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Post by trevnhil on May 20, 2011 17:15:00 GMT
Well Keith you have certainly got a hard job on there. But at least with concrete posts instead of wooden one the job should last for a long long time. I found that an SDS drill with a chisel in was good for breaking up rocks etc. Thanks for all the close up pictures by the way. Mrs N has some nasturtium seedlings but they are nowhere near as far on as yours, but this is because we have only been here about 6 weeks.
I looked on a bigger pictorial map site and you certainly have plenty of big hedging trees around you. And if I remember rightly you have trimmed some back previously.
I look forward to seeing more pictures as you progress with the job.
Cheers. Trev..
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Post by trevnhil on May 22, 2011 14:09:00 GMT
 He's Busy........................ Check back later. ;D
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Post by accykeef on May 23, 2011 8:42:59 GMT
Progress is extremely slow, fo one reason or another. The second post is in and the first panel is in place. t will have to be lifted at some point but I think it is the best way to get the posts to the correct spacing before the concrete sets. This panel had to be fitted before the concrete set because of the overhanging tree.  Having slotted in the panel I then supported the right hand post to keep it stable, in the strong wind.  Behind the old Larch Lap panel lurks a problem which was to cause me a serious amount of grief. There is a small concrete post right next to where I want to dig my next hole.  It is concreted in to a depth of 2 feet and I have to dig that concrete out.  It is reinforced with large pebbles which defy all attempts to drill or break them with a cold chisel. After several hours of back breaking graft I finally gave up. I was getting to the point of not being able to lift the hammer.  I am going to have to hire a Kango Hammer or whatever the modern equivalent is to break through. |
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Post by accykeef on May 23, 2011 9:04:31 GMT
Woke up Sunday morning feeling weak from grafting the day before and I had planned to see how much of the privet hedge I could dig up before I collapsed. The weather turned out to be the biggest problem as I only had time to cut some of the trees during a break in the horizontal rain.  It wasn't all bad though as I managed to watch the whole of the Spanish Grand Prix The big trees were mentioned recently in this thread, I don't think they will be any bother to us, for a few years ;D  Compare this with how it looked in the Summer of 2009  |
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Post by trevnhil on May 23, 2011 16:17:26 GMT
Hi Keith.
Sorry to hear about the sore muscles due to your hard work. A kango hammer should certainly sort out the concrete, and post that are in your way.
I can see that as you say the trees will not be a problem for a while. I also see that you have yet to find a use for the outside bath. Maybe a Jacuzzi in the garden, or a hot tub.
Also being observant there are other things that I have noticed. I like the new barrow, it looks like the one we have here. I also like the panels very much indeed, and it looks as though they have been made from pressure treated wood. And finally have you made an alteration to the garage roof. The edge looked as though it had felt down it but now it appears white.
You are a busy guy. I just hope that Mrs Keefy knows how lucky she is, and shows her appreciation.
One puzzling thing is your reference to the horizontal rain. I thought that over in the UK there were drought conditions, and that you would soon have water tankers in the streets.
Cheers. Trev..
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Post by accykeef on May 23, 2011 17:49:15 GMT
The bath, along with the old toilet and wash basin are to form part of the flower / herb garden.
Garage roof is concrete but the edge of the concrete has suffered frost damage over the years and has started to break up. Solution was to bolt some soffet board to the side and seal the top up with gungy black stuff. Adding a new gutter on 2 sides has helped and even after the recent driving rain, the garage is dry, so looks like the cure worked.
It has been very dry here but the last few days have seen a lot of storms, strong wind and structural damage but not much rain really.
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Post by trevnhil on May 23, 2011 18:36:11 GMT
Hmm, I heard about the strong winds and storms. In fact the IOM ferry missed it's lunchtime visit today, so it must have been a little rough.
I am glad that you managed to make the garage roof watertight. Another successful job done.
I understand now about the planting out in the bath etc. In fact I see you have already made a start with the recycle box lid. However they are not coming on as well as the nasturtiums.
By the way, can you tell that I have a little more spare time now.
Mrs N has another job lined up for me tomorrow, but I think I will post on 'Trev in Cyprus'
Good luck. Trev..
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Post by accykeef on May 28, 2011 8:24:14 GMT
The bad weather is due to hold the job up again this weekend but I am not too bothered as I went for a minor op on Thursday and don't feel much like grafting.
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Post by trevnhil on May 29, 2011 10:12:48 GMT
Keith, you just take things easy. 'The Snip' is an op that I have had and you need a little TLC.
Just make the coffee for Mrs K, and shout out into the garden when it is ready. ;D
Take care. Trev..
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Post by accykeef on May 31, 2011 9:20:15 GMT
Not the snip I am happy to say but it did involve 4 injections and 4 stitches in a very sensitive place, my tongue. I still can't talk properly and my diet is anything sloppy.
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Post by trevnhil on May 31, 2011 17:05:23 GMT
I hope all this medical news is the truth and that you are not speaking with 'forked tongue' ;D  |
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Post by accykeef on May 31, 2011 17:59:59 GMT
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Post by WillowTheWhisp on Jun 16, 2011 9:40:47 GMT
Oooh that sounds a bit painful Keith. Hope it's getting better now.
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Post by accykeef on Jun 21, 2011 14:43:10 GMT
Brain and mouth in perfect harmony once again although the stitches have only just come out.
The DIY project has been on hold while we have been away in sunny, yes sunny Scotland but I feel this weekend will be an opportunity to make some progress, unless it snows very hard.
I have some trees to dig up which is certain to leave a very deep hole which will then want filling in again.
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Post by trevnhil on Jun 21, 2011 18:04:47 GMT
Brain and mouth in perfect harmony once again although the stitches have only just come out. The DIY project has been on hold while we have been away in sunny, yes sunny Scotland but I feel this weekend will be an opportunity to make some progress, unless it snows very hard. I have some trees to dig up which is certain to leave a very deep hole which will then want filling in again. Hi Keith. I am glad that you have been enjoying a jollyday, and hope that you did indeed have some good weather. There will be no stopping you now that your brain and mouth are in synchronisation. There is always a first time for everything. ;D For a start you will be able to get back to the triple tonguing on the trumpet. Once you have mastered that, holes in the garden will be easy peasy. I look forward to progress reports (on the fencing) as soon as Mrs K can write out the specification and plans. Good luck. Trev.. |
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