Doug Tait

Can't read this without hearing Sean Connery for some reason

When I'm riggin in windows!

My work amigo takes some great pics. Of course that's largely because they feature a top end arb model. Three of his.

Same, too many to mention but in the last week alone there was a runner broke through barrier tape as if it was a finish line, a taxi driver that drove round our signs and cones to stop right at me, standing with chainsaw running in front of a decent sized tree over the road, he said because there were no signs at the last junction I couldn't close the road so I stood aside and told him to carry on then, 3 point turn and away he went, then there was today. Unimog and trailer set up in school playground and skidding limbs to it with alpine tractor. No work while kids are on breaks policy, it was like being in a riot! We sat in the mog at lunchtime surrounded by a ring of "playground escorts" in hi vis keeping the screaming hordes at bay, incoming balls of all sizes, scooter collisions, a cone was stolen. The public in general are a nightmare, but going by today the future's bleak!

Anyone still at it? We are, the long and busy storm work days continue, still having fun. VID-20250129-WA0031.mp4 MOV_1103.mp4

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There's a lot to go through in your post. I've thoughts on a few of your points but other members will have an opinion I'm sure. Firstly have a look at the freelancer register on here, you'll see what services people are offering and get an idea what they're charging for it. https://arbtalk.co.uk/find-a-freelancer/ You don't need insurance, whoever is calling the tune should have insurance that covers you on site, it's their responsibility. I wouldn't necessarily look at getting more tickets straight away, you could get started with the ones you have as you're in a position to do general groundwork (run a chipper and do basic cutting). The rest IMO is down to how useful you are on the day. So if it were me, I'd invest in a ground saw (husky 550/560 or Stihl 261), consider a first aid+F course, and get in touch with local businesses to offer my services as a s/e groundworker. With any luck you get your few days a week which given time, will give you a better idea of whether to invest in the climbing side of things, or offering operated equipment etc. All the best with it.

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I first thought he was after a merkin.

Nice view of Linlithgo Palace, looking good in the sun.

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It's not been given the choice yet, didn't get far into it due to hydraulic hoses. None available on a Sunday afternoon! Think it will though when the time comes

Morning all. Having a, dare I say well deserved lazy morning after another long day yesterday. Some decent sized trees. Have a good one folks.

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What about layers of bamboo mat so you just see the ends.

Took this leaving the yard this morning, it's not just a gratuitous pic of a valtra though. Note on the winch, there's a red redirect pulley in a pocket, it's got a silver shackle on it. At the 2nd job of the day, after 90mins driving, (speed bumps, roundabouts etc) I noticed the shackle was gone, went over to look and would you believe I found it, all of it, shackle, nut and bolt. What are the chances? Should say it was my fault entirely, put the shackle on but neglected to use a securing pin.

Is it Sunday Mick? I've kind of lost track already. I enjoy the nature of it to be honest, and the o/t makes it more appealing still! A seemingly endless list on the iPad of roads closed and cars stuck, just big saw and crane, no tidy up, no TO spec to achieve, comfort of a modern tractor to travel in, could be worse! Have to say yesterday was particularly rewarding, just me cutting and Tom with the crane making things happen very easily, skilled operator.

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Morning all. Third day on call outs for me, struggling to get going this morning. Busy one yesterday, started off in the yard winching the lorry trailer back upright with two valtra"s which was fun, then it was trees, lots of trees. Have a good one folks.

That's what she said

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Morning all. Sounds a bit calmer out today. Was busy for a bit yesterday and be the same today again. Found some damage at the yard when we got back, curtain side trailer getting intimate with a timber trailer, was blustery that's for sure. Have a good one folks.

Knackered, done for the day now, back out tomorrow. MOV_1053.mp4

Whilst telling you to stay at home!

Morning all. Feels like it might be a big day! Having a late start in expectation of a late night, looks like there could be some interesting calls. Have a good one folks, don't blow away.