Rough Hewn
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This may sound harsh but... You make a lot of false presumptions about me. Also one sided attitude? What is a business? Not a loving caring organisation. They are for making money off other people's backs. It's called capitalism. So I should just sign any shitty contract I'm offered? And be grateful? Fuck you Inoff. We aren't living in the 18th century. But your attitude is. Self respect chum. You should try it sometime. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji12][emoji106]
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Can't post videos?
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Found this today
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I hope it's only ever used for target practice then. [emoji106]
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That's the one, [emoji106][emoji12][emoji23][emoji23]
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Forestboy I understand your concerns. Does home invasion happen a lot where you live? When I lived in London, a crack dealer moved into the middle floor of our small block. Regularly at 3-5am he'd get turned over by other nutters. I've spent hours peering through an eyehole with a katana in my hands. With good reason. One evening some guys came out of crackheads flat, kicked the flat door opposite off the hinges and robbed the place. Whilst the couple who lived there were in. Shit does happen. Get a good solid British oak door and frame. [emoji106]
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Nearly twenty years ago, I had a very pretty girlfriend who would get hit on all the time. Sometimes guys would follow her home. She lived in a big shared house with 5-6 mates. When they went away for xmas etc, she'd be alone. Bought her a .177 6shot co2 pistol. For peace of mind. Went to the charity shop on the way home to buy toys to shoot as targets. Deadly against small plastic cowboys and Indians, but didn't have the power to penetrate the teddy bears. It was max legal power. Would rather have a walking stick frankly. Guy I know used to booby trap his shed with a shovel. And then forget. After he'd smacked himself in the face twice he just left the door unlocked.
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It's just I leave my billhooks, machetes, parangs and bow by the front door it's convenient. However, three years ago I went out at midnight to confront thieves breaking into a mates shed. I took a big stick over a bladed item. Caught the kid. Yeah I was scared it could have been several geezers. If I'd had a crossbow, at night. Might be writing this from inside though. [emoji51]
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Easy bud, It's a toy. Have you thought about taking up archery as hobby yet? [emoji848][emoji106]
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Stihl 200t Stihl 261 18" .325 Stihl 661 30" 3/8 Stihl Km130/131 combi with: folding hedge cutter head 1 metre extension pole, possibly x2? Pole saw head Strimmer head Blower head? (Looks really cool) [emoji106]
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If it doesn't go at first, DONT let the tree rock back. Keep tension up at all times. Or it will go somewhere you don't want. [emoji106]
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I've inhaled, eaten and plastered myself in clouds of green fly recently. Every sycamore has approximately 6 gazillion of the little feckers. ?
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Groundie vacancy-Surrey, W Sussex border.
Rough Hewn replied to Old Mill Tree Care's topic in Employment
Sorry mate, I moved up north. [emoji848][emoji57][emoji12][emoji106] -
Anyone read "Vurt" by Jeff noon. Much more upbeat. [emoji3][emoji106]
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Hardcore! [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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These are 2" slabs. Still got half the trunk to mill.
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But a novel approach to dealing with wasps? [emoji848][emoji12]
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Hey Steve, Do you want a slab of cherry? I'm cutting quite a bit recently so it's green. Driving down to Brighton in the next few weeks. I can pop past yours if you like? Price wise I'm looking for at least half a pack of Jaffa cakes and a hot cup of tea. [emoji106]
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Another 40 year old just starting
Rough Hewn replied to forestboy1978's topic in Training & education
You'll have difficulty quoting if you haven't done a similar job a hundred times before. Remember dragging brash takes longer than cutting it. Set up time on the job, tidy up, chip run, log run, workshop time at end of day. All adds up. Can turn a one day job into two easily. Get it in writing from the client preferably in an email. Job spec, price, extras etc Then add 25% contingency. [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106] -
Anyone read "the wasp factory" by Iain banks? [emoji51]
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Or presume it's the same as water. I.e. 10cmx10cmx10cm= 1 kilo [emoji106]
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Bigger hinge. [emoji106]
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Cover all the turf in sprinklers. 30 mins on 30mins off. 24/7 [emoji106]
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Another 40 year old just starting
Rough Hewn replied to forestboy1978's topic in Training & education
Yeah, Crack on forestboy, just go safely. Subbing as bill says gives you a broader understanding of roles/jobs. EVERY crew I've worked for do things differently, and each claims their way is the best. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji12] The smart ones are those who keep learning. Everyday is a schoolday. Keep us posted on your exploits. Good luck [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106] -
Another 40 year old just starting
Rough Hewn replied to forestboy1978's topic in Training & education
Forestboy, essential does have a valid point. Tickets don't really mean squat in the real world. Its experience that counts. Maybe think about working for a few tree firms before embarking as a "tree surgeon". [emoji106]
