Peasgood
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I think the gross train weight for mine meant that if the truck was fully loaded I could still tow 2 ton. GVW was 3200kg and GTW was 5200kg. I have always wondered why anyone would spec a pickup with dual rears as the weight of the extra wheels just eats into your GVW limit. I think I twigged it recently as I "think" the dual rears give you a bigger towing weight.
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I had to replace my anti roll bar because the bushes had worn it so much. Was a bit surprised that had happened and then years later the same was happening again. Wrapped it in insulation tape and new bushes to hide it.
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What is wrong with this apple tree?
Peasgood replied to Roberto Stockley's topic in Tree health care
I think you can keep it alive but I don't think it will be a productive tree. Which was most important to you? There is a lot of bark missing at ground level which will allow rots in if not already. How long would you expect any wood to last in those conditions? I still strongly suspect crown rot. http://apples.ahdb.org.uk/Crown-Rot-and-Collar-Rot.asp -
What is wrong with this apple tree?
Peasgood replied to Roberto Stockley's topic in Tree health care
If it is not simply a result of physical injury from when it was moved it is likely to be either collar rot or crown rot (I get the two mixed up). Either way there isn't really a cure, especially with a tree as far down the line as yours is. My advice would be to grub it out as it is never going to get better and there is a good chance it could infect the others. The leafless twigs are probably canker, possibly mildew. Not related to the trunk damage other than a sick tree becomes prone to various other diseases. -
Some of those are just downright cruel!
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Not sure that offroad capabilities are relevant if you are just comparing Cabstar and Transit as neither are any good offroad. I am a farmer and have had a Cabstar for decades (not the same one) and offroad capabilities are not one of its strong points but nor are they quite as bad as people make out. I have always had mud and snow pattern tyres on them mind.
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I can't see the sense in buying logs in nets myself but plenty make it pay. Same goes for coal in a plastic sack in a petrol station. I am constantly surprised at what people will spend their money on.
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How about hand pallet strapping? Use the metal wire buckles, leave a longish tag on the strap as a carry handle and if you train your customers to cut in the right place it is recyclable enough to get a few goes out of each strap. The buckle will practically last forever.
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Wasn't accusing you. I never buy anything I think is pinched but have to admit I have a trailer that I later suspected was nicked at some point. Felt absolutely gutted for a long time about that because I pride myself on not buying stolen anything.
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It sounds pinched to me.
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That's going to be £1.04/log just for the packaging. The reason nets are the usual choice is because they are the best thing for the job. Lightest, cheapest, best airflow, won't collapse as soon as there's a bit of mist and the least waste in terms of volume when empty. The alternatives are always going to be more expensive, that is the nature of the beast. Returnable wooden crates or even plastic crates would be a better long term solution but the initial outlay there would be big. We live in a disposable society and one that expects everything at rock bottom prices. People will say they want to look after the environment but only until they are asked to pay for it.
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Why insist on putting them in a net then? Put them in a cardboard box or bundle them up and tie them up with wire or string or just send them loose.
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Is it not up to you to decide no matter what the law might say? I choose not to go up a tree at all and yes you are right, nobody pays me to be a climber as a result.
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I prefer the half litre stainless flasks. Any old make seems to do me. Only ever use them for hot water rather than putting coffee, tea or milk in them. If you need three brews a day then have three of them. Part filled flasks seem to cool a lot quicker than a full one. You can get neoprene covers for them for pennies and they insulate fairly well to help out.
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You've got 4 pages of cons and not much in the way of pros. And neither her or myself can find the scissors ever.
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Luckily I don't live in fear of my house being invaded.
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I have loads of guns all legally held. In the event of someone breaking in I am damned sure the best place for the guns is securely locked away. You are going to get shot, it might be the robbers that do it but more likely the armed response team.
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Careful what you wish for, you might just get it.
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Personal Injury Insurance - Do you have it?
Peasgood replied to Steve Bullman's topic in Insurance Forum
Why wouldn't you? It's a partnership isn't it. Just playing Devil's advocate. I know my missus expects me to carry her and I am pretty confident she'd bugger off if she ended up having to carry me financially and/or emotionally. Physically she'd do her best. Meanwhile we have been together 20+ years and doing pretty good. -
What's a journalist mosquito?
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Where do you get wood for your stove?
Peasgood replied to BowlandStoves's topic in Log burning stoves and fireplaces
Found mine up a tree of all places! -
Biggest downside is the mess it makes. If you are a tidy person that enjoys cleaning it isn't a problem but if you are normal like me it makes a mess. Dust, ash, sawdust and soot. Benefits outweigh the downsides as long as you are fit and able to cut and cart the wood. My Dad isn't (or doesn't want to any more) so he has ditched his.
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I can only see your nails. WTF? sorry but it had to be said.
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And who is going to police these things? It's all very well introducing rule after rule about absolutely everything but nothing changes much as a result other than someone along the line charges for these things and makes a killing. People breaking the rules rarely get either caught or prosecuted. These rules are so people make money somewhere along the line not to make anything safer. The rule about not using a mobile is a good example, just because there is a rule there has it stopped it from happening?
