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Congratulations Gidon! Mind you, my fringe used to get in my eyes before I had a daughter. And expensive :lol:

Thanks Mike. What became apparant when I drew it is that to give a kick to (say) the first 3 courses, the sprocket needs to extend well above that. So using 16" shingles with 5" exposed, does that mean I would have to make a sprocket 2 x 5" plus 16" - so 26" long? Would kicking the first 3...

Thank you both for your comments. Eddie - can you clarify what you mean by "rafter feet"? Are these just rafter ends that have a wedge above them to provide the "kick" and with the underside trimmed down to take the chunky square appearance away so that they don't have to be boxed in with...

I was intrigued to read about the subject of sprockets and the "kick" that they give to the lower roof slope in Colin's excellent shed build thread. , and was wondering whether this is this something that would suit a more conventional approach? I have just started a project for a shed with a...

If you like fish, try the Union Oyster Housewhich is the oldest restaurant in continuous use in the USA. I had the best piece of haddock I've ever had there for about £12. It was over an inch thick and hanging off both ends of the plate. The Freedom Trail is quite interesting, and you can do...

If the book is not already bought, why not buy it from an Australian online seller and save the international postage. That's how we bought a bottle of perfume for our daughter when she lived in Sydney. My first Google search found these. http://www.buyaustralian.com/books.htm? ... 4woduTctpQ...

Yet another stealth tax! In fact, it's almost a poll tax because it's a flat rate for every one. How many little old ladies want broadband?

Posted this before, but still relevant.

! He hits the nail on the head every time, without fail.

If you need to waste even more time, try this one. http://thedogpaddler.com/RandomUploads/Ball/ball.htm Just click on the ball and it will change colour. Simple.

One day, young Johnny returned home looking absolutely crestfallen. He said to his father "I only started my job at the fish and chip shop on Monday, and I've been sacked after only 3 days". "What was the problem?" said his father. "Well" said Johnny, " I was doing really well, sold lots of...

Some wag emailed the "Today Programme" on radio 4 to ask whether it was the duck's first or second home. :lol:

Look good Gidon. Maybe a coat of decking oil would protect the wood against excess weathering? Nice avatar btw. Where is it?

I suppose he just put it on the bill!

This is what the latest MP expenses fuss is all about. Reckon I could undercut that, and maybe go up market with a Buckingham Palace or Versailles version. Form an orderly queue please!

Hey - this is all a bit posh. This is looking like a really interesting project, and one from which I may shamelessly pinch some ideas, in addition to splitting a few infinitives!. Please keep the piccies rolling - great thread.

The feeder is about 10 feet from the kitchen window. He really doesn't seem to care much - although he flies off if we come close to the window. We get Green Woodpeckers on the lawn, but they're not interested in the feeder.

Be my guest DW. How about posting the result here?

This fella has been a frequent visitor for the last few weeks. Great Spotted Woodpecker I believe. Photo could be a little sharper, but it was taken on extreme zoom through a double glazed window.

Byron - I had already tried on loads of frames, and by a process of elimination concluded that a lens depth of less than 33mm would put the bifocal too high. I also ensured that I had the correct bridge measurement and arm length, and measured the pupil distance myself. I had never used...