Daydream thread... without the rose-tinted specs

COOLTRIKERCHICK

well that is that, I now have to go to a window company... not that we wouldn't have done a good DIY job... its the fact that know in my luck...it will all bl00dy backlash on me for some silly tiny thing, and know in my luck too I would get the jobsworth guy from the council, like we did when the rates lady came up to see the place wasn't being lived in, she classed a metal filing cabinet as a piece of furniture... and a broken table ( leg fallen off, so half leaning against wall)


still piddling it down here, and it looks as though Wednesday is going to be nasty too, good job this rain isn't snow, as then it would have been one of the worst winters on record...


Hubby is still mooching around the polytunnel websites etc... Just wondering if it would be worth getting one sooner, rather than later, so we can slowly start getting a small income from the garden/land...

rozeepozee

alfie_1 wrote: »

anything hampshire, dorset ,wiltshire is in my "patch"
if you can wait a few weeks for YOU to get it...;)

That's good to know, Alf. Thanks x

rozeepozee

Itismehonest wrote: »

You may be right, alfie, as we retired around the time it was due to come into force. We were told that every time we replaced a toaster, fan heater, microwave or similar small electric item let alone the odd washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge, TV etc. (so, yes, as you say "new") a cert. would be required.
Given multiple cottages & the rate people manage to naff things an annual inspection would be cheaper than keep getting someone out to do the checks.
Couldn't tell you about the gas side. 'Tis something unknown 'round 'ere, m'dear. Only had electricity for just over 40 years in these parts so gas will be 22nd century ..... if then. :rotfl:

cant read this very well as I'm on my phone, but holiday letting appliances have to have yearly electrical checks, residential AST lets don't, although I do as it's best practice.

Davesnave

COOLTRIKERCHICK wrote: »

Just checked and its not part of the RHS free entry for members... but this one is though
http://www.aberglasney.org/index.php

which might be a thought for you Rozee..for us we would have to go there 3 times in the year, before it would be worth it...

I think next year will be the year I get back to acquiring cuttings etc and building up a bit of stock of plants... that potentially I might be able to sell later on...

I was probably thinking of Aberglasney. It's more our type of place.

We did go to the National Garden of Wales once, just to check out the nursery selling there. At that time, both it and Aberglasney were right at the beginning, so we reckoned to call back in a few years ...and of course we never did.

Remember if you build up stocks of plants, the easiest way to keep them is in the ground. Once you start holding them in pots, there's watering and regular repotting, vine weevil attacks etc. Been there!

Bog standard plants are always relatively low value sales and IMO their nurture/sale is only worthwhile if you have no other commitments, or simply feel driven by a love of growing stuff. Otherwise, they keep you from more important activities, which is why we ditched them here.

We knew damned well that for the hours we put in, we could make more money stacking shelves in Tesco.

Mind you, having stacked shelves in Tesco......:rotfl:

lostinrates

There was a bit about shelducks on radio four this morning. I was pleased to hear it because if Creaky and wife, who joined us briefly this year, but for a long time last year. Tweet for the day ( a two minute bit on birds ) is nomally on at 5.58 am i think but I think they are repeating later for Christmas period to capture some interest In native birds.

rhiwfield

Certainly weather for ducks atm. So grey and gloomy

Itismehonest

rozeepozee wrote: »

cant read this very well as I'm on my phone, but holiday letting appliances have to have yearly electrical checks, residential AST lets don't, although I do as it's best practice.

OK so I was right the first time :rotfl: Thanks, rozee

choille

COOLTRIKERCHICK wrote: »

well that is that, I now have to go to a window company... not that we wouldn't have done a good DIY job... its the fact that know in my luck...it will all bl00dy backlash on me for some silly tiny thing, and know in my luck too I would get the jobsworth guy from the council, like we did when the rates lady came up to see the place wasn't being lived in, she classed a metal filing cabinet as a piece of furniture... and a broken table ( leg fallen off, so half leaning against wall)


still piddling it down here, and it looks as though Wednesday is going to be nasty too, good job this rain isn't snow, as then it would have been one of the worst winters on record...


Hubby is still mooching around the polytunnel websites etc... Just wondering if it would be worth getting one sooner, rather than later, so we can slowly start getting a small income from the garden/land...

CTC - I wouldn't think you need a certified installer for windows. You don't in Scotland & our regs are much higher/stricter than down south in the main. I would think you need a proper qualified tradesman. Can you not get on board your Planning Officer & ask what would be acceptable?

I think you can still install your own windows? As long as they are the right ones?

Do check this out as each local authority may differ.

I think that some windows are structural - bow windows for e.g & people have whipped them out not realising they are part of the structure often, & they have caused a wall to come down!!! Even Everest have been known to do this!

What happened about your underpinning?

Hail & gales here - didn't get much sleep & I'm a grumpy bunny again.

RAS

COOLTRIKERCHICK wrote: »

well that is that, I now have to go to a window company... not that we wouldn't have done a good DIY job... its the fact that know in my luck...it will all bl00dy backlash on me for some silly tiny thing, and know in my luck too I would get the jobsworth guy from the council, like we did when the rates lady came up to see the place wasn't being lived in, she classed a metal filing cabinet as a piece of furniture... and a broken table ( leg fallen off, so half leaning against wall)

CTC

Please go and speak to the Building Control folk at your local council.

Most of the rest of us are in England or Scotland and planning law is different in different countries.

My understanding for England is that you can install yourself but need to get them certified either by a private inspector or possibly BC?

choille

Yes, Building Standards Officer/Building Control.