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shirlton

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Guess what
« on: March 19, 2007, 17:50:57 »
My Tony's getting addicted to bargain hunting. I thought it was just me. He went to Homebase this afternoon for some potting compost. Came home all excited. He had seen a mini greenhouse that had been on show outside and actually asked the manager how much he could have it for. He wanted £20," Will have to go and fetch the wife "said Tony. Took me and it was great only it only had 1 of the shelves in instead of 4. When we got back inside the store I saw another one in a dirty box so I sent Tony to ask the bloke how much he wanted for that 1. being as the box was dirty. £20 says he. Not bad for a £39 gh. We had been to wilkies this mornin task if the one we had ordered had come yet. It hadn't come. This one looks a much better product. Will post a pic when its up
When I get old I don't want people thinking
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shirlton

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2007, 18:16:08 »
here it is with  and without clothes
When I get old I don't want people thinking
                      "What a sweet little old lady"........
                             I want em saying
                    "Oh Crap! Whats she up to now ?"

lorna

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2007, 18:29:34 »
Ah well, so it was a waste of my time when I wrote in a previous post about keeping his wallet shut then?  Shirl that looks a good buiy :)
Lorna.

shirlton

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2007, 18:43:15 »
they never learn do they( thank goodness)
When I get old I don't want people thinking
                      "What a sweet little old lady"........
                             I want em saying
                    "Oh Crap! Whats she up to now ?"

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2007, 19:51:36 »
Nice one Shirl! (OH I mean....the 'house is OK too) ;D

Amazin

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2007, 21:05:24 »
That's the heavy duty frostproof cover you've got there, Shirl - much tougher than the clear plastic. And you can buy them separately, too. I've now got four of these mini gs (every time I see a bargain...), two with those covers, two plain, and I'm going to get those covers for the other two!

I should really start growing stuff soon...

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2007, 21:08:54 »
I love a bargain & that looks like a good one - maybe I should try my local Homebase.

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2007, 21:09:33 »
maybe you can help

is there details in there on how to get a replacement cover??

I cant find one to replace the 4 tier mini-greenhouse i bought last year.

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2007, 22:45:24 »
Make sure you get one the right width. If you send me the size, I just might have one going.

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2007, 22:50:21 »
cool i have already bought the wrong one  :'(

i think its just over 3ft but will measure tomorrow as the temps hovering at freezing and i dont think my jimjams will keep me warm enough  ;)

I am sure its the same one shirlton has and she might have the measureents to hand
« Last Edit: March 19, 2007, 23:11:17 by cambourne7 »

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2007, 23:01:09 »
If it's that wide, mine won't fit. You'll probably need the widest fitting.

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2007, 23:08:27 »
Ooh, can I leap on the back of that offer to cam7 and measure mine tomorrow and let you know then, Robert?  Reckon mine's a bit narrower than that and the previous cover has been shredded this winter.

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2007, 07:46:35 »
I'll get my spare from the allotment, and the first person to need the right size can have it.

shirlton

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #14 on: March 20, 2007, 08:45:41 »
I'm sure I saw the replacement covers in homebase. Don't know how much they were though.the number of the 4 tier grow rack is 585359. Hope that will help. We are going to put it in the GH today. It means that 1 of Tony's benches will have to go into the other GH
When I get old I don't want people thinking
                      "What a sweet little old lady"........
                             I want em saying
                    "Oh Crap! Whats she up to now ?"

cambourne7

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #15 on: March 20, 2007, 14:22:31 »
Homebase tell me that they dont sell the covers seperatly and that there should be details inside of where you can get the cover from.

I have seen replacement covers for there large walk in greenhouse but i dont think that would last more than 5 min before blowing away.

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #16 on: March 20, 2007, 15:52:53 »
Looks like a super barg shirlton!  I must keep my eye out for one, kitchen just isn't big enough for all the seeds I want to plant  :o ;D
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Re: Guess what
« Reply #17 on: March 20, 2007, 16:27:06 »
I like the look of th walk in hexagonal job at Wilko's for £40 but I'm not sure that it wouldn't blow away at the moment!
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Re: Guess what
« Reply #18 on: March 20, 2007, 20:24:26 »
just a note that morrisons supermarkets do a walk in 3 tier (i believe its 3) one for.... wait for it..... 25 great british pounds!   ;D
however, they are not on display so cannot comment on the thickness of the plastic.
Dee

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Re: Guess what
« Reply #19 on: March 20, 2007, 20:29:56 »
My 3 tier cover cost £5.99 from local nursery, they had four tier but cant remember the price.   ;D ;D ;D
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