TIMON
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My local NFU told me that they wouldn't touch a tree surgeons Unimog.
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We're with Arborisk. £1000 fully comp any driver over 30 ( They use Aviva ) after we agreed and paid for the policy the insurers started asking for loads of extra info. Our previous insurer charged us £3500 (also through Aviva) they must have twigged on! I wonder how much they will charge us this year.....
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Drove a telehandler on construction sites. Commercial window cleaning and landscaping to name a few.
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Been climbing two years at 50 years young.
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Been on quotes today. (9 altogether) Not many immediate takers, couple of big ones I'm waiting on. Bit quieter than I'd hoped. Off to by a valentine card, flowers and prezzy for the Mrs. Feet up with a nice meal and a DVD tonight. Knackered so I'll probably fall asleep half way through.
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Have you ever considered the reciprocating bread knife ?? A revelation! It would be the perfect transition for you.
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Greetings VI, And forestry work has to be the perfect industry to practice that philosophy 😀
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I was taught the three knot system (not all that long ago) when I did my cs38. I think I used it once on a job when the rest of my kit got forgotten.., I do feel spoiled with all the kit available now.
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Lovely condition. I've got one of these but nowhere near as good nick. Cracking saws.
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Hehe thethickplottens
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Nomoremendiplogsgutted
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Good thread Riggerbear (Rob) has been a good help for us. We're a newish outfit and every now and then we need a bit of help with tricky or potentially dangerous trees. Rob has always been excellent value for money and always willing to share his knowledge with us so we can learn and increase our skill level without getting out of our depth. Also he's willing to muck in and drag/rake and clean up as well. Many others on here have shared their knowledge and friendship too. Aspen Bob has put me onto some good tunes and drumming as well 😎
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Just thought I'd ask the question... Those of you who do your own quotations for potential work... What percentage do you hope to secure? Me and my colleague reckon we secure about 70%-80% of everything we quote. If we get all of them straight away we know we are quoting too cheap. If our percentage goes down then we are probably too expensive. I just wondered what others are experiencing out of interest. Also it might help to gauge the market at the moment. Any thoughts or comments would be much appreciated Thanks
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Uruguay
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Very wet and windy in Birmingham. Wasn't too bad as we were pruning fruit trees. Didn't really have the option of rolling over and going back to sleep. Quite envious of you lot that did. Quotes tomorrow so it can do what it likes.
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I found the same thing happened. That coupled with it being wet and new as well made it a pain to ascend on.
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Semantics
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Old and full of years! Your dad sounds like a top bloke Stubby. Hope he fixes up soon mate.
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Recidivist
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Any recommendations of LOLER training provider
TIMON replied to MATTMOSS's topic in Training & education
Ian Morgan Arb in Stafford runs the courses from time to time. -
Take it back if you can. I'll be back on Yale limelite as soon as I can afford to. Unless you like bouncy rope of course 😀
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Soteriology
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I haven't but it has to be better than the new Marlow venom. Dreadful rope... Apparently it was designed specifically for the ZZ. Far too bouncy. Gutted I bought it now.
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Very true 🙂
