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BarMas

  1. Planning the layout of 600 metres of piping for a heat pump collector area. More fun than it sounds.
  2. I hate this job (grinding off layers of paint), but it'll be worth it in the end. lockerz.com/s/211261197
  3. It's close to 30C, and hail the size of small marbles is falling. Wonderful rolling thunder too. :)
  4. @Bierblogger There's no such thing as too much ginger flavour :)
  5. Neurgh! Neighbour says he can get me a Fein MultiMaster at a good price. I'm sure I need it... :/ #ToolFetish
  6. @desdemoor I'm sure she's not that fussy. I think the engineer would experience more disappointment :)
  7. Tubbs and Edward just helped explain if clauses to a neighbour. "He said I could touch his helmet, if I showed him my points".
  8. @ErlangerNick Was leaning towards a 5-Kochfelder. 120cm sounds good! Will have to go look at some in person soon
  9. Trying to research induction hobs. Tips welcome :) Need to get our fingers out and plan a kitchen before leccy work begins :/
  10. @thebeernut I wonder when the Against The Wall part comes... :)
  11. @thebeernut What was the cocktail called? "Golden shower" might be appropriate. Hmm...
  12. More poxy sandpaper-resistant paint. I forsee a few nights work with a wire brush and angle grinder :/ lockerz.com/s/210801420
  13. Builders still have a bit to do. That's a piece of vaulted cellar sticking out :/ lockerz.com/s/210788933
  14. Once upon a thyme in the west. #GardenFilms
  15. @Cicerone_org no single word, perhaps :)
  16. @thebeergeek yay! Free delivery! :)
  17. Gah! Now they asked me to come back in 2 weeks instead! I don't think so.