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Always fly Ryan air, a couple of times each year. I disagree, they have the fares low priced as everything is costed. I don't mind the fact I have to pay for baggage, you pay for what you carry; rather than everyone paying for those bringing the kitchen sink. My only gripe with the airline is the state of the cabin; but I think that's a sad reflection us as people rather than the airline.

Be careful, some find the pounding of a tracked chipper on a trailer can cause ball hitches to fail? We are told to unload them to run them.

I'm liking what I'm hearing from you guys, but this isn't untapped gold territory? I'm sure costs to convert, dry, even losses add up. But I'm glad the ads figures are stacking up.

Saw this ad, I thought firewood here in Ireland was ranging from €50-70 per bulk bag. So where does €140 come into it? And blanks and boards fetching €500 per metre? I know he's selling wood mizers but over egging the figures looses my faith in the guy.

I was on a Nama site a few weeks back in Dublin. It was like a time warp with regards H&S, but with trees they just knocked what they wanted and dug where they wanted. 80million building site!

I was looking a few utube clips and one guy says keeping band mill blades sharp requires 20-30 mins; and you use s few blades per day. Loading unloading won't be an issue as I have kit that lift no problem. I just don't know if I'm better to run with an Alaskan mill and saw bench (tractor bench) or Alaskan and bandmill? We have 70 acres of our own forestry and I'm keen to utilise some of our mature trees and thinnings. I have a market for boards and stakes; so I know the Alaskan will be too slow and kerf will be an issue. I'm love to hear more about a good saw bench?

Ask that farmer how much he has invested? I remember during the big freeze a few years back spending 12 hours on Christmas Day, and the days before and after thawing out the parlour. Farming is a thankless occupation.

I have been interested in the Alaskan mill concept, and I'm hoping to take the plunge this autumn with some form of mill. I have a husky 357xp and 395xp but still need bars, mills, chains etc. After watching the logosol mill and then the woodlands band mill; I can see pros and cons. I guess the Alaskan is a handy tool to break down large lumps otherwise unmoveable; and also can break down large pieces or remove outer bits ideal to let a band mill finish. I have no idea what my end product will be. I have clients with large trees that want to get more than just firewood. I see a band mill being better suited to boards? I was wondering if an Alaskan with a circular saw bench would be a better start; but a circular bench starting at 1k is a fair junk out of a band mill.? I should stress I'm only looking at 20-30 days a year.

A firm I work with had the same issue; it went to court. Unless there is something in writing from the owner of the trees to the person cutting or to Sue stating consent/permission; the court is powerless. It was a valuable lesson for me to witness, and thankfully in my case it wasn't my job. I'd never proceed unless I had an email to operate on a third parties property.

All farming is on its knees; tillage, dry stock, milk. To say that's British or Irish agriculture needs a shake up, will be bad for us. Less farmers less services rurally; less appetite for banking, fuel etc. tourism won't pick up the slack as it's the farming we do presently that tourists expect to see. No tourist wants to see a field with 4 acres of a mountain of waste going to be spread; sheds containing 1000-10000 animals. I thought farming was heavily subsidised until I went out with girls that worked in companies and industry. Numerous firms have a huge amount of staff on grant schemes; shows, trips all grant funded; some premises, majority of kit; again all subsidised. I don't know if it's the same in the UK; but in Ireland, if your broke down or in bother; it will usually be a farmer that will help out. I won't go dismissing a sector just so supermarkets make fast money.

Supermarket is like the banker in monopoly. It always makes money and always gets paid first. Their business model runs on these facts. 90 days credit minimum; sometimes 6 months or longer. They want to maximise return from their stores, so they know exactly what an inch of counter costs and has potential to earn. They want products that move and move in volume. Milk, bread and alcohol are 3 main lures for customers. So they want to offer their customers a better offer than their competitors. So they will loss lead if they can get away with it. I thought it was illegal? But the supermarkets have better representation than farmers. We sell to several supermarket chains and not all supermarket chains are the same. The ones we deal with pay on dispatch or within 30 days; and realise higher valued products also suit their business models. Our local Tesco always has milk that is 2-5 days from best before. Homogenised milk has a shelf life of approx 21 days. You should be able to buy milk with at least 19-20 days best before. The reason they get the older milk; is they have the supplier pushed that far; they will offer fresher milk to other outlets and Tesco are getting returns and older milk. Essentially you get what you pay for. Milk, bread, fish and eggs are all best fresh; I could rant on and on.

We have an organic dairy farm; so have to pull by hand; but rotation or reseeding will reduce amounts of plants.

Just hire a silage contractor - mow with a tractor mower and collect with a silage wagon. Only issue will be foreign contaminants esp something like wire , steel or worst of all timber that wedges in rotor of wagon. Would an aerobic digester take the material?

To be totally honest the "car play" feature is over rated. I was going to buy an Alpine digital radio unit for half the price. My only advice is to buy a unit that comes with an external mic. You might be better buying a digital radio, but just check that it also has FM radio, some do. In the past i always had to faff with cutting and crimping all those leads. Being able to get the right connectors makes figment a virtual plug and play. I never knew there was a different aerial plug and had to buy an adapter for the aerial.

Hi Tom, I shelled out on a pioneer Sph da 120 for the jeep as its double din. The Bluetooth hand free is spot on. I'll certainly be fitting something with Bluetooth hand free into the Volvo l70 in a few weeks. I had a parrot kit in my second last vehicle and it would often disconnect : I found the Nokia system better; but car radio systems seem to tick all the boxes!

I like the concept of the battery top handled saws; however it's price that's holding me back. Might buy the Ms 150 tce until prices drop.

Hi Geoff, so sorry to hear about your dad passing on. By the sounds of you and what you said about your dad; I imagine you two were a right pair. I'm useless about these things, so hats of to you for at least having a laugh.

Excuse my ignorance here, but just trying to fix it myself! Lower spring mount in anti vib broke so I glued it back using a heat gun. Hope it lasts, not sure there was room to drill a bolt; but that's my fall back. Getting the handle off, I pulled out what I think is the pipe that Ts from the tank with a breather up through the black handle? Has anyone any photos or diagrams of the tank etc? I just noticed when I refilled the saw; it went everywhere!! I guess the best way is remove air filter assembly and carbs?

Anybody see it? I thought it was fantastic; but if I was one of the three after that cold and wet late shoot; a hot meal at 10pm should have been a certainty. I cannot see that Ginger tosser being anyway near Clarkson's witty delivery. It was a fantastic episode and I haven't laughed as much in a long time. Some how I don't think the saying "the King is dead; long live the King" could be used here. I think this is a case of when your super car breaks down and the only option is a cheap rental. Sad it's come to this. Terrified of what's to come. I just hope Jeremy has a new show in the pipeline.

TPO's are closely linked to planning; this is why in Ireland at least I find what planners allow to be such a joke, especially seeing what planners allowed and caused with tree decline. I don't agree that TPO'S are the solution along with bs 5837 in that it's a great bandaid. I think the framework is there, which is the difficult part; but it's how it implemented that's key; and how issues can be addressed. Hearing people say tree officers are next impossible to locate and their points are not accurate or adopting common sense is a huge worry. My take is that appeals should be easier to make, and rules should take into account the difference between those that live by a tree to those flipping property. I totally agree that there has to be a safeguard in place. I will always act in my clients best interest. Sadly the tree comes second.

I'm Ireland it's a rarity to find a tree with a TPO, especially privately owned. However to find up if a tree has a TPO, seems like a quest. The person with the answer is either out sick or on leave. No colleague can check!! I like the theory, in that it is to help preserve trees of merit or value. But I do feel it can be utilised where it can become a huge headache for the landowner. I think one process that could certainly help is making the process easier to navigate, but also giving the tree owner more control. I think the councils hold too much authority at present. On the other foot I do feel it is grossly unfair, when legislation exists where anyone can TPO another parties tree; but yet there's no mirror legislation to deal with high hedges or neighbouring trees (in conflict). I think if we had a better system in place to deal with such issues, maybe the "tree" issue would be less. One thing for sure, we are certainly not planting the right trees in the right places. I see Irish planning as a joke, allowing structures right up beside ancient trees and then vast green areas.

What remains to be seen is if Jeremy really was the main draw. For me, it was. I don't know if hiring big names will work. They either have to reinvent the show, or just find replacements. For me I watch fast and loud, wheeler dealers, and fifth gear. I think Tiff is a hoot, and the show could give top gear a run for its money. I'm more interested to see what Clarkson does. I don't have net flicks but I guess it will be rolled out on other channels. I find Richard Hammond annoying on tg, I know he plays the part; but when he's himself ie driving and discussing a car- he's first class. But as a clown I'm just not interested. James May is ok, but I think Clarkson was the real talent. The Stig (is it Ben Collins) was interviewed recently on Irish radio. He said Oisin was a gentleman. But he also said Top Gear was out long before JC and that it would continue as it had a very talented young crew. I'd agree, but out of all the talent out there, looking at young and old racing legends; Olympians, there must be talents far more capable than Chris Evans. What's the name of the Scottish comedian? Kevin Bridges watching him is a hoot, and hearing him test high end cars would be epic!!

I don't like the guy. Watched tgi Friday; but never liked Chris nor his technique. I know he's a massive Ferrari collector but that doesn't wash with me. I think a fresh start would be better. I'd rather watch new presenters who love cars, petrol etc. Guy Martin would get my vote. I'll probably watch the show regardless, but whether I'll enjoy it, remains to be seen. Not looking forward to the smug ginger tosser.

You shouldn't have said anything. You could blame the weather, the neighbours, the dog, cat.

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