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Title: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 06:34:19 pm
Just got back for a an Cherry picker course and i am still shaking.

It was horrendous and I have to go back tomorrow and re do the static and the scissor lift.

I am bricking it, i think i might run away from home   ;D

My lads passed 3 categorys and I passed one, I bottled it on the Static.

Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Dean Taberner on September 07, 2009, 06:51:50 pm
Cant you just use a cherrypicker without an ipaf ??? ??? ???

Dean




























Only joking Dave,

Ive got mine on a 3a and 3b and totally bricked it myself,

Is was windy though,

Just below the limits for the machine :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: simon knight on September 07, 2009, 07:07:31 pm

See? All this wfp malarky and you've lost yer heads for height...

...wimps ;D
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Paul_Rolfe on September 07, 2009, 07:27:40 pm
Three men and ALL called David Morris?  Weird coincidence.
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: tomy jackson on September 07, 2009, 07:31:23 pm
no 4 men
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: ronnie paton on September 07, 2009, 07:31:44 pm
i thought we were playing spot the differnce ;D
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: pingu on September 07, 2009, 07:36:13 pm
wow thats a sexy boy band your have there.....do you do stage shows.... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: simon knight on September 07, 2009, 07:37:52 pm
wow thats a sexy boy band your have there.....do you do stage shows.... ;D ;D ;D ;D

YMCA  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Steve CM on September 07, 2009, 07:41:44 pm
wow thats a sexy boy band your have there.....do you do stage shows.... ;D ;D ;D ;D

YMCA  ;) ;D

LMFA0  ;D
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: j.v. price ltd on September 07, 2009, 07:42:44 pm
Well done fella got a 52m truck mount waiting for you to have a go in
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 07:47:52 pm
Well done fella got a 52m truck mount waiting for you to have a go in

And you know what you can do as well
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 07:48:28 pm
 ;D No chance,  no way, never ever
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 07:49:39 pm
wow thats a sexy boy band your have there.....do you do stage shows.... ;D ;D ;D ;D

Ive got another 2 members, who are both pretty boys, they cant clean windows very well but the house wives love them
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Tosh on September 07, 2009, 08:01:13 pm
wow thats a sexy boy band your have there.....do you do stage shows.... ;D ;D ;D ;D

Ive got another 2 members, who are both pretty boys, they cant clean windows very well but the house wives love them

Is the ugly fella on the left (as you look at the pic) the talented singer?















Well done, Dave, you must be doing well forking out for all that training for the lads!
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: ftp on September 07, 2009, 08:01:28 pm
I went cherry picking today too.



Don't think the customer saw me.  ;D
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Tosh on September 07, 2009, 08:02:22 pm
Dave, is it just me, but are you holding in your stomache?
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: AuRavelling79 on September 07, 2009, 08:04:01 pm
Dave, is it just me, but are you holding in your stomache?

I thought that Tosh but I'm too polite to ask!  ;D

Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: pingu on September 07, 2009, 08:09:57 pm
wow thats a sexy boy band your have there.....do you do stage shows.... ;D ;D ;D ;D

Ive got another 2 members, who are both pretty boys, they cant clean windows very well but the house wives love them

You could have worded that a little better Dave ;) ;)
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 08:10:25 pm
It cost me £900 for the day

And no I am not holding my stomach in, I was holding in a sneeze
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: pingu on September 07, 2009, 08:21:24 pm
I've just noticed that chappy in the middle...with the rolled up sleeves....ROFL

Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Richy L on September 07, 2009, 08:33:35 pm
Ive been cherry picking too - pressure washing and window cleaning - 60ft high and some of it is over a marina!!
I love it though, makes the job more interesting.

Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 08:49:47 pm
I've just noticed that chappy in the middle...with the rolled up sleeves....ROFL



 thats my son

What about him ?
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: pingu on September 07, 2009, 08:53:08 pm
mmmm...those sleeves....rofl
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 08:53:57 pm
what about them ?
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: pingu on September 07, 2009, 08:55:13 pm
Please...look at them... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 08:56:42 pm
and ?

What you trying to say ?
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: pingu on September 07, 2009, 08:58:33 pm
Those sleeves look gay!
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 09:01:29 pm


Whats your pr
Those sleeves look gay!

What if he is gay ?

I really cant see what your problem is.

Do I come here and insult your son, In fact have I ever insulted anyone ?

Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: ronnie paton on September 07, 2009, 09:02:57 pm
calm down ladies ;D
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: pingu on September 07, 2009, 09:03:34 pm
 Get over yourself..I have no problem...I mentioned those sleeves and then you push fr answers...you got an answer..

I have no problem with anyone whether black, white, gay straight...just get over yourself.

Dave.
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 09:05:23 pm
Ron Its not your son he is insulting is it ?

Pingu, I still dont understand what you are getting at



Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: davids3511 on September 07, 2009, 09:05:39 pm


Whats your pr
Those sleeves look gay!

What if he is gay ?

I really cant see what your problem is.

Do I come here and insult your son, In fact have I ever insulted anyone ?


I don't think he knew the lad was your son when he first commented and I don't think he meant to insult him either. He was commenting on the fact the lad seems to like the way he looks and appears keen to show off his popeye arms by rolling up his shirt sleves.
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: pingu on September 07, 2009, 09:08:38 pm
Dave for someone that has shown they are very bright...you are being a little slow on the uptake are you not?

Dave.

Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: ronnie paton on September 07, 2009, 09:09:12 pm
dave high horse and get off come to mind, look worst things have been said to others un noticed !

i was just saying calm down it is obviuosly not directed because he thought he was your son but just a comment ment as a joke.

i know its your son but he not saying anything to take such offence over.
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: gary999 on September 07, 2009, 09:11:21 pm
i think tongue in cheek he was saying what a poser

crossed my mind as well ;D ;D
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 09:13:32 pm
Ron

No high horse, just cant see what the problem is

Wasnt we all 19 once.

He was like that all day, with no one around to impress apart from his dad, his best mate and the instructor.

I think people are to quick to insult others, Like I said earlier, who have I ever insulted on here ?

I try to show something we have achieved as a company today and all some people  can do is take the pee.

Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: davids3511 on September 07, 2009, 09:15:29 pm
And you are surprised someone is taking the p on this forum? Come on Dave! If it hadn't been your son you wouldn't have batted an eyelid.
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: pingu on September 07, 2009, 09:16:18 pm
I suppose I should have known it was your son as and kept my mouth shut as you are all obviously named Dave Morris....as per the shirts.

Jeees you have a bad day poop yourself on a cherry picker and then lose the plot here...

Please.......moderate this ::)

Dave
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: ronnie paton on September 07, 2009, 09:16:37 pm
dave some times you have to see the funny side of things its good to be able to laugh at your self i have to do it all the  time ;D other wise you will take life to serious.

Well done dave is this the same as the ipaf or is this more in deph??
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 09:21:31 pm
Ron

It is the IPAF

The lads did  1b , 3a and 3b

I only managed 3b today, I bottled 1b , I am having another go tommorrow

Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: ronnie paton on September 07, 2009, 09:23:04 pm
think i did 3a and b but havent used it much so god help me when i use one next in october
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 09:23:25 pm
1b = vehicle or trailer static

3b = is self propelled

3a = scissor lift
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: davids3511 on September 07, 2009, 09:26:55 pm
Why did you bottle them? Having never used one myself, is it the height or do they wobble or is it some innate mistrust of the equipment?
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: gary999 on September 07, 2009, 09:28:12 pm
Ron

No high horse, just cant see what the problem is

Wasnt we all 19 once.

He was like that all day, with no one around to impress apart from his dad, his best mate and the instructor.

I think people are to quick to insult others, Like I said earlier, who have I ever insulted on here ?

I try to show something we have achieved as a company today and all some people  can do is take the pee.



corr! talk about taking the bait i think pingu should get his landing
net out.

you are highly thought of mr morris on here by most

but you really need to develop a sense of humor

if it had been my lad id have been taking the pee myself ;D ;D

Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 09:33:46 pm
Why did you bottle them? Having never used one myself, is it the height or do they wobble or is it some innate mistrust of the equipment?

The static was a bit wobbly, it was late in the day and I thought it was just a bit to high for something so flimsy, I only bottled the last 3 metres , I thought the instructer was taking the mickey especially as he was kicking the out riggers, which vibrated right up to the basket

Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Paul_Rolfe on September 07, 2009, 09:35:44 pm
I don't know about the static, I think it's the quiff.
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: R W C on September 07, 2009, 09:43:28 pm
how often do you have to renew and how much per person, so dave are those my brothers in the pic as your wife thinks we look a like lol,  ;D
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Dean Taberner on September 07, 2009, 09:45:18 pm
Its every 5 years and just over £200 for 3a and 3b,

The price is most probably different at different places,

Dean
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 09:51:32 pm
Yahoo

I am really upset now the wife just told me they are yours

I paid £300 a head for the 3 categorys
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: R W C on September 07, 2009, 09:56:15 pm
Yahoo

I am really upset now the wife just told me they are yours

I paid £300 a head for the 3 categorys

At least she waited till they where over 18, where in the south do they do this.
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Dean Taberner on September 07, 2009, 10:02:07 pm
Where in the south?

I think charlie from J v price can put you onto somebody,

Dean
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: R W C on September 07, 2009, 10:04:08 pm
Where in the south?

I think charlie from J v price can put you onto somebody,

Dean

Yer thought about him,need to speak to him regarding a quote anyway.
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 07, 2009, 10:08:57 pm
I need some valium for tomorrow.

I might just not turn  up lol
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on September 07, 2009, 11:24:23 pm
I love heights, absailing, bungee jumps, sky diving ect ..... them pickers look like right good fun. Do you get to absail off them incase they get stuck ? if so i might go do a course myself for the fun of it :P
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: perfectpanesplymouth on September 07, 2009, 11:45:30 pm
Dave well done to you and your guys for doing it

Alan
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: jeff1 on September 08, 2009, 12:19:28 am
I'm Abseiling of our Hospital roof for charity on Sunday, I do the same thing every year.

Well Done Dave and your crew and don't bottle out tomorrow Just keep your eye's straight ahead don't look down.
Go to the chemist or Supermarket on your way and pick up a box of calms and take a couple of them and you'll be fine.

Good luck for tomorrow  ;)
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: leapstallbuildings on September 08, 2009, 03:27:40 am
I need some valium for tomorrow.

I might just not turn  up lol

They look good for bungee jumping practice   ;D  .

I've never been up that far so not sure how I would be with it.  Think I would be OK if the wind was low, the equipment wasn't too wobbly, and it has fairly high sides.
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: j.v. price ltd on September 08, 2009, 07:55:17 am
Dave

I;m flat out at the moment do you want to sub this one
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: j.v. price ltd on September 08, 2009, 07:55:44 am
or this one
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: j.v. price ltd on September 08, 2009, 07:57:55 am
 :)
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Gleaming windows on September 08, 2009, 08:06:10 am
Impressive jobs them, in a work-sense, but...............






SOD DOING THAT!!



Charlie can I ask what kind of money would those tower jobs fetch ?
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: trevor perry on September 08, 2009, 08:13:07 am
in my opinion the I.P.A.F courses just arent thorough enough i had used cherrypickers for years without a licence having been taught by my dad, when it was necassary to get a licence i couldnt believe how much important info was left out, i think if somone was to hire a large machine with such minimum experience as got on the course then they would be an accident waiting to happen, so much for health and safety the courses need upgrading and more time given on gradients and surfaces being worked on at least this would be a start to reducing the risks.
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Sean Dyer on September 08, 2009, 09:03:45 am
I've just noticed that chappy in the middle...with the rolled up sleeves....ROFL



OOps just read its dave son didnt go onto page 2 ... MUst read all posts before commenting in future lol

He seems a nice lad dave  :)
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: Moderator David@stives on September 08, 2009, 11:25:13 am
I passed

I had no fear today

Easy peasy.

Charlie I will be there tomorrow
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: jeff1 on September 08, 2009, 01:07:50 pm
Congratulations Dave  ;) all that worry for nothing  ;D
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: R W C on September 08, 2009, 04:16:55 pm
Man Iwant some woerk like that, id love to go up on that.
Title: Re: Been Cherry Picking Today
Post by: perfectpanesplymouth on September 08, 2009, 04:26:39 pm
:)




i would poop my pants up there, i'm scared of heights