On Sun, 5 Apr 2020 09:24:38 +1000, John_j, better known as cantankerous
trolling senile geezer Rodent Speed, wrote:

"thescullster" wrote in message
...
Hi all

I am trying to encourage an apple tree in a certain direction by
gradually pulling it over.
There is a copper beach tree nearby to act as the anchor for the
rope tie.

What I need is a knot that can take up slack as I pull hard to
bend the tree.
Anyone understand what I am trying to achieve

Yes.

and suggest the appropriate knot please?

The best approach is the truckers knot
used to tie down loads.

It would be a great way to fix your senile gob, every time you try to open
it and make you shut up for good, although a simple rope around your neck
would definitely be the preferred method.

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