Images of items I have purchased (except trainers [no feet pics])

Basher · 20 May 2021 at 13:54

LiE said:
What paint did you use?

Johnstones masonry paint.

Dis86 · 20 May 2021 at 14:03

@LiE I can also vouche for their masonry paint. Served me well.

LiE · 20 May 2021 at 14:10

Basher said:
Johnstones masonry paint.

Dis86 said:
@LiE I can also vouche for their masonry paint. Served me well.

Thanks, good to know. Something to do when the weather is bit better.

dirtychinchilla · 20 May 2021 at 14:36

Basher said:
Do they have a different name? I mention it because we had a LOT of red tiles on the side of our house that we painted recently. Looks a lot better IMO. Everyone has different tastes though, of course (rendering happening next week):

OK I think that's pretty sexy. I just think one random part on Lie's house would look funny

LiE · 20 May 2021 at 14:40

dirtychinchilla said:
OK I think that's pretty sexy. I just think one random part on Lie's house would look funny

Also the rest of the street has stuck with this colour.

LiE · 20 May 2021 at 14:48

Upgraded to a 44mm Nike+ series 6 Apple watch. Went with silver to match my iPhone 12 mini and soon to be delivered M1 iMac.

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Ryan-3 · 20 May 2021 at 14:50

dirtychinchilla said:
Wall tiles?

Aren't these officially called Shingles? Just to be pedantic.

Basher · 20 May 2021 at 14:55

Ryan-3 said:
Aren't these officially called Shingles? Just to be pedantic.

I thought shingle was just a kind of tile/how you lay them?

wingman · 20 May 2021 at 15:52

dirtychinchilla said:
That sounds sensible. You don't want to be "that house".

This is @LiE remember, it'll be different next week

BigT · 20 May 2021 at 15:53

Shingle was always the same as a tile except traditionally made from wood. Both can be roof or wall hung. I think these days the definition of shingle is a bit more hazy though. Plenty of shed roof shingles are felt for example and I think people realise wood isn't the greatest non-porous material for cladding a roof or wall.

LiE · 20 May 2021 at 15:56

wingman said:
This is @LiE remember, it'll be different next week

Hey! I'm only like that with my tech

soundb0y · 20 May 2021 at 16:07

Raymond Lin said:
Google says less than 10 miles...

For interior shots, you want to make the space look big, so a WIDE angle lens is preferable. People expect it so don't worry about the "it looks larger than it is" feeling.

You want bright-looking images and a welcoming feel, if it's dark then you want an illusion of light coming through the window. Tripod helps.

Mix it with some detailed shots of a vase and whatnot.

You can probably do it a half-decent job if you have a wide-angle lens on your phone.

Ah wow yeah that's close. Thought there was only 1 local guy on here but not seen him in years.

Ill give those tips a go thank you. Its a trick to find a few hours when they are empty with the sun shining at the moment.

Housey · 20 May 2021 at 17:25

Arrived today, need to build it and put it into the garden yet but that's a job for the weekend.

Before shots, will upload some after shots when I have put it all together.

fez · 20 May 2021 at 17:52

You are clearly a man of wealth and means. Those chaps are very expensive!

I have the aldi knockoff and they are amazing BBQs. Its hard to go back to a normal BBQ and especially a gas one after you have used these. The smokey flavours and heat management are amazing. They take a little getting used to but they are worth it.

Housey · 20 May 2021 at 18:03

fez said:
You are clearly a man of wealth and means. Those chaps are very expensive!

I have the aldi knockoff and they are amazing BBQs. Its hard to go back to a normal BBQ and especially a gas one after you have used these. The smokey flavours and heat management are amazing. They take a little getting used to but they are worth it.

I had an outback for 15 years or so which I gave away 4 years or so back. I have not invested in my garden area since so I have treated myself to one and next will be raplacement garden furniture as that is 18 years old and frankly, ****.

200sols · 20 May 2021 at 18:08

Money well spent IMO

Housey · 20 May 2021 at 18:13

200sols said:
Money well spent IMO

I nearly sent it all back. New delivery driver on his first day, no idea what he was doing, didn't want to even bring down my drive or help unload it, looking at me saying "where is your forklift" got me riled.

soundb0y · 20 May 2021 at 18:14

Housey said:
Arrived today, need to build it and put it into the garden yet but that's a job for the weekend.

Before shots, will upload some after shots when I have put it all together.

Niiiiiice

firstborn · 20 May 2021 at 18:18

Housey said:
Arrived today, need to build it and put it into the garden yet but that's a job for the weekend.

Before shots, will upload some after shots when I have put it all together.

What made you go for the BGE? I'm torn between that and the Kamado Joe at the moment.

Housey · 20 May 2021 at 18:38

firstborn said:
What made you go for the BGE? I'm torn between that and the Kamado Joe at the moment.

I have liked them for sometime, loads of friends seem to have them and I have always been impressed by them. I think Kamado Joe is much of a muchness too, but I went with Green Egg. Not sure with is a wrong choice.