Hi I am only going to get rid of the trees that are in the way or past there sell by date,yes I know what you mean about firewood ! the friendly old farmer is going to do some free pruning for me  ;) that's farmers for you same everywhere, I bet he will be warm over the coming months.
As for measuring up for concrete ,well I have put spade to the ground, but still in planning stage at mo, I need to get my mixer etc.. over and that's been on the cards for years now LOL! but I am getting closer "i hope! money/job wise things are very rapidly going down the pan dramatically I work for the NHS " and in the last 3 months the job has changed beyond recognition,sorry to get political ,but I am only a working(TRADESMAN)  not some high flyer in admin etc...... :'(