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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 3:51 pm
by amg15
hi, looking to hire a few things to do the block paving.
probably need them monday to friday so 5 days.
whats the best way to cut the 60mm blocks, is it a manual block paving brick cutter , or a stihl saw? was maybe thinking of getting both in case there are some awkward cuts (never done it before), many thanks, al
how much will it cost for-
1) a petrol wacker plate
2) a block paving brick splitter
3) a stihl saw
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:35 pm
by Pablo
Yellow pages plant hire section find some local companies then pick up the phone they will quote you straight away.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:18 pm
by Tony McC
Have you actually read any of the main website? Therein you will find that every single one of your questions to date is covered in excruciating detail that you seem to need re-stating here in the Brew Cabin. The question about geo-textiles is even a bloody FAQ! How can you miss that?
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:21 am
by amg15
Tony McC wrote:Have you actually read any of the main website? Therein you will find that every single one of your questions to date is covered in excruciating detail that you seem to need re-stating here in the Brew Cabin. The question about geo-textiles is even a bloody FAQ! How can you miss that?
yes ive read the website tony - very informative - great site, i didnt think people would mind me asking the questions.
its my first attempt and im just asking for peace of mind.
i thought the idea of a forum was to ask questions and help people out. i have no one at all to ask or talk to about this thats why im here for help.
like you say its all in the site, i agree 100%.
sorry.
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:49 pm
by acechadwick
Also when getting quotes from hire companies knock them down.
I hired a rotivator today and the guy quoted £60 for the day and I said "Thank you but I have already been quoted £41" and he said without pausing for breath "I'll beat that"
Now my first instinct was to say "You cheeky b******
But never been one to look a gift horse in the mouth I said "Why thank you!
So barter!! That seems to be perfectly acceptable in these hard times.
P.S Dear Tony McC.
Did someone spit in your porridge this morning? I thought your response there was a tad harsh!
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:08 pm
by Rich H
Well, in Tony's defence, the very first thing it says at the top of each and every page is 'Have you checked the main website?'
Uniquely on this site is the distilled wisdom of a recognised expert in his field, for all to study at no cost and without the clutter of banner advertising, pop-ups and all of the other annoying detritus of the internet.
And yet, nearly every day, someone comes on to the forum seeking instant gratification by expecting one of the BC regulars to give up his or her time in the provision of a personal consultation.
I'd be harsh, too.
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:44 am
by seanandruby
..........Ditto that
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:27 pm
by amg15
Rich H wrote:Well, in Tony's defence, the very first thing it says at the top of each and every page is 'Have you checked the main website?'
Uniquely on this site is the distilled wisdom of a recognised expert in his field, for all to study at no cost and without the clutter of banner advertising, pop-ups and all of the other annoying detritus of the internet.
And yet, nearly every day, someone comes on to the forum seeking instant gratification by expecting one of the BC regulars to give up his or her time in the provision of a personal consultation.
I'd be harsh, too.
unbelievably bad attitude mate!
havent you ever asked for advice on anything new ? your a liar if you say you havent.
i was looking for genuine advice and reassurance etc thats all, as i said i have no one to ask.
i regularly give friendly advice regarding my trade (even though all the info is available - some people just want to ask the experts for reassurance and confidence) CAN YOU UNDERSTAND THIS?
but it seems to be too much trouble for some people.
why have a forum if you cant ask a question??? kind of defeats the object for me.
a vast majority of peoples posts/questions are in the main website, i dont get this "have you checked the website first"
if you cant be arsed to give a friendly reply then dont answer the question.
you obviously have time to criticise, but no time to help.
very nice of you.
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:41 pm
by bobbi o
amg15 wrote:Rich H wrote:Well, in Tony's defence, the very first thing it says at the top of each and every page is 'Have you checked the main website?'
Uniquely on this site is the distilled wisdom of a recognised expert in his field, for all to study at no cost and without the clutter of banner advertising, pop-ups and all of the other annoying detritus of the internet.
And yet, nearly every day, someone comes on to the forum seeking instant gratification by expecting one of the BC regulars to give up his or her time in the provision of a personal consultation.
I'd be harsh, too.
unbelievably bad attitude mate!
havent you ever asked for advice on anything new ? your a liar if you say you havent.
i was looking for genuine advice and reassurance etc thats all, as i said i have no one to ask.
i regularly give friendly advice regarding my trade (even though all the info is available - some people just want to ask the experts for reassurance and confidence) CAN YOU UNDERSTAND THIS?
but it seems to be too much trouble for some people.
why have a forum if you cant ask a question??? kind of defeats the object for me.
if you cant be arsed to give a friendly reply then dont answer the question.
you obviously have time to be clever and cocky, but no time to help.
MANNERS COST NOTHING, GET SOME !
kinda defeats the purpose of spending many hours writing a reference resource,for most posters using the forum asking questions,the answer for which is already on the site. would p me off too!
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:55 pm
by amg15
WTF,
it doesnt defeat the object at all.
your obviously not graping the point im trying to make are you.
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:55 pm
by Rich H
amg15, I didn't make any comment about you, or your posting. My reply was to Ace and was a general point. You've said I have no time to help but I think that most of the BC regulars and those who come here with specific and uncommon issues would disagree.
But now you've had a pop, you can have both barrels.
By posting multiple threads with questions which are all covered by the main site you are in effect saying, "I can't be bothered to properly read all that stuff so you self-employed people can take your time to do it for me."
In one thread you asked about discounts and playing one supplier off against another. These are people in our trade. Yes, they're our suppliers, but we form relationships to get trade reductions that help us make a living.
In another thread you asked about a membrane. The pro's and con's of using geotextiles, when to and when not to, which one to use, etc., etc., are covered in enormous depth on the main website. There is no way you would have asked the question if you'd actually read the site.
In yet another thread you didn't believe the very reliable and continuously used calculators for aggregates on the main site, which can be cross-checked with many other sites, so felt the need to seek consultation on that, too.
So the Gaffer comes along to read ALL the threads on ALL the forums, as he clearly does, and sees one person peppering the forum with multiple questions on a variety of subjects, pretty much all of which is covered in the huge on-line resource that he has painstakingly put together over several years, and understandably gets a bit miffed.
And you then dive in with both feet and have a pop at me! Incredible.
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:34 am
by ambient
here here ,i thought this was someone taking the mick, why should you get a big discount when youre only buying a small amount
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:44 am
by seanandruby
obviously used to people running around for him' brought up with servants and makes life hell for his "underlings". bet he weighs 20 odd stone.
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:02 am
by lutonlagerlout
what wrong with weighing 20 odd stone sean? 
its nice to be nice,and sometimes you feel like answering questions covered elsewhere and sometimes you dont :;):
no harm in double checking although multiple similar posts tend to get a poor response amg15
IYKWIM
LLL
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:59 am
by acechadwick
Now now children... play nice.
I didn't mean to start any aggro here.
This is a wonderful site and has been immensely helpful to me being a woman in a very male dominated work environment.
It means sometimes I can deal with quotes armed with some semblance of background knowledge and not look like some fluffy bimbo "having a go"!!!
All I was saying was....as LLL has pointed out (and you are right darling, there is nothing wrong with 20 stone of man!) is that I thought the reply was worded a bit strongly.
You can still dismiss someone asking the same thing, by just pointing out politely that the answer to all your questions is found on the web site.....Have a nice day....
This is why women should rule the world.....
Now... if WE'D have been left to sort out Iraq......