The Shed Thread

On 26/04/2012 16:50, Bertie Wooster wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:29:14 +0100,
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"Bertie Wooster" wrote in message
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On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:38:11 +0100, Rob
wrote:

On Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:56:46 +0100
Bertie wrote:

The blocks I have are these:
http://www.diy.com/nav/build/buildin...k-Grey-9273670

"Dense" is the clue that they're not breeze blocks. Just as well, you
wouldn't want low density blocks for foundations.

So, Medwit was wrong, and building a log cabin on concrete blocks, as
I propose doing, is a sound idea.

No. You initially and wrongly described them as " breize" blocks. No amount
of wriggling is going to change that.

Yes - I accept that I had the name of the concrete blocks wrong. But I
did include a photograph, from which I would expect a "professional"
handyman to realise my misunderstanding.

Wriggle, wriggle. You ****ed up again didn't you?

The only rational conclusion I can draw is that Medwit is not a very
good handyman. And before you say it, I know that when it comes to
building log cabins I am a complete amateur - though I do know what
good decking looks like.

Clearly you don't. You put forward a deck with the boards clearly
upside down as an example of quality.

--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster
University

On 26/04/2012 16:29, Partac wrote:


"Bertie Wooster" wrote in message
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On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:38:11 +0100, Rob Morley
wrote:

On Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:56:46 +0100
Bertie Wooster wrote:

The blocks I have are these:
http://www.diy.com/nav/build/buildin...k-Grey-9273670


"Dense" is the clue that they're not breeze blocks. Just as well, you
wouldn't want low density blocks for foundations.

So, Medwit was wrong, and building a log cabin on concrete blocks, as
I propose doing, is a sound idea.

No. You initially and wrongly described them as " breize" blocks. No
amount of wriggling is going to change that.

Cwispin wriggles like **** every time he screws up.

--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster
University

On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:20:03 +0100, Judith wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:42:02 +0100, Bertie Wooster
wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:38:11 +0100, Rob Morley
wrote:
On Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:56:46 +0100
Bertie Wooster wrote:

The blocks I have are these:
http://www.diy.com/nav/build/buildin...k-Grey-9273670

"Dense" is the clue that they're not breeze blocks. Just as well,
you wouldn't want low density blocks for foundations.

So, Medwit was wrong, and building a log cabin on concrete blocks,
as I propose doing

No - you clearly thought that you were putting it on
breeze/brieze/breize blocks

Breeze blocks _are_ concrete blocks.

Do try and pay attention.

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On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:59:58 +0100, Dave - Cyclists VOR
wrote:

On 26/04/2012 16:50, Bertie Wooster wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:29:14 +0100,
wrote:



"Bertie Wooster" wrote in message
...

On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:38:11 +0100, Rob
wrote:

On Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:56:46 +0100
Bertie wrote:

The blocks I have are these:
http://www.diy.com/nav/build/buildin...k-Grey-9273670

"Dense" is the clue that they're not breeze blocks. Just as well, you
wouldn't want low density blocks for foundations.

So, Medwit was wrong, and building a log cabin on concrete blocks, as
I propose doing, is a sound idea.

No. You initially and wrongly described them as " breize" blocks. No amount
of wriggling is going to change that.

Yes - I accept that I had the name of the concrete blocks wrong. But I
did include a photograph, from which I would expect a "professional"
handyman to realise my misunderstanding.

Wriggle, wriggle. You ****ed up again didn't you?

How can admitting my mistake possibly be construed as wriggling. Yes -
I ****ed up over the name given to a concrete block. Get over it.

Now, will you have the contrition to admit that your decking handcraft
is a complete wreck?

The only rational conclusion I can draw is that Medwit is not a very
good handyman. And before you say it, I know that when it comes to
building log cabins I am a complete amateur - though I do know what
good decking looks like.

Clearly you don't. You put forward a deck with the boards clearly
upside down as an example of quality.

No. The boards are correct. You are wrong (again).

On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:23:23 +0000 (UTC), Ian Smith
wrote:

On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:20:03 +0100, Judith wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:42:02 +0100, Bertie Wooster
wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:38:11 +0100, Rob Morley
wrote:
On Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:56:46 +0100
Bertie Wooster wrote:

The blocks I have are these:
http://www.diy.com/nav/build/buildin...k-Grey-9273670

"Dense" is the clue that they're not breeze blocks. Just as well,
you wouldn't want low density blocks for foundations.

So, Medwit was wrong, and building a log cabin on concrete blocks,
as I propose doing

No - you clearly thought that you were putting it on
breeze/brieze/breize blocks

Breeze blocks _are_ concrete blocks.

Don't confuse the poor man.

Do try and pay attention.

On 25/04/2012 21:40, Bertie Wooster wrote:
On Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:44:00 +0100, Dave - Cyclists VOR
wrote:

With hindsight, it's unsurprising that the two words, "mal-informed"
and "handyman" made you think I was talking about you.

But you never can resist the urge to have a pop at me can you

Oh dear. I have hurt your feelings. Diddums!

Not really. You just remind me of an immature ****. Probably because
you are an immature ****.

What a shame you lack the intelligence to formulate an argument.

Still, what can you expect from a primary school teacher (failed)?

--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster
University

On 26/04/2012 23:01, Bertie Wooster wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:59:58 +0100, Dave - Cyclists VOR
wrote:

On 26/04/2012 16:50, Bertie Wooster wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:29:14 +0100,
wrote:



"Bertie Wooster" wrote in message
...

On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:38:11 +0100, Rob
wrote:

On Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:56:46 +0100
Bertie wrote:

The blocks I have are these:
http://www.diy.com/nav/build/buildin...k-Grey-9273670

"Dense" is the clue that they're not breeze blocks. Just as well, you
wouldn't want low density blocks for foundations.

So, Medwit was wrong, and building a log cabin on concrete blocks, as
I propose doing, is a sound idea.

No. You initially and wrongly described them as " breize" blocks. No amount
of wriggling is going to change that.

Yes - I accept that I had the name of the concrete blocks wrong. But I
did include a photograph, from which I would expect a "professional"
handyman to realise my misunderstanding.

Wriggle, wriggle. You ****ed up again didn't you?

How can admitting my mistake possibly be construed as wriggling. Yes -
I ****ed up over the name given to a concrete block. Get over it.

Because you made yourself look like a complete & utter **** - again -
then wriggled like ****?

Now, will you have the contrition to admit that your decking handcraft
is a complete wreck?

Funnily enough, I was going to start a new thread about this.

Every deck you and your bumchum Mason have tried to denigrate has
resulted in a recommendation. Another order came in today, from the
daughter of the client who's deck you tried to rubbish.

Keep it up, I feel it's some kind of omen. You & your bumchums criticize
a deck - and I get another order.

Cheers for the £1.2K!

The only rational conclusion I can draw is that Medwit is not a very
good handyman. And before you say it, I know that when it comes to
building log cabins I am a complete amateur - though I do know what
good decking looks like.

Clearly you don't. You put forward a deck with the boards clearly
upside down as an example of quality.

No. The boards are correct. You are wrong (again).

Showing your ignorance again Cwispin?

Perhaps you could explain to the class why quality floor boards have
anti cupping kerfs in the back?

Perhaps you could explain to the class why quality deck boards have anti
cupping kerfs in the back?

Perhaps you could explain to the class why every single book ever
published on decking (all published in the the USA - the home of decking
- I have every single one) all feature the boards kerf down?

No. Didn't think you could. Because you are a ****wit.

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. It makes you look like a ****
- again.


--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster
University

On 26/04/2012 22:23, Ian Smith wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:20:03 +0100, wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:42:02 +0100, Bertie
wrote:
On Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:38:11 +0100, Rob
wrote:
On Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:56:46 +0100
Bertie wrote:

The blocks I have are these:
http://www.diy.com/nav/build/buildin...k-Grey-9273670

"Dense" is the clue that they're not breeze blocks. Just as well,
you wouldn't want low density blocks for foundations.

So, Medwit was wrong, and building a log cabin on concrete blocks,
as I propose doing

No - you clearly thought that you were putting it on
breeze/brieze/breize blocks

Breeze blocks _are_ concrete blocks.

No they are not.

Do try and pay attention.

Please try to obtain a brain.



--
Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a
legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a
vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster
University

On Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:08:32 +0100, Dave - Cyclists VOR wrote:

immature ****

We may speculate, all the same, that some insults, notably those
perpetrated by some of Dostoevsky's anti-heroes, assume an existential,
life-affirming and life-denying quality



--
Life is a venereal disease with 100% mortality.

On Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:44:15 +0100, Bertie Wooster
wrote:

On Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:20:40 +0100, Bertie Wooster
wrote:

As some of you may recall, I have discovered an 8 metre by 4 metre
patio under a heap of soil and compost at the end of my garden. The
patio is now clear.

I intend to use the patio to build a log cabin and garden store.
http://www.elbecgardenbuildings.co.u...eygrove%20.jpg

Mad Dave doesn't believe I can do it - but given the quality of his
decking I have no confidence in his judgement.

The log cabin is now ordered, and I expect delivery in a couple of
weeks. But today I took the first step in the cabin's construction. I
picked up 15 breize blocks to lay the cabin's bearers on, and
positioned them roughly.

Here are a couple of before and after shots.
http://www.britishschoolofcycling.com/photos/shed/00
http://www.britishschoolofcycling.com/photos/shed/01

I'll keep updating as the cabin's construction progresses.

The log cabin is scheduled to arrive on Friday.
I have been busy making sure that the concrete blocks are correctly
placed so that they will be at the beginning and end of each joist,
with a central support for the longer joists. I am sure that I will
need to do some packing to ensure the joists are level - but all is
now ready...
http://www.britishschoolofcycling.co...os/shed/02.jpg

The log cabin arrived today and the bits are stored in the day room:
http://www.britishschoolofcycling.co...os/shed/03.jpg
http://www.britishschoolofcycling.co...os/shed/04.jpg
The roof tiles are stacked in the garden.

I am now looking forward to a dry weekend and getting stuck in.

Here's a reminder of what the completed cabin should look like:
http://www.elbecgardenbuildings.co.u...eygrove%20.jpg