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47.4mpg average is pretty darn good for a 4x4. Do you drive like a granny tailgating a Tesco articulated lorry to get that? cheers, steve

I've just gotten back from the Legoland hotel and they used that stuff in the hotel car park. Looks like it had been there for a number of years and seemed to be wearing very well, especially considering the volume of traffic they receive. Not sure what they used for the base layer?.... it didn't seem to be sinking much at all. Maybe they used some hardcore beneath?.... or maybe Terram to stop the whole lot sinking into mud?? cheers, steve

Could be time for a rebrand, "mk3 shite chains"? cheers, Steve

Those Multi-Ones sure do look the biz. I guess they were trying to save the lawn by felling in smaller sections? cheers, Steve

That looks ace. Love the simplicity & looks chunky strong. Nice one. cheers, steve

Thanks Stubby, I'm glad somebody is paying attention and awake cheers, Steve

Hey Mark, do you sell files to sharpen Silky saws? cheers, Steve

I particularly like the vented window for sweaty feet to look out of. cheers, Steve

Sorry, mistaken identity.... I thought it suited you. cheers, Steve

Cool, and as much as I'd love to take credit for that.... it was actually my partner that came up with Philadelphus, she's the plant boffin. To me it just looks like any other plant, bushy, tree thing with leaves. cheers, steve

I refuse to comment because.... um, it looks like a top carve to me! I particularly like the look of the ears from the back. Are you gonna do a roadkill version next? cheers, Steve

Answer: it would probably be the best logger in the world. cheers, Steve

Philadelphus?.... there are lots of different varities of those. Some have more rounded leaves, some more pinnate. cheers, Steve

Awww, shucks, thanks. On another note.... did I see you following the truck, driving to Emlyn 2 days ago? Or do you have a twin?? You were driving a beigey brown mondeo type car. cheers, steve

This one.... :thumbup: :thumbup:

I purchased the original straight version Natanoko 330 on the back of what Silky Fox was saying on this 'ere very forum. I conclude it is the ultimate Silky Saw and all others fall short in every manner. cheers, Steve p.s.... okay, I may be biased because it's the only silky I've owned.

Have you been working in Sigouney Weavers garden? cheers, steve

Jesus, that sounds like a frightening incident! Glad you didn't land on anything spikey, etc. I don't climb or know much about climbing, I just do groundwork, but do occasionally point out if something doesn't look right.... be it with the chipper or ropes, etc. There are so many potential accidents in arb work and you are right to point out the importance of looking after each other. cheers, steve

Just to add a bit of balance.... we had 'em pitched in a car park near us and my son enjoyed playing with their young 'uns for a couple hours in the park. cheers, steve

The thing that amazes me is that cans like this, designed to contain a very highly flammable liquid, are passing safety standards. What the heck is that about?!! cheers, steve

I'm no expert but wouldn't mind hugging it, if that counts? Although that may make things worse. cheers, steve

I've used Shiply before and didn't have any problems with them at all. The only problem I did have was with our privatised UK rail network.... my advanced ticket couldn't be collected because the machine wasn't working so I caught my already 30 minute late train without a ticket which meant missing another train connection. So I caught another late arriving train without a ticket and somehow managed to get kicked off the train by the ticket inspector.... fortunately that was at my destination. Overall conclusion: Shiply 1 - Network rail nil cheers, steve

I love how I hate that. It's great. Really crap in a good way. cheers, steve

I'm sure they've had plenty of knowledgeable people looking at the best solutions for many years. I think they should preserve it in the worlds most massive Guinness World Record beating Apple Cider Vinegar jar and pop it on display in the Tate Modern. cheers, steve

We recently bought a used Etesia PBTS (Briggs n Stratton engine) self propelled walk behind, width of cut is about 17" or 18" I do believe. On its first outing on our farm it had to cut exactly what you are describing (and worse).... very long unmanaged wet grass mixed in with clumpy weeds. 'Twas raining whilst I cut it. I set it to the highest cut setting and it chomped through it way, way better than I was expecting it to do. The only thing to watch is that when the collection box is full it needs emptying exactly when the 'full' indicator on the grass box says STOP. If you carry on, even for a bit.... it will clog the blades. Simple enough to clear though, just means bending down and scooping out the grass. We don't have a blower so blowing the water off the grass wasn't an option. Obviously any mower is going to cut & pick-up better in the dry so if you can choose a dry day, or at least a non-raining day then that'd be much less effort. Worth noting the grass box isn't huge so expect lots of emptiying when cutting long grass. Seems very good on fuel economy too. Hope this helps. cheers, Steve p.s.... the mower is a touch under £1k brand new and we got ours in perfect condition/ 2 years old for £300.