harryjackson Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 That is a mighty fine fence. Very impressive Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 As I suspected, Mrs K did most of the work, as clearly evidenced by the picture of her admiring her handywork. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 As I suspected, Mrs K did most of the work, as clearly evidenced by the picture of her admiring her handywork. Of course she did - You don't buy a dog and bark yourself 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Impressive skills uncle, nearly as good as a Polish or Romanian immigrant! :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Impressive skills uncle, nearly as good as a Polish or Romanian immigrant! :lol: nah, they'd have it all up and finished ..... sod the sewer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 True story, not messing about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Nice work on the fench. Looks like you sorted the weather out too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Don't do honeysuckle unless you're intending fairly intensive gardening in the future. Personally I'd put clematis, jasmine or even wisteria if it will grow there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Don't do honeysuckle unless you're intending fairly intensive gardening in the future. Personally I'd put clematis, jasmine or even wisteria if it will grow there Thanks for that and someone else said that about honeysuckle - I have no idea about gardening so the wife will be choosing - her garden my garage - we need something due to the "temporary" static caravan in the neighbors garden though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Honeysuckle grows new shoots every year and the previous year's growth dies off, becomes woody and forms a thatch underneath that needs removing every couple of years as it bulks out, looks a mess and gets overgrown. If it faces anywhere but North then Clematis is awesome. Bit woody over winter but beautiful flowers spring and early summer and lush pretty green foliage from then into late Autumn. Needs a bit of training to get there but very satisfying when it's done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 we have a Montana Clematis on a north facing fence and it grows like wildfire! looks great every year but does need a bit of care each week to either train it where you want it or trim it back to keep it in check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) Honeysuckle grows new shoots every year and the previous year's growth dies off, becomes woody and forms a thatch underneath that needs removing every couple of years as it bulks out, looks a mess and gets overgrown. If it faces anywhere but North then Clematis is awesome. Bit woody over winter but beautiful flowers spring and early summer and lush pretty green foliage from then into late Autumn. Needs a bit of training to get there but very satisfying when it's done. On this advice alone my wife purchased 2 Clematis plants today (east facing wall just so you know) I will let you know how they do Gotta luv this forum not only am I writing a build thread on a garage instead of a car (let alone a Zed) I'm even getting gardening advice - spot on Just so you all know the water board has been paid, video survey next week, structural engineer has produced a plan (exact calcs to be done if the design is acceptable) we are also in talks with the water board "Sewer Protection Officer" despite the title (not even sure if it his official title) he seems spot on and he will give us a heads up on our plan all being well we should get confirmation (or denial ) on or around the 21st so a 3 week delay, we are going to rip out another hedge line while we wait and I have a few jobs to finish in the house, Andy and Tim (the builders) have finished the retaining wall and are going to occupy themselves on a few little jobs they have outstanding for other clients while we try and get everything back on track. I'll get some pics of progress and the other hedge removal later this week or at the weekend. Be good, take care and above all HAVE FUN! Edited August 4, 2015 by Keyser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Honeysuckle grows new shoots every year and the previous year's growth dies off, becomes woody and forms a thatch underneath that needs removing every couple of years as it bulks out, looks a mess and gets overgrown. If it faces anywhere but North then Clematis is awesome. Bit woody over winter but beautiful flowers spring and early summer and lush pretty green foliage from then into late Autumn. Needs a bit of training to get there but very satisfying when it's done. On this advice alone my wife purchased 2 Clematis plants today (east facing wall just so you know) I will let you know how they do Gotta luv this forum not only am I writing a build thread on a garage instead of a car (let alone a Zed) I'm even getting gardening advice - spot on Just so you all know the water board has been paid, video survey next week, structural engineer has produced a plan (exact calcs to be done if the design is acceptable) we are also in talks with the water board "Sewer Protection Officer" despite the title (not even sure if it his official title) he seems spot on and he will give us a heads up on our plan all being well we should get confirmation (or denial ) on or around the 21st so a 3 week delay, we are going to rip out another hedge line while we wait and I have a few jobs to finish in the house, Andy and Tim (the builders) have finished the retaining wall and are going to occupy themselves on a few little jobs they have outstanding for other clients while we try and get everything back on track. I'll get some pics of progress and the other hedge removal later this week or at the weekend. Be good, take care and above all HAVE FUN! Its been a hard couple of weeks and good progress has been made by the day and night shift but unfortunately the Zed shed construction team has had to put things on hold while the legals get sorted. I think the home team may be busy fencing this weekend though! We will miss you guys......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 "Sewer Protection Officer". I think the official title is Sewer Health Inspection Technician . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Well the paper work is still going through the red tape procedure and we are waiting on a camera survey on Tuesday so in the meantime I thought I'd show you what else is going on - The Flashing Blade AKA Andy James and his companion Tim The Hat have finished the new retaining wall - so we added some more fencing - That's that side done We then looked at the other side with a rather sorry looking laurel hedge and decided it was just not good enough, the new dump truck driver was drafted in but seemed to be asleep on the job But we got the site cleared and on Friday nigh we started on the other side of the garden - Friday night 4pm Little bit of work on a rather hot Saturday and a solid morning on Sunday we now have - Yes we ran out of board - only because we had to repair the corner of the old fence though so with nothing to do after lunch on Sunday we invited the neighbors over for an impromptu BBQ More soon ( I HOPE ) Keyser and the Zed Shed Crew 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 O yes I forgot we did make a bit of a mess - The old hedge needs to be shipped away You may also note the 3 ton digger I drafted in to make the root removal and digging the soil back (right hand side where the sleepers are now) Quite surprising the damage you can do to a hedge row in 3 hours with a chainsaw, a dump-truck and a 3 ton digger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Looking good Chris, you'll soon have the paperwork passed and then all systems go! Keep up the good work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Looks like you invited the neighbours over to COOK the BBQ. pmsl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Better weather for this BBQ I see 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Looks like you invited the neighbours over to be COOKED in the BBQ. pmsl corrected that for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Nice work guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Great progress once again guys! Hope to see you next fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 FYI - Progress is still on hold, Local Technician has approved new structural engineers foundation plans, CCTV/Video survey has been done and we have no problems requiring work before we can start. So why are we on hold? Well even though the local guy has emailed me to confirm we can go ahead and I have sent that to the waterboard head office they still apparently have to send the plans to him for approval he must approve them and send them back - me sending his approval apparently does not count So I will be back on the phone on Monday chasing everyone so we can get the bit of paper that says Yes you can carry on. I'll keep you updated as and when things happen (if ever) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 FYI - Progress is still on hold, So I will be back on the phone on Monday chasing everyone so we can get the bit of paper that says Yes you can carry on. I'll keep you updated as and when things happen (if ever) Frustrating isn't it mate! I can only refer you back to my PM. Best of luck, don't assume anything, keep chasing them and above all keep calm and carry on! Now you know why I get so little done on the e type, haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hope this is the last hoop you guys have jump through to get the show back on the road. Zorro and Indie are poised and ready for the re start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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