NickinMids
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Anyone in the Thame /Banbury areas available for strimming, mowing ,weeding possibly herbicide spraying..? as a sub contractor pm me Nick
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"I don't know if Photinia can be cut back hard and will rejuvenate, like beech" Does beech come back well?
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All correct of course. But I wonder exactly how many of the people on this site ALWAYS have a second climber on the ground dragging brash or religiously get stuff LOLER..ed every 6 months, and Im referring to full time business's not one off weekend foreigners. Probably some very experienced and competent people lapse from time to time but I expect most prefer to be compliant than not, just for peace of mind. We all take some chances some times, but know that if it all goes pear shaped its on our own heads. As for using client as groundie.. surely this should be in "business" section
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Ditto this Chip into bag then move on trailer
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OOps.....blue tongue IS Kernmaster isn't it
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LOL Brilliant
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Is that Kernmaster or blue tongue cheers
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How much would you want for a day A. Cash B. Invoice and wait to get paid
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Aren't these the ones that always catch you out
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Would you say this applies to all maples...tar
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Sposed to be OK not as good as Ash but still a hardwood
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Approx 2 to 3 trannie loads of Sycamore waiting to go Sutton Coldfield area. If you want it PM me
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Also regarding the film. I agree that there's been loads of smash bang take down videos and I am keen to see more pruning videos, but I watch to try and learn. The one perspective head cam shots would be better interspersed with ground shots edited to show what your doing from the side too. Also I would prefer to hear you talking about what your doing and why, more than just music. Not easy and I'm not criticising. I think there's lots of scope for more detailed instructional videos going into the more subtle aspects of tree work. Thanks
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Adam..what rope are you using in the vid
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I think it depends on how many are there. If its plastered the boss would probably be sympathetic. Thing is, if its bushes then they may need to be cut down to allow access to clear up. Some sort of protective gloves etc seems a reasonable request and I would ask that the Client is made aware that you are doing them a favour
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How much is the cougar blue and who sells it tar
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I've tried using my foot and knee ascenders with my 13mm rope. I struggle to disconnect them. Also found it very stiff/slow descending on the rope wrench. Maybe its me or will I have to buy one of these fancy 11.7 ropes. if I do I will want it to work for access, maybe a bit of SRTWP but be ok to switch to trad Ddrt. What are the main differences between tachyon, kernmaster and cougar blue Sorry I know there has been loads on this but the main question is will a thinner rope make ascent easier
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Is that a near miss lol
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Thanks. I can afford to buy a new one. Just wondered if these clips are meant to pull off as part of the break away system and could then be put back
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Got caught by a branch around the head the other day. It wrenched my helmet a bit and the strap came loose at one connecting point. Seems to have pulled off a small doughnut shaped push on clip. Anyone know if these can be bought anywhere. If not any repair ideas welcome Se pics below hopefully
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thanks
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some pics
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We maintain a small industrial park in Cannock. Today I noticed that some overgrown crappy pops on the adjacent railway land had shed some branches..one of which is still on the roof of one of the units. Does anyone know the contact details for Network rail or Railtrack. Presume they have to be given chance to clear up before we just do it and seek to recharge. Thanks
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Thanks. Was planning to tie it at the break point so reassuring so far.
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Any Thoughts..? Double stemmed (quite large) sycamore...fire damaged. One side has windblown broken top which is still just attached and lying across a copse of smaller trees. I think it is too entangled to allow a winch out and simultaneous fell of remaining stem. Looks to me like a high anchor point in the un damaged side and walk/crawl out to knock off bits being carefull to not to drop the whole thing while Im on it..? Not sure there is any other way besides a crane/cherry picker. Are the NPTC competences for dealing with storm damage freely available..? Any tips gratefully received
