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What was the moisture content of logs going into the stack compared to other years? Wind is moving air. If the air is moist then moist air is entering the stack. If the temperature is low the drying effect of wind won't be so pronounced. If the air is moist AND it's cold probably not drying at all. Given how wet it has been, I'm not surprised that your stack is not drying as well as in previous years.

Google used to work mainly from meta info/tags on a site, i.e., keywords, description. They now look more at how 'interesting' your site is to other people in terms of how frequently the content is updated, how active you are on Google+, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest etc. How many people reference your site on their site. I wouldn't say that SEO is dead. You just have to pay attention to all the above. Of course if you are just wanting to promote your company via a relatively static site, without feeling the need to tell the world how many raisins were in your Alpen, it's a bit of a challenge. There are a few things you can do for starters to boost your ranking: 1. Get a relevant domain name. If you do tree work, having "tree" in your domain name is a plus. 2. Create a sitemap and make sure Google can find it. 3. Get a business listing on Google+. 4. Do have a description tag on your site. Google does still use them. 5. If you can add topical stuff to your site, e.g., details of recent projects, then do. 6. If you add stuff be sure to update your sitemap (see 2).

+1 Good firewood in my experience.

Could you run a ratchet strap around it as a brace?

This is fun if you've 20 minutes to spare: Impressive mini digger operator.

Unlike a zigzag a prusik has many other uses besides just getting into a tree. If you can't be @rsed to tie a prusik properly, what about all the other knots you will need as an arborist, whether for climbing and/or rigging?

That's insane. Note powerlines left of picture!

Very good question. I am puzzled as to: a) how it came undone; and b) how it dropped out given there's a cap retainer. I'll have a proper look around the tree this morning. I'm not optimistic though, black cap, mossy ground, briars, etc.

This is halfway between a rant and a plea. I am in the market for a new small tractor. Contacted a local dealer and swithered between a Kubota BX2350 and a NH Boomer 25. (I can't get the Kubota BX2360 in UK, it's only available in USA.) The Boomer was my idea. Looks like the better tractor. Fortunately the dealer is agent for both Kubota and NH. Settled on the Boomer. It's the same size more or less as the Kubota but much better hydraulic performance. I can't get the NH until June. I could get the Kubota in May. So I wondered about an alpine. Contacted Riko last weekend. Still waiting for the quote. Enquired about a Pasquali today. Still waiting for prices. It took two weeks for CTM to get info to me on the Goldonis. And so it goes. Who knew it could so difficult to spend that kind of money!

I know I know. But I need it yesterday.

eBay metals4u

Where can I get one? Only had the saw a couple of weeks and I've lost the bliddy thing

Search for "bull rope" on ebay.

Don't have one handy.

I'm troubleshooting a tractor hydraulic issue. Would you expect a 10 tonne hydraulic splitter to split a gnarly, well-seasoned lump of holly? It's dense old stuff. Other bits from the same stick weren't a problem.

Hard or soft? Go www.ewetsuits.com They have cases and bags.

Good hedge laying tool I reckon.

Interesting: Stanley Pruning Saw - Toolstation

Do you drive a Jensen Interceptor?

SIP anti-vibration gloves are great. Not for anti-vibe but because they are super tough, comfortable and have a cuff. Better than welding gloves.

A tin roof

This.

A Knot is the generic name for any loop or entanglement of flexible material, created either intentionally or accidentally, by a tucked end or bight. the word also has a very precise meaning : a knot, as distinct from a bend or hitch, secures two ends of the same material, e.g., a bandage, parcel string or shoelace. in addition, a small stuff - thus all angler's knots are by definition merely knots, irrespective of form or function. A bend is a knot that joins two separated ropes or others bits of cordage together A hitch attaches a line to a rail, post,ring or perhaps to another rope (or even onto itself)

Did you get a free coconut?

Do you have balls?