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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?'

Yes stubby. I get cramp these days. Worse in hot weather, so presuming hydration has something to do with it. Also a youngun introduced me to some electrolyte tablets you dissolve in water. They seem to help.

I tried advertising some geo magnets before Xmas. (Bit like magnetic lego sort of thing) Immediately removed. Apparently some young children had been seriously harmed eating them!

They want to see you are safe and competent. They are not going to get a spirit level on the stump. If its not perfect, they might make comment, but not fail you. Remember all the safe working practices, chainbrake etc.

Another vote for water in the fuel. This ties in with the fact it does it when moving, sloshing in tank.

Watership down!

The rabbit went the wrong way round the tree