Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Following the success of our shoe rack perch, I spotted an immaculate Ikea shoe rack in a skip three doors up, so rang the bell and asked if I could have it (didn't have the nerve to "steal" it ). She was very friendly and actually dug another one out from under the stairs to give me too . They're in better condition than the one we use for our shoes - guess who's getting the "new" shoe rack and who's getting our current one for a new perch . I've got plans for a hanging perch with a step ladder . Waste not, want not . (She'd also thrown out an Ikea storage box like * this * - the bottom fell out of it. Feel like I should pinch that too but can't decide what I'd do with it .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Well done. Efficient recycling. Give her some eggs and maybe she'll offer you her wardrobe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Great wombling Vicki I'm always diving into skips too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Waste not want not, great hunting ANH A woman came into work not long ago to place an order and mentioned they had a skip , she said they were kept awake at night by people 'skip scavaging' Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I'd go back and get the storage box too.A few dabs of wood glue and panel pins would have it looking good.I honestly really like the box thingy. Great use for the shoe rack by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Ooh, the box looks fab, like a bathroom bin or laundry basket. It looks paintable too Go back and get it, I'm sure you will think of a good use for it. Well done with the skip diving, round here the skips only have rubble in them (not even full bricks), sometimes garden rubbish, like broken fence panels and rotten posts, even good soil, so no point rummaging, as I don't need any of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 I would be careful: someone in Wrexham was arrested for taking plastic chairs from a skip: http://www.eveningleader.co.uk/news/Wrexham-ecowarrior-arrested-over-39theft39.4115723.jp It's best to ask first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 I'm never bothered if people take stuff off my skip, i would rather someone could reuse it before it goes into landfill, but it riles me when people put stuff on it. Usually at dead of night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 I was taking ES to rowing at 7.15am and saw a skip lorry taking the skip away . They must only have hired it for one day . Never mind, my mind's been turning over what I can do with the shoe racks (sad, I know ). I've already swopped mine for hers (I actually think they're almost brand new . There's not a mark on them .) There are 5 "shelves", 4 short legs and 3 long ones - I wish I had a cube run, I could build an adventure playground . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 The girls seem to like it . There's room to walk underneath and a handy stick to use as a step up . (I had to spend about an hour IN the run to get it right .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 That looks lovely and great fun for your chickens too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lapinou Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 It looks so lovely and fun in there You've really inspired me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Great wombling Vicki I'm always diving into skips too So is the Hubby. He came home with a go-cart yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 it looks really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 He came home with a go-cart yesterday The chickens will love that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 The girls seem to like it . There's room to walk underneath and a handy stick to use as a step up . (I had to spend about an hour IN the run to get it right .) Its like an adventure playground-for chooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I like the dog just lazily sitting in the background.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
