kevinjohnsonmbe

It’s still a major issue that never seems to hit headlines and an inherent flaw in the ‘cash struck NHS’ argument. Agency staff... How many of these ‘agency staff’ are also full time NHS employees using ‘spare’ time to coin in some extra mullah?

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Good post that. Too many people seem to be thinking along the lines of “how low can I go to get the job” rather than “what is the VALUE of this task to the customer.” It ‘could’ be smashed out in a day for 750, if everyone is happy being on the bones of their ass and so long as nothing goes wrong. A minor mishap, mechanical breakdown, vehicle problem, injury and it’d soon turn into a negative profit / potential cost scenario. £1200 would be a reflective price but if Ava GoHarry has slipped in with £750 cash on the back of a fag packet and the tree owner is more interested in £s than professionalism It’s not even worth the time or effort to provide comprehensive advice / quote.

That’s Alex’s MO Throw hand grenade, retire safe distance, watch fireworks! Makes more sense than getting drawn into ever decreasing circles 😂

Maybe different on different models, but don’t most (all) chippers have a fold down chute anyway? Couple of bolts, fold him over for clearing blockages etc? Obv’s no good for transit etc. I had similar for ArbTrak 150 - bit of a boob on my part, but doesn’t fit in the shed I wanted to use for storage with chute upright. It’s not a drama, 2 bolts, fold, track him in. Reverse then load and go. Didn’t need a fancy mechanism though. There is 1 downside which I thought would kybosh me when I realised I needed to fold to stow. I was expecting a micro-switch cut out that would kill the flywheel if chute was folded - not so. You can fold the chute, engine running flywheel turning AND have an exposed hand sized gap where the hard of thinking ‘could’ put digits in the way of fast moving metal. I thought about talking to Pete about it but didn’t because it’ll only ever be me tracking it into the shed and I’m not stoopid enough to put my hand where it shouldn’t be 😂

Have you ever wondered who the poorest man in Paisley might be? Might not be a busting lot between ‘em.

That’s a fine & dandy ‘theory.’ Nothing to argue with - in theory. In practice however, it’ll never pass muster for a multitude of practical reasons - many of which have already been discussed viz-a-viz the impact of hard, shared, non-owner use of hire fleet kit. I don’t like anyone else even looking at my chipper and I have panic attacks if anyone I wouldn’t trust with my child walks within 10’ of it with a branch. Id rather it stays in the shed that be touched by the careless or hard of thinking. post script: there’s a better way than sharing kit like a chipper. There’s a lad down this way offers ½ day tracked chipper owner operated for £150. It’s not a bad idea if the task allows for brash batching.

Mate sent me that on FB. I thought it was a gen advert and I nearly puked as I was reading it (lost our lovely big boy a fortnight ago and still pretty choked.) I was already getting the gear together to go fetch the pup when I realised it wasn't the pup that was on offer. The last thing I need is another woman in the house.

Indeed, it might be thought / said that there ‘should’ be a place for me there, That said, I’m pretty sure I’ll be worm food well before my turn arrives after the more deserving 🤗

A little glimpse into Labour administration.... Government investigation launched into Liverpool Council after city rocked by Mayor's arrest - Liverpool Echo WWW.GOOGLE.CO.UK Communities Secretary appoints inspector after a series of probes and the arrest earlier this month of Mayor Joe... A serious business indeed! I’ll sleep well tonight in the knowledge’Honest Bob Jenrick’ is on the case... A more likely stunt double for Harry Enfield’s Tim Nice but Dim character you’d struggle to find.... God help us 😫

Then it went up anyway 😂 but at least they were off yr manor 😂

Happy to doff in acknowledgement of that Mark.... But.... If the office jockies weren't such a rabid cohort of europhiles it might have been possible to ban infected imports of Ash before, rather than after as required by the EU free trade / no borders mantra, ADB had been allowed to take such a foothold in UK. It made me want to puke watching them wringing their hands on the likes of the news and country file saying how devastating this would be - it's happened ON THEIR WATCH and nobody was shouting "get out of Europe" except the visionary, enlightened, master of the universe Mr Nigel Farage 😂😂😂

NR different kettle of sausages though K - punters just want to get a seat and get home on time without being mugged by Daryl (and fleeced for extortionate ticket prices.) No ones interested in the latest passenger stat’s or carbon reduction targets. Woodland trust very different - doddery old bar stewards wasting their lasts years, tree geeks, dog walkers and flashers... All the time in the world to stop and read glossy boards 🤣

Ignore the info Ops, you may win the war but you’ll likely loose the peace.... The “void” referenced previously is the woodland trust info Ops. Too much effort for fat cat quango office jockeys to think about the potential benefits of info boards to explain to Joe Public the purpose and long term vision by providing understanding / support / education / new subscribers etc, etc. If there’s a void here it’s WT info Ops.

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Fair play Sir.... Your turn in the barrel!

A rare picture of @Khriss and @David Cropper released from military archive showing them on active duty guarding @Stubby's favourite resting spot:

As above, indemnity is cheap as chips. We had one for a conservatory that was built way before we bought the house but never validated to building regs / planning consent. It was indemnified (and has been replaced since.) As for the "don't worry about it" angle. Whilst there is some 'real world' improbability of a later hassle. Why would you take the chance? The replant liability remains with the owner of the land so you could end up with a hassle later. Phone / write / contact LPA and get a response in writing. 95% chance they won't be interested. 5% chance the biggest single purchase of your life could have a 5% pre-known potential hassle factor with it. Is it it worth the chance or better to sort first?

(Don’t take this at all seriously, since it doesn’t in any way seek to answer the question) Don’t bother paying yourself anything. Just run up a load of liabilities through HP, property lease / rental, and any other spurious debt that your business could never realistically hope to cover, don’t bother with any contingency planning and responsible financial planning then just sit back, wait for the next pandemic and the government to throw money at you to cover the reckless and irresponsible lack of preparedness. Job done, money for old rope.

TBH, we probably need to press the re-set button, don't know about you, but I'm a tad confused. I don't recall if you have entered any plea viz a viz the hunting thing - and by that I mean horse/hound/fox hunting. I'm plenty clear enough on what I think is your position viz a viz firearms. Not far apart from my own as it goes. The point I have been keen to progress is that, whilst I do enjoy the pageantry and rural, historic and cultural elements of the hunt (since I'm neither a socialist, a class warrior, a city dweller, a vegan nor averse to eating what I've shot - despite Mr Cropper's chittering) I am unable to treat, with any credence, the argument that fox hunting is necessary, morally acceptable or in any way effective and I've yet to behold any sane argument to the contrary. Having said all of that, I'm not averse to attending the Boxing Day meet at the Jamaica Inn because (a) it's quite a sight to see (b) it's an important and well attended local social occasion but the (c) is that, secretly, I always rather hope there is a right good ruck and I know which side I'd be battling on. It kind of wrankles me that, in all the available footage, it seems to be a scruffy, malnourished, nay do well or a little lady that is getting set about by half pissed knuckle dragging genetic missing links (otherwise referred to as the terrier men) and it seems quite an imbalance. Your more recent post about the efficiency of despatching the fox by shot does nothing but reenforce the argument (if ever one were needed) that any one claiming the hunt is an effective means of pest control is clearly delusional.

Squeaky nose and squirting flower optional dress code ?