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  1. maybelateron
    I'm finding this thread quite interesting and informative. However it still occurs to me that Confuscus was right when he said "better for tree to fail before arborist does work than after". Can be quite difficult at times to know what is best to do.
  2. maybelateron
    Regarding what you call the water shoots are you referring to the epicormic shoots coming off the trunk, or the regrowth on a previously shortened branch on the right side, about a third of the way up the crown, or the much lower limb above the fence? In my area of of the tree officers is great, and says removal of epicormic shoots that can be removed with a handsaw does not need permission. Anything other than this, unless totally dead would need permission. The only exemption is if it is to meet statutory clearance over pavement/footpath or highway. A tree officer from a different local council is nothing like as flexible and has previously told me I need to apply for permission to remove any epicormic shoots.
  3. maybelateron
    Morning all, Dry and foggy here. Doing a quote this morning then some pottering.
  4. maybelateron
    Morning all, Going for a dog walk this morning, then maybe start getting kit sorted for Loler.
  5. maybelateron
    Maybe not quite the answer OP had in mind, but it certainly made me laugh when one of my friends send it to me.
  6. maybelateron
    You can’t call it huge unless you had to get the drain rods out, or had to get Dynorod involved. No, photographic proof not required 💩🙈
  7. maybelateron
    Morning all, Days getting even longer now😀
  8. maybelateron
    Happy Christmas everyone Our middle one is 35 today
  9. maybelateron
    Morning all, Sorry to hear about the yard theft Doug. Some real scum bags out there. On a brighter note, have a good Christmas everyone, and hopefully 2025 can be a better year for the world.
  10. maybelateron
    Morning all, Been given my kitchen duties for today by the boss. I find the trouble with making cheese sauce is I have to keep testing it frequently. Mind you, I even test the cauliflower when it is raw. Keeps the M1 southbound moving!
  11. maybelateron
    Morning all, Blue sky alternating with sleet and snow here. Crazy but true.
  12. maybelateron
    Morning all, Shortest day today, more daylight soon.
  13. maybelateron
    Hopefully to a paying customer, rather than a giveaway? I manage to sell all of my deciduous chip, even it it waits in the yard for months.
  14. maybelateron
    Nothing on the horizon for the other knee, though I agree about mostly in pairs. Mine was due to an old fashioned cartilage removal aged 13, before arthroscopy existed. This cured the problem of a torn cartilage with a congenital cyst in it, but the price being premature osteoarthritis that started years ago.
  15. maybelateron
    Morning all, Saw physio yesterday and he was really please with progress. I was amazed to say the least when he said I can gradually start work, even a bit of gentle climbing. Need to avoid putting significant rotation through new knee, long term. I shall take it very carefully and it will be a while before doing a full day. Best early Christmas present I could ask for. Those painful exercises are worthwhile. Happy Christmas all.
  16. maybelateron
    Makes me wonder if there will be a role for rebuliding/reconditioning the older chippers.
  17. maybelateron
    Morning all, Not been out yet but it chucked it down most of the night. Heating on and stay inside methinks.
  18. maybelateron
    Morning all, Blowy here too. Be good if it dislodged a large hung up pine I quoted for yesterday. Spiral crack at the base, wood building close by. Stay safe.
  19. maybelateron
    Morning all, Dry and 9 degrees here. Off to look at a job then into the shed to change some chipper blades. Goodbye cabin fever. Stay safe all.
  20. maybelateron
    😂😂
  21. maybelateron
    Morning all, Dry day here and more walking to do. Only 9 days until I can go back on the road now😀. Be good, have fun.
  22. maybelateron
    Morning all, Mild and dry here, ideal for a bit more walking. Not preaching at all Doug. Hope the memory settles down soon for you. We need reminding about the nature of our work, so we don't get complacent. I love it when customers realise how much they have underestimated disposal of arisings.
  23. maybelateron
    I used to pull them out by hand without gloves in fact, and only stopped doing this when my wife said my hands were too rough.
  24. maybelateron
    Morning all, Nice and dry here, on second big mug of coffee, freshly ground. Is anyone else familiar with gardeners being know as scratchers by tree surgeons? I assume it is because a lot of them just scratch the surface of things and when the wheelie bin is full give up. Not all of them of course, but it does seem that way sometimes. Have a good weekend.
  25. maybelateron
    Heavy duty flail, followed by glyphosate when the tender new shoots appear in Spring. Or pigs as previously suggested. But loppers is only for a serious masochist, surely. May as well try nail scissors.

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