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I have the exact same machine. Can't fault it for value and ability. Not found anything it won't split yet, and done some big bits. I have towed it on the road to 1O miles away, but if I was to do it again/go further I would put it on a trailer. I have found Rock Machinery to be good to deal with.

Morning all, Rain here, snow gone. Dentist this morning, then book next weeks work days in. Goodbye cabin fever!

I think that sums up the likely situation and outcome. As the pictures show, it is amazing how the body can heal. If the scar tissue is stiff/thick you could try regular moisturiser, worked in thoroughly. That's what I was told to do with my scar in my palm from surgery. I use something called "CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream".

Morning all, Snow says no to tree work. I feel a domestic day coming over me.

Morning all, Blue sky here, hard to believe 80% chance of snow tomorrow.

Now three weeks post op and I am really please with progress. Saw physio for review this am who was equally happy with it. Having to firmly massage moisturiser into the scar, as a routine procedure. This afternoon I was fine using a drill and fitting storage lockers to a trailer. As of next week I shall be working again, but won't use big saws (MS462 and bigger) until 6 weeks post op, not will I climb until then. I will try to use our electric saws as much as possible as these don't vibrate as much, although the little Echo top handle is really smooth on the hands. You can see how straight the previously bent finger is. Pictures were taken today.

Morning all, Physio review this morning for hand. Should be ready to start light work now, but van waiting for parts and snow likely Thursday. No worries, I can fit the storage lockers to the new tilt bed trailer, under cover.

What did Captain Mainwaring say to the recently departed Ian Lavender aka Pike? Stupid boy😂

Yes I use a tyre to store my tirfor cable in. I also have two other tyres with steel extension cables with eyes at both ends. Having taken the tirfor to a job with the wrong tyre/cable I learnt to check carefully when loading up for the job!

Agreed. One of the guys who works with me likes his Treehog harness. Always said he wasn't wired right!!

Morning all, Another day closer to getting back to work. Relieved at how I have managed to keep the cabin fever away. Have fun, stay safe.

I have never felt that impressed by Treehog products. Am I alone in thinking this?

Morning all, Got to take all the kit out of the van before it goes in for service and MOT in the morning.

Good morning Will, Really sorry to hear that. So young as well.

Morning all, Just beat the clock before noon.

Belated good morning, Internet was down earlier for me. Dry day here, just off to part with my loyal and trusty Disco 2. Had it 13 years, and the one before it for 7. They don't make them like that anymore. Given up with modern Land Rovers now, not reliable enough. Have a good weekend all

Morning all, Up early by my current standards. Off to get tyres fitted to new motor, part for van, then a couple of quotes. Have a good day.

Had stitches out yesterday, allowed to drive now. From tomorrow onwards I have to firmly massage moisturiser into the scar tissue until all the scabs have come away. Although some of it looks a bit rough at the moment it should look pretty good within a few weeks. I am very happy with the result and progress so far.

Morning all, Weather OK here. Stitches out yesterday so can drive now. Whoopee! Will do a few errands, including getting some decent all terrains put on the new motor. Four wheel drive is still able to be limited by crap tyres! Have good days all.

Morning all, Drizzly here. Outpatients this afternoon to hopefully get stitches out of hand at last. Have a good day all

You are quite right. Unfortunately new liners and seals, complete head rebuild, including pressure test and checking it was true was to no avail. I had a very experienced diesel mechanic (Lloyds shipping approved) help me with the first rebuild.

Morning all, Raining here, day inside for me with book. Have fun

Doing well thanks. Stitches are due out in two days. Saw physio last week, 1 week post op, and she made me a thermoplastic moulded splint. I have to wear this at night for 3-4 months, keeping the finger straight. This is to prevent the scar tissue trying to pull the finger back into flexion/curled up. I am meant to be doing excercises where I curl the fingers into full flexion, making a fist, but I have eased off on these. The reason for easing off is that I have no difficulty achieving full flexion already, but when making this movement I can see it is straining the wound edges apart in places. I have attached a couple of photos taken just now. I am sure there must be deeper absorbable stitches taking a lot of the strain on the wound. Although it looks very scabby today I am sure within a few weeks it will look pretty good; the superficial depth of the wound is having to heal by what is called secondary intention - that is where a scab forms and the wound slowly closes from the edges.

Morning all, Quite a nice day weather wise. More dog and wife walking, done crossword. Monday tomorrow!

I still miss my 59 Power Major. Only parted because the water kept getting into the oil despite many attempts at fixing it. I reckon there was a porous section somewhere in the block.