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lost in excavation...
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:50 pm
by :FI:Cider
let the madness begin (finally):
all we need for this is:
1 BIG excavating machine
2 BIG trucks
60 tons of cobblestones (?)
NO RAIN!
and spice it with a few beers..
voila!
also a nice place to hide mother in laws, managers and architects.
:FI:Cider
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:55 pm
by Sapper-FIN
Well, that´s nothing compared to my wallpaper project, i had couple of months ago
good luck mate, you´ll need it
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:08 pm
by Stovies_
erm,,, what you building cider?
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:13 pm
by :FI:Cider
a house for my family and a cellar for me
:FI:Cider
Don't forget to build a nice big garage with a loft!!!!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:34 pm
by :FI:Fenian
They are VERY handy.
If your missus is like mine she'll have loads of 'stuff' that looks like junk that she wants to keep.... so an attic is great - get it out of the way and leave some room for tools, machines, engines, cars, bikes, saws and all the good stuff
I hope the house building goes smoothly for you m8!
It was a nightmare for us
Sapper... I think Cider will also be doing some painting and wallpapering in a few months.... quite a bit in fact
I envy you and I don't.... if you know what I mean!
Good luck with it m8!
You should have a painting party weekend and get the squaddies over to christen the house - no beer 'till the works done - otherwise it doesn't work very well
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 10:21 pm
by :FI:WillieOFS
What a LOVELY gravel pit!!!
Keep us posted with build pics!!
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 10:36 pm
by Baderslegs
Good start Cider.
Always best to start at the bottom and build up I think. Eh!
Good luck m8.
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:04 pm
by Beowolff
say, that's a beautiful spot for a house/home, cider.
looks very inviting, with the trees and such. good deal and best of luck on your house AND your celler.
Beo
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 1:01 am
by :FI:Murph
I used to be a professional interior painter- maybe you'd like to fly me out there to lend a hand?
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 1:40 am
by :FI:TacticalS!
Why the cobblestone mate? Shouldn't you be going below frost to undisturbed soil? What gives Cider?
Is groundwater close to the surface?
And congrats to you and your family!
Congrats, Cider!
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 2:27 am
by :FI:Heloego
Beautiful location for a home!
On/In the ground is always best!
Good luck, m8! Best to you and the family!
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:23 pm
by :FI:Cider
thanks for the thumbs-up, m8s!
just got back from the site, expect some progress pics next week.
christening the house with my fi-mates would be great, but i have to organize a airshow in the area first i fear
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murph, professionals are ALWAYS welcome
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tactical, there`s lots of groundwater, you can see the pump in the background keeping the water at a considerable level (under the gravel, that is..).
my little daughter keeps insisting on a place for "the horse" (we ain't got one) so i see some trouble ahead
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and yes, fen, building is fun, but i'm glad when i'm done with the project...
S!
:FI:Cider
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:13 pm
by :FI:Macca
Cider mate, will you have a nice little hangar for a nice little 109 or Spit?
Good luck , Ci(buil)der!!!
S!
Macca
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 3:42 am
by :FI:Snoop Baron
Good luck with the building Cider
Snoop
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 11:20 am
by :FI:Gadje
Best of luck Cider.
Have to say my first thought was, 'That's going to be a m----- of an outdoor pool'
I take it you just drop the house in.......by helicopter?