Doug Tait
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That makes a lot of sense Andrew, hadn't thought of it. If you look over the wall from the house there's a gentle downhill grass slope to a river, the opposite bank of the river rises steeply to be higher than the house with a woodland on top, maybe a kilometre away. A lovely vista. If the wall was higher it'd block the river view from the ground floor. The plaque is intriguing too, I wonder where it was placed originally, before the house was built.
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Uncovered an interesting old wrought iron railing today while clearing Ivy and Leylandii from a forgotten property for the new owners. It's believed the fence avoided requesition during the war due to the house having links with the church. The house has a stone carving saying it was built in 1881 "To The Glory of God". We thought the railing was of that time too but discovered an entrance gate with a cast plaque sign attached. The plaque reads... "Beware of the Dog. As from 1st May 1864 Sir John Rumblelow will not be held responsible for trespassers attacked beyond this point" Wonder how many were attacked before he had the sign made!
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I think this dude is barking up the wrong tree
Doug Tait replied to richyrich's topic in Video forum
Can just imagine him in the tilhill boardroom explaining how it'd be far better for the trees if they planted a full range of natives in equal measure, and spread them out more to give room to become the tree they want to be, and only cut them down after they've died so they can live a completely natural life. It'd be as successful as persuading insurance companies to be more vigilant about professionalism before they sell the policy, instead of at the point of a claim! -
Depending who does the commentary
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So Lineker has been reinstated, all back to normal and the BBC will look at how impartiality should impact the different types of presenter or freelancer. Issue swiftly kicked into the long grass. Seems the unofficial Sports Commentator Union has more sway than the government.
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It's the leaving stuff on site after we've left that annoys me most, and when it's discovered a saw is missing they're all "home with the kids now" so I usually get the pleasure of hunt the saw with a headtorch. Notably, they never forget about taking all their own climbing gear with them.
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One of our lads, "wreck it Ralph", has definitely been on your seminar. Going by his hit rate you're extremely successful. Don't suppose you include a module on leaving a 500i, erm, huh, mmmm, somewhere....
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Guessing Mr Giffin wasn't in government.
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Or even for cods hake.
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WANTED: Someone to on site mill nr Dursley, Gloucestershire
Doug Tait replied to Ringo's topic in Employment
Might be someone able to help listed here. Sawmill Directory | Find A Sawmill Near You | Sawmill Directory SAWMILLERS.CO.UK Sawmill finder for the UK market. Find a company in your area. A directory of static and mobile sawmill businesses offering... -
You don't follow English football too closely I take it!
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But he does front a primetime BBC show, along with Karen Brady who sits in the HoL (can she be considered impartial?).
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That's my take too. If his Twitter opinion was in support of what the government said he'd be presenting as normal tonight, it's not about voicing an opinion but voicing the wrong one.
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Portwest apo1 gloves have been decent. They get wet eventually but they're pretty good and better than anything else when it was -10. Best with larger size than needed so the insulated liner isn't too tight. Have had them 3 months but they're kept away from ropes.
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Dry socks and no birds makes for a small victory
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Enjoyed that. Wish I could put in wedges that quickly, you sound like a woodpecker!
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Friday past, partial dismantle of a decent sized Ash with Dieback. It wasn't too badly affected but the customer was being proactive (that's unusual). They wanted to retain some of it if possible so we took it down to a point it'll fell when the time comes without reaching any targets. Tom climbing, me rigging and foreman Al cutting/chipping, all arisings left on site. Lovely job. MOV_0173.mp4 MOV_0174.mp4
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I've found a quick flick of the visor open/closed knocks the water off ok
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Fingers crossed then!
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Had a hedge reduction on Tuesday, pigeon sitting on eggs.
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Saw an interesting interaction between an Ash and a Holly today. Whatever they are up to, the neighbour 30m away seemed to be quite impressed.
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Met a proper gold digger where we were working today. Belongs to a groundwork guy who bought it new, this colour from the factory as a special request to 'pimp his ride!'
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I wondered today where all the staff on strike actually were. Passed a couple of closed schools today with only 2 or 3 people outside with placards. Isn't the point they all protest otherwise it's just a day off. We've 2 guys can't come to work because of the strike.
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New arrival in the truck today. A few test cuts on small stuff but not had chance to try it in anger yet, be interesting to see how it does.
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I remember one that didn't hold the road very well. It was definitely a tipper, but only once.
