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[Lionelgee]

That's an interesting bit of kit - haven't found it anywhere near yet - but I'll keep looking.
Cheers,
D

found one in Bunnings $60.00 ish.

G'day Dark,

No that is not an interesting bit of kit.... this is an interesting bit of kit ...

Accessed November 25, 2016 from, https://www.facebook.com/bloomingofn...18583628164231.

You could just move your tree away from the compaction zone. I used to work with a much smaller example of a tree spade years ago. It was definitely not as pretty as the one in the clip though.

Kind Regards
Lionel

[trog]

Great bit of engineering , but not that quick. A larger tree might need a couple partial goes with the blades to break and encourage new roots prior to the transplant. I once helped move a large oak where the tree spade was mounted on a semi trailer. Another time the council planted out an entire park with mature maples using a smaller unit. Wish I had pix , it was a great experience.

[Dark61]

Agreed. That is a nice bit of machinery. You would think they should be able to scale it down and hire them out. Nice hole that it leaves. I was taking the hound for a sniff once back in pommy land and came across three large holes similar in shape and size in a small wood. At first I thought it was bombs , but the sides looked too sharp and they were too close together - but then someone told me later that it was where the local Hospital used to dump their rubbish and treasure hunters had dug the pits out looking for old medicine bottles. They had put in a great deal of effort. I could stand in it and my head was only just above the edge.
cheers,
D

[cuppabillytea]

I'd like to see that thing try to get through the top quality sand stone that's 30mm under the soil at my place.

[Dark61]

spent a bit of time preparing the wicket for the Christmas day "test". Wrinklies-v-Nippers. I quite fancy my chances against the youngest (just turned 5) as his eye hand coordination hasn't quite kicked in yet. Just in case though, I've left a few bits of cape weed a couple of feet in front of the stumps and have been practising lobbing a few quick ones down there. If successful, I will of course say that I haven't held a cricket ball since school.
cheers,
D

[trog]

Will the first innings be televised ?

[Dark61]

First ball of the innings caught the 6 year old fair in the mouth and he had to retire hurt. He didn't speak to me for most of the following lunch!
Cheers,
D

[jx2mad]

He was being polite and not talking with his mouth full

[1950landy]

I must have been a good boy this year . Here are a couple of things Santa bought me , along with some bits for the 80".

[cuppabillytea]

spent a bit of time preparing the wicket for the Christmas day "test". Wrinklies-v-Nippers. I quite fancy my chances against the youngest (just turned 5) as his eye hand coordination hasn't quite kicked in yet. Just in case though, I've left a few bits of cape weed a couple of feet in front of the stumps and have been practising lobbing a few quick ones down there. If successful, I will of course say that I haven't held a cricket ball since school.
cheers,
D

Is having a tank in slips cheating?

First ball of the innings caught the 6 year old fair in the mouth and he had to retire hurt. He didn't speak to me for most of the following lunch!
Cheers,
D

He probably wasn't talking to anyone.