November 9, 2025Nov 9 I can't get a kitchen pass two nights running so this week I'm out (Cos NMR club evening is Wed)
November 9, 2025Nov 9 6 hours ago, Alan Ambrose said: You must be pleased at the speed it’s coming along. Ermmm, No. Far from it. The term glacial springs to mind.
November 12, 2025Nov 12 I thought I'd jump back on here and stumbled across this thread. I'm a fair way into my self-build, but I'd be keen on meeting up with you guys in mid-Suffolk next time.
November 13, 2025Nov 13 Author Ah, welcome back @GaryChaplin how's your build going? On the subject of new people, I'm seeing a small number of local applications approved for self-build, maybe half-a-dozen in East Suffolk in 2025 - should I contact them?
November 13, 2025Nov 13 4 hours ago, Alan Ambrose said: Ah, welcome back @GaryChaplin how's your build going? Going well thanks, it's just so time consuming as I'm attempting to do everything myself, which I've took a little too far. e.g, turning trees into flooring and doors! Looks like your frame is going together at last.
November 13, 2025Nov 13 Author The frame was by Carpenter Oak - I was really impressed. As we did the floor brackets ourselves and laid them out and levelled them exactly, the whole frame went up in 2 days and was super-straight.
November 13, 2025Nov 13 Author >>> turning trees into flooring and doors! Yeah, that would slow you down. You have your own sawmill? Edited November 13, 2025Nov 13 by Alan Ambrose
November 14, 2025Nov 14 19 hours ago, Alan Ambrose said: The frame was by Carpenter Oak - I was really impressed. As we did the floor brackets ourselves and laid them out and levelled them exactly, the whole frame went up in 2 days and was super-straight. Good choice, Carpenter Oak have been established for ages, highly reputable. I guess you were going for an un-cluttered look and hence the metalwork for lateral bracing?
November 14, 2025Nov 14 Author Yeah, we thought we would try and be a bit more modern than traditional braces. You're IP14 from memory? Want to join us at our next meet?
November 14, 2025Nov 14 On 13/11/2025 at 11:37, Alan Ambrose said: should I contact them? Would seem a nice idea.....
November 14, 2025Nov 14 6 hours ago, G and J said: Would seem a nice idea..... But try not to scare them too much Alan. lol
November 29, 2025Nov 29 Author >>> A last gasp 2025 meeting before the Xmas shenanigans start? @G and J @marshian @GaryChaplin @LSB @JohnnyB @zzPaulzz @pilgrim Apologies if I've missed anyone.
November 29, 2025Nov 29 3 hours ago, Alan Ambrose said: >>> A last gasp 2025 meeting before the Xmas shenanigans start? @G and J @marshian @GaryChaplin @LSB @JohnnyB @zzPaulzz @pilgrim Apologies if I've missed anyone. when and where and we'll try and make it, can't promise as depends on other commitments though
November 29, 2025Nov 29 Author One of the next few Thursdays maybe? IP14-ish but feel free to make suggestions. Or maybe if we're very nice to @G and J he might resurrect his Woodbridge offer?
November 29, 2025Nov 29 Well as you asked so nicely @Alan Ambrose how about the 11th.....can't do this week as screed going down. Would still need torches if want a site visit as minimal lighting available!
November 30, 2025Nov 30 We can do the 11th as long as we are back by 10:30pm to lock up the village hall so leaving at 10pm. We are IP17 so Woody would be best for us.
December 1, 2025Dec 1 21 hours ago, JohnnyB said: I'm free on the 11th at the moment. I'm cheap, oh so cheap, but not quite free. But J and I are available on the 11th so it’s game on!
December 4, 2025Dec 4 Apologies yet again. I won’t be able to join you. Paid work getting in the way but unfortunately necessary to keep the project on track. On a positive note, plastering underway and kitchen onsite
December 10, 2025Dec 10 Hi Jill, we're a bit thin on the ground....would seem more sensible to do after Christmas? It would be good to keep the ball rolling, but a bit more light in the evenings will help. If your around though, before the next meet, pop your head in if you want, there most days.
December 10, 2025Dec 10 15 minutes ago, G and J said: Hi Jill, we're a bit thin on the ground....would seem more sensible to do after Christmas? It would be good to keep the ball rolling, but a bit more light in the evenings will help. If your around though, before the next meet, pop your head in if you want, there most days. Hi Geoff, thanks, I'm not around much in the day, but if I happen to be in Woody then I'll stick my head in. Hope everything is going well and progressing as wanted. Have a great Xmas and see you soon.
December 10, 2025Dec 10 I am still available tomorrow evening but will have more time between christmas and the 5th Jan.
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