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Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:09 pm
by lexpat
Spyglass wrote:
KnuckleDragger wrote:
feckwanker wrote:You've a smashing house :thumbup:
Was just thinking the same - I hope its near a crap seaside resort.....
Thanks, but don't get too carried away, it's Houston and it flooded in hurricane Harvey.....
Nice place.
No screen, you don't have mosquitoes?

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:11 pm
by merry!
Spyglass wrote:
KnuckleDragger wrote:
feckwanker wrote:You've a smashing house :thumbup:
Was just thinking the same - I hope its near a crap seaside resort.....
Thanks, but don't get too carried away, it's Houston and it flooded in hurricane Harvey.....
very nice. :thumbup:

hope the hurricanes stay away.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:14 pm
by Spyglass
happyhooker wrote:
Spyglass wrote:
KnuckleDragger wrote:
feckwanker wrote:You've a smashing house :thumbup:
Was just thinking the same - I hope its near a crap seaside resort.....
Thanks, but don't get too carried away, it's Houston and it flooded in hurricane Harvey.....
Ah, that's how you got the swimming pool. Bonus
The pool cleaner was struggling to keep up :D

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Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:21 pm
by Spyglass
lexpat wrote:
Spyglass wrote:
KnuckleDragger wrote:
feckwanker wrote:You've a smashing house :thumbup:
Was just thinking the same - I hope its near a crap seaside resort.....
Thanks, but don't get too carried away, it's Houston and it flooded in hurricane Harvey.....
Nice place.
No screen, you don't have mosquitoes?
Yep, we definitely have mosquitoes. I have a fixed system that automatically sprays pyrethrin from the eves of house and other outdoor areas, it operates at dawn and dusk, in addition I'll fog on a Friday night if it gets really bad after a lot of rain. This combination keeps them at bay.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:50 pm
by Edinburgh01
sorCrer wrote:
Edinburgh01 wrote:One of my sons has just acquired this car. He was keen on VW but those within his price range and mileage / age parameters were very basic. Saw this at the dealers and it hit the spot. Very well equipped, appears well built, apparently very reliable, but not the most exciting to drive, which is actually fine for a young man as he'll be less tempted to do stupid things.

This is not a make that was anywhere on our radar for a hatchback, but I am very impressed.

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Is that the hatch? Looks a bit ood. What size motor?
Switched to a more generic image which lets you see the lines more clearly.

2l petrol, but similar power to my other son's 1l Fabia.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:54 pm
by Edinburgh01
Spyglass wrote:Yep, we definitely have mosquitoes. I have a fixed system that automatically sprays pyrethrin from the eves of house and other outdoor areas, it operates at dawn and dusk, in addition I'll fog on a Friday night if it gets really bad after a lot of rain. This combination keeps them at bay.
Interesting, we are plagued by midges (smaller than mozzies, but just as unpleasant) which respond to the same deterrents. Never heard of an automatic spray system.

Mind you, our level of investment in outdoor catering is a tiny percentage of yours.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:12 pm
by Spyglass
Edinburgh01 wrote:
Spyglass wrote:Yep, we definitely have mosquitoes. I have a fixed system that automatically sprays pyrethrin from the eves of house and other outdoor areas, it operates at dawn and dusk, in addition I'll fog on a Friday night if it gets really bad after a lot of rain. This combination keeps them at bay.
Interesting, we are plagued by midges (smaller than mozzies, but just as unpleasant) which respond to the same deterrents. Never heard of an automatic spray system.

Mind you, our level of investment in outdoor catering is a tiny percentage of yours.
You can either go with a 45 gal drum or the newer tankless systems, this is an example system supplier: https://www.mistaway.com/

They are pretty simple to self-install, not sure about availability in the UK.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:33 pm
by frillage
Spyglass wrote:
happyhooker wrote:
Spyglass wrote:
KnuckleDragger wrote:
feckwanker wrote:You've a smashing house :thumbup:
Was just thinking the same - I hope its near a crap seaside resort.....
Thanks, but don't get too carried away, it's Houston and it flooded in hurricane Harvey.....
Ah, that's how you got the swimming pool. Bonus
The pool cleaner was struggling to keep up :D

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I’d have a word mate, looks like your pool boy is too busy riding your missus to keep it clean

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:53 pm
by happyhooker
Spyglass wrote:
happyhooker wrote:
Spyglass wrote:
KnuckleDragger wrote:
feckwanker wrote:You've a smashing house :thumbup:
Was just thinking the same - I hope its near a crap seaside resort.....
Thanks, but don't get too carried away, it's Houston and it flooded in hurricane Harvey.....
Ah, that's how you got the swimming pool. Bonus
The pool cleaner was struggling to keep up :D

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Is that a noose? Were there lynchings during the hurricane?

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 6:08 pm
by redderneck
Nah. Touch of the Hutcheance about that pool boy.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:06 pm
by sorCrer
Edinburgh01 wrote:
sorCrer wrote:
Edinburgh01 wrote:One of my sons has just acquired this car. He was keen on VW but those within his price range and mileage / age parameters were very basic. Saw this at the dealers and it hit the spot. Very well equipped, appears well built, apparently very reliable, but not the most exciting to drive, which is actually fine for a young man as he'll be less tempted to do stupid things.

This is not a make that was anywhere on our radar for a hatchback, but I am very impressed.

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Is that the hatch? Looks a bit ood. What size motor?
Switched to a more generic image which lets you see the lines more clearly.

2l petrol, but similar power to my other son's 1l Fabia.
Yep. Bought my GF the 1.5L 2 Version a year ago. Cracking little car. Has all the bells and whistles and runs beautifully.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:46 pm
by Spyglass
redderneck wrote:Nah. Touch of the Hutcheance about that pool boy.
The pool boy would be me, unfortunately I seem to only get limited perks of the job from the wife :lol: The pool robot cleaner probably hung itself on its own hose after seeing the contents of the backed-up sewer in the pool. It was grim x(

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2019 7:49 pm
by ZappaMan
Spyglass wrote:
redderneck wrote:Nah. Touch of the Hutcheance about that pool boy.
The pool boy would be me, unfortunately I seem to only get limited perks of the job from the wife :lol: The pool robot cleaner probably hung itself on its own hose after seeing the contents of the backed-up sewer in the pool. It was grim x(
I have a few clients in Houston so fly up there once a year. That was a bad dose you guys got in 2017. Happy to see your property looks all good now, though :thumbup:

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:07 am
by Keith
Edinburgh01 wrote:One of my sons has just acquired this car. He was keen on VW but those within his price range and mileage / age parameters were very basic. Saw this at the dealers and it hit the spot. Very well equipped, appears well built, apparently very reliable, but not the most exciting to drive, which is actually fine for a young man as he'll be less tempted to do stupid things.

Mazda was not a make that was anywhere on our radar for a hatchback, but I am very impressed.

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Hopefully Mazda have solved the rust problems they had in the noughties by now

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:14 am
by Spyglass
ZappaMan wrote:
Spyglass wrote:
redderneck wrote:Nah. Touch of the Hutcheance about that pool boy.
The pool boy would be me, unfortunately I seem to only get limited perks of the job from the wife :lol: The pool robot cleaner probably hung itself on its own hose after seeing the contents of the backed-up sewer in the pool. It was grim x(
I have a few clients in Houston so fly up there once a year. That was a bad dose you guys got in 2017. Happy to see your property looks all good now, though :thumbup:
Assume you arrange your trips in either the spring or autumn, or do you Go for the full Houston summer experience? Let me know when you’re next in town.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:46 am
by Pat the Ex Mat
Keith wrote: Hopefully Mazda have solved the rust problems they had in the noughties by now
I had a gen2 Mazda 3 Sedan, absolutely rock solid and sold it to a mate who only got rid of it because the Freon needed replacing in the AC ( my fault probably as I used to have it on constantly).

Loved.dricinf it and the manual is nifty in traffic.

Weirdly, he sold it to a guy who turned out to be the security guard at my new units

He parked his car next to my new.one.

Double-taked on recognising the numberplate. :shock:

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 1:46 pm
by xbgo1
Just put deposit down on one of these

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Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 1:50 pm
by SaintK
Keith wrote:
Edinburgh01 wrote:One of my sons has just acquired this car. He was keen on VW but those within his price range and mileage / age parameters were very basic. Saw this at the dealers and it hit the spot. Very well equipped, appears well built, apparently very reliable, but not the most exciting to drive, which is actually fine for a young man as he'll be less tempted to do stupid things.

Mazda was not a make that was anywhere on our radar for a hatchback, but I am very impressed.

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Hopefully Mazda have solved the rust problems they had in the noughties by now
Yep, they have. We've had a few recent Mazdas and found them extremely reliable and rust free!

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:52 pm
by Calculus
xbgo1 wrote:Just put deposit down on one of these

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Bastard

I'm jealous

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 4:50 pm
by Keith
SaintK wrote:
Keith wrote:
Edinburgh01 wrote:One of my sons has just acquired this car. He was keen on VW but those within his price range and mileage / age parameters were very basic. Saw this at the dealers and it hit the spot. Very well equipped, appears well built, apparently very reliable, but not the most exciting to drive, which is actually fine for a young man as he'll be less tempted to do stupid things.

Mazda was not a make that was anywhere on our radar for a hatchback, but I am very impressed.

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Hopefully Mazda have solved the rust problems they had in the noughties by now
Yep, they have. We've had a few recent Mazdas and found them extremely reliable and rust free!
Good to hear, my wife's 2007 MX5 had terrible issues with tin worm.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 5:16 pm
by ZappaMan
Spyglass wrote:
ZappaMan wrote:
Spyglass wrote:
redderneck wrote:Nah. Touch of the Hutcheance about that pool boy.
The pool boy would be me, unfortunately I seem to only get limited perks of the job from the wife :lol: The pool robot cleaner probably hung itself on its own hose after seeing the contents of the backed-up sewer in the pool. It was grim x(
I have a few clients in Houston so fly up there once a year. That was a bad dose you guys got in 2017. Happy to see your property looks all good now, though :thumbup:
Assume you arrange your trips in either the spring or autumn, or do you Go for the full Houston summer experience? Let me know when you’re next in town.
Autumn usually. Think there are a few other Houston based posters. I usually have one spare evening for some steak and beers :thumbup:

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:35 pm
by Sandstorm
1st new car I've bought in 10 years - very happy with it. :D

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Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:17 pm
by Keith
A Clio, commiserations, Sandy.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:02 pm
by sorCrer
Keith wrote:A Clio, commiserations, Sandy.
Don't worry, I'm sure his partner is very supportive and he isn't out looking for a new boyfriend.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 10:42 pm
by The Man Without Fear
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It's about three inches thick and hundreds of pages long. Well worth it.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 2:09 am
by Mr Mike
Spyglass wrote:Recently finished outdoor kitchen and dining area additions. The Primo ceramic grill/smoker is an amazing piece of kit, very flexible for either low and slow or searing steaks.

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Good to see you have sorted things out :thumbup:

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:39 am
by Sydvicious
xbgo1 wrote:Just put deposit down on one of these

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Is that the 800?

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:02 am
by Sandstorm
Keith wrote:A Clio, commiserations, Sandy.
Bollocks! It’s a Megane in heels :x

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:19 am
by Sards
Spyglass wrote:Recently finished outdoor kitchen and dining area additions. The Primo ceramic grill/smoker is an amazing piece of kit, very flexible for either low and slow or searing steaks.

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Very nice...

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:20 am
by globus
Very nice +1. If only the weather here would justify something like it!

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 12:04 pm
by Keith
Sandstorm wrote:
Keith wrote:A Clio, commiserations, Sandy.
Bollocks! It’s a Megane in heels :x
You keep telling yourself that, Nicole :D

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 3:13 pm
by Spyglass
Mr Mike wrote:
Spyglass wrote:Recently finished outdoor kitchen and dining area additions. The Primo ceramic grill/smoker is an amazing piece of kit, very flexible for either low and slow or searing steaks.


Good to see you have sorted things out :thumbup:
Thanks MM.

Next phase is replacing the original windows with dual pane (double glazing), I didn't do this at the logical time during the reconstruction because the window suppliers/installers had doubled their prices after Harvey and their deliveries were ridiculous, so it would have created an unacceptable delay and budget bust.

I've discovered that replacement window salesmen are actually worse than used car salesmen, which is quite an achievement.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 3:24 pm
by happyhooker
Spyglass wrote:
Mr Mike wrote:
Spyglass wrote:Recently finished outdoor kitchen and dining area additions. The Primo ceramic grill/smoker is an amazing piece of kit, very flexible for either low and slow or searing steaks.


Good to see you have sorted things out :thumbup:
Thanks MM.

Next phase is replacing the original windows with dual pane (double glazing), I didn't do this at the logical time during the reconstruction because the window suppliers/installers had doubled their prices after Harvey and their deliveries were ridiculous, so it would have created an unacceptable delay and budget bust.

I've discovered that replacement window salesmen are actually worse than used car salesmen, which is quite an achievement.
They're scum. Over here it's best to go directly to the workshop .

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 3:54 pm
by Spyglass
happyhooker wrote:
Spyglass wrote:
Mr Mike wrote:
Spyglass wrote:Recently finished outdoor kitchen and dining area additions. The Primo ceramic grill/smoker is an amazing piece of kit, very flexible for either low and slow or searing steaks.


Good to see you have sorted things out :thumbup:
Thanks MM.

Next phase is replacing the original windows with dual pane (double glazing), I didn't do this at the logical time during the reconstruction because the window suppliers/installers had doubled their prices after Harvey and their deliveries were ridiculous, so it would have created an unacceptable delay and budget bust.

I've discovered that replacement window salesmen are actually worse than used car salesmen, which is quite an achievement.
They're scum. Over here it's best to go directly to the workshop .
HH - agreed I looked in the the option of buying the windows directly myself and then hiring a separate window installation crew, which was cheaper, but I was then carrying the risk for: windows not fitting, delivered damaged, warranty arguments between supplier/installer, etc. Fortunately an acquaintance of mine owns a small remodeling firm and he was interested in doing it for me. The trade discounts he gets from window suppliers and installers almost offsets his overhead & profit fee. So I've decided to go that route.

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 8:20 pm
by xbgo1
Picked it up this morning

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Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 8:47 pm
by Short Man Syndrome
That’s not a tiger, it’s a motorbike.

We’re not stupid, you know!

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 8:50 pm
by backrow
Jeff Gazebo

:thumbup:

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 2:32 pm
by Mr Mike
Ooni pro pizza oven, gas and wood version. :thumbup:

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Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 5:06 pm
by Sydvicious
xbgo1 wrote:Picked it up this morning

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Nice :thumbup:

That's the 800 right?

Re: Post a purchase pic, get a Globus anecdote.

Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 5:13 pm
by danny_fitz
Not being funny, but do you really want your house address on a public forum?