Allotment

mark_bonsai · 22nd January 2014, 13:26

Well after a number of years being on various waiting lists, I've finally got an allotment

Looks like a lot of work ahead but I think it'll be worth it.

Went down today to make a start and there wasn't a soul to be seen in the whole of the four acre, 81 plot site. Very peaceful and then the rain came. Oh why didn't I pick the plot with an existing shed

So if anyone in the Lancashire area has an old shed or greenhouse they want to get rid of, please let me know.

FLYER · 22nd January 2014, 13:44

Shocking state.

I thought mine was bad but thats really poor.

Have you met the committee yet ...

coolcat · 22nd January 2014, 13:44

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Originally Posted by mark_bonsai

Well after a number of years being on various waiting lists, I've finally got an allotment

Looks like a lot of work ahead but I think it'll be worth it.

Went down today to make a start and there wasn't a soul to be seen in the whole of the four acre, 81 plot site. Very peaceful and then the rain came. Oh why didn't I pick the plot with an existing shed

So if anyone in the Lancashire area has an old shed or greenhouse they want to get rid of, please let me know.

Looks like a place you will be spending many an enjoyable hour

Hope the politics at your allotment are nothing like Flyers

FLYER · 22nd January 2014, 13:50

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Looks like a place you will be spending many an enjoyable hour

Hope the politics at your allotment are nothing like Flyers

Put it this way , throwing stuff onto that plot wont be noticed...

stevestrat · 22nd January 2014, 13:54

Nothing a flamethrower, machete and couple of sticks of dynamite wouldn't put right!

mark_bonsai · 22nd January 2014, 13:56

It looks bad initially, but it's only been neglected for a year or two. One bloke had five plots together for nearly fifty years, but he's 86 now and just can't tend them, so he's handed them back. The committee gave him a chance as he'd been there that long and his wife was ill.

A few days hard graft should clear the debris and get it to a "blank canvas". I can then plan out what needs to go where, etc.

Looks like I've inherited some rhubarb though; shame I don't like it

I've met a few members of the committee, and they don't seem like loons. The AGM's coming up so we'll see who else there is.

FLYER · 22nd January 2014, 14:05

All the best with it and yes a shed is a must pronto.

mark_bonsai · 22nd January 2014, 14:10

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Originally Posted by FLYER

All the best with it and yes a shed is a must pronto.

Cheers George, and I quite agree about the shed. I may throw some plastic or a tarpaulin over the "structure" made of scaffolding poles for now as a shelter for when the rain gets torrential.

wraymond · 22nd January 2014, 15:58

Can't you get a mini-digger in there? They're only 3' wide.

James.uk · 22nd January 2014, 16:06

Make sure you put your shed at the top of the slope Mark, otherwise it will soon get muddy round it...

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mark_bonsai I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Saloon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancaster Posts: 2,219 Thanks: 24 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	It looks bad initially, but it's only been neglected for a year or two. One bloke had five plots together for nearly fifty years, but he's 86 now and just can't tend them, so he's handed them back. The committee gave him a chance as he'd been there that long and his wife was ill. A few days hard graft should clear the debris and get it to a "blank canvas". I can then plan out what needs to go where, etc. Looks like I've inherited some rhubarb though; shame I don't like it I've met a few members of the committee, and they don't seem like loons. The AGM's coming up so we'll see who else there is. __________________ Re-mapped. EGR bypass. De-catted. 18" Apex's. ZT190 brakes & suspension. Xenon projectors. Powerfold bullets. Electric rear sun blind. Auto dipping rear view mirror. Wood and leather steering wheel. Wood handbrake handle. Full leather sports seats. Harman Kardon speakers & sub. Navall 2 double din through 500w Kenwood amp. Fully chromed front grill.

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FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	All the best with it and yes a shed is a must pronto.

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