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gratz how was the final year?

Once found half a watermelon and a childrens doll half way up a london plane. Tried to put them both through the chipper at the same time for some sort of hilarious gory result. Actual result was bits of plastic and watermelon

This was posted a while ago, but im just about to finish the second year. The business module was fun and fairly easy for me, Pest and diseases exam coming up, absolute nightmare. Make sure you put in time to keep up to date with the notes and revise as you go. One week to learn and revise the majority of it is not enough! Its a lot deeper than i anticipated! Just remember that if you are aiming for the BSc, the FDSc grade is seperate; so dont despair if you fall behind on a module!

The first year has modules such as 'essential plant science' and 'essential soil science' which will help lay the foundations for the other modules. Familiarity with the subject through an ND or biology a-level certainly helps, but is by no means a requirement! Best of luck

I'm studying for an FDSc on-line, and like most students, I find that there is a lot of last-minute cramming, because I'm not motivated to do it bit by bit like I should do! Next year I'm considering steps to help me focus. Where it internet based, tabbing out from my assignment work to google something often leads me down strange routes on wikipedia or youtube, which lead to massive procrastination. So my idea is to set up a cheap computer or laptop somewhere else in the house with a filter to block all the tempting websites like youtube, facebook... maybe even arb talk! And sit in a room where there is no TV or other similar distractions! The time alone isn't the problem with distance learning. Less contact with tutors and sometimes weeks without hearing from other students, its quite hard to bounce ideas around and keep motivated! But definitely worth it in the end. My experience of this course is that despite recommended study times, you could definately get away with 15 minutes a night, 5 nights a week, with a bit extra when assignment dates draw close or exams approach. Little and often is 100% the way forward. Unfortunately it seems the hardest to actually do! Best of luck

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blah! I'm obviously behind the times

Awesome vid, very well shot!

That guy (I believe his name is Graeme) is an absolute legend! It makes you wonder if he has any days where the job is just a bit of hedge trimming and a small conifer removal

Camelbak already did that. Womens drinkable vest thing - CamelBak | WOMEN'S POWDERBAK Hydration system that's actually integrated into a full-zip mid-layer Drinkable tactical vest - CamelBak Delta-5 Tactical Vest with 102 oz Hydration System MOLLE Compatible Nylon Black - 60436 - Midway UK there are also several varieties of vest-style camelbaks for long distance runners

the second I overpay for these books, I guarantee they will start printing them again I don't understand would they would stop? =/

Thanks for those links, they are really great Research for Amenity Trees) - AbeBooks Those prices.... somebody must be having a laugh? I wonder if anybody buys them at that price??

the 'Research for Amenity Trees' Series of books (i believe there are 8) are highly regarded for research purposes, and are regularly referenced in scientific articles and such. a couple of titles you might recognise are - Diagnosis of ill health in trees - Principles of Tree Hazard Assessment and Management - Body Language of trees However, they are all out of print, and the only available copies seem to be on Amazon, where they are available for up to £500 Last year the Arb Association got the rights to publish and distribute these books, however they are still out of print on the sales website. Does anybody have any idea if these books will become available again? Will they be reprinted, or are they working on a new series? Or does anybody have a set they will sell to me?

no need to brag

We have a set of tripod ladders which i rate very highly, totally changed the way we do hedges. Although I don't remember where we got them from, I do remember they were significantly cheaper than forestandarb for the same set of ladders.

At least its cheaper than the Ropeknight? Although it is fairly similar.

Been reading the Mortal Engines. First read them when I was younger, but still great now! Mortal Engines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

spot on

check that the nose sprocket of the bar hasn't started to split, we had a similar problem with our pole saw a few weeks ago, and that was the problem.

Sometimes I wake up grumpy; but most days I just let her sleep

smart use of the ladder to get the initial flat guide

how long did that take? From the pics it looks like you finished early evening, was it an all-day job? or just a few hours in the afternoon?

Woodturning : We take square stuff and make it round!

Reviving this thread to save making a new one. Can anybody tell me about the BG 66 blower? I am looking at getting the 86, but don't really need the leaf shredding capabilities, the 66 looks quiet, powerful and a touch cheaper? EDIT: Also, would people really rate a backpack blower over a handheld? I have limited space in the back of my truck, and I like the convenience of a handheld, but a backpack blower with significantly more power sounds like it might speed up the clearup considerably. EDIT 2: or is the blower for the Kombitool good? Since i am investing in a 100R soon too. So many edits! Sorry

Lepraria incana ? Wikipedia Translated it in my web browser, seems like a pretty good match. Thanks for your help!