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Word is, he's sent a CV into Beechwood!!

So, tell me again how devastating it must be to have your offshore tax haven, ex-pat, yacht wrecked and how unfairly you've been treated by the neglect of the UK taxpayer funded UK government to drop everything and help you? So Irma claimed +/- 25 lives - proper tragic no doubt. But why are you so quiet - whilst sipping your Piña colada in your tax-free, island life and whilst pensioners are dying at a rate of 120,000 per annum in England and Wales of cold weather, or factors associated with cold weather such as a virulent strain of influenza. Anyone?

au contraire Rodney (or 'Rodders" in Mr E's case.....)

What device are you viewing on? On laptop / desktop the current articles / blogs are on the right hand side. Not sure I can help with the footway question.

Good read! Initially I couldn't see Mr H's comment or see how to add a comment so I started a thread with the same title - that should probably die off now! Notwithstanding what might be considered as a form of statutory obligation (perhaps we should challenge what is commonly accepted as 'statutory'?) Couple of observations / question: "...It goes without saying that it is essential that pedestrians and other road users are able to travel safely. Particular consideration should be given to those with mobility difficulties or the partially sighted..." Does it? Or is the fact that this remains the adopted 'start point' for the scenario where roots lift paths is actually a significant part of the problem rather than the solution. Why shouldn't an individual, rather than a LA, take responsibility for how they perambulate? And then to take that one step further (maybe a step too far for some) why should particular consideration be given to a specified minority at the potential (environmental, financial, amenity) expense of the vast majority? That might seem like a fairly harsh question, but if we don't have all the options on the table to start with, how can we reach an equitable and viable solution? If we take the calculated value of the tree and the cost of the works if a perceived problem exists into the equation, why should we not also include an element which examines how many people might be at risk of trips or falls before works are considered? Mindful that we need to veer away from the insidious creep of compensation culture. "...we also have to factor in the political costs of tree removal. It can be a blessing and a curse to tree officers that certain sections of their communities are so passionate about trees..!" Some pretty hot examples of that at the moment!

Purchased from a reputable nursery Gary?

Got it! Many thanks, was it me being a dummy and not scrolling down far enough?? Should I 'cut' this from here and 'paste' it there??

No. If Israel wasn't available as a common 'enemy', they'd be bashing lumps out of each other and the pub would be worse than before....

We're in danger of skipping continents into a post colonial Empire / Apartheid comparison now....

Quite right, I did miss that bit.... (This could turn into an epic of biblical proportions! ) This is going to be a bit trickier - bear with!! So the Grandfather (of the bloke with 4 pints) had a pretty tough time with a gang from another village who did some really serious damage. It was a difficult time back then. This village and another village had been kicking lumps out of each other for a few years. One village overcame the other village and got to make some decisions about how things would be run from then on. In general, most of the folks from the village that was stronger thought the Grandfather had had a pretty rough time and ought to be able to have a local pub to call his own. Not everyone was happy with this though and the Grandfather wasn't entirely happy with the folks from the village running the pub for him. After a few pints one night, the Grandfather fell out with the folks from the village who were running his pub and he heaved them out so he could run it himself. This kind of upset the folks from the stronger village that had given him the pub and the folks that had the pub taken off them so that the Grandfather could have a quiet pint there. He was in a bit of a tricky situation from then on and decided, come what may, there'd be no more Mr Niceguy and no more being pushed around. He knew his neighbours wanted their pub back but life's a bit like a poo pie and everybody has to take a slice. Not sure that works at every level, but I've got to stop messing around on the sofa and go get the gear ready for tomorrow so it'll have to do for now!

This might be a case of not yet having fully adapted to the new site mechanics? Just read the article . I can see that there is 1 comment and 1 like shown against the article but I can't find how to read the comment or add a new one. Anyone know if there is a way or does it need a separate thread to open a discussion? Open questions: "...It goes without saying that it is essential that pedestrians and other road users are able to travel safely. Particular consideration should be given to those with mobility difficulties or the partially sighted..." Does it? Or is the fact that this remains the adopted 'start point' for the scenario where roots lift paths is actually a significant part of the problem rather than the solution. Why shouldn't an individual, rather than a LA, take responsibility for how they perambulate? Why should particular consideration be given to a specified minority at the (environmental, financial, amenity) expense of the vast majority? That might seem like a fairly harsh question, but if we don't have all the options on the table to start with, how can we reach an equitable and viable solution? If we take the calculated value of the tree and the cost of the works if a perceived problem exists into the equation, why should we not also include an element which examines how many people might be at risk of trips or falls before works are considered? "...we also have to factor in the political costs of tree removal. It can be a blessing and a curse to tree officers that certain sections of their communities are so passionate about trees..!" Some pretty hot examples of that at the moment! "...Some of these are explored in the forthcoming LTOA publication Surface materials around trees in hard landscapes..." Will the publication be open source and available to buy/view somewhere? That would be a handy, and timely, document to see.

The list provides a very clear indication of where the predominant threat lies in terms of scale, breadth, organisation, capability and sustainability - fundamentalist Islam. What I did find interesting was: PROSCRIPTION OFFENCES wear clothing or carry or display articles in public in such a way or in such circumstances as arouse reasonable suspicion that an individual is a member or supporter of the proscribed organisation Leaves me to wonder.... Why exactly are we seeing AQ/IS associated flags displayed without immediate intervention to remove, arrest, charge and prosecute?

Just to take it to it's natural conclusion Ti, the bloke sat in the pub currently nursing 4 full pints, but knowing that, at any given moment, the mob outside (and their mates from overseas) have made it known to anyone that will listen, that they are going to storm in a mash him, has taken due precaution to ensure that when / if that day does come, all the mugs outside should be aware that that he's got a big nasty club which he's going to use to ensure anyone that thinks they might want to "have a go" will pay a very heavy toll for their overt aggression. If only the bloke with 4 pints would give 2 back and the mob would stop gesturing and threatening.... Then maybe they'd be in a better place all round.

What's the branch diameter as it joins the stem? Looks to be about 200mm from the pic (maybe way out, but guessing from the pic) What about a 3rd option... Reduce the lateral length of the (almost) dead limb by 30-50% or back to the last visible sign of new growth? Reduce the likelihood of a big lump falling off onto the roof. (just re-read OP and seen detail)

Any body else in a similar state of apoplectic rage at the number of EU (spew) flags in the RAH? Wave that sh1te during Jerusalem and the NA? I'm going outside, I may be some time.....

Quote above posted 18 minutes ago! (at time of posting) Posted 16 minutes ago What exactly is it you're drinking Gary? It's fast acting!!!

Really difficult to call from the pic. Is the (partially) dead limb indicated on pic over a garden / play area for example? Oak - 'deadwood' could hang-in- there for years / decades even. But if you're there, it might pay to whip it off (if over a high risk target area) It's not a 'recommendation' but don't stress too much about the TPO thing. If you make the call, and have the confidence to support it with a balanced decision making process, it's more likely than not that your decision would be better than the next man's. After all, you've been up the tree, has the next man? Is the tree owner predisposed towards a mid-long term strategic tree management plan or do they want you in once, sort the job and maybe get a call back in a few years... Not sure that might have offered any help, other than, make a decision based upon the information and circumstances you have considered, then stand by it. Let us know what you decided (unless it's via an illicit mobile phone from behind bars at Her Majesty's Pleasure!!)

The graphic is entirely intended to be scary Wes.... That was it's purpose when it was designed and published. If you think of it simply as a 1 dimensional representation of border / occupied areas as defined by a timeline, it presents a fairly oppressive representation of Israeli dominance in the region. But, when you overlay the history of conflict in the region - who started what, why and what the objectives were, it presents an entirely different perspective on the graphic. If you and I were sat in the pub together and I had 4 full pints in front of me and you had none, someone that had just walked in might think - look at that greedy barsteward, he's got all the beer and his mate has an empty glass. What they wouldn't know by looking at the table is that I'd been letting you punch me in the face for the past 20 minutes and each time you punched me, I punched you back harder and took your beer....

If you don't mind me jumping onboard with a supplementary Ti...... The Iranian Mullahs who directly sponsor and support the elements you mention above really shoulder the blame - they have encouraged, facilitated, sustained and financed the delivery of terrorism and remain fundamentally opposed to any form of Palestinian "solution" (short of the end of Israel) regardless of the continued hardships endured by the people of Palestine. In fact, the more suffering they endure, the more volatile the situation becomes which is exactly what Iran wants. Iran is directly responsible for the hardship of the Palestinians. post script: Dhoooooh.... should have read your link before hitting keyboard!!

Putting that much effort into an ad speaks volumes!

Say what you believe in get lambasted. JRM Avoid saying what what you believe in get lambasted. Tim Farron An individual should have opinions and be free to express them - within the bounds of the law and common decency. Its not as as if he would ever be in a position to reverse current U.K. Legislation (even if he was PM) Cant help liking the fact he has an opinion and didn't duck talking about it for the sake of trying to avoid controversy.

I'm not sure if it's a matter of semantics. (And the perpetual conflagration of 'asylum' and 'economic migration' which tends to muddy the waters of the immigration debate) "Stop benefits for migrants" tends to enrage the snowflakes. Whereas... "guarantee of personal financial stability" (and health care insurance) prior to granting migrant access tends to sound "softer" but could achieve the same net result. Personally, I find it tiresome having to be so overly mindful and sensitive in all that we might say for fear of causing some assumed offence.... That's why I'm so careful and restrained on here.....

Good link Ti!

You could start a whole new thread asking for nominations great wise one It could be the land of hemp & flax for the weaving of hairy shirts and natural fibre flip-flop! Hand rolled oats, granola and yoghurt as a compulsory breakfast, vegan main meal and PA piped Corbinesque doctrine starting at 05:00 with the group exercise. Elevensies would include pilates and group hugging, compulsory humming and meditation 4hrs/day, free love and mind altering drugs for all...... Hang on..... that actually sounds quite utopian

Not too much wrong with Australian system... Having an employment sponsor, a shortage category skill, and sufficient bunce to look after yourself if things go TU.... That looks like a good starting point to me....