Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2018/06/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Why do they feel the need to kill these flowers? Amities Philippe > Le 4 juin 2018 ? 02:47, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> a ?crit : > > Thanks for the feedback, Douglas. Jon says that using the torch from the > "Gator" is a lot easier on his back than using a weed eater, though I note > he has one in the back, along with the tank for the torch. > > The concrete for the ramp and taxiways was poured around 1940-41, so he > has a lot of cracks beyond just the original joints. The active runways > have a bituminous overlay, probably macadam on your side of the pond, so > they are in good repair. > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > > On 6/3/2018 7:19 PM, Douglas Barry wrote: >> 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. >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information