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It was a good distance downstream Mick, but I totally agree with your thinking. The only thing I can think is that there is a sizeable weir about 300m downstream of where she went missing - I have worked on the flow measurement site associated with this a number of times and have watched canoeists get stuck in the stopper which forms on the downstream side. I can only guess that her body may have been caught up in this, underwater, but would have thought that the search crews would have given this a thorough going over? Not sure if the river is tidal as far up as Rawcliffe Road - if so then maybe she was brought back upstream by the tide?

You know that thread which is currently running about air compressors.........?

The pronlem is worse though if you don't keep a full tank. Moisture in the air gap condenses out onto the sides of the tank and run into the diesel. The bacteria (ie the diesel bug) feed on the boundary layer between the water and diesel and, whilst it eventially starts off as resembling dark iron filings, quickly develops to form stringy, jelly like material which can block fuel lines and filters etc. The most common blockage point on our boats fuel tanks is the pickup pipe, but if it gets past that then the CAV filter usually pritects the engine. We ave suffered huge problems from the issue since the boats were able to return to work post Covid so now use fuel additives every fill which seems to have sorted out the problem. Whilst we had to remove and clean three tanks in 2021, all of the tanks (predominantly plastic) were fine throughout 2022.

Well spotted that man...

I'm not sure that that is even one sentence, let alone two!

piranha infested bird bath?

I think it was to make a bench for a garden show or similar?

Anyone interested in some sizeable burrs? I know the tree failed a while ago, but the Council are considering whether to offer it to 'craftspeople' Wych elm removed from Highland village after 800 years WWW.BBC.CO.UK The tree toppled over last month after finally succumbing to Dutch Elm Disease.

I can offer both - albeit in Lego!

We have hired in 17m Hinowa tracked MEWPs for around £500 a week Their track width is usually around 1000-1100 mm, it is the (removeable) basket which can often be the widest part - so no need to 'stretch' 50m!

Very useful link Relevant section might be: (4)Where the court is satisfied on an application under this section that it is reasonably necessary to carry out any basic preservation works to the dominant land, those works shall be taken for the purposes of this Act to be reasonably necessary for the preservation of the land; and in this subsection “basic preservation works” means any of the following, that is to say— (a)the maintenance, repair or renewal of any part of a building or other structure comprised in, or situate on, the dominant land; (b)the clearance, repair or renewal of any drain, sewer, pipe or cable so comprised or situate; (d)the filling in, or clearance, of any ditch so comprised; but this subsection is without prejudice to the generality of the works which may, apart from it, be regarded by the court as reasonably necessary for the preservation of any land.

Snubbing is a phrase used for many types of rope work - particularly that relating to horses and boats - it relates to checking the initial movement by simply taking a turn on the rope round a post or similar (RCS?) but then letting it run in a controlled manner once the dynamic energy has been absorbed (I think!). Different to making fast, which involves tying off etc. We use it when a boat comes alongside as it allows the boat's movement to be checked using a single cleat and, once that has been done, any remaining kinetic energy can be used to fine tune the position of the boat by easing the line accordingly.

We tend(ed) to refer to her as 'Nippy Sweetie' - a Glaswegian phrase which also has the same initials as NS

30-50 calls a month sounds very attractive - but it all depends on the quality of the enquiry. 5 good calls are much better than 50 dubious ones - the latter will take up a good deal of time to deal with too.

I thought it was more to accommodate his ego and/or gonads! I was fully expecting to see Nemo swimming past the wipers part way through that.

Because the work was done before last April but payment was received in the current financial year. It is my accountant who advises this - and he seems to know what he is doing!

In my own situation I get my income from two businesses, both of which have a different year end and can have some very late payers (I was paid last month for a contract that was completed in 2021 FFS). It therefore benefits to be able to hold back with the return as long as possible in order to see what each business generated/is generating in order to try and avoid paying more than is necessary into Nicola's independence pot. That and the fact that my accountant knows I have always been a last minute merchant so sets aside the 30th Jan each year to deal with my finances - even though the 30th is my birthday and this year I sent the figures to him two weeks early!

Bugger! I ummed and ahhed for weeks about whether to get a 261 or 400 but was unable to find anywhere that had them both in stock to compare - so went for the 261 as I have an old 066 for big stuff. Looks like the 400 may have been the one to go for - and I haven't even used the 261 yet!

All I can say is I wish you well - and that you have my sympathy!

Hopefully you are managing to get each side of the roof done in a single sheet length; trying to feather-in four sheets at one junction is a real ball-ache otherwise. Don't ask how I know........

Just submitted both mine and SWMBO's The new 'pay direct from bank account' option is a nightmare!

No experience but it is a good bit cheaper here: Hyundai Wood Chipper/Shredder 420cc Petrol 4-Stroke HYCH1500E-2 TOOLS4TRADE.CO.UK Quickly chip large quanities of wood Extremely powerful wood chipper 180-degree rotatable chute Easy-access emergency...

Buy a decent tipping trailer and then you get the best of both worlds?

At the risk of being a smart arse/pedant - I think you may have meant 30kN ropes. Otherwise totally agree.

I have just read through the thread coming from a range of backgrounds which do not include SRT/DRT but do include working with ropes for much of my life - both in the alps and back here in the UK. I have always been of the belief that, whilst convenient, the overhand knot has a significant impact on the strength of the rope. I have therefore tended to use the double fishermam's knot (bend) wherever it was an issue. As Joe has said, a few second extra doesn/'t make much difference so far as most situations are concerned - it is the end result that matters. Thinking that my memory may be incorrect I have just checked a few online sources to see what effect different knots have. Edelrid have the following to say on the matter: When comparing knot types, the flat offset overhand and double flat overhand bends have the greatest strength reducing effect of -38% to -75%, with the offset overhand bend causing slightly greater strength reduction. The load type on the knot has a significant influence on the knot's strength reducing effect. If an offset overhand bend is subjected to load as a roping-up knot, the strength reduction is about 20% less than when the load is placed on the ring. The double fisherman's knot causes less strength reduction than the double flat overhand bend. So, for planned and or routine work I will continue to use the double fisherman's. If, however, I am half way up/down a pitch with frozen extremities and realise that my rope is too short then yes, a double overhand may be appropriate.