm an employed TL for a small firm. I used to think I was hard done by when I cocked up and was suggested to pay for the damage. I soon learnt though. Now I lead by example. If I cock up in the tree and a fence takes a whack or whatever, I'll offer to sort it. I expect the same of the blokes I work with. Obviously this only accounts for damage caused by stupidity or absent mindedness, but when the alternative is disciplinaries my guys are happy to put their hands up.
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Next time swerve into the wankers, the reflection of the sun in the lens temporarily blinded you. I hate them too, it's not what they're doing particularly, it's that it's a bunch of over the hill retirees with nothing to do and this gives them a sense of purpose/authority.
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Fill your boots, my local Seddons referred to a 20" 3/8 chain as a "speciality item" before saying it would take a week to order in. You're in no danger of losing my custom mate!
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Haha get in! Not a total div am I!
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More pertinent: We're any alternatives to felling considered? Relocating the road and nearby houses perhaps?
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No issue with the pinto top tie, other than if you leave the butterfly loop too long you can get abrasion on that part of the rope on retrieval.
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Under the top handle is a white plastic cover on the rob body of the saw. Remove the sprocket cover and this will pop off. There's an earth connection underneath. Clean it and then try.
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And you'd have lost out to me Timber stayed on site, done by 3. Would have been out of there earlier but the village hall were serving homemade meatball baguettes with rocket and Parmesan...
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Had this Scotty to dismantle over a house today. Someone digging footings had severed two of the main roots. Only had one man on the deck so set up a controlled zip line and then felled the timber out in 4m lumps.
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Is this just an exercise in spending money?
Joe Newton replied to Starscream's topic in General chat
I feel like I've been cuckolded... -
No offense but he's right. If you want to work your arse off for £100 a day (if you're really good) thats grand, but how long would you last? Sometime you get answers you don't want to hear. Having a tantrum is a pretty good indicator to prospective employers about your personality.
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Is this just an exercise in spending money?
Joe Newton replied to Starscream's topic in General chat
So let's confirm a suspicion of mine. You have all the gear... (Am I right so far?) -
Unless it's a poem it ain't fact, Ask Yankee Doodle...
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I ate a wax candle
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Think I was pissed when I offered...
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Don't worry Jon, they're 'arder than us, but we tan wayyy better.
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25m black pops today to rig down... Haven't felt like that since I was learning!
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I get on well with the breathe flex, but wear a size xs, with the belt well above my hips. I've got another pair in size s and they're not as comfy. I think they're designed to be a really snug fit.
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It most certainly is when it's justified! I love a good joke but if someone takes it too far they get a poke in the eye.
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Lot of humourless people in here. Practical jokes are great fun, as long as they're well judged. Some of the ones mentioned here are ott though.
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Don't sweat it, a figure eight is still more expensive than a fork and a wrap round the trunk!
