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My youngest is very into Panic At The Disco. Surprisingly good.

You need a mug...as do I

@Hecateh did you know who she was or look it up? If the former then well impressed!

I can't! Take the back patio. Seemingly formed by casting concrete slabs in situ, it slopes towards the house rather than away from it! The cherry tree in the background is lifting it too: We keep saying "we'll give it another year" then the bloody thing comes back with more fruit than ever and the birds love it.

Ah yes the easy way out! Too much time, money and sentiment already invested in the plot. It's a rollercoaster I can't get off / hole I can't stop digging!

If I was to hypothetically apply to knock down and rebuild, in terms of "damage to the environment" what conditions might be imposed to mitigate this, particularly in terms of native fauna & flora? As we have: - Bats - Slow worms - Adders - Grass Snakes - Newts - Those bfo Roman snails (presumably from Lullingstone). - Dragonflies that look like they're from the Cretaceous period. - Orchids of a type on their own making us an SSSI. We're already in the Green Belt and an AONB. - Several mature trees, one close to the house. Tbh they're fantastic specimens, like the Tree of Life in Avatar but the nearest (and "best" imo) is I'm sure starting to lift a path with it's roots and threaten the house. They're also a handy jumping off point to the roof for squirrels. (One beech, three "firs" and a cherry all planted by the previous owner btw). Disturb or lift anything here and some creature will be residing there. Tbh I'd flatten and level the lot but leave a wildlife "haven" and perhaps large wildlife pond whilst being sensitive to rescue and relocation during the build. Is there a general document available anywhere that goes into all this? I imagine it involves experts coming down and charging me £££ for a start.

Any aircon or ducting manufacturers near you? They might roll you a length of ali or zinc sheet you could prime & paint?

I had a nice bath with Christina Novelli!

On a pallet would be cheaper!

Yep just looking at those in the catalogue. Don't suppose you recognise the bar mixer? The bit I need is less than a fiver online for a pair! https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Exposed-Thermostatic-Shower-Bar-Valve-Easy-Fit-Shower-Fixing-Kit-Pair-EFK001/311067821140?hash=item486d164454:g:4nMAAOSwVtZaQ4ti

B@LLOCKS! I swear I didn't go mad getting this off but it was a vice job to separate it from the back plate. It is knackered and I need a new one. Thread is stripped & it's split up the thin wall bit where the wrench flats are. Guessing I might have to buy a complete new bar mixer! Off to have a peruse thru the Screwy's etc catalogue & online.

NOT so pretty the other side! Cracked tile and holes filled with "silicon": Not sure whether to CT1 or Sikaflex EBT these plates back on? It's ALL coming out eventually right back to studs/joists so ceiling, walls and floor will be re "boarded". Edit: CT1'd it all. Next time I touch it it'll all hopefully be coming out in favour of one of those 22mm thick tray things!

You took the words right out of my mouth It's taken all f**ing day mind. No wonder plumbers get paid so much! And yes, the bend and double one both done in one: Edit: Got to be bloody careful not to open any of these valves as the sh!tty gate valves the other end are letting by!

Gotta get this finished if I want a shower tonight! Working in a hot loft I need one too! Ready for soldering. Some cloaking board off cuts to protect the ply: A lick of paint and a polish up: TF for the olive splitter! Getting there. I'll probably put the flexis higher up so straighter: Got to take off the ensuite bar mixer now and add a couple of bends to get it back up and running.

Myself, family and a couple of mates get our stuff from here: http://www.easygates.co.uk Everyone else's but mine is finished. I even robbed my kit to finish a mates off whilst he was waiting for a replacement part. Their service has always been second to none.

In your own words! ?

I have to look for the odd diamond in the rough and be happy with that. That bit of decent plumbing that stands out like a sore thumb from all the original, some tidied up wiring or even a line of equispaced screws or I'd go nuts. Sobering the thought that if someone else bought the place they would knock down and rebuild without a second thought. It becomes more appealing to me as time goes on tbh. One bit of light is that I hear someone local has just gained permission for converting outbuilding(s) to an annexe so maybe the council are softening their stance. So all I need now is £££K!

Because he'd look silly and attract complaints in just his riggers! They're big into the whole Freikörperkultur thing apparently.

You lot building your passive esque places I'd say yes there comes a point when the house is done, the man cave built and it's just maintenance and gardening.

Dosing pot / vessel? Edit: Sure I've seen these at work with a couple of valves whereby you add the "stuff" then close one valve then open another to introduce to the system.

Silicon grease is great lightly smeared on any push together electrical fittings like "under bonnet" or "headlight bowl" crimp fittings too. Dip the end of your satellite co-ax in it too before you screw the F connectors on. Stops water tracking up the co-ax and a smear on the thread makes them easier to remove later from the LNB.

And with @Cpd we have a winner! Can't compete with that. Could you ski down that Northern view?

What I REALLY need is a 3D printer! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2156290

I just use Yellow 77. Screwfix do it.

I've a number of old 18V cordless tools, different makes, bought years ago. Generally Nicad batteries that won't hold much of a charge any longer. Grinder Jigsaw Circular saw Hedge trimmer Recip saw (might be 24V?) To be fair some just keep on going BUT the tools other than the hedge trimmer don't get used as the 3,5 or even 8hr charge times are a pain. For instance this circular saw. Bought for £24 c/w two batteries when Do It All / Focus closed down locally and became Wickes. Lightweight and actually pretty useful: The batteries, no doubt Chinese in origin at first glance all appear the same but there's subtle differences at best. If the + and - terminals are the same and the tower section with the orientation rib fits it might be the locking clips don't quite line up. In some cases the battery will fit but the terminals are opposed. So I got to thinking. Buy some of these Makita USB adapters from China for about £9ea. Then remove the insertable bit from the Nicad battery and graft to the Makita adapter possibly with the belt clip cut off. Happy days, use with abandon with Makita Li-ion batteries. https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-Usb-Power-Charger-Adapter-Converter-W-belt-Clip-For-Makita-Adp05-Lxt-Li-ion/123089332675?hash=item1ca8b229c3:g:GQIAAOSwoT1a2eS- I reckon it'll work but is there something about Li-ion tools whereby some intelligent circuitry in the tool stops the battery being completely discharged and thus protecting the battery?