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  1. forestboy1978
    Probably they did. Doesn't hurt to see the same quote twice from different directors of the same biz if you know what I mean;-)
  2. forestboy1978
    Yep hoping to get a few replies to left voicemails.
  3. forestboy1978
    Done it already. Left voice mails and lost most of it to people already had work done. Did get x2 calls this Friday though which I would have lost if I hadn't discovered this problem. Looking on the positive side, we would have been busy over winter had this not happened.
  4. forestboy1978
    It's a controversial claim that is being poo poo'd but I do notice that no high level oncologist is willing to dispute it could be possible... https://www.jpost.com/HEALTH-SCIENCE/A-cure-for-cancer-Israeli-scientists-say-they-think-they-found-one-578939 Best of luck bud
  5. forestboy1978
    Yeah I know it. Gutted cos one of the voicemails was a regular with about £3k worth of conifer removal work beginning of last month. Been working 3 days weeks for 2 months now after a long xmas break.... gah.
  6. forestboy1978
    Been struggling for work recently. Right on the back end of excessive spending also. So been sitting down making changes, chasing up everything etc to get back in the groove So... Got this BT cloud phone app for my landline to divert calls to my mobile. Switched it off months ago as I can't really spend time on the phone whilst on site. It's a headache. Not bothered because I get the voicemails as emails anyhow. So, after deciding I can't afford to miss a single call right now and switching it back on I just realised that voicemails have NOT been going to my email for the last 3 months due to server/ domain alterations. Lost a TON of local work. Just didn't pick up on it cos I figured, winter/ brexit, maybe it's just a bad time. Anyhow, don't make that mistake ?
  7. forestboy1978
    Link to a couple of vans I racked. First one I spent a few days on as it was a small van needed to pack a lot in. The Iveco Daily was about a day. Neither were expensive. Both suited my needs better than expensive racking systems cos they were bespoke. Of course they are probably heavier than the ally racking you can buy but weight was not a huge issue. PS, don't use a level, use a large square. Might be obvious to you. Was a bit strange to me at first. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3b51l9pskw4elqb/AACoShz7r07lpQhO4xYB9lJda?dl=0
  8. forestboy1978
    Long video if you have the time and patience. I like her and I like her intensity but god can the woman talk..
  9. forestboy1978
    Agreed. Formidable woman.
  10. forestboy1978
    Fairytale of new york. It's the best xmas song IMO. Boring I know but it is what it is. Pure quality from the Pogues.
  11. forestboy1978
    Pretty much get what you're saying. Just don't want to jump back 100 years cos of am ass backward totalitarian ideology.
  12. forestboy1978
    Doubt they'll be an argument. This is definitely just a discussion. But, I just don't get it. A death is not just a death. Perhaps we've seen different slaughter houses. But the ones I've actually seen they just walk in and get bolted in the head. They are gone. Instantly. Ideally they had a life eating grass in the sun but of course they probably didn't. Still, it's better than getting your throat cut and bleeding out in fear for god knows how long. Im from a farming background btw and our animals did live in freedom, hand milked etc up until the slaughter house. They never knew what was coming. Don't get me wrong. I don't agree with automated milking etc etc, it's all bad. But I draw a line about slitting their throats and watching them die for 10 mins.
  13. forestboy1978
    You're not going out of your way to do it though are you. If you knew it for a fact that a creature would suffer immensely somewhere for your actions, you probably wouldn't go on holiday. It's totally different.
  14. forestboy1978
    Not at all. A friend of mine had a car accident and was found half a mile from the crash on his hands and knees. Crawling to find help. The loss of him paled in significance to the suffering, fear and desperation he felt while he was dying in pain and fear, alone.
  15. forestboy1978
    Nah, I'm serious. I don't see a funny side to it. I don't like to see any creature, human or animal, to suffer unnecessary distress. It's totally unnecessary.
  16. forestboy1978
    A good start would start with a total and complete ban on halal meat. I'm not a veggy but I'll put my money where my mouth is if halal is banned. That shit is disgusting!
  17. forestboy1978
    Well I think I got off comparitively lightly. Didn't want to pay 1k excess and then have to claim on the insurance. I'm surprised you think that's cheap as more than 1 discipline is required unless trader knew drainage and fencing. Remove gate Break out end post Cut concrete footpath and some paving excavate Repair refit pipe Potentially cut down fence bay and refit post in another position Refit gate Repair patio Pour concrete I was expecting 2-3k for multiple site visits just cos it's an insurance job. Being that you have to wait for your money also. Anyway, a rare bit of good luck ?
  18. forestboy1978
    Yes, it cost me £920 as my excess is 1k so obv pointless making the claim. Their insurance company paid for that and are billing me or my insurance company btw.
  19. forestboy1978
    Thanks for that info but it's all gone through insurance already and bill has been provided. I suspect that that is exactly what the solution was and someone has made a pretty penny.
  20. forestboy1978
    Yeah I'm going to take it on the chin. Blatantly breakage occurred whilst fitting the gate otherwise it would have come back to me sooner. They would have put 2 and 2 together but as toilet started not flushing weeks after the fence was installed they were not aware of the cause. Yeah I stupidly fitted a ball of concrete all the way down to the pipe. Should have put 2 inches of sand underneath the post but hey ho. Only came to £920 to re fit the whole lot which is surprising.
  21. forestboy1978
    What did he think would happen?
  22. forestboy1978
    Haha I might try this now. Gotta go an do a days grind cos I took Friday off as it was crapping it down.
  23. forestboy1978
    Yep, you're like 1 days admin and a small amount of time and money meeting bank managers away from being able to stick Ltd after your biz name if you wish it to be. I see no difference other than what clients you might attract from having the ltd being higher commercial percentage perhaps.
  24. forestboy1978
    Yes biz stress and low light levels I think you're right Stubby.
  25. forestboy1978
    I am concerned about it. Feeling rough. Running sometimes helps. You know what they say about people who don't question their sanity...

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