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Produce => Under Glass => Topic started by: undercarriage plan on September 18, 2005, 18:03:45

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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 18, 2005, 18:03:45: A Minus 2 family production (eldest 2 skiving ::)), The complete Polytunnel!!! Produced and directed by OH, lead man, Jack, animal training Maggie (worm control..... ;)) Chief earth mover, Lottie!!!! So excited, can start planning and planting now!!! Thanks for all kind words and encouragement. Lottie ;D
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Post by: Derekthefox on September 18, 2005, 18:09:35: Well done.

Derekthefox
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Post by: Tulipa on September 18, 2005, 18:10:25: Wow Lottie that looks magnificent - may you have many hours of fun in it now! It will make a brilliant addition to your lottie and mean you can grow more wonderful things. Well done! Now you need a bottle each of radox and wine to have a long soak and rest your aching back!
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Post by: windygale on September 18, 2005, 18:10:33: hi lottie WELL DONE YOU, now you can grow more, keep you busy in the winter time,
all the best
windy
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 18, 2005, 18:21:06: Thanks all!! Still grinning, though back stiffening up nicely now.......Going to take your advice Tulippa...long bath and glass (or 2 ;D!) of wine. Next project on list, is expanding lottie, which involves rabbit proofing it, which involves........digging ***** trench!!! Lottie ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: windygale on September 18, 2005, 19:42:34: Hey lottie, nice piece of ground :o if you cant tame it you could always turn it into a landing strip for microlights ;D ;D
latyer
windy
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Post by: tim on September 18, 2005, 20:06:52: Very professional.
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Post by: lorna on September 18, 2005, 21:14:23: What a grand result after all your hard work. Well done Lottie (and helpers) I am sure you will really enjoy the tunnel. Best wishes Lorna.
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Post by: Roy Bham UK on September 18, 2005, 21:39:17: ;) Love it, want it, well done ;D
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Post by: GREENWIZARD on September 18, 2005, 21:58:38: (http://bestsmileys.com/clapping/1.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/3.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/cheering/3.gif)(http://bestsmileys.com/clapping/1.gif)
well done L & gang
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 19, 2005, 08:34:36: Thanks so much, all. And Wardy, haven't a clue!!! Next project, find book and what to grow in PT..... :-\ Actually, main thing bedding plants, tomatoes, cucumbers, chillies, overwinter exotics, melons.....think I'd better start digging next one.. ::) ::) ::) !! Lottie ;D
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Post by: Annadl on September 19, 2005, 12:04:37: Well done Lottie!!

Can I ask is the pt the same as a greenhouse? What is the difference?

Wish I had one!!

Anna ;D
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Post by: lorna on September 19, 2005, 12:43:40: Lottie. Can't remember when Council man is due or has he been?? Get planting girl :) You must be over the moon with the result, it looks great. Best wishes Lorna.
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Post by: weedgrower on September 19, 2005, 14:10:49: well what can i sayexcept well done lottie. you've managed it at last. all that digging of the foundations was worth it in the end. you should feel very proud of yourself. congrats.
weedgrower
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 19, 2005, 14:35:02: weldone lottie at last and it looks very grand too :D :D :D :D all the hard work has paid off i know where to come for my bedding plants next year !!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 19, 2005, 14:41:07: Still grinning...Thank you all! Annadl, it's a darn site cheaper is all I know!!! Greenhouses solid structure and far more expensive. This also isn't permanent as such, I will have to replace the covering at some point (more trenches..). I'm sure (please!) someone more in the know will help! Dibs, I'll even make you a cup of tea...... ;)
Lorna, concil man on hols at min, but due back on 22nd of September, but got it sorted, will greet him with big smile, think in girlie skirt, twirling nonchalantly my new toy...........
I got an axe!!!!! ;D ;D ;DLottie
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Post by: lorna on September 19, 2005, 14:50:05: Lottie I am off to Brussels from 23rd to 26th so maybe there will be news by the time I get back Good luck.......Lorna.
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 19, 2005, 15:09:41: Thanks Hun! Will keep you posted..get it? Posted......Oh well, sorry.... ;) Have a lovely time, Lorna! Lottie ;D
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 19, 2005, 15:16:19: might take you up on that lottie cup of tea would be nice , weldone again you have done a good job
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 19, 2005, 18:01:52: Always welcome Dibs! I can do a cup of tea with not too many mishaps.... ;)Lottie
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Post by: Marianne on September 19, 2005, 19:21:26: Lottie - that is one almighty construction ! And if you can't find anything to plant in it, you could always invite your A4A friends for a polytunnel warming party. I will being the Shiraz !
;D ;D ;D
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 19, 2005, 19:36:12: thats a good ideal marianne we could all take along a packet of seeds and seed trays ,would soon full up lotties PT for her :o :o
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Post by: Marianne on September 19, 2005, 19:48:39: Oh yes Dibber ! ;D we could also take presents in the form of seeds. It would fill up in no time ! :D ;D ;) ::)
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Post by: supersprout on September 19, 2005, 19:58:59: Wow-sie! :o Worth all the trencherwoman labour - it looks SOOO good and strong and sturdy ;D ;D What winter crops are going in? My dad built a polytunnel and the first things he installed were a little heater and a recliner so he could plan on site ::) You and your trenching team deserve a pat on the back or three! ;) Inspiring!
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 19, 2005, 21:44:56: A polytunnel party.....Mmmmm but the mood I'm in Yes!!! What a good plan!!! bring seeds, sleeping bags and could be wise to bring vest, I feel...! Bit merry here, if visit shed will know why.. But Wheeehhhayyyyy!! Lottie ;D
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Post by: Rosa_Mundi on September 19, 2005, 22:09:23: Well done, Lottie - looks fantastic ;D
Just a thought about the man from the council - how about the Boadicea look? You know, chariot, spear.....
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Post by: Jill on September 19, 2005, 22:11:56: Yeaaaay, well done Lottie. A fine construction, just temporary enough ;) Wishing you lots of happy growing moments therein.
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 19, 2005, 22:15:15: Ooo good plan Rosa! May get Heritage status if play it well..LOL!
thank you Jill, flying high tonight!! Lottie ;D
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Post by: KevB on September 20, 2005, 08:25:32: Quote from: tulippa on September 18, 2005, 18:10:25
Wow Lottie that looks magnificent - may you have many hours of fun in it now! It will make a brilliant addition to your lottie and mean you can grow more wonderful things. Well done! Now you need a bottle each of radox and wine to have a long soak and rest your aching back!
make sure that you drink one and soak in the other!! or you could end up an old soak!! stick with it!! i promise the Gags WILL get better!! A*Plus on your joint efforts!! Very well done!! Kev
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Post by: GREENWIZARD on September 20, 2005, 08:41:39: Quote
girlie skirt
~steady now L~your OH will probably faint ;D
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 20, 2005, 12:08:15: only got a string vest lottie , ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 20, 2005, 13:34:55: String vest, girlie skirt, orange boots, large crowd of rowdy allotmanteers, drinking radox...... Kev, you not in charge of drinks..OK?? No probs...Oh yes and axe twirling!! Sounds like a plan!!! Lawd help councl man!! Lottie ;D
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 20, 2005, 14:41:40: Wardy, you can bring an old goat and tea bag!! LOL .........As long as smiling!!! Lottie ;D
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Post by: Derekthefox on September 20, 2005, 14:43:56: comments withdrawn
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 20, 2005, 18:26:05: i will bring soft drink as well as i am to like wardy dont drink , but i dont need the bubbles to make me happy and mad ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 20, 2005, 18:56:52: Will do lucozade, tea, soft drink with bubbles for Dibs ::)!! And pond water for Bob!!! I'll stick with meths and axe practice...... Going to use it on Friday, in a real, live garden.... :o :o :o
Lottie ;D
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 20, 2005, 19:07:12: don't forget lottie to put up beware lotties axe in use signs ;D ;D ;D at least 500 meter perimeter shut the near by roads red tape the works ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 20, 2005, 21:28:44: You're not trying to imply something about my "Axe technique" are you Dibs????? :o :o :o Lottie ;D
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 20, 2005, 21:35:26: what me :o :o :o never i know you are a very capable women ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: jaggythistle on September 20, 2005, 23:35:53: Its all in the wrist action :o :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 21, 2005, 15:14:58: Aha, so similar to a slap then, eh Jaggy...LOL!!! ;D ;D ;D Lottie ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 22, 2005, 11:44:29: should watch it lottie jaggy might liked being slap :o :o :o :o :o :o
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 22, 2005, 12:55:43: Not the way I do it........... ;). Actually, have just realized, I have never slapped anyone.....Should this go on my "to do "list? Lottie ;D
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 22, 2005, 14:37:24: defiantly lottie you will have to have some slapping lessons , lets fink who can you practise on ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 22, 2005, 16:43:46: The twerps who pinched me money for starters!!! ;) Lottie ;D
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 22, 2005, 18:04:35: very wise chioce :o :o :o cant believe some peeps
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 23, 2005, 09:33:22: Oh I can Dibs, but currently working on cunning yet simple plan, just not sure what yet!! Think it'll involve big rock and elastic...... ;D ;D ;D Lottie
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 23, 2005, 14:50:01: have some nice big rocks here more like mountains ;D ;D ;D can send you them with extra big catapult ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 23, 2005, 16:59:51: I'll warn the postman... :o :o :o!! Lottie ;D
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Post by: jaggythistle on September 23, 2005, 17:09:12: Just use elastic from "special" knickers............should be enough to down
Goliath ..... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :o :o :o :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

am runnin for the door before she starts slappin !!!!!!!!
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 23, 2005, 20:57:55: (http://bestsmileys.com/misbehaving/9.gif)
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Post by: Derek on September 24, 2005, 16:45:00: Our Lottie...aka Lucy Lastic

I suppose that means I get a slap too? ;)

Derek
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 24, 2005, 17:21:59: (http://bestsmileys.com/hitting/19.gif)
My aim is getting better and better.... ;D Lottie ;)
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Post by: ellkebe on September 24, 2005, 19:31:28: Lottie - just catching up with posts and saw your tunnel. Well done! Look forward to seeing some pictures come Spring/Summer.
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Post by: jaggythistle on September 24, 2005, 20:49:13: Ellkebe...........just look for the story bout her "special" knickers therein
you will find her shading for Pollytunnel !!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 25, 2005, 09:31:50: Thank you, Ellkebe, dead chuffed cos went to local tip and got about 15 old pallets to use for staging!! I visit every week, and occasionally I get lucky. Was a big worry, about what to use, now sorted!! Carried them to site in my big knickers... ::) ::) ::) So many uses, shading, catapult, son humiliation........ ;)Lottie ;D
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 25, 2005, 09:56:34: they will have to be very big knickers , ::) ::) ::) to house the rocks i will be sending you
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 25, 2005, 10:52:54: No probs, Dibs, will use my reinforced ones for that... ;) Lottie ;D
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 25, 2005, 14:19:43: have to be steel reinforced :o :o :o these rocks are pretty beefy
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 25, 2005, 16:51:50: Mmmmm...May have to use my super-duper, industrial strength ones then.. :o :o :o also used for sailing..... ;D
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 25, 2005, 17:56:15: i know the ones the ones they use for hot air ballons aswell ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 25, 2005, 18:06:08: Oi!!! :o
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Post by: ellkebe on September 25, 2005, 18:12:29: Are we talking Bridget Jones here? Apparently some blokes have got quite a thing for them ;D
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 25, 2005, 18:16:58: Weird.....but think you right Ellkebe...still, takes all sorts....and then some!!! :o Lottie
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Post by: jaggythistle on September 26, 2005, 19:58:01: ellk............think lottie is well past the Bridget Jones !!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
:o :o :o :o :o
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Post by: dibberxxx on September 27, 2005, 14:41:46: never jaggy our lottie is a real suffolk Briget Jones, ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: undercarriage plan on September 28, 2005, 13:24:37: Not sure if Suffolk is ready for that, Dibs!!! May be mass exodus!!! With OH leading it.... ;D