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im in a cold sweat reading this. who needs horror stories when this is posted. had them in kitchen. next door had them gave them a dose of ant powder not seen any since.
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what some cracking jobs do they have a comp for dry stone walling. do not have any stone in hampshire only hampshire diamonds for doing walls and thats a art as well
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lot to look at can see the merits of rear over side discharge but if mulching then no thing to come out only underneath. will look at all the makes about. scag like hens teeth second had do like the grasshopper, and toro. but ransome are very good should be able to pick one up second hand for little money. thanks for info. also is there a calculator to work out how much to charge for large areas i know bigger the mower less time to cut but have the cost to work into contract to pay back for the mower plus fuel parts etc
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Hi, whats this little thing called
hedgesparrow replied to Rupe's topic in Tree Identification pictures
is hawthorn,blackthorn any good. if so if i get some bits will keep back. what do you seal ends with. -
how big is the tree eg its girth and height and is it still sitting on this earth bank. you could if its not that big a tree eg under 12inches dia lay it onto bank devon style best of both worlds tree is down but still growing. keeps both parties happy.
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I'm getting too old for this.........
hedgesparrow replied to Cosmiccrofter's topic in Firewood forum
Riko do a processor for 6k new fari logmaster ws35 tried it at alresford show lifts cord up onto table takes it to saw blade cuts drops next bit cuts drop and splits into 4 bits conveyor belt takes it up into a truck or bag. save on your back there is a post on this going back a bit as a fellow arbtalk member sells them -
to lay a 10 yard hedge in time got to go some and to lay with hand tools now get a medal for laying just with hand tools. tried it and hard work but enjoy it no noise from a chain saw
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sorry to hear of your loss sounds like a cracking chap RIP
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can you eat them took a look and made a wide berth. are these the ones in the 70,s which acted like a high and made you think you could fly never tried but heard stories:blushing:
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was cutting lavender and found underneath these toadstools which where a bright orange colour any idear what they are will get some pics but started rainining
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+1 re quote can do it in office need your company name. then as norm date the job discription and cost of work then send it as a attachment with email. they can then confirm back in writing with a order number. you do the job then just send in invoice as above post work date and cost. do it all the time for councils. has to be in writing. also may ask you for a copy of your PL insurance. if its county they like 10mil but with school 5 mil should be ok. but they do like it all down in black and white. will not do it on the shake of a hand.
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+1 two signs now wrecked at £30 a piece. looking at getting ones with concrete in let them knock them over:thumbup:
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have to say yes go through the channels but would they let him build it think not. as he says living in a damp caravan no chance of getting a house. was at his wits end with a young child i hope they do give planning consent. its on his land its eco friendly it blends in so whats the problem. red tape sit in there ivory towers pushing there pens. and do not look at the full picture. just its not got planning knock it down.
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have to order a sweater as its getting cold
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hi yes got message brill supreme champ and 1st in class thats the icing on the cake. now go for nat supreme champ.
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National Hedgelaying Society "Committed to conserving hedgerows through traditional skills" Patron: HRH The Prince of Wales National Hedgelaying Championship 2013 will be held on Saturday 26th October 2013 at WADDESDON MANOR Waddesdon Manor - Home ENTRANCE £2 ADULT CHILD 50p NHLS MEMBERS FREE TO CHAMPIONSHIPS SHOW PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP National Trust Prices applies to all other activities. want to be there as fairly local hope to se a few other arb talk members there. need a badge so you know its a arbtalk member. hope to see you there Dorset and well done on your win at melplash :thumbup:
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<p>well done brill wish i had come bloody hedge went up there to find he wanted it cut short then when we advised it would look a mess he said just trim it. wish now i had said going out and left it and done it during the week. next time will do the comp and work can take a back seat. when is the nats thinking of going just to have a look take grandson he wants to start laying hedges. so will start him on some so he is a master by the time he is 16. can use a axe ok under supervision.</p>
<p>well done again. can i have your autograph please</p>
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none of the banks want to help small business look at natwst and there advert meet your bank manager small print if your turnover is one mil plus. do not have a manager any more just a centre which are so hard to get hold of have to go through there call centre. only way is on your own building up bit by bit and improving kit as you go along. not the best way as there is always some bit of kit you need but can not afford. so have to do what you can with the kit you have taken longer to do but still at rates that are competitive. as for so called backers who will help fund for a return on profits. not interested with tiny business. there should be help for the tiny ones. eg one man bands who work long hours on there own with help when they can afford it or need it. but tiny ones are not of interest to those who lend money at relistic rates.
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you say he said it was a bag of logs and i assume you asked how much does it hold and he said about 0.7 cube of wood. did not say it is 0.7 of wood as others have posted i would ask if anyone on arbtalk would like to sell you some logs. going on ebay then do not be diaspointed if you are worse off than you are now. they are all good guys and gals on this site and you will get a good load of good wood from any of the wood suppliers on this site. i have been bitten by saying something was this and was held to it cost me in the long run so never sell my logs by volume or weight just eg builders bag pick up or trailer. they then know thats what they get and as yet all happy with there loads.
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heard good reports on the grasshoppers will have a look at them see if i can have one on demo. to try out
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have to say do like the scags good mowers ferris have to see one working in proper conditions and not cutting long grass as it makes a crap job with long grass makes hay. need to have a proper look at what is on offer. like a bigger toro as my 425 does a cracking job. and so manovarable which on larger areas would not be so much of a issue. have to see if i can get some on demo to try
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Missing dogs after horiffic accident on a30 in devon help please
hedgesparrow replied to tommer9's topic in The Lounge
under investigation for something similar what is he doing on the road. well lets trust he looses his hgv and hope your friend makes a full recovery and gets his other dog back. -
no they are hear to stay like the grey and the native wildlife will have to try and keep out of its way the mink. there are signs that the water vole is making a comeback like the otter. so maybe they have evolved to stay away from the mink to survive. still like to trap crayfish but need a permit.
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trouble with mink is they are from colder countries they get there food eat some store some for the winter which would be frozen so would keep to keep them going but in the uk its normally warm so what they take and store goes off so they take more. they are not good for our native wildlife. so need to be eradicated to save what is natural in the uk. american signal crayfish has nearly wiped out the british crayfish EA need to get the act together and let them be hunted nice to eat. grey squirrel tree rat does so much damage once again a usa import. not the fault of the animal but in the wrong place.
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i priced for two grasscutting contracts. one i cut the grass because the firm who was doing it was changing hands. i lost the job they priced cutting a playing field for £30 how can you do a job with machine for this but the work is bad no strimming in cut out 10 minutes other job £50 cheaper went for other company as a well known firm even though i had been doing work for them for 5 years and they know my work is good. i have given up trying to sqeese my margins for some jobs its now a price if i get it fine if not can only hope more will come my way.
