The Virtual Pub
Come Inside... => The Snug => Topic started by: Barman on September 16, 2007, 02:27:58 PM
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...has started... scared2:
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What happens to the site if you - disappear? eeek:
What bail conditions do they have in Cyprus? Can you 'phone a friend'?
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Is this why landlady left? She couldn't stand seeing the complete hash you'll make of it. I can give you Stavros' number!!! ;)
Hows the 'avec brick dust'? I prefer a mellow 'sans brick dust' myself.
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Is this why landlady left? She couldn't stand seeing the complete hash you'll make of it. I can give you Stavros' number!!! ;)
Hows the 'avec brick dust'? I prefer a mellow 'sans brick dust' myself.
I think it was simply fortuitous timing that Landlady left on the day that I started the project? whistle:
Avec brick dust has gone down rather nicely actually, I could get a taste for it? hic... redface:
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What could possibly go wrong? confused:
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What could possibly go wrong? confused:
Nuffink!
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When do you expect to be putting the Grate back in Cyprus? eyes:
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What could possibly go wrong? confused:
Nuffink!
Ever the optimist aren't you Barman - you'll see from the exploding cat food thread that Nick is in top form at the moment - it's entirely possible that the 'Nick effect' may enter his PC, travel down the wires to your server from where it will attack.
Be afraid BM.
Nothing is as it seems. Simple is not. Extreme caution is the motto of the day.
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Dare I mention the word SOOT?
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When do you expect to be putting the Grate back in Cyprus? eyes:
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Dare I mention the word SOOT?
No, you daren?t not? noooo:
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I can see he is hard at it on this project! He is still posting.............. noooo:
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I didn't like to mention it... whistle:
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Phase 1 complete!
Before
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Remove all tat and furniture. Cover everything else with dist sheets ? I?ve even covered the fireplace in case a tiny spec of soot comes down during demolition? whistle:
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1) Where is the tv?!?!? eeek:
2) In the before picture there is a distinct lack of tat. Are you sure Landlady exists?
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1) Where is the tv?!?!? eeek:
2) In the before picture there is a distinct lack of tat. Are you sure Landlady exists?
TV is in the wooden furniture thing on the right?
If you look closely in the before picture you can see her knitting ? also wooden furniture thing is full of tat? Hopefully none of it will get broken. whistle:
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Knitting! Where? I didn't know she was a hag too!
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Knitting! Where? I didn't know she was a hag too!
Oh yes, mostly baby clothes and stuff? if you ever get knocked-up don?t let her know or you?ll be overwhelmed with little outfits. noooo:
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FFS!
I decided to wear my special ?work? shoes that have steel toe caps and everything proof soles (acid, fire, theft, nuclear war biological hazards, etc.) but the bloody soles have just fallen apart leaving a gooie black mess all over?
Back to sandals...
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I fear the point of no return has been passed? scared2:
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Umm, it is perhaps a little late to point this out. But moving blankets should have been placed on the floor to protect it because the rubble chips the floor tiles as you bash it out. eeek:
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Whoops!
Our bulders are knocking down a wall - phenomenal noise (and Radio 1 of course). Mrs Nick gave them a fearful talking to before she left, they looked quite pale. Work was scheduled for three days but they now tell me that they might finish it in 2. They also asked what time she was back from work! eeek:
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Umm, it is perhaps a little late to point this out. But moving blankets should have been placed on the floor to protect it because the rubble chips the floor tiles as you bash it out. eeek:
Thick cardboard boxes if you look closely... whistle:
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Umm, it is perhaps a little late to point this out. But moving blankets should have been placed on the floor to protect it because the rubble chips the floor tiles as you bash it out. eeek:
Thick cardboard boxes if you look closely... whistle:
Yes but there is rubble that has not landed on them. The target area needs to be bigger!
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Umm, it is perhaps a little late to point this out. But moving blankets should have been placed on the floor to protect it because the rubble chips the floor tiles as you bash it out. eeek:
Thick cardboard boxes if you look closely... whistle:
Yes but there is rubble that has not landed on them. The target area needs to be bigger!
I am sure DS will think of something.
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I'm sure he shall. Banghead
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I'm sure he shall. Banghead
angel1
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Is her knitting safe?
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He's been gone quite a long time hasn't he. eeek:
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Busy, I spect
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Busy, I spect
Under rubble? eeek:
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Which museum did he nick that wheelbarrow from, I wonder?
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Busy, I spect
Under rubble? eeek:
Nah .... he started at the top. Prolly pissed by now and sleeping it off by the pool.
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Which museum did he nick that wheelbarrow from, I wonder?
Bloody thing has a puncture! cussing:
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If you go then the forum goes and then what will I do to occupy my day!
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SOrt your handbag out (buy bin liners)
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If you go then the forum goes and then what will I do to occupy my day!
Oh I see... rubschin:
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SOrt your handbag out (buy bin liners)
sad24:
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Excavate now. YO know you want to. Make a list. GO!
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Oi! Stop mucking up my fireplace thread! Banghead
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And how is it going? shocked003 shocked003 shocked003 shocked003 char062 thatsit: angry037
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And how is it going? shocked003 shocked003 shocked003 shocked003 char062 thatsit: angry037
Okay... whistle:
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Is this the fireplace thread?
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Prolly
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And how is it going? shocked003 shocked003 shocked003 shocked003 char062 thatsit: angry037
Okay... whistle:
You've chipped the tiles haven't you. noooo:
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And how is it going? shocked003 shocked003 shocked003 shocked003 char062 thatsit: angry037
Okay... whistle:
You've chipped the tiles haven't you. noooo:
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! noooo:
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And how is it going? shocked003 shocked003 shocked003 shocked003 char062 thatsit: angry037
Okay... whistle:
You've chipped the tiles haven't you. noooo:
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! noooo:
What have you done? Have you knocked a bit out that you didn't mean to? Broken part of the shelving unit?
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He has
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He has
Has what?
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He has
Has what?
Discovered Barlady #1 eeek:
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Yup. ALso f**ked up!
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Look, nothing has gone wrong, what could possibly go wrong anyway? shrugs:
I?m just knackered actually, there is more of it than I imagined. I thought I could knock it down, load it in my truck and take it to the tip. I?ve already been to the tip once and have another load ready. noooo:
Plus the bastard thing was full of sand for some reason ? I didn?t expect that! Banghead
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point:
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point:
Thanks... sad24:
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point:
Thanks... sad24:
Bet there are chips in the tiles. That or you have sand blasted them accidently. Landlady will notice!
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Buy her flowers and she won't notice. For a bit.
About 9 seconds point:
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Buy her flowers and she won't notice. For a bit.
About 9 seconds point:
And then that will be it. FOREVER!!!
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cry: cry: cry: cry: cry: cry: cry: cry: cry: scared2:
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Look, here are the latest pictures from Ground Zero... point:
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Cough splutter choke
Could you crack a window?
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Cough splutter choke
Could you crack a window?
Nooooo! If I open a window the dust will blow all over the bloody place...
This way it stays in my fragile lungs... cough... confused:
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Cough splutter choke
Could you crack a window?
Nooooo! If I open a window the dust will blow all over the bloody place...
This way it stays in my fragile lungs... cough... confused:
Ummm considering your recent illness don't you think you'd better go outside for a bit and clear your lungs out?
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Cough splutter choke
Could you crack a window?
Nooooo! If I open a window the dust will blow all over the bloody place...
This way it stays in my fragile lungs... cough... confused:
Ummm considering your recent illness don't you think you'd better go outside for a bit and clear your lungs out?
I was working on the sympathy vote? whistle:
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Cough splutter choke
Could you crack a window?
Nooooo! If I open a window the dust will blow all over the bloody place...
This way it stays in my fragile lungs... cough... confused:
Ummm considering your recent illness don't you think you'd better go outside for a bit and clear your lungs out?
I was working on the sympathy vote? whistle:
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Oh poor didums has worked so hard and now he has lots of icky nasty dust in his lungs. happy100 Had you better have a rest and a beer?
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I did warn him to wear a mask ................ But would he listen? noooo:
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Cough splutter choke
Could you crack a window?
Nooooo! If I open a window the dust will blow all over the bloody place...
This way it stays in my fragile lungs... cough... confused:
Ummm considering your recent illness don't you think you'd better go outside for a bit and clear your lungs out?
I was working on the sympathy vote? whistle:
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Oh poor didums has worked so hard and now he has lots of icky nasty dust in his lungs. happy100 Had you better have a rest and a beer?
cloud9: I'll take the dog for a walk first... cloud9:
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I did warn him to wear a mask ................ But would he listen? noooo:
He's has testicles what did you expect? eeek:
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I did warn him to wear a mask ................ But would he listen? noooo:
I tried but I couldn't hold it and hammer at the same time...
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I did warn him to wear a mask ................ But would he listen? noooo:
I tried but I couldn't hold it and hammer at the same time...
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Ohhh pretty. Wonder if you get one of those on ebay. rubschin:
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I did warn him to wear a mask ................ But would he listen? noooo:
I tried but I couldn't hold it and hammer at the same time...
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eeek:
I meant:
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I did warn him to wear a mask ................ But would he listen? noooo:
I tried but I couldn't hold it and hammer at the same time...
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eeek:
I meant:
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Oh... whistle:
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Wonder how he is getting on?
Our builders have "encountered a problem" evil:
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Job Done!
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Oh yes. A huge improvement whistle:
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Wonder how he is getting on?
Our builders have "encountered a problem" evil:
What problem?
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Some sort of rot!
They have radioed for assistance scared2:
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Some sort of rot!
They have radioed for assistance scared2:
Rot eh? noooo:
I think you should head off to Agony Corner... whistle:
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On a brighter note Miss Netball Kit was in her gym shorts this morning cloud9:. The Boy has forgotten his school bag so I have to take it into her later. If I time it right she will be a bit sweaty! drumroll:
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noooo:
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On a brighter note Miss Netball Kit was in her gym shorts this morning cloud9:. The Boy has forgotten his school bag so I have to take it into her later. If I time it right she will be a bit sweaty! drumroll:
Get your smutty comments off my thread - that is boy's area stuff.
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OK. I will try to get some pics of her and post them "in there" eyes:
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OK. I will try to get some pics of her and post them "in there" eyes:
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On a brighter note Miss Netball Kit was in her gym shorts this morning cloud9:. The Boy has forgotten his school bag so I have to take it into her later. If I time it right she will be a bit sweaty! drumroll:
Moist ,ok.
Wet, yes.
sweaty, no.
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An update by popular request? well Nosy Wenchy asked.
Started to build-up the paint layers on the ceiling so I can sand it all down flat. Have removed all the crap and part-tiles and fitted two new tiles.
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Would it be wrong of me to say I see no difference at all except you have cleared up the floor a bit. What is this building up of paint layers you are talking about?
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Would it be wrong of me to say I see no difference at all except you have cleared up the floor a bit. What is this building up of paint layers you are talking about?
yes, very wrong... but there are some pictures missing so I forgive you...
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Would it be wrong of me to say I see no difference at all except you have cleared up the floor a bit. What is this building up of paint layers you are talking about?
yes, very wrong... but there are some pictures missing so I forgive you...
What pictures are missing? Why can't I see those? evil:
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Would it be wrong of me to say I see no difference at all except you have cleared up the floor a bit. What is this building up of paint layers you are talking about?
yes, very wrong... but there are some pictures missing so I forgive you...
What pictures are missing? Why can't I see those? evil:
Sorry, I posted them in the boy's area... whistle:
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Blast the boys area. cussing:
I still don't really see any material difference. Things move around but the hole and the surrounding wall remain the same. whistle:
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QUite true. Landlady will be annoyed sex014
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I know. point:
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Blast the boys area. cussing:
I still don't really see any material difference. Things move around but the hole and the surrounding wall remain the same. whistle:
Stupid girl!
The middle bit will be covered by the new chimney breast.
You will I?m sure have noticed that the black bit that was behind the old chimney breast has become much smaller as I have been building up the paint there.
Also, on the floor I have added two new tiles.
To be honest, I wish I?d just posted the whole thing in the boy?s area ? they don?t seem to be having your problems. ::)
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My builders have just brought me the TV aerial cable. It got in their way and they cut it Banghead
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Blast the boys area. cussing:
I still don't really see any material difference. Things move around but the hole and the surrounding wall remain the same. whistle:
Stupid girl!
The middle bit will be covered by the new chimney breast.
You will I?m sure have noticed that the black bit that was behind the old chimney breast has become much smaller as I have been building up the paint there.
Also, on the floor I have added two new tiles.
To be honest, I wish I?d just posted the whole thing in the boy?s area ? they don?t seem to be having your problems. ::)
I've asked to have building up paint explained to me twice now. sad24:
Will all this be done by the time Landlady gets back? Is this in fact payback for the wedding shopping that is occuring as we speak?
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Will all this be done by the time Landlady gets back?
I hope so... scared2:
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Sorry, I posted them in the boy's area...
;D
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Hello everyone Landlady in the UK here razz:
Well what a wonderful job Barman has done whistle:
Nio honestly am now at friends in Didcot and have access to the PC so can see what has been going on - admit when got to the bit which said 'have laid two floor tiles' nearly fell off the chair - BM didnt know you could tile !!!!!
It does look at 'tad' dusty but nothing that mopping won't solve BM - bucket sans mop in the garage by the boiler room - JUMP TO IT !!!!!!!
Sending love and best wishes to all from a damp and drizzley Didcot
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Sorry, I posted them in the boy's area...
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;D
encore
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Sorry, I posted them in the boy's area...
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;D
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BM what are you posting???????????????????????????????????
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In another thread he has said that he has used a wrong tool! I would be worried. eeek:
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Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! shocked003
Back from the dead, back from the dead... scared2:
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Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek! shocked003
Back from the dead, back from the dead... scared2:
I told you before that if I go before you then I will definately come back and haunt you and scupper your chances of blowing 'my' insurance mone on those young Moldovian Artists eyes:
Mop and clean, mop and clean, you have 11 more days before I AM BACK scared2:
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This is the first we have heard of Moldovian Dancers
Further and better particulars are now required ~ immediately.
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This is the first we have heard of Moldovian Dancers
Further and better particulars are now required ~ immediately.
redface:
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Pictures are required
He has a house full of dancing girls, like this one
Landlady will not be best pleased noooo:
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Keeping you in line in Landlady's abscence may be more difficult than I first anticipated. I may have to bring out the big guns. rubschin:
Have you got the mop and bucket out yet?
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Keeping you in line in Landlady's abscence may be more difficult than I first anticipated. I may have to bring out the big guns. rubschin:
Have you got the mop and bucket out yet?
Yes... whistle:
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Keeping you in line in Landlady's abscence may be more difficult than I first anticipated. I may have to bring out the big guns. rubschin:
Have you got the mop and bucket out yet?
Yes... whistle:
Don't tell me porkies. I know what you're up to. You've filled the place with dancing girls and the floor is littered with beer cans and whatever the local equivalent of a takeaway pizza and chinese cartons are. evil:
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Keeping you in line in Landlady's abscence may be more difficult than I first anticipated. I may have to bring out the big guns. rubschin:
Have you got the mop and bucket out yet?
Yes... whistle:
Don't tell me porkies. I know what you're up to. You've filled the place with dancing girls and the floor is littered with beer cans and whatever the local equivalent of a takeaway pizza and chinese cartons are. evil:
Quite so? the photos I?ve been posting were all created with photoshop or something. ::)
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They were from before the "fun" started. You forget I may be young but I am well taught in the ways of men that are left alone for a few days. evil:
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They were from before the "fun" started. You forget I may be young but I am well taught in the ways of men that are left alone for a few days. evil:
Is that Nick?s suit or jealousy I can see? whistle:
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They were from before the "fun" started. You forget I may be young but I am well taught in the ways of men that are left alone for a few days. evil:
Is that Nick?s suit or jealousy I can see? whistle:
At the idea of being left alone to fester in takeaway cartons and dancing girls? Nope! lol: I have wangled Mr Wench to be away for the weekend so I shall fester in oceans of fish cloud9: and scrummy craft materials all weekend. cloud9:Broken only by dinner out with friends and a picnic in the park weather permiting.
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Picture updates please. I wish to see the extent of the paint splatters. eveilgrin:
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Picture updates please. I wish to see the extent of the paint splatters. eveilgrin:
I?m exhausted? I?ll set up the (non-paint-splattered) camera tomorrow for you. noooo:
My number one tip for painting 45m? ceilings ? get a man in. surrender:
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Picture updates please. I wish to see the extent of the paint splatters. eveilgrin:
I?m exhausted? I?ll set up the (non-paint-splattered) camera tomorrow for you. noooo:
Because clicking a button is just so exhausticating. I don't know no stamina. noooo:
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Picture updates please. I wish to see the extent of the paint splatters. eveilgrin:
I?m exhausted? I?ll set up the (non-paint-splattered) camera tomorrow for you. noooo:
Because clicking a button is just so exhausticating. I don't know no stamina. noooo:
Yes... surrender:
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Poor Landlady. noooo:
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Poor Landlady. noooo:
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Poor Landlady. noooo:
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point:
Do wha? sleep021
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Here you go, all the ceiling painted (lovely job) and ready to start construction of the new chimney breast now. cloud9:
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Thank you... appreciate a quality job when you see one eh? cloud9:
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Now I am no builder, but why would you paint the ceiling before you start the heavy building work?
1. The fresh paint will get dust etc all over it.
2. You will gouge or chip some bits during the construction and have to paint it again.
Still, I am sure you wouldn't tell me how to plough a field.
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Oh he's a funny one. ::)
I agree with DS, you seem to have it all back to front. Although gouging and chipping do seem to be the order of the week. point:
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Good points well made...
Except the new chimney breast will be in studwork and plasterboard and I had to ensure that the ceiling around it was perfect before that bit started?
What could possibly go wrong? whistle:
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I assume this chimney will never be used for anything other than "decorative" effect.
Who is your buildings adviser ~ wouldn't be a certain Mr Nick would it?
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Wrong!
It is a gas fire so the flue will be required... whistle:
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Where is that "suck teeth" emoticon when you need it?
Wouldn't pass the Buildings Regs mate.
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Seethe flue sticking out of the wall... a cast concrete thing?
The gas fire connects into that.
[smug grin emoticon]
The studwork just covers it all up... whistle:
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Seethe flue sticking out of the wall... a cast concrete thing?
The gas fire connects into that.
[smug grin emoticon]
The studwork just covers it all up... whistle:
Yeah but you've gorra have a balanced flue these days ~ to reduce yer emmisions, an' then there's yer heat dangers.
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I mean ~ stands ter reason don't it.
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Seethe flue sticking out of the wall... a cast concrete thing?
The gas fire connects into that.
[smug grin emoticon]
The studwork just covers it all up... whistle:
Yeah but you've gorra have a balanced flue these days ~ to reduce yer emmisions, an' then there's yer heat dangers.
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I mean ~ stands ter reason don't it.
Ah... you're confusing Cyprus with Rules and regulations crazy UK.
I don?t need a balanced flue here; I can get away with what I like.
A balanced flue would be more efficient but I worked out that to have the fire that worked with the balanced flue and have the balanced flue put in would take me about ten years to get my money back?
Same when I bought my truck ? the ?polluting? version that didn?t meet the latest EU emissions regulations was ?600 cheaper.
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Seethe flue sticking out of the wall... a cast concrete thing?
The gas fire connects into that.
[smug grin emoticon]
The studwork just covers it all up... whistle:
Yeah but you've gorra have a balanced flue these days ~ to reduce yer emmisions, an' then there's yer heat dangers.
Fire gets 'ot, studwork gets 'ot and before yer knows it ~ WHOOMPH (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Femo%2Fdevil10.gif&hash=4e67d8d8bf9e7f747f3e3d42e96b8100d357ff7c)
I mean ~ stands ter reason don't it.
Ah... you're confusing Cyprus with Rules and regulations crazy UK.
I don’t need a balanced flue here; I can get away with what I like.
A balanced flue would be more efficient but I worked out that to have the fire that worked with the balanced flue and have the balanced flue put in would take me about ten years to get my money back…
Same when I bought my truck – the ‘polluting’ version that didn’t meet the latest EU emissions regulations was £600 cheaper.
Tell me about it!
During the kitchen revamp (ongoing saga) we decided to move the cooker about 12 inches to the left. This would be a safer place as we felt it was a bit too close to the doorway and with children etc etc ..... Well the chosen position placed the cooker squarely under the electrics box marked "Cooker". So that had to be moved. Well it's an old house so a new box would be a good idea and help to make the kitchen look updated anyway. Can I do this simple task? No I cannot. I have to employ a "qualified" electrician who has done the right courses and when he has done the job he gives me a certificate to produce if and when I wish to sell the house because the buyer's surveyor must be able to see the certificate proving that the job was carried out by a "qualified" person. £80 quid to fit a new box (costing under a tenner) ..... but because it is a "new installation" I have to pay. The electrician who I employed tells me he had to pay over £500 to "qualify" to do this simple task and has to retrain at college every few years to "maintain his skills" or his registration will be cancelled.
Life is too short to detail all the performance to get a new oil fired boiler and oil storage tank installed recently. I know I mentioned some bits of it but the whole story would make a book. I now have an arch lever file full of fvcking certificates in case we ever want to sell.
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Seethe flue sticking out of the wall... a cast concrete thing?
The gas fire connects into that.
[smug grin emoticon]
The studwork just covers it all up... whistle:
Yeah but you've gorra have a balanced flue these days ~ to reduce yer emmisions, an' then there's yer heat dangers.
Fire gets 'ot, studwork gets 'ot and before yer knows it ~ WHOOMPH (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Femo%2Fdevil10.gif&hash=4e67d8d8bf9e7f747f3e3d42e96b8100d357ff7c)
I mean ~ stands ter reason don't it.
Ah... you're confusing Cyprus with Rules and regulations crazy UK.
I don?t need a balanced flue here; I can get away with what I like.
A balanced flue would be more efficient but I worked out that to have the fire that worked with the balanced flue and have the balanced flue put in would take me about ten years to get my money back?
Same when I bought my truck ? the ?polluting? version that didn?t meet the latest EU emissions regulations was ?600 cheaper.
Tell me about it!
During the kitchen revamp (ongoing saga) we decided to move the cooker about 12 inches to the left. This would be a safer place as we felt it was a bit too close to the doorway and with children etc etc ..... Well the chosen position placed the cooker squarely under the electrics box marked "Cooker". So that had to be moved. Well it's an old house so a new box would be a good idea and help to make the kitchen look updated anyway. Can I do this simple task. No I cannot. I have to employ a "qualified" electrician who has done the right courses and when he has done the job he gives me a certificate to produce if and when I wish to sell the house because the buyer's surveyor must be able to see the certificate proving that the job was carried out by a "qualified" person. ?80 quid to fit a new box (costing under a tenner) ..... but because it is a "new installation" I have to pay. The electrician who I employed tells me he had to pay over ?500 to "qualify" to do this simple task and has to retrain at college every few years to "maintain his skills" or his registration will be cancelled.
It is completely outrageous I agree?
Luckily we have yet to catch up here although there are signs of scaffolding on buildings sites, etc. starting to come in.
There is an interesting ?safety barrier? up the road to prevent access to a building site and presumably meet some bizarre EU regulation ? I?ll post a picture later.
I asked the guy who is going to fit the fire if he is ?Corgi? certified and he just laughed in my face. Used to be in the UK but there are no such regulations here.
Long may it continue I say?
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We have two "open fires" and used to have them swept once a year for about £50. We burn only logs on them and thus there is not a lot of soot (seasoned wood will not create much soot ~ "green" wood will). This year my regular sweep apologised that his fees have gone up to £100 but he has charged £50 for the last 5 years so I guess he has costs to meet too.
He tells me that the cost of disposing of the soot is his major problem/cost as less people want it for their allotments/gardens etc so he has to have a licence to tip the stuff ....... he also gives me a certificate so that if I have a chimney fire the Fire Brigade will ask to see the cert or they will charge me for their attendance and my insurance will be invalid. The Fire Brigade charge £150 for the call out apparently and the final kicker? .... the certificate, which used to last for a year now has to be renewed every 6 months. So an extra £50 quid for the sweeping but twice a year not once = an additional £100 or in total £200 pa instead of £50
Maths is not my strong point but that looks like a 400% increase to me.
Oh and like all the others he blames the EU! evil:
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H&S Cyprus Style?
Not the impenetrable barrier that restricts access to the building site!
Although they were pouring concrete at the time, none of the builders had a hard hat, ear defenders, etc.
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It's the same story all over the EU ~ except in the UK. What is it about this country that makes us slavishly follow every rule that they dream up whereas every other country ignores them (unless it suits them of course)?
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It's the same story all over the EU ~ except in the UK. What is it about this country that makes us slavishly follow every rule that they dream up whereas every other country ignores them (unless it suits them of course)?
I dunno... noooo:
The rest of them must be pissing themselves... Banghead
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Now I am no builder, but why would you paint the ceiling before you start the heavy building work?
1. The fresh paint will get dust etc all over it.
2. You will gouge or chip some bits during the construction and have to paint it again.
Still, I am sure you wouldn't tell me how to plough a field.
Of COURSE not! But I'd line up my tractor square-on in the bottom-left-hand-corner of the field and aim for some distant point.. drop the clutch and hang on........
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Now I am no builder, but why would you paint the ceiling before you start the heavy building work?
1. The fresh paint will get dust etc all over it.
2. You will gouge or chip some bits during the construction and have to paint it again.
Still, I am sure you wouldn't tell me how to plough a field.
Of COURSE not! But I'd line up my tractor square-on in the bottom-left-hand-corner of the field and aim for some distant point.. drop the clutch and hang on........
Ploughing is easy, I had a Ploughman?s Lunch once so am well qualified? I?m not sure I could choke all those Turkeys tho. noooo:
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Now I am no builder, but why would you paint the ceiling before you start the heavy building work?
1. The fresh paint will get dust etc all over it.
2. You will gouge or chip some bits during the construction and have to paint it again.
Still, I am sure you wouldn't tell me how to plough a field.
Of COURSE not! But I'd line up my tractor square-on in the bottom-left-hand-corner of the field and aim for some distant point.. drop the clutch and hang on........
Ploughing is easy, I had a Ploughman?s Lunch once so am well qualified? I?m not sure I could choke all those Turkeys tho. noooo:
Just pop a 'Cherie' mask over their heads and it is quite easy. eyes:
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It's the same story all over the EU ~ except in the UK. What is it about this country that makes us slavishly follow every rule that they dream up whereas every other country ignores them (unless it suits them of course)?
I dunno... noooo:
The rest of them must be pissing themselves... Banghead
They certainly are in Spain. The whole thing is laughable.
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Now I am no builder, but why would you paint the ceiling before you start the heavy building work?
1. The fresh paint will get dust etc all over it.
2. You will gouge or chip some bits during the construction and have to paint it again.
Still, I am sure you wouldn't tell me how to plough a field.
Of COURSE not! But I'd line up my tractor square-on in the bottom-left-hand-corner of the field and aim for some distant point.. drop the clutch and hang on........
Ploughing is easy, I had a Ploughman?s Lunch once so am well qualified? I?m not sure I could choke all those Turkeys tho. noooo:
Just a thought... If Turkey gets into the EU, will we have to call - er- turkeys something else to avoid confusion?
I have a vision of planeloads of tourists turning up at DS's place muttering about not quite expecting the level of cuisine on offer. eeek:
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Now I am no builder, but why would you paint the ceiling before you start the heavy building work?
1. The fresh paint will get dust etc all over it.
2. You will gouge or chip some bits during the construction and have to paint it again.
Still, I am sure you wouldn't tell me how to plough a field.
Of COURSE not! But I'd line up my tractor square-on in the bottom-left-hand-corner of the field and aim for some distant point.. drop the clutch and hang on........
Ploughing is easy, I had a Ploughman?s Lunch once so am well qualified? I?m not sure I could choke all those Turkeys tho. noooo:
Is that anything like 'choking the chicken'?
Just curious
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Now I am no builder, but why would you paint the ceiling before you start the heavy building work?
1. The fresh paint will get dust etc all over it.
2. You will gouge or chip some bits during the construction and have to paint it again.
Still, I am sure you wouldn't tell me how to plough a field.
Of COURSE not! But I'd line up my tractor square-on in the bottom-left-hand-corner of the field and aim for some distant point.. drop the clutch and hang on........
Ploughing is easy, I had a Ploughman?s Lunch once so am well qualified? I?m not sure I could choke all those Turkeys tho. noooo:
Just a thought... If Turkey gets into the EU, will we have to call - er- turkeys something else to avoid confusion?
I have a vision of planeloads of tourists turning up at DS's place muttering about not quite expecting the level of cuisine on offer. eeek:
Oh I dunno ~ if what I saw on TV the other evening they'll be well impressed at the accommodation. From mud huts to timber sheds in one bound.
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At a place we rented in Greece once there was a combined sink unit, oven and fridge.
The hot plates were inserted into the stainless steel drainer. The oven was next to the fridge.
Fantastically compact though!
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At a place we rented in Greece once there was a combined sink unit, oven and fridge.
The hot plates were inserted into the stainless steel drainer. The oven was next to the fridge.
Fantastically compact though!
This one...
http://www.dalcoworld.com/index.php?mod=category&id_ctg=259
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Close, but that is a more advanced model, and lacks the oven. I like the hotplates in the drainer.
Are they legal?
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Close, but that is a more advanced model, and lacks the oven. I like the hotplates in the drainer.
Are they legal?
They are here, yes...
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So we are back on a recent topic.
Many deaths recorded ("cooking whilst washing up" for example)?
Are you in the EU. Aren't there any rules about these things. COuld I import one as a gift for my sister?
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We have one of those in the spare flat under the house in Spain. Even I've managed to use it without a problem.
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Amazing!
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So we are back on a recent topic.
Many deaths recorded ("cooking whilst washing up" for example)?
Are you in the EU. Aren't there any rules about these things. COuld I import one as a gift for my sister?
I?ve never heard of a cooking while washing up and putting things in the fridge death but I?m sure it must happen?
I could bring one over on the 5th if you like?
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Hand luggage?
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Hand luggage?
Silly ::)
I'll put it in my suitcase... whistle:
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No need IKEA sell them. Warrington would be your nearest Nick.
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Really? eeek:
Is that legal?
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'Parently so
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Ahem, momentarily back on topic? whistle:
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Where is the protective floor covering?!?!? eeek:
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Ahem, momentarily back on topic? whistle:
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You could fit two bodies in there. rubschin:
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Ahem, momentarily back on topic? whistle:
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You could fit two bodies in there. rubschin:
Yes, I'm taking bookings... whistle:
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rubschin:
I gotta ask!
Why didn't you just put the studwork around the existing breast?
Surely it wasn't just for extra body space? eeek:
What HAVE you been doing with that broom? I thought LL was away redface:
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Why didn't you just put the studwork around the existing breast?
<snigger>
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'spect it is all a matter of proportions within the room ~ or Mrs Barman (AKA LL) wanting something "different". Truth be known BM is as henpecked as the rest of us. (Alright Pussy Whipped ~ but I didn't like to use it in present company)
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'spect it is all a matter of proportions within the room ~ or Mrs Barman (AKA LL) wanting something "different". Truth be known BM is as henpecked as the rest of us. (Alright Pussy Whipped ~ but I didn't like to use it in present company)
I use that phrase all the time. And yes BM is. eveilgrin:
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'spect it is all a matter of proportions within the room ~ or Mrs Barman (AKA LL) wanting something "different". Truth be known BM is as henpecked as the rest of us. (Alright Pussy Whipped ~ but I didn't like to use it in present company)
I use that phrase all the time. And yes BM is. eveilgrin:
I know you do but Bouncer is on line and one doesn't wish to offend.
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'spect it is all a matter of proportions within the room ~ or Mrs Barman (AKA LL) wanting something "different". Truth be known BM is as henpecked as the rest of us. (Alright Pussy Whipped ~ but I didn't like to use it in present company)
Exactly Snoopy? although I had to think about the suggestion for a bit! redface:
The old one stuck out too far (snigger) and the brick-built fireplace had to be demolished to fit the new one in? whistle:
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'spect it is all a matter of proportions within the room ~ or Mrs Barman (AKA LL) wanting something "different". Truth be known BM is as henpecked as the rest of us. (Alright Pussy Whipped ~ but I didn't like to use it in present company)
Exactly Snoopy? although I had to think about the suggestion for a bit! redface:
The old one stuck out too far (snigger) and the brick-built fireplace had to be demolished to fit the new one in? whistle:
Yeah............ Right!
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Hey presto!
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Hey presto!
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Are the sides meant to be vertical and how are gou going to extract your hairpiece from the Artex above it?
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Hey presto!
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Are the sides meant to be vertical and how are gou going to extract your hairpiece from the Artex above it?
Near enough is good enough in my book? whistle:
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Bravo Bravo BM razz:
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He must have got a man in.
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Damn. I was thinking the exact same thing! He's too smug by half...
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whistle:
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you need to ditch the 1960's unit against the right wall.. whistle:
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you need to ditch the 1960's unit against the right wall.. whistle:
Mrs. Barman will most surely kill you for that comment... scared2:
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you need to ditch the 1960's unit against the right wall.. whistle:
Mrs. Barman will most surely kill you for that comment... scared2:
Never NEVER judge a womans taste in furniture for that way lies ruin. My Brother told me that my living room was beginning to look like a Granny threw up in it. He didn't get pudding. evil:
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My Tiler has failed to contact or to return today as promised. Job is only two thirds done. I have not paid him so he'll have to come back if he wants his money. evil:
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I?ve just had this conversation with the gas fire people?
Me: You only delivered two gas bottles instead of three and no cupboard for the bottles either. Therefore I?m holding back ?300.
Shop: We only ever give two bottles
Me: the manager specifically told me that we?d get three and that when two were empty I?d call you and you?d deliver replacements.
Shop: Well we only bring two.
Me: The manager definitely said three ? several times.
Shop: Do you want me to order you another one then?
Me: Well, yes, if that is how it normally works.
Shop: Okay then.
Me: Hold, on a moment tho? how many gas bottles does the gas bottle cupboard hold?
Shop: Two
Me: Banghead
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Nice to see it all coming together grandly then.....
When we wuz on bottled gaz we used to have two in the box and one working. They wouldn't let us hook up to one in the box
'case it blew up or summat... eeek:
NOT that that's gonna happen to us - of course... scared2:
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I?ve just had this conversation with the gas fire people?
Me: You only delivered two gas bottles instead of three and no cupboard for the bottles either. Therefore I?m holding back ?300.
Shop: We only ever give two bottles
Me: the manager specifically told me that we?d get three and that when two were empty I?d call you and you?d deliver replacements.
Shop: Well we only bring two.
Me: The manager definitely said three ? several times.
Shop: Do you want me to order you another one then?
Me: Well, yes, if that is how it normally works.
Shop: Okay then.
Me: Hold, on a moment tho? how many gas bottles does the gas bottle cupboard hold?
Shop: Two
Me: Banghead
So it's not proper gas then .............. That explains much.
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Have we up to date pictures of the disaster area?
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Have we up to date pictures of the disaster area?
All in good time, all in good time...
And no, it's not proper gas - nobody has proper gas in Cyprus.
Our central heating runs off a 500 litre tank that a truck comes round and fills? must be the most environmentally unfriendly system on the planet? - oh except most Cypriots heat their homes with diesel.
Unfortunately, the 500 litre tank is on the opposite side of the house to the new fire hence the 35Kg gas cylinders...
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We've always used little diddy cylinders in Spain. No one has the large tanks.
Go and take a picture. I want to see before the weekend! evil:
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A trench, you say rubschin:
Maybe you can try going a little deeper..... might find gas ... get rich - invite friends....
That sort of thing...
Not Nick obviously.
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We've always used little diddy cylinders in Spain. No one has the large tanks.
Go and take a picture. I want to see before the weekend! evil:
We've got the 20Kg cylinders for the gas cooker and the BBQ, plus the 500 litre tank for the central heating and now two 35Kg tanks for the gas fire? rubschin:
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Do you smoke?
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Do you smoke?
Like a chimley! point:
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We've always used little diddy cylinders in Spain. No one has the large tanks.
Go and take a picture. I want to see before the weekend! evil:
We've got the 20Kg cylinders for the gas cooker and the BBQ, plus the 500 litre tank for the central heating and now two 35Kg tanks for the gas fire? rubschin:
That is going to be one hell of a bang if you've f***** it up BM.
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doh:
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I fear ill tidings approaching. scared2:
Landlady arriving
Site blowing up
House blowing up
Cyprus denying all knowledge of BM
Syria blamed.
Landlady shouting at ashes!
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Landlady shouting at ashes!
My Mum does that. Even in death the poor bugger doesn't get any peace. lol:
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Catching, innit?