Mick Dempsey
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If it’s low cost stuff like rope, common sense should apply. If the (freelance) climber didn’t rig a branch correctly and a fence panel got fecked, the contractor would be justified in deducting a bit to cover the cost, the freelance climber is there specifically because he won’t bugger stuff up. If he put a roof in like Travor, the contractor’s insurance pays and you start looking for other climbers. My 2c
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There’s points on both sides. If a super well equipped pro firm quotes £450 and a couple of youngsters who know what they’re doing (as these seem to) come in at £300 for a simple bit of hedge cutting like that I’d go with the cheaper quote every time. Especially as you have to pay that every year. As time goes by your work changes and you have to say goodbye to some clients and let the new generation get their foot on the ladder.
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stihl 241 cutting out when I use the chainbrake
Mick Dempsey replied to Rob Stringer's topic in Chainsaws
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Anyone still climbing with knots these days?
Mick Dempsey replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
All of the above. Its not really an issue. 1. Climbing is ‘usually’ done by lunchtime. 2. I’m mostly TDs or repollards so I’ll just flip line up if I do have to go back up a tree after coming down. 3. Ladders -
Dew is a big factor. An ice rink can become like tarmac with a bit of sun on it.
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I think he was talking in a general, light hearted sense. Your point on straying into taxable territory is a fair one though. I remember when the pound was weak and Ifor Williams actually had stock of trailers, a member on here used to go and buy one in Wales, drive it back to France (where they are very very expensive) register it and sell it at a tidy profit on a regular basis. I worked in garages in the eighties and many of the mechanics had a car on the go being sprayed and fixed up for selling on. Keeping it cash is becoming difficult these days.
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In reality though you could sell a few cars a year and trouser the profit.
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Love the script in that movie. 1: alright mate? 2: yeah, you? 1: yeah, you? It’s Pinteresque.
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All relevant I would think.
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Anyone still climbing with knots these days?
Mick Dempsey replied to Steve Bullman's topic in General chat
Yes, I still use a Blake’s. I have a ZZ but only use it on big climbs. -
No decent boss would schedule any significant work on planes at this time of year, excepting emergency stuff.
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Good work. Not for me as I said, but love a bit of hustle.
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Some people supplement their income like this, cars, quads and motorbikes etc. I just hate the whole process of selling stuff, putting an ad up, answering questions, dealing with dreamers, meeting potential buyers, haggling, then filling out paperwork. I avoid it where possible.
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That’s a cathedral.
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A while back we were working away from home and the accommodation was not equipped very well. No glasses so my evening wine drinking had an unusual twist.
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You’ll lose a lot of water like that, better to have a very slow/trickle so the water stays in the soil around the tree.
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It may have been mentioned before, is it possible to remove the trees behind to get a view of whatever the mountain is behind? Are they your trees?
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To answer your concerns. Sandwiches is what you should be eating, or bread based snacks. Crisps as a side dish. I drink Yorkshire tea. Peppermint tea! (Shakes head mournfully)
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Nadine not taking it well.
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Just saw Steve Baker being interviewed on the green. Impressive and organised. Worth a fiver.
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Ooooooh, fresh coffee at work! Check out Derek Zoolander (he’s so hot right now!)
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In 2010.
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No it’s the best! No milk though, black tea is my day drink. Leave the teabag in and fill it with boiling water and off you go. I can’t stand all this bringing of bits and bobs, t bags, milk, sugar, cuppasoups. Almost as bad as those sickos who bring Tupperware boxes of last nights stinky dinner and eat it with a plastic fork. They want shooting.
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Very common here, a real pleasure to see in the UK.
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more fool me.
