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Subject: [Leica] IMG: A Few From the Airport
From: imra at iol.ie (Douglas Barry)
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2018 01:19:26 +0100
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Interesting, Jim. I have a baby version of the gas torch which I use on 
the driveway. Can't say it's great, as it lacks power and thus is less 
effective in wind, but it sort of works if you have time to cook the weed.

Douglas

On 03/06/2018 20:21, Jim Nichols wrote:
> When I stopped by the airport this morning, dark clouds were moving in 
> from the northwest.? A Falcon jet based locally contrasts with the 
> clouds.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180603-DSCF7042.JPG.html
>
> I noticed the Airport Manager busy on the ramp, but couldn't figure 
> out what he was up to, so I walked out to ask.? After trying weed 
> eaters for grass & weed control in cracks, he has found that a gas 
> torch works better and is easier on the back. Here are two shots of 
> his approach to weed control.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180603-DSCF7047.JPG.html
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180603-DSCF7050.JPG.html
>
> Apparently the fire gets the roots, for a longer lasting result. The 
> tar cools back to its normal consistency.
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
>



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