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    Re: Killing off bamboo

    Hey Matt,

    It sounds like it might be to late as you've already cleared it,

    however next time, have a mate follow you with a paint brush and the glypho and brush on the stuff AS SOON AS YOU'VE...
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    Re: Bartercard

    $1000 sign up fee(which gives you $5000 credit)

    $35 a month admin fee

    6.5% on every sale you make

    6.5% for everything you buy through the scheme

    :sad:
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    Bartercard

    Hi Everyone,

    Just meet with the local Bartercard rep, and he's very keen to sign me up.

    Is anyone using or have used this system?

    Thoughts? Comments?

    Cheers :wave-hi:
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    Bloody Funny......

    I got a laugh out of this, maybe you will too... :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

    www.cane-toad.com
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    Re: Mulching Lawns

    mowjoman
    I only use the plug on my 196 if the grass is short/fine and/or patchy, otherwise forget it, leaves to much of a trail, which you will have to go over again. :dean:
  6. Thread: Newbie

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    Re: Newbie

    Not far up the road, in Cairns.

    Be prepared for the summer heat, its very draining.

    Have'nt been down there for awhile, hows the rebuilding coming along?

    :)
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    Re: Charges in Brissie

    2 Cents worth,

    My best client WON'T tell anybody who does her lawns cause she does'nt want to loose me! :dean:

    Not that she would, she pays every week, so I dont mind doing the little extras,...
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    Re: Newbie

    Hey Mowjoman,

    Where abouts in the tropics are you?

    :Rain:
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    Re: Pressure Washers

    Am in Cairns, dont have the restrictions that are in force down south :Rain:
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    Pressure Washers

    One of the local tool shops has a deal on a Karcher 2500PSI pressure washer, Honda 5hp OHC engine, RRP$1300 reduced to $925(they got a bulk buy deal apparantly)

    Anyone had any experience with...
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    Re: Sensative Weed-How to kill it?

    I do tell them I'm covered :who-knows , and I'm a legit business, however most are only concerned with what it's going to cost.

    I think it's the "it will never happen to me" syndrome. :i dunno:
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    Re: Sensative Weed-How to kill it?

    People up here(cairns :Rain: ) just wont pay what you guys are charging down there.

    The trouble is too many retiree's/backyarders ;frosty; workin for cash, doin it for $15-20p/h.
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    Re: Sensative Weed-How to kill it?

    Thanks for your replies.
    Those pesticides are a little on the $$$ side.

    I did offer to do it by hand, but got the usual reply when I said $25p/h,

    Her :"I'll pay you $15p/h" :dean:

    Me...
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    Sensative Weed-How to kill it?

    Anyone know the best way to kill sensative weed without killing the grass around it?
    Ta
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    Re: AMC Ride-ons,Anyone use them?

    Simon,
    Great post, thanks.I had looked at the Scag on the net but cant find a dealer up here in Cairns.
    But thats the sort of thng I'd like.Small, uncomplicated, well built.I dont need all the...
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    Re: AMC Ride-ons,Anyone use them?

    Thanks Admin,

    Zero-turn it will be, and out the window with the budget! :(
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    Re: AMC Ride-ons,Anyone use them?

    Went down to one of the dealers here in Cairns who has Cub Cadet, Hustler, AMC and Cox.

    He's pushing the Cox, as he recons they are the lowest maintenance, "simple design" mower there is.The...
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    Re: AMC Ride-ons,Anyone use them?

    Rossco,

    Thanks for that, am just doing the mowing part-time at the mo, however am slowly building a base of regular customers, and need to be a little quicker to fit more in on the days that I...
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    AMC Ride-ons,Anyone use them?

    Hi,

    Anyone had any experience with AMC brand of mowers?

    Cant seem to find anything in the search reults.

    Cheers
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    Re: Blade sharpeners?

    More Toys, looks very flash, must be expensive? :i dunno:
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    Re: Blade sharpeners?

    Show us please :wave-hi:
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    Re: Spiked Rollers

    Admin,

    Thanks for that, very informative,and much appreciated

    Cheers

    :clap: Mitch
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    Spiked Rollers

    Hi All,

    Are spiked rollers(for aerating) any good or a waste of time? :i dunno:

    I'm sure corers/coring is much better but not to many customers are willing to pay for that :dean: .$85 for 4hrs...
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    Diamond Edge Line,Where From In Qld?

    Hello,
    It seems Diamond edge line is the best going by what people have to say on here, but I'll be buggered if I can find it in Cairns.
    Anyone got any distributers/shops that can sell the stuff to...
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    Re: good 'ol rain

    Tis raining here in Cairns, Palm Cove to be exact, 815pm Saturday night :Rain:
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