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Hillsborough law finally being tabled. Good result

I'm 57. Only climbing/working 2/3 days a week now. On the odd occasion that I do a full week, I'm shattered. I don't know how fit I am, but I've a body used to it. Also consider, it will be a while before you establish yourself and start making profit. If you're considering setting up on your own, the initial outlay on equipment is very expensive. Maybe test the water first. Plenty of companies looking for groundies. Unless you have a particular passion for trees/ Tree work, I think in your position, I'd be looking to retrain in something with a bit more longevity. At best, you'd be lucky to get 8-10 years, before you're knackered.

It's not my saw. I was just offering a suggestion as to the cause of wear

Chain tight?

All the best for the future, Pete.

Echo cs2511t with 10"sugihara 1/4 1.1mm bar

Yes. I was referring to trespass. But yes. Tough situation. And probably on the wrong forum. I can see why the op posted on here, but really it's a legal boundary issue.

My sympathies are with you, Lilly. It sounds like he's trying it on. Some people are mad enough to just go ahead and do things though. The problem is, until he does something, he hasn't done anything, if you get me. (Except frustrate you). You've made your position clear to him. I'd just sit back. But the minute he does something act quickly. If it's trespass, I'd call the police. (I know, good luck with that)

Of course it can be used on the ground. Some people have a dickie fit if they see a top handle in use on the ground. If you've got multiple saws, it makes sense not to use a top handle as a ground saw, as the potential for blunting is greater on the ground. I've got a makita top handle. Don't use it that often, as it's not as powerful as my ms200t and not as light as my little echo. It's ok though. Electric is probably a good choice for an occasional user. Petrol saws don't like long periods of being idle

I would've thought if there were any warning signs at the Kew garden incident, someone would've noticed

Did the llangollen round a few weeks ago. 35 mile charity walk. Everyone else got blisters, pulled muscles etc. I got a tick on my bollocks! Didn't notice it until the following day. I've got it out, in stages though. A few days before I got the head out. I've been told to watch out for symptoms. It was 3 weeks ago. Anyone know if I'm out of the woods by now? No symptoms to date

My 2c worth. The part of town, the wealth the client.has are irrelevant to me. I agree with mick. Options to achieve the same result, are not the way. Although we fully understand the reasons, I doubt clients do, or care

It's a bad day if we are not on our way home by 3.30. Usually start 8.00. 8.30 latest

The sort of jobs I ask myself 'do I really need to get involved?'