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The copper sulphate can be poured into holes bored into the top of the tree stump immediately. We had a smaller tree removed a few years back and the tree surgeon applied the copper sulphate immediately to kill the root. The stump is still in the ground though because it is adjacent to a...

It depends how big the root is and where it is located. As you mention an oak tree I assume this is not a small root. You can also use copper sulphate solution to kill the root system before attempting the heavy lifting and cutting work. If you live in a rural area you might check for a...

Mmmm, I also recall that we were so hard up that my father used to go to the local railway yard and collect the coal that was spilled from the train tender to burn on our fires at home. Not one of his proudest moments, but he had a wife and three kids to keep warm. Pete from Peterborough UK

Telephone 'boxes' in the U.K. were red and big enough to shelter from the weather in, not small booths. Pete from Peterborough UK

Ruth, what a great topic. And you are right this is going to be very much dependent upon the age of folks. For example I recall that the first home I lived in with my parents had no central heating, we relied entirely upon an open coal fire to heat the home and we had one in the lounge and a...

Service Pete from Peterborough UK

Humility Pete from Peterborough UK

I work for a worldwide company now we are the 3rd biggest in our field Pete from Peterborough UK

Close but has more emphasis on the cOntractual issues. I now make a living as a Contracts Manager, interpreting and advising on Contractual issues Pete from Peterborough UK

When I was younger I wanted to be a Park Ranger in either Canada or South Africa, looking after wildlife. South Africa fell out of the equation when they declared UDI and before I finally got to Canada, I met my would be wife and she did not want to emigrate. So I became a Quantity Surveyor...

Happy Anniversary Jo, it is not too often I meet someone who has been married longer than Sue and I but you have 6 years headstart on us, for the first time in a long while I feel young LOL! Pete from Peterborough UK

I watched that game last night our time, and yes Twickenham is the home of English Rugby and is a very nice stadium. I was a bit surprised by how small the Football field is compared to a rugby field, the rugby field fills the grassed area almost at Twickenham. It looked to me like the Vikings...

I am in favour of anything that ensures that All Hallows Evening is not taken over by the tacky thing called Trick or Treating. Lets remember that All Hallows Evening was put on this night to try to counteract the percieved evil of Samain in the heathen religions of the European tribes. So...

Plant roses, they love clay soil and lots of sun. Pete from Peterborough UK

Lammchen, we are going to need more information. Where is the plot? What is the topography? Is it sheltered or wind swept? North or south facing? What sort of soil do you have? And finally what sort budget have you got? Pete from Peterborough UK

Really? Have you seen a Leapord Seal? Pete from Peterborough UK

Bears are not as invasive as you may think. My uncles and aunts live in Jasper Alberta and they are more bothered by elk than bears! Pete from Peterborough UK

What makes a movie scary is our imagination! We invent the ending in our mind and then the fear develops and we are scared. The music and effects are just the tools that are used to develop our own imaginings. Pete from Peterborough UK

Hey dont burst my bubble, I was enjoying the feeling of belonging for a while there! Pete from Peterborough UK

Thank you all, it is actually tomorrow, but I appreciate you all remembering :) Pete from Peterborough UK