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Friday 28 May 2010

Farewell Forester


Today is ‘D-Day’ for Mike Tustin our Forestry Manager on his last day here at Nicholsons. After 7 years of hard graft at Nicholsons, Mike is shrugging off the comfort blanket and moving on to pastures new. From a life of creating and managing woodlands Mike is going to put away his wellies, don the tweed jacket, get into his BMW and sell woodlands instead. At least he will be a salesman with a forestry background! At his leaving party last night we all learnt the truth about his lack of maps, getting stuck and his passion for lay-bys. His leaving presents were a map case from Andy, a tow rope (definitely needed for the new car), some chocolate for his lay-by spotting hours, a beautifully crafted lime wood anchor from Matt (our fellow tree surgeon) and an engraved axe (as seen in the picture) from the whole team here at Nicholsons. We would all like to wish Mike well for the future and thanks for the cakes (at last!). Who can I tease now??? Going to miss you Mike! Cx

Friday 14 May 2010

Mike Tustin Forestry Manager on his yacht


When not at the desk organising Forestry jobs or working at home you will find Mike Tustin relaxing at many a sailing event. This picture was taken at the Cotswold Federation regatta where Mike came second overall out of 36 boats on the hottest day so far. Note the tee shirt. Wouldnt it be nice if we could have weather like that now (During the summer).