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  1. maybelateron
    I wonder how many people who have this will also be keen on litter picking etc
  2. maybelateron
    The waiting time on the NHS can vary a lot from one area to another. I am glad I took out private health insurance several years ago; you can keep the cost down by opting for it to only pay out only for the more expensive things, or certainly with some providers. I had my inguinal hernia (in the groin) repaired 21 months ago. I was able to be doing light duties at six weeks post op, and back to full climbing etc by twelve weeks. When I went to see my GP about it (I am a retired (early!) GP) she said she would arrange an US scan. As I had insurance I suggested she just refer me to the surgeon, and I could have the scan if needed in the private sector - that leaves another scan appointment free in the NHS. Interestingly, when I saw the surgeon he said he had given up using US scans for most hernias as he found the results unreliable, but maybe the depends on the experience of the radiographer doing the scan. Good luck, and hope you get it sorted soon.
  3. maybelateron
    I agree entirely. The difficulty is often when the customer leads you to believe the neighbours are on board with the plan. Trouble for the OP here is that anyone taking one the work for the neighbour, if the neighbour gives them the honest facts, may well be a thick skinned PITA type person.
  4. maybelateron
    We have found chicks in the nest in late September on more than one occasion. These were blackbirds about 7ft above ground in a conifer hedge.
  5. maybelateron
    Beats the alternative of tripod ladder and telescopic tools. I've certainly used a couple of BT poles to similar effect.
  6. maybelateron
    Derailing thread a bit - I keep a roll of visqueen in stock and offer to protect really tidy gravel drives with it, if customer happy to pay the cost of the material. makes the clean up a lot easier.
  7. maybelateron
    Definitely requote at a higher price now. It would make me wonder if there is a bit of friction behind the scenes between the neighbour and customer, and we all know that often ends up making our job more difficult.
  8. maybelateron
    Just about sums it up 💩.
  9. maybelateron
    I'm sure two star had lead in it, just a smaller amount. My understanding was that the lead acted as an anti knock agent, but also helped lubricate the valve stems/guides and the valve seats. On a different note we have just managed the last two days almost completely using battery saws. When we had to get out the MS261 and MS660 to do the lower trunk the fumes were horrid/eyes stinging. I only use Aspen2 in our recently rebuilt MS880. For new saws from now on I am going to be very tempted to fund the Aspen2, or any that have the fuel system components replaced.
  10. maybelateron
    I have attached some photos of a large mature Lime. It was fine last year other than perhaps being a bit slower coming into leaf. This year about 40 per cent of the crown, in one area as opposed to diffusely, failed to come into leaf at all, and the bit nearest to this section has pale and sparse foliage. There were no signs of the flat grey plaques of Ustulina/Kreutzmaria Deusta around the base of the trunk, but there were numerous of these bodies higher up, say to 15/18ft. There was also one area of diffuse discolouration of the bark similar to that seen on Chestnuts with Bleeding Canker. Thoughts on the culprit here would be welcome.
  11. maybelateron
    A touch of litotes I suspect here👍
  12. maybelateron
    And treacherous Willow stems for anchor points
  13. maybelateron
    I learnt many years ago to describe tree removal as " dismantle and fell, cutting stump close to ground". This was after a particularly awkward old witch (sorry I meant woman) took issue with the stump having not been removed when we quoted to fell the tree. I have recently invested in a stump grinder and will specify "grinding out stump but excluding roots, unless agreed otherwise beforehand". Witches (and warlocks) beware.
  14. maybelateron
    I have been with Trust Insurance for years. Premiums been around £1,000 for some years, but this last renewal was £1,400, as slight increase in turnover took me to next tier. Turnover been £90,000 ish, but I predicted a rise for the year being currently insured. Never has to claim, so can't comment on this aspect from them.
  15. maybelateron
    Bob doesn't mind though🤣
  16. maybelateron
    Wise words indeed. Glad I realised it many years ago and followed my heart into tree work.
  17. maybelateron
    Had to have my 880 rebuilt after it seized. Took down a Silver Birch with a bog trunk this week so took the 880 out just to keep it running. 36 inch bar on it (48 inch in the workshop) and 36 inch bar on the 660. Just so nice to have all that power to cut through a gnarly crotch, felt well balanced, no complaints at all. Would have been if needed 48 inch bar on the ropes, aka declined to quote!
  18. maybelateron
    Teacher with her primary school class: "Now children, what do you think the man said when the first little pig asked for some straw to build his house?" "Well fxxx me, a talking pig" suggested a boy.
  19. maybelateron
    Temporary or permanent Mr Eggs?
  20. maybelateron
    Utterly bonkers the last few days. Several days of heavy showers punctuating otherwise so so weather. This morning we finished the second day of a 2 day job by 11:30. That felt good. One of the team even had his shirt off as he was feeling hot carrying the timber out. Then we planned to go and do a small tree pruning and fencing repair job this afternoon. Got to the work site, and left within five minutes: Drove back to the yard in the worst hail I have driven in for at least 15 years.
  21. maybelateron
    Good to see you back.
  22. maybelateron
    Too much Line of Duty!
  23. maybelateron
    Yes, I have looked at a job in our village today. Mainly woody shrub clearance, with the easier extraction route up onto the A road, 60 mph limit, near a bend and T junction. Customer also wanting some trees/branches overhanging the road cutting back/down. I tried to explain that TM was needed but I could see his eyes glassing over at the thought of extra cost. Fine, get some pillock in who will risk other people's lives/safety. Count me out on this one if that is your approach. See attached photo of trees over road. Rant over PS There are also lots of decent customers out there that we don't whinge about!
  24. maybelateron
    Yes, I would be very tempted to change my 3.5T Iveco tipper to the 6.5 or 7.5T eqivalent. My Reynolds Boughton RB44/66 (twin rear wheel) tipper went to a new home on a sheep farm in the Falklands. Wish I had kept it now!
  25. maybelateron
    Yes, that is quite true. However, this was was a no brainer situation. Busy A road into a city, bend just before crossroads, pelican crossing as well. We recently had a similar traffic situation to manage (via TM firm) and the TM cost was just under £1,300 inc VAT. We got the job despite this added cost. Would not have dreamt of doing it without proper TM.

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