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    [hi mate not saying that I think they have been good to anyone but themselves over the years! But they are still making vast amounts of money just not as much as before. However I think it would be nice to go back in time a bit and shop in a village/small high street that has all you need. Butcher, veg shop, bakers etc (stuff from these does taste better) but can't see it happening. Time convenience and price won't allow it (for most people) I don't think which is a shame:thumbdown: I'm with you on the farmers thing lived on 1 for 20 years growing up. We had a farm shop that tesco killed about 17-18 years ago. Just my thoughts mate:thumbup: QUOTE=mendiplogs;1188617]HI RICHARD what comes around goes around they mess farmers around for years mate :lol:thanks jon
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    I wouldn't be surprised if they have written of some debt now as its a good time to have all the bad news out at once. So that when next results are out they are on the rise again. Anyway since when is half a billion profit bad news?
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    I'd like some waterproofs that don't feel like your are wearing a plastic bag which just makes you wet from the inside with sweat. So waterproof and Breathable!!!
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    Many thanks for all help:thumbup:
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    You will lose 2.5 mm of clearance wont you. Which should not be a problem. And very very slightly gear the truck up like you said. Is there a ford ranger forum to ask on? I would check your warranty before you do though as they may try and fall back on "modifications" to get out of any repairs!(working transmission etc harder than intended)
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    That would be brilliant if you could many thanks Richard
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    Thanks for that a job for the weekend I think. Ant idea where I could get a manual so I have a chance of getting it back together in the right order! Many thanks Richard
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    I know I don't really need a saw as such but they do save a hell of a lot of time!
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    I was trying to say that I did not want to pay £100 for a repair hence buy a new one! Thanks for answering everyone Richard
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    Not really a new saw just thought that I would be looking at about a ton and not willing to pay that much to repair. So maybe will look into it further thanks for that.
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    Hi I have a very old ms170 I think! Anyway oiler is dead and chain needs replacing and bar has seen better days. So it's time to replace. What should I get? It's only for very occasional use. Taking low branches off felling very small tress(maximum 10-12 foot high) and taking out large overgrown shrubs! The stihl lasted 10 plus years. I want something that will go when I ask it to but it need not be special. Many thanks in advance richard
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    Do you mean a cube?
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    I think they will come back strong. Don't really want them to. They are too big to fail I think. If this cause problems they will just use thier power in buying which they still have to thier advantage again to make up losses!
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    Not sure about draining red and refilling with white. Farmers drive on the road all the time with red that's for profit. And so is your use of red(forestry use? Not sure about red for that) Just seems a bit odd that farmers can go on the road and you can't!
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    How much for the piece (very nice by the way) I would of thought that it would need to be £1300 to £1500 if not more. Am I miles out or does it take so long to make that even at that price you are not making much? Top job
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    Just out of interest what is a basic salary for a tree worker? Just wondering as a mate had a big chestnut taken down and stump out and small hedge reduction for £2150 plus vat. Somone made some money! Only 4 1/2 hour job thanks Richard
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    Meant forgiving!
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    Hi all gave up the booze coming on 6 years ago now. Was going to be my downfall. Came too close to losing my wife kids house etc etc...... Now have my own business, feel great money in bank. My latest is smoking been on e cigs for 3 months now with no cheating. Now just got to pack this in. Just finding it harder than booze to stop. Anyway point is if I can do it so can anyone. A big point I think is forging yourself for all the stupid things you have done! Cheers Richard.
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    Richard 1234 replied to Mark Bolam's topic in The Lounge

    Just got the new lee child ( jack reacher) Not long finished all the game of thrones to date. They were very good waiting for the next one!
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    Hi I've got an l200 on contract until next July. Really happy so far will see at the end though! Got mine through http://www.pickuptrucksdirect.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKEAjwyYCgBRCMmbWl5beV_RQSJABESqHAXYCCjAILxA-5v_1x2WIB6Ak-qQAo97-IoY5f9WOAihoCYSHw_wcB Ford ranger looks reasonable on there at the moment. Having said that depends on how much you want to spend! None of the deals seem too bad except the vw Cheers Richard
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    Hi anyone have any thoughts on the kohler xt series engines? Looking at a mower just wondering about the engine many thanks Richard
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    Many thanks for your thoughts seemed expensive. If that's what it costs it's fine just seemed a bit steep. Anyway thanks very much for your help Richard
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    Love it all! Shame you are so far away would love to come and learn from you. Cheers Richard.
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    Hi all. First of all not a tree man. Just a gardener stumbled on this forum and look at it for tips on kit that's relevant to me. Picked up some good tips as well so thanks. Anyway as the thread says stump grinding how much. A friend of mine had a large chestnut taken down at a property he has just bought for investment. £1800 plus vat about 35 foot tall plus 25ft of hedge halved. Down to 6 or so feet. And 20% reduction of another tree sycamore I think. He was supposed to have been quoted for stump grinding but they said on the day that it would be extra. So he asked how much and they come out with £250 plus vat. Seems an awful lot to me? No access issues stump was about 2 1/2 to 3 foot wide. They left the grin dings in a huge pile. I went to move them for him and found bits of stump still present. Total bill came to about £2550 Any comments appreciated (sorry for long post) Cheers Richard

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