kevinjohnsonmbe

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!!

It's a follow-up from a different question in a different thread (but I can't remember which one and since the MOers are mostly watching this thread now...) There was a question about guarding for the panels and I've found the youtube vid where I'd seen an example previously, might be useful:

I'm lost for words fella! I hadn't seen the previous thread but was mesmerised and massively impressed to see what you had achieved. I had no idea the pictures were going to go down that path to the final one. Before seeing that final picture, I was going to ask about the awesome chimney... My heart sank when I saw the final pic and read to the end. I don't know what to say. That was a work of art - of passion - of commitment - of skill - of determination. Stay strong brother!

I'm not climbing so much these days but went to help out a nearby crew last week on a tall Oak take down. That was enough to make me want to make the change to something less demanding than prussiking. Quite emotional, especially in the heat, T shirt was wringing by the time I'd got up the tree! Just not sure it's worth the course and the kit for the amount I might use it now....

But.... What about the continuum of exploitation of members of the working class who work for the same wage or salary despite the fact that their tenured collective contributions in the business generate more than enough profit resulting in surplus value? The capitalist would not readily give an equal share of profits due to self-interest. Under capitalism, and specifically through property rights, the capitalist has the exclusive rights to the profit and surplus value generated by his or her labourers.... (tongue in cheek.....)

Went to a fireworks display tonight. Seems ever more rare that these include a bonfire these days. This one did - pretty big site, more than enough room for the mandatory (perhaps over enthusiastically applied so called H&S requirements to separate people from the hazard of fire, Hell, they even had a no sparklers rule “for H&S reasons!”) To all intents and purposes, it “looked” like they had given some thought to safety (perhaps at the expense of personal responsibility and enjoyment) right up to the point where I noticed the position of the unlit bonfire. Right under a Beech tree! Retards!

What's happened here then? I remember this thread from back in the Summer.... How did these "vote this answer" thingy appear?? Maybe not this thread, but I foresee some fun & games with that little teaser Still standing by your No. 3 Rob? Interesting times no doubt, more to play out yet...

You had the company that do timberwolves product films do that for you....? Did you do this one yourselves: If yes, it's a much better piece of videography than the one you've linked to in post 1. I was quite enjoying it (until 3:23/24.)

You’re not getting away with that Homer!! Chinos and a 3 pack of short sleeved shirts.... Do not pass “Go”, do not collect £200, go straight to the Civil Service!!

Only little piece to add to the advice above would be sharp & clean pruning implements. [emoji1303]

I know it as: “warn” - put your initial signage out (according to the type, max speed limit, carriageway type & sight lines of the road.) “inform” - place prewarning signs of what is about to be encountered. “direct” place directional instruction signs around the temporary obstacle. “end” - close off the preceding temporary redirection and allow drivers to abide by standard road signage. Not entirely sure I understand what it is you’re asking, any chance of clarifying the exam question?

It’ll be interesting to see a vid of MO collector mower in action (not a sales vid.) I bought the mower (not collector) Concerns so far: On wet ground, the overall machine + attachment weight presents ground impact issues, I’ve changed over to turf tyres too, but it is a particularly wet area. With a collector you are (a) adding the weight of the grass in the box to overall unit weight and potentially worsening the ground impact scenario, and (b) loosing time on task in transit to empty the box. I’ll get a vid of mower (with Mulcher) if it ever dries out enough to get it on task.

I chuckled at the technical term too Gary, but I'd never trust the press to report accurately!

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/neighbours-fined-3000-pruning-15-11392106

Naaaah.... It's a MO owner holding the log!

I jump to conclusions and fly off the handle many times a day!

Oak Tree: Nature's Greatest Survivor http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06fq03t

Surely this is an abuse of the zero hours contract / self employment tag in order to avoid statutory employment terms & conditions and PAYE / NIC??

Noting it's off Mr Huck's topic, hopefully he won't mind, I think, under certain circumstances it can, and it would be useful to understand why you think it can't. Dead tree with TPO presents hazards to nearby targets = remove hazard branches as an exception. Dead tree with TPO presents hazards to nearby targets = remove more hazard branches as an exception. In time, dead tree with TPO becomes a standing stem with height that presents hazard to nearby targets = remove top section as an exception. And so it continues, as the stem decays, until there ain't much left, all the while continuing to provide amenity, albeit in a different way. Granted, it would be a long process and only suitable in fairly confined circumstances, but technically possible unless you think not? I've got a vague recollection of a similar discussion way back..... And I'm thinking of a circumstance we had with a TPO'd Mont pine. Big old tree, hazard limbs falling off for a pass time. TPO app approved to fell but client pulled the purse strings and said just take the hazard branches off. Resulted in a pretty pole-like stem with a tuft on top. The tree wasn't felled, the replacement was not planted. Visual amenity had been reduced (subjective - beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that) but hazard limbs could, in any case be removed as 'lesser work' than the felling approval, and the tree remained - stalemate. Interested in your thoughts Mr C

Just for fun.... I also very much like the "sometimes it's ok to be the tallest dwarf" catchphrase! (Without being dwarfist)

Sajid Javid, called on the industry to offer solutions to the home-buying and selling process! He said between 275,000 and 300,000 homes a year - a level of house-building not seen since the 1960s - were needed in England alone to help tackle the shortage in affordable housing. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41714128 Anyone else see the glaringly obvious similarity between net annual inwards migration figures and the 'need' for new homes? FFS! This is not rocket science!!

Just seen, apol's, I'm of on a tangent!

I think permission is required to fell a dead tree (unless woodland) but there's no doubt, the extract below appears contradictory. I think you do need consent to fell a dead TPO tree and could be required to replant (1 rather than 1+) if you submitted an application. If you didn't want to replant, you could just reduce in perpetuity until the tree no longer exists - and not be bound by replanting conditions. It's a bit confusing to be fair, be good to hear what people think.... https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tree-preservation-orders-and-trees-in-conservation-areas#dead-trees-and-branches What are the exceptions for work on dead trees and branches? Unless work is urgently necessary because there is an immediate risk of serious harm, 5 working days prior written notice must be given to the authority before cutting down or carrying out other work on a dead tree. The authority’s consent for such work is not required. The exceptions allow removal of dead branches from a living tree without prior notice or consent. Tree owners, their agents and authorities should consider biodiversity. Dead trees and branches can provide very valuable habitats for plants and wildlife, which may also be protected under other legislation. To conserve biodiversity it can be good practice to retain dead wood on living trees and at least the lower trunk of dead ‘ancient’ or ‘veteran’ trees unless, for example, safety reasons justify removal. Safety has priority, but safety considerations may not necessitate removal of all dead branches on living trees or the whole of a dead tree. It may be helpful to seek expert arboricultural and ecological advice. Where a dead tree not covered by the woodland classification is removed, the landowner has a duty to plant a replacement tree. Paragraph: 079 Reference ID: 36-079-20140306 Revision date: 06 03 2014 I'm