kevinjohnsonmbe

Spot on! Technically, I suspect, you should return faulty goods but the reality is lost time and lost kit working. I've had it twice recently, van and pick up. Both needed stuff doing, both times they've been in it hasn't been resolved. Now the dealers have to come collect, leave a suitable replacement and return when rectified. I've told them it's last chance saloon, next stage is small claims, no further discussion or compromise!

I know it's boring, but (esp if a rented property), should have installation certificate and a direct external air source if 5kw and above. Nice stove!

What..... French election?

It doesn't matter! You'd have to be a chimp to think it was real.... It's the sentiment that it portrays that is so funny!

"...difficult questions about how extremism takes root in deprived communities, many of which have high levels of segregation. Much more needs to be done to challenge extremism and promote pluralism and inclusivity on the ground..." Is that the understatement of the decade! Meanwhile in the delusional Westminster bubble... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/palestinianauthority/10790490/Palestinians-reward-terrorists-from-British-aid.html

Useful! But.... Not my text, just a cut & paste.... 😂

Classic example of the apparent confusion between employed & self employed is posted in the employment section at the moment - "...... a full time SE position...." Mmmmmm 🤔

Wouldn't the "duty" to take reasonable measures under OLA require the tree owner to take necessary steps Jules?? It's almost as if the 2 (+)Acts are opposing each other? Unless, the reasonable steps might be to exclude human occupation (assuming there's no risk to structures??) I had rooks nesting in a Pop over a children's playground. RSPB consulted, on consideration, it was deemed reasonable and necessary (which isn't quite a legal green light, but since if there was to have been a subsequent prosecution, it would most likely have been via RSPB. ) Tricky...

It does have some merit as a concept... I'm not sure the working classes would wish to allocate their hard earned to the (voluntary) non working classes for example... It's a bit like socialism really, some merit in theory, but what happens when you run out of other people's money to spend...?

😂 that's a splash in the ocean of the £500k scoping exercise to decide wether to submit a bid..... Hold on, bugger, I could have gone for that job.... If only there hadn't been such misinformation around the Brexit campaign I might have voted Remain... Mmmmmm, maybe not! PS - Truro is too far away as well! And, since the Cornwall (dormant) branch of AA is there, never has been much point going on there!

Not sure Gary, probably some previous and some new detail I'd expect. As usual, I'll probably have to drive 100's of miles to get to one...😒

👍🏻 Awesome picture set! Pulled my thoughts in a different direction too.... I'd been focussing my thoughts on smaller scale crown braces rather than main stem...! 👍🏻

Agreed, interesting... I read the passage "....It's clear to me that both our pruning standards and the training we give to our arborists need to change - to take into account the effects of natural braces. Ultimately, we need to make our arborists aware that tree work like this can leave a tree more dangerous after pruning than beforehand...." As being the "purpose" / "output" of the article? If that assumption on my part is anywhere near accurate, I'm not at all sure I'd agree (fully) since for the thesis to be supportable, it can only be applied / justified where several coincidental circumstances exist - crossing (fused or otherwise) branches AND an included union (or other such feature as might be deriving some degree of support from the assumed brace) AND a target that might be exposed to assumed increased risk of failure of the feature that was possibly being supported by the brace. And of course, it might be better to target the proposed training to the surveyors writing the spec rather than the arborist (define arborist!) doing the cutting. Especially, as exampled in the article, utility cutting. How common are the circumstances described in the article? I'd suggest they would need to be actively sought rather than being commonplace. I'd have some difficulty reconciling a recommendation for broad reaching changes to pruning standards and arborist training off the back of (a) such a specific (and (assumed) not so common issue) and (b) from the example of utility cutting in the article, perhaps surveyors rather than cutters would be the better target audience and © if there exists a sufficiently significant hazard feature, perhaps felling should also be in the equation? Then.... Assuming a surveyor correctly identified an included union (possible hazard feature) but recommended no pruning of potential bracing limbs, then the main hazard feature failed leading to damage / harm... All "what-ifs" of course and each tree, target area, amenity assessment and surveyor tendencies to their own specific circumstance. Will have to look out for the forthcoming workshop series!!

Whoooa! Hold on there boy! 2 points of order: (A) the horses are still running - and I'm quite sure MY formula will win by a neck! And (B) the winner will be selected by an esteemed, balanced and highly qualified panel of experts at a date to be notified!

Is that 1 vote for Sharia then....?

Have you put any in yet??

I'm not sure I'd be overly confident that would be adequate?

I've already had an attempted argument against a TPO app based upon these theories. The risk could be that a new theory arrives on the scene and everyone wants to quote it to demonstrate how up to date they are... without actually applying real world basics. Seriously, what structural bracing can an unfused crossing/rubbing branch provide? It moves!! TPO app was approved after a brief discussion!

The council officer said pollard? If so, treat with the contempt that would deserve. Large trees sometimes lose limbs, many possible reasons, aesthetics not being one of them. It'll be what it needs to be and, apart from any possible safety implications, enjoy it for what it is, it's just going through life stages with, probably (unless the council officer gets involved) many 100's of years left. Q1 you could sell it, if (a) it belongs to you, (b) you can find a buyer. Q2 possibly, but only if causing an actionable nuisance or subject to an exemption - It would be unwise for anyone to cut your tree back without consulting local authority (and yourself) first. What on earth is the scaffolding doing??

You can't jump on with a "most boring..." then try and highjack it with THAT! Bring back the Mountain Man!!

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Not really.... Just an odd twist whilst lifting... Been pissy as a badger all day 😒

Mate had a 2nd hand Anorak from them, it went in for a service, they left an injector plug out and it hissed diesel out. Cloud of smoke on the Tanar bridge. Apparently, it got in the clutch too and they kicked off about sorting it!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pruning-out-natural-brace-tree-may-unwise-duncan-slater?published=u

🤔 Popped a rib, movement not much fun, can't get to the fridge without pain.... Note to self: fight on through! In contrast, my reply to TCD's "making the news today" post had me in fits 😂 (and tears of pain!)