KingoftheRing

Surely all the groupies Silky Fox attracts will do the cooking, no???

We're gonna need a bigger van !!!

Baggsie riding shotgun in the VW!!!

Oh yeah and if he needs a trusty side-kick, I'm there!!!

I think it could be sold to a TV company, never met Silky Fox, but judging from his character on here, I reckon he could be a great presenter! Would be great to watch, a bit like Fred Dibnah. He could go around interviewing old timers and foresters who still use traditional horse skidding and mix it up with the more modern, fancy gear arborists. I've just written your pitch: remember me when the royalties start flooding in!!! :thumbup:

Very kind of you. If you PM me your address, when I get the book, I'll send you a little thank you gift. Really great idea, very altruistic indeed

"Silky Fox - The Travelling Arborist" has a nice ring to it. I can see it now, driving around the coast of Britain, camera crew in tow, just imagine the groupies!!! This could be your theme tune to drive by....instead of a bike---a VW!!!! Shot of you, shot of a chainsaw, then a shot of your taking off down the long road!!! [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJS8j9YYB9w]Born To Be Wild and Easy Rider (Slipshotfilms) - YouTube[/ame]

You could do with a nice little VW camper with "The Travelling Arborist" signwritten on the sides. I bet there would even be a TV series in it of you driving around Britain doing tree work in weird and wonderful places:001_smile:

Should I PM address to you or samarb? Thank you

cheers

Not meaning to sound dumb, but what do you mean "doubles"?

Tony Croft: Is this a 6 week and pass it on kind of deal? If so, could I be next on the list? Is that possible? Thanks

When riding my motorbike, I always wore motorcycle leathers, helmet, motorcycle gloves, and motorcycle boots. I could have worn basic leather gloves and walking boots - saw loads of people do that. I spent serious money on the clothes. It was only when I came of the bike and slid 50 yards along the tarmac that I realised the value of the gear. The helmet saved my face, the leathers saved my body/legs/knees, the carbon fibre on the gloves saved my knuckles, the inserts in the boots saved my shins/ankles/toes. I take the same attitude when using a chainsaw. Helmet, gloves (different gloves for ground and climbing due to dexterity), chainsaw trousers, and chainsaw boots. The only time I would wear non-chainsaw boots or trousers would be when using handsaws. The protection might only be minimal on the boots, but it is surely better than a single piece of leather/fabric on a work boot. Boots at £100- £200 are a lot of money, but I consider my feet to be worth more. I look at the PPE as being like a small insurance policy: a pain to buy, but worth it when you need it.

I believe in the fates. I have had some very unique and unexplainable events happen in my life that have convinced me that we are all on a predefined path.

I bought the saw (got a relative to get it for me) For the money, was well worth a punt. Will post pictures when I return to UK in a few weeks. Anyone else????

very cool

This is a great thread and as others have posted, is a real inspirational thread. For someone like myself who is returning to the UK, this really makes me smile and helps motivates me to track down work. Great stuff

If you have the time, don't mind doing the work, then why not buy the 5-in-1 tool? I'm sure it would last long enough for you to do what you needed. I've bought loads of cheap tools over the years, and if they are looked after and maintained can last years. Besides, doing your own garden would add a sense of "ownership" to the newly acquired property.

It certainly does!

I think some people are taking this all a bit too seriously

Bet he's rocking the post office when he picks up his pension check with his dance moves though!

I hope he is still out there pillaging and marauding through various new age dance clubs throughout Europe

Based on some of the comments in this thread - I'll give a months wages to anyone who dares to tell Techno Viking that ponytails are for wimps and arse***es :lol:

Very funny that the very first guy gets mauled and still has a cigarette in his mouth at the end!! Every single one of those drunk idiots deserve what they get and possibly some more. The stress and terror the bulls are put through must be unbelievable.

Very very cool idea, especially in areas were flooding is likely. The only downside I could see is access for people with limited mobility / elderly etc. But...a very cool idea, would love to try one.