Ok fellow retirees, I am asking if anyone has experience with garden furniture. Now Mrs Tkk's shed has gone we have an area that catches the sun later in the day. I had a flash of inspiration and thought a cushioned swing with some sort of cover might suit the area well. I had a quick look online but asking for advice / experiences.
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ebikeerwidnes
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- Z’ha’dum
We have got a couple of those big umbrella things with weights (plastic - you fill them with water) holding them down
They create far more shade if that is important to you
we also have some metal chairs - not folding but the ones with a square seat cushion and a back cushion
the cushions are just about OK - but we will replace the form with something better - this way we can get what we want and not have to depend on the people making it
They create far more shade if that is important to you
we also have some metal chairs - not folding but the ones with a square seat cushion and a back cushion
the cushions are just about OK - but we will replace the form with something better - this way we can get what we want and not have to depend on the people making it
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
Just watching a docu drama about the plane crash on Lockerbie
always reminds be of a trip to Chepstow working - we were installing a new computerised conveyor system
a "business manager" was there at the same time and insisted that the 2 of us came to dinner with him and his assitant (I don;t think he realised what rank we were - he just assumed we were "functionaries")
anyway - he was blathering on about how wonderful he was and how he was incharge of new store opening
he commented that he had been in charge of opening a major new store in Scotland when the crash happened and was on the news
he commented that his first thought was "Oh my GOD - I hope the lorries can get through!!!"
and he was serious - not just a first thought before it sank it
probably one of the most disgusting things I have ever heard
sorry - just had to tell someone
always reminds be of a trip to Chepstow working - we were installing a new computerised conveyor system
a "business manager" was there at the same time and insisted that the 2 of us came to dinner with him and his assitant (I don;t think he realised what rank we were - he just assumed we were "functionaries")
anyway - he was blathering on about how wonderful he was and how he was incharge of new store opening
he commented that he had been in charge of opening a major new store in Scotland when the crash happened and was on the news
he commented that his first thought was "Oh my GOD - I hope the lorries can get through!!!"
and he was serious - not just a first thought before it sank it
probably one of the most disgusting things I have ever heard
sorry - just had to tell someone
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
I had a dodgy Indian one that would give you the runs - nearly the same thing
classic33
Leg End Member
It'd make short work of the grass at that speed.
Could you fit a small mower on it?
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Morning. Up and dressed but can’t be bothered doing much. No doubt my usual wander after my cuppa.
numbnuts
Squire
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I have risen!
Ironing day today
Ironing day today
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Yes, I was reading about the potential E gate agreement. I'm serious now. Does this mean "electronic" or "European"? When I go through electronic gates it's usually 50/50 success rate. Yesterday mine didn't work because my luggage was in the wrong place!!!! Mrs P has never successfully been through an electronic gate in or out of the EU.
Interesting side comment. This is our first trip to an EU country in 4/5 years. I had expected and received passport stamp. What I hadn't expected was long queues at the EU citizens passport control and virtually nothing at the non-EU passport section - electronic failures aside.
I have the same problem with self-scan at supermarkets.. There's always an unexpected bag in the item area or summat 🤷♂️
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Misread that first time.......🤣
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Cooooeeee. 5 deg at the moment with bright sunshine.
Washing to do then not much.
Stay safe peeps
Washing to do then not much.
Stay safe peeps
Good morning all from a sunny Barnet.
Dog walking shortly, then Sainsbury's are delivering the weekly goodies.
Today is Runner Bean day. I'll be putting up the canes and then planting out 15 plants which are now about 9 inches high. Only two French bean plants grew so they will go in amongst them, and I'll sow some more seed.
Dog walking shortly, then Sainsbury's are delivering the weekly goodies.
Today is Runner Bean day. I'll be putting up the canes and then planting out 15 plants which are now about 9 inches high. Only two French bean plants grew so they will go in amongst them, and I'll sow some more seed.
