kevinjohnsonmbe

Ah bugger! Just seen the typo!!

It was the first example that came to mind of that which might be considered by some, as a historical lesson which we might take when attempting to rationalise protest / civil unrest which transgresses the current law. I mean, at the time, the Suffrajets were considered by many, certainly the 'system / establishment' as despicable, subversive, criminal activists yet here we are today, (hopefully) recognising the ludicrous inequity of excluding +/- 50% of the nation's population from expressing a democratic choice. That said, I do recognise, and share, the concern that he (or she) who shouts the loudest seems to expect the biggest effect. Not always the best way to proceed - but, where 'the people' become so helplessly disengaged from the system (ALA Sheffield council), drastic times call for drastic measures (ALA Suffrajets!)

It's a tough one Gary. Much to consider on both sides I think. Freedom of expression is a wonderful thing..... According to the Suffrajets

Not just the Spanish wielding the heavy arm of the law to suppress freedom of expression then....

You have to use the elec switch on the consul to divert the hyd to the uppy downy motor for changing the angle of the finger bar through vertical to horizontal. If (a) you forget to switch off hi-flo AND throttle back or (b) forget to disengage the elect divert switch before going back to cutting and you activate the joystick thumb button the head positioning action is WAY, WAY too fast! Not sure if that makes sense....?

I tried the hedge cutter on hi-flo yesterday. Pretty savage but if you forget to change out of hi-flo and throttle back for repositioning the cutter head it’s a bit nasty!!

I hear that! A LOT of work, a lot of time wasters, a lot of dead ends I should imagine. Good luck with it!

Jeez..... That's an upselling opportunity - they MUST need a 10 and all the trimmings!!

(Spat coffee! Avoided nasal discharge though...!!)

Alright Ed, in order to avoid conflating the 2 tracks - in this example, it seems the tree WAS protected and the appropriate protocols should be followed. I refer to my previous point, if a tree is subject to statutory protection, the appropriate protocols should be followed. However, it's necessary to unpack your assertion that the only way to ascertain that position is via the expensive and time consuming legal route. If a competent individual cannot ascertain the existence, or otherwise, of statutory protection - well that's a different topic.... I may be misreading / misinterpreting your suggestion that liaison with the entity that has the authority to implement statutory protection is the appropriate course of action? If I'm not, your suggestion is bullocks - especially in it's relation to professionalism. If you have a client that wants a tree removed and there is no statutory protection (having diligently checked), and the contractor is not morally opposed to undertaking the task, liaison with the entity that has the potential to block the client's aspiration would be a notably unprofessional betrayal of a client confidentiality AND a ridiculous business model. There's the ideal world, and then there's the real world.... What is this obsession you have with axe grinding....? I'm out.

Yes Mick, I was being dim when I first got the flail and didn't activate hi-flow. It still ran, and did a fair job, but it would have been much better and cleaner cut on hi-flow. I've run the mower on high flow today and it worked a treat for muclhing. This is a 'wet' field and the grass grows late in the season. If it hadn't been for the past week of dry sunny weather I wouldn't have been able to get on it today. I've tried the tree shear and the riddling drum on hi-flow but the tree shear reacts too quickly and the riddling drums spins too fast creating centrifugal effect. I know it's not a "man thing" but I am forcing myself to have a periodic read of the user manual to remind and refresh on user possibilities - it's still a learning curve! PS I had a lovely compliment from the school cleaning lady today. She specifically sought me out when I was collecting the we'en to say how pleased she was with the finish compared to the previous contractor who simply cut and left the swarf to be walked into the school by the kids. It's the little things in life that make the most difference sometimes....

Grass cutting!

That’s not quite what was suggested... Tree(s) either do or don’t have statutory protections applied to them. If they DO, you apply the mandated procedures. If they DON’t, you don’t. It’s pretty simple really....

You’ve missed the point completely. To apply the position you seem to be advancing would be for every contractor to “inform” the TO before removing any tree.... Madness on so many levels that I can’t be bothered to list them

That's possibly not the advice that would be in the best interest of the tree owner.... (i.e. in the delivery of a 'professional' service.) Albeit possibly overtaken by events, if one was confident that the order was invalid, informing the council of intentions could result in the issue of a new order.... Is that a moral or professional high ground you're aiming for there Ed?? (I don't mind which, but it can't be both.... )

They pay for the advice..... The decisions are all theirs!

Life is a series of compromises.... On a scale of 1-10 (1 being low etc), how likely would it be, based on professional experience, that a LA would seek to (a) prosecute (b) even notice? Unless it’s a high profile, national monument, tree of the year type candidate..... I’m going with a massively over cautious 2!

Me likey too!

And sex pest MPs and bankers!

With agriculture at the vanguard. "Custodians of the countryside" my arse. Unless it's Brexit?

I don't have to worry about such frailty... There's a large percentage of friends & family (and an even greater number outside of that select few) that think I'm a heartless bar steward so it shouldn't affect me!!

They’m BUNS in Kernow Mr E!!

Topical, and entirely PC: Nice Buns!

That's not a flawless equation K! New vehicles are TAX EFFICIENT!!!

I've got 120 ton of granite chip to spread next week! Will post some pics!!