IronMike

Haha Khriss! Lost my marbles more like. Thankfully it all went back together OK.

Oops!

My best mate lives in Sydney with his wee family. I visited once in 2012 but only for two weeks, which wasn’t enough. I’d love to go back one day.

Great info Steve, many thanks! I’m definitely going to sleep on it and get stuck back in tomorrow evening. Youll be looking for another new career after helping me out mate!

The Alpin Pros are tickling my fancy. Sock wise, now you mention it I’m likely due to replace a what I’ve got. Smart wool are decent, so might look at them. Cheers.

Funnily enough, I’ve just closed the laptop down and done just what you said. my other half is a teacher, but knows absolutely nothing! So I’ll run it past her once I’ve got some more down. Im better at felling trees then picking them up, rather than typing stuff. I’m sure that’s obvious! ?

I must admit, the Treehog boots do absolutely nothing for me. I’m aware that might be daft, as they might be perfect, but I’d weep every time I looked down at them! ? I appreciate the recommendations though folks. Bit of a mystery for now then, I’ll carry on for a while and see if I can get up to Gustharts when it opens again.

So, I bet Steve is going to read this and weep! Im in the process of attempting write some content for my website that Steve is going to sort for me. However, I’m sat looking at my laptop which has been on my knees for about 45 mins and I have managed to type 170 words, of which I think 165 are waffle/bollocks. I am terrible at this kind of thing! Any top tips out there an where to even make a start? I am not after anything flashy or jargon loaded nonsense. But I honestly do not know where to start. It needs to really just be a bit about me, what I do and where I work. Easy said, but flipping hard to do! My mind is blank! ?

I am the same, there is so much variety in boots that you definitely need to try them on. Traditionally I have had to avoid Meindl as they were too wide, but I might have to get them if my weird foot growth continues!

After a bit more research, it appears I am suffering from a Bunionette or Tailor’s Bunion.

A lot of these boots look like orthopaedic ones.... ?

Morning mate. I said it was a bunion! And my know it all other half proclaimed it to be a corn?! I’ve noticed it steadily growing, but it’s never bothered me until recently when I started prodding and poking it. Now it’s a bit tender! I like the look of Pfanners too.

Morning all, I’m in the early stages of researching some new boots. I’ve had 3 pairs of Haix over the years and been happy with them. Had Protector Pros, Protector Ultra, and currently using the Protector Forests. I’ve been looking at the Protector Alpins as my next potential pair, and wondered if anyone had them and could share their experience? A fella I work with just got some Sip Grizzly 2s and they looked decent also. I work in forestry, never step foot in a harness or climb. One issue I seem to currently be having is I’ve developed an annoying and slightly painful lump on the side of my foot, near my little toe. Photo attached! I’ve never had this problem previously, but wondered if the current boots I have might have contributed to it. I’ve had the Protector Forests for nearly a year.

Have you made sure it’s running the latest software or firmware? (I’m not sure which it is!) I recently updated mine, I was on V.1.3.0.4 or similar and after the update I was on V2.0.2 I’m not entirely sure of the numbers, but I know it was very out of date. Worth checking perhaps. I had to download the programme to my laptop then plug the device into it to update. Failing that I’d be getting in touch with place you bought it. I got mine from www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk Oh and get your mate to check their software version too.

Nearly! A few branches were chipped in to the adjacent hedge, just for habitat you understand.... ?

The one reoccurring comment I keep getting is it looks like broccoli!

We had a road closure in place yesterday, an official one from North Yorkshire County Council. All signed up, diversions in place etc. But clearly these signs and diversions don’t count for cyclists! There were endless Lycra clad bellends all stopping at the road closed sign and asking if the road was closed, and could they get through! Some of them, predominantly elderly types actually, were so rude and ignorant. It beggars belief. Towards the end of the day, when I was tidying up, one prick just ride straight through without even stopping! If I’d seen him coming I’d have been half tempted to put the rake handle through his spokes, the wanker. I am a formerly keen mountain biker, looking to get back into it. When I rode, I always was courteous to others and if there was ever a diversion I took it. But these bastards seem to think they’re able to ponce about doing whatever they like. I shall continue to offer them no special treatment when overtaking them, it’s nice to see how much you can annoy them for a change!

I made a basic time lapse showing @Gray git and his mega Merlo in action. We didn't get started until 9.30am and the tree was down, chipped up and stem loaded onto trailer by about 12. All done without incident, and only breaking a sweat as we cut down the o ly available shade on a roasting hot day! I've had the pleasure of working along side it for two days this week, and it really does change your perspective of how to do tree work.

Ps. I have ordered some Englbert Strauss ones too, they are due to arrive soon. Will report back once I take delivery of them!

Solidur Infinty type As for me. Cheap, very cool, and have lasted well for me so far doing predominantly thinnings for the lats year. Sorbus International were doing 10 or 20% off Pfanner is you wanted some, was part of the Virtual Arb Show weekend but might have extended it. I found them to be tough, but as others have said very warm. These Solidur ones I use have flipping massive vents, so nice and cool mainly. I got them from Treekit I think.

I think you’ve done the right thing, fair play. I think one of the key things to remember (and I’m sure everyone does) is that the money isn’t free as such, and must be repaid. But my god, it’s the cheapest money you’ll ever get, and the easiest. Imagine applying for a loan like this 6 months ago? You’d have had to jump through every possible hoop whilst explaining the farthest of far farts!

@difflock Brewdog doing free delivery this weekend if you fancy stocking up on some Punk.

I caved last night and cracked the first box of 12 open. I instantly regretted it. For about 5 seconds.

Aye it’s a nice beer for sure! Got 48 cans delivered for £51, so not too bad. Shame they are only 330ml cans, they fly down with ease ?

I’d look at discing off the timber above the ingrown fence, then extending the shed and making the remaining stump into an interesting feature/work bench!