Pocster Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) It’s true ! ? Not complete ( of course ) but after 7 years we actually move in tomorrow. What have i learnt ? . With infinite support and help from this forum you can build a non standard house built by an unskilled non standard human ? . I always felt my journey was a testament to this forum . If I were a plumber , joiner , brickie etc. then that would be a distinct natural advantage. Yet I am an ex software engineer who builds his house bit by bit ( had to get that joke in , sorry ! ) There have been mistakes a plenty ( not all mine ) - many wft moments . The build literally consists of blood , sweat , tears and indeed other bodily fluids . So thank you to all that offer help and advice . Those that tolerate seemingly stupid questions ( usually are stupid actually ) . But most of all to give time to help someone achieve more than they are capable of . This is the power of buildhub . I will now post some witty comments elsewhere ; or some obscenity that will get me a naughty boy badge . Edited November 16, 2021 by pocster 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Well at least you did it in manageable byte sized work packages. And glad to know I am not the slowest builder on the forum. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Well done, really happy for you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnaught Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 2 hours ago, pocster said: an unskilled non standard human That's me! You embarked on your path 7-years ago; I am taking my first steps on mine. (I am presently ruminating on the daunting prospect of installing 4,820 brick slips during the winter.) You were once the pupil; now you are the master. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 2 hours ago, pocster said: Not complete ( of course ) but after 7 years we actually move in tomorrow. Well you beat us by a year, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Dreadnaught said: That's me! You embarked on your path 7-years ago; I am taking my first steps on mine. (I am presently ruminating on the daunting prospect of installing 4,820 brick slips during the winter.) You were once the pupil; now you are the master. I can do it so YOU can do it. Took me 8 months to build a random stone wall through winter, sleet and rain. Had chronic plantar faciitis one year and couldn't stand - needed to dig a trench - normally take me a day. Took me 2 weeks on my knees. The challenges will come. They will overload you. You say (expletive deleted) YOU to them and get on with it. I know your journey; so I will know your pain ( sounds like a quote from a movie! ). Help's here ( not from me! ; I'm (expletive deleted)ing useless )) use it ! Edited November 16, 2021 by pocster Brackets open/closed must be the same as any good software engineer knows 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 18 minutes ago, pocster said: Had chronic plantar faciitis one year and couldn't stand I checked this with the NHS and they advise not to wear high heels if you have this problem... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, Marvin said: I checked this with the NHS and they advise not to wear high heels if you have this problem... Ah shit - that's my problem then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Well done mate, really glad fir you ???, just need to finish it now (another 7 years? ?). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 35 minutes ago, joe90 said: Well done mate, really glad fir you ???, just need to finish it now (another 7 years? ?). Nah ! Less than 7 ( no commitment to time scale though ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 Thanks for the mega number of ‘likes’ it means a lot ….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylingbilly Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) congrats, a wonderful feeling no doubt - do post some photos though! Edited November 16, 2021 by Andy brown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Andy brown said: congrats, a wonderful feeling no doubt - do post some photos though! I will . Of complete and not so complete bits ! ( roses and warts ? ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Good to hear of your progress. Take loads of photos of the celebrations and do have just a little too much to drink tomorrow eh? Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 2 hours ago, pocster said: weeks on my knees. Still, it helped pay for it all ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Sorry, I meant well done you, really pleased for you and yours! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSharp01 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, ToughButterCup said: a little too much to drink tomorrow eh? Yes but maybe be think / count to 10 before posting here until you are over the worst of it - you may live to regret the pictures! EG NEWSFLASH (Pardon the pun) "Pocster 20 million followers / voyeurs!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Now you've nothing to do, do you fancy finishing my bathroom? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, Onoff said: Now you've nothing to do, do you fancy finishing my bathroom? ? NO!! The nation needs closure on that journey, and you're the only one who can run across the finish line with that baton in hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 28 minutes ago, Onoff said: Now you've nothing to do, do you fancy finishing my bathroom? ? As @Nickfromwales has stated . You wouldn’t ask another man to stroke your scrotum nor must you ask him to finish your bathroom . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, pocster said: As @Nickfromwales has stated . You wouldn’t ask another man to stroke your scrotum nor must you ask him to finish your bathroom . In case anyone was wondering that’s a quote from squid games 2 . You heard it hear 1st folks ! Edited November 16, 2021 by pocster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Now you have finished, does that mean you are going to 'do a Jeremy' and (expletive deleted) off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: Now you have finished, does that mean you are going to 'do a Jeremy' and (expletive deleted) off. I haven’t finished ! Season 2 is just around the corner !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, pocster said: Season 2 My sister had a dog that was in season once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: My sister had a dog that was in season once. That’s squid games season 2, episode 3 I think . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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