JAG63

try putting a buff over your head under the helmet, the tail helps keep sun of but rain always finds a way.

Hope all goes well and they manage to get you back some quality of life.

I'd be checking for the TPO application that permission for that work was granted for. Unless those species weren't covered by the TPO I'd expect there to have been a pretty compelling reason supported by engineer's reports for that level of reduction to be approved.

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I'll keep my ears open, everyone's saying they're busy but the bigger ones are finding it a bit thin so unlikely to take anyone on til winter.

Doing your tickets at Kirky's? What driver quals have you got, C+E could be a game changer if you're trying to get a way in.

You can always apply to the local planning authority for permission to fell even if it's not your tree, if it's not protected or in a CA they will tell you. If they say they have no objection you will still need to agree a course of action with the tree owner but it gives you ability to start negotiation with 'I've checked and you can do what you like'.

Fry or grill to get a nice crispy outside then stick it in a butty with black pudding, fried egg, bacon/sausage if required, choice of HP or ketchup and it'll keep you going for a few hours. Climbing might be a bit slower mind.

What are the targets and have you got the means to test extent of sound timber?

Good news, thanks for the update. Live the dream, I bet you'll love climbing when you get a chance.

I did the same at 55 when they kicked me out. Got a good few years climbing in before the body finally stopped me doing it full time. Now been just over a year doing inspections/surveying for the same people and finally called a halt to doing the emergency works call outs earlier this year. Still rather be climbing but have to make do with the odd day on personal stuff. Give it a try, I wasn't as fast in the tree as some of the younger guys but could give them a hiding on the ground.

Are you looking to get into forestry or arb? If arb consider climbing and aerial rescue to open up more opportunities with smaller operators. As always a clean driving licence including towing is useful, especially if you've got Cs on there. Good luck.

Even my local brewery pub has gone from £2.50 to £3 a pint now, sounds unbeatable.