Unframed Dave

As kids, we used to take the mick out of dad for his terrible memory and the way he would sometimes refer to the back garden as he was going out the front. Around 45, my memory got so bad, my wife accompanied me to the docs to get it assessed. She accompanied me because I couldn't be relied upon to answer any questions relating to the subject. I completed the assessment with a perfect score. I can still get three quarters of the way through a book or film and then realise I know what's coming. I forget stuff every day, and it's getting worse. There are occasions when people must think me incredibly rude as I forget having met them before, whether they have children, or what type of dog they have. If I had dementia, people would understand. I don't though, just terrible recall. Great thing now though is that my wife is catching up. At least the piss taking has stopped. Not really, she's always had a giggle about it, but never nastily.

Spot on, I got one for tidying up a eucalyptus at home. Thought for forty quid, I could throw it away at the end if it was rubbish. Still going strong and for the money, unbeatable. Their chainsaw is also a useful tool for domestic use. Ideal for a spot of tidying up or sorting brash. I cleared a 30 metre x 4 metre laurel hedge out with mine, no problems. Got through a lot of battery charges but didn't matter. You get roughly the same time working with two batteries as it takes to charge one if not continuously cutting.

Could I collect this Wednesday onwards next week please?

Not uniquely but the body language when communicating that message could alter it's delivery in one of two ways.

As a customer only, ( I spent 20 years self employed serving the public) some of your answers are very clever. If it gives you a bit of satisfaction, crack on. It's a personal choice, why the need to appear arrogant and offensive, surely a simple, no thank you, we don't offer that facility would do? I never had a slack day in 20 years working for myself. I also never advertised. Just saying like. I said to myself I wouldn't get involved in these type of discussions on here, but seriously you've wasted your time quoting as soon as a comment like those exits your mouth. It might give you a bit of satisfaction, but I guarantee, that little exchange of words will also extend beyond the customer you've just had it with.

Absolutely, I've just started my quad for towing the field topper and first turn of the key. Hasn't been touched all winter did exactly the same last year. Twenty quid from lidl or aldi, they both do them and screwed to the roof of the shed. The first year I had it, I had to buy a brand new battery. The panel has paid for itself many times over.

Weeing on moss kills it. I'm gradually and methodically killing a patch in the woods, or perhaps it's just my own distillation.

Same here, mine went to a boot sale used once only.

The term you are looking for is "ping****it".

All my dogs have been done. None of them put on weight. None of them calmed down overnight. They all forgave us. None of them had their health effected. After seeing my lab remove the cushions off the sofa to hump them many years ago, and a red setter finishing enthusiastically all over a mate in the park, I don't regret doing it at all. Although, I have just had a chuckle remembering the setter incident. I was laughing too much at the time to do anything about it.

In another thread, blow torches and creme brulee were mentioned. I topped these using a gas powered soldering iron from lidl.

We started to pay some into pensions for our kids a while back. Like you say, it builds up over time. That and the 25% the government gives you, makes it unbeatable as a sensible long term investment. I am in no way qualified to give financial advice, this is only my opinion.

Based on my own winnings, you'd get around 0 - 25 a month. The actual return is 1%, but luck is in the mix. So far this year, I'm way ahead of that so conversely someone else is way down. Dave

Thanks, I don't have the work for them, it's the convenience that appeals to me.

Stands by with popcorn.

How does this work out cost wise? Say for an 18" bar chain. What other equipment is needed to make the chain? Thanks in advance.

Thanks for that, had the wife and I both in stitches. Both dog people with a pair of right loons, can totally relate.

The batteries are a replacement for fuel. Very roughly, I reckon my 10ah batteries give me the equivalent of 75p worth of two-stroke per charge. The manufacturers reckon they're good for 1200 charges (to be proven I know), that works out to £900. So roughly three times their purchase cost. This doesn't take into account the cost of charging, unfortunately I'm too much of a dunderhead to calculate that, but I doubt it comes out at £600. The saw itself is very cheap in comparison to a quality 2 stroke equivalent.

It used to be.

8" you say? Latest woods session https://imgur.com/a/WiTuqI2

Should add, although less likely, if it is a precharged airgun, i.e. has a cylinder with compressed air in it, these are extremely high pressure, some over 200 bar. Do not put a grinder anywhere near one of these.

More sensible to my previous answer. If you have any knowledge of firearms, you'll be able to recognise an airgun. Many have been discarded in waterways over the years by disgruntled parents. Always check that it isn't loaded or cocked prior to any further handling. If knackered, put a grinder through the middle of the action and dispose of responsibly, be aware that there can be a powerful spring in there under compression even if it isn't cocked. Even though it is "only" an airgun, some can require a firearms certificate. Possession of such an airgun without a fac is a firearms offence and the tariff is extremely punitive. If in any doubt, they can be handed into the police. If it's anything else or you are in doubt call the police. If it's ammunition or ordnance, call the police. If it appears to be an explosive device, call the police using 999 and do not handle any further. Keep yourself and others well away. If it's anything you are unsure about, call the police and they will advise. Remember, it is now your responsibility.

Thanks all for the suggestions, there is no willow anywhere in the woods. The two trees I cut in that stack were 10 metres plus in height and no lower branches, so I'm fairly confident that's Holly out. There is birch in the woods, quite a lot, but I'm familiar with birch and both trees have been down long enough for substantial moss growth to set in, I believe birch would be rotten in that time scale. Ash is a possible, as is alder. Although I haven't seen any alder, but then haven't been looking for it.

No willow and no substantial Holly.

Put it down very gently.