One Man Banned Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Oh how I ache this evening! After the winds the other week and the neighbour over the way complaining this week about when we were getting it fixed - today was made the day! Went out and bought the necessary new posts, some metpost fixings, sledge hammer and some fixing bolts with a plan to simply hammer in the metposts stick the new posts in them, drill through and bolt them to the existing posts that have rotten through at the bottom. Sounds simple - reality much different! When Barratt built this d**ned forsaken house they decided to concrete in wooden fence posts then bury the bases under a foot of clay soil that's nicely helped to rot the timber After trying to smash the concrete with the sledge hammer and getting no-where fast I called a friend to borrow his huge drill thingy that hammers into concrete - After 4 hours in the garden this afternoon of wielding the hammer and using that drill I can't feel my right hand and my back is killing me! Still, it's now all fixed and not leaning to a funny angle The nicest thing though, spending all afternoon with the chickens out with us and Molly - now filled with an good dose of achievement 'Tis the little things eh? A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Ahh, nice to have had such a lovely audience as you worked Andrew. Our fence posts are just the same. It's the easiest way for the builders to bung them in quickly, isn't it. Our job for the summer is to replace ours before they fall down. Glad you've got the job done. You can sit out there all summer and admire your handywork now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Funny - we were out today trying to work out where the next lot of fences should go - when are you coming over next, Andrew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 Well.....oerr.........umnnn..... Think I'm busy for the next six months or so Lesley!! Unless I can drive the tractor that whacks the posts in! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 If we had one of those, the fences would be up by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 So what have you looked at so far Massey Fergusson, John Derre?? I feel a trip to the tractor showroom coming on....or shouldn't I give you ideas! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Not until we've sold the house Andrew Bridging Loan + Mortgage does not = Tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Andrew you have my sympathies. The only differnce between Barrat builders and 1947 council builders is that our fence posts are fix in with a wonderful concrete and brick mix, buried about 3 foor down and the posts themselves are steel reinforced concrete. They stay up okay but woe betide you if you want to get rid of one or two because you want to widen your drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 That sounds like fun Trish - we had those posts where we used to live as well - a nightmare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I hope you wore sensible shoes Andrew It is rewarding getting those jobs done isn't it. Mikey did lots of electrical bits and bobs and plumbed in the new washer. It's a direct drive steam beast, hoping to help me with the ironing and cleaning problems Oh joys of a hen audience BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 It's a direct drive steam beast, hoping to help me with the ironing and cleaning problems What is a direct drive steam washing machine, Buffie??? Does it really do the ironing and cleaning too?? Quick....where do I get one!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 me too I've got fence panels down too - the gaps are covered with temporary plastic fencing to stop the chooks getting out. they are on the side that doesn't belong to us, so the lovely hunky fireman next door will mend that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 It's a direct drive steam beast, hoping to help me with the ironing and cleaning problems What is a direct drive steam washing machine, Buffie??? Does it really do the ironing and cleaning too?? Quick....where do I get one!!?? Not the cleaning, wish it did Just posted about it though in it's own thread, very clever bit of kit! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 After trying to smash the concrete with the sledge hammer and getting no-where fast I called a friend to borrow his huge drill thingy that hammers into concrete - After 4 hours in the garden this afternoon of wielding the hammer and using that drill I can't feel my right hand and my back is killing me! I very much hope that whilst wielding the sledgie and plunging the drill - you put a yellow hard-hat on and sang YMCA?? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popcorn Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Andrew, you have done brilliantly. We wouldn't have a clue to how put a fence up. In your shoes, the fence would have been abandoned and the chickens would have been enjoying next doors organic vege's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I don't mind doing fencing, in fact it's quite satisfying, but I can't do it on my own, so have to wait until Phil can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Fencing would come under the heading of "jobs that Sarah delegates to The Hubby" in our house. Luckily he is quite butch & fairly manly,so can get it done I quite like watching..................... BTW,any cooking,cleaning,tidying,shopping etc come under the heading "Jobs that The Hubby delegates to Sarah" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 I very much hope that whilst wielding the sledgie and plunging the drill - you put a yellow hard-hat on and sang YMCA?? Phil I wouldn't have thought so Phil Please! - I have SOME taste! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Yeah, everyone knows that yellow is so last season and blue is now the in-colour for hard hats!!!! I'm impressed Andrew, it sounds like you did a really good job - I don't think I would have known where to start...... ....oh yes I do......a quick phone call and.... "Daaaaad (in whiny daughter voice), what are you doing next weekend...!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 How are you on slabbing Andrew? We desperatly need the small gravely stones removing from our back garden and some nice slabs or bricks putting down for Stefan to run around on. We don't have the first clue how to go about it. Blummin' useless we are Any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I'll do it if you pay me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 ..and I'll come and help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 kettle's on girls Cash or cheque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
