Monthly Archives: January 2008

Back to Karate training

Posted on January 29, 2008 by andy

Finally got back off my arse and went back to the SSKA (Southern Shotokan Karate Association) after 7 years away. I did got to some other clubs since though but the last time I trained was back in 2005! Ouch, … Continue reading →

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A spot of Tiling

Posted on January 27, 2008 by andy

So, what happens when you try and remove 4 rows of old bathroom tiles from the wall…..err it pulls off the old plaster from the lathe & plaster wall. Whoops, so after removing what’s left of the plaster and lathes, … Continue reading →

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A spot of rewiring…..

Posted on January 18, 2008 by andy

Behind the TV are 2 x double sockets, a feed for the Sky dish and an extension lead from the other side of the room where the telephone box is located. I thought it would be wise to bring the … Continue reading →

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Plumbing new taps in

Posted on January 15, 2008 by andy

Ok, my hot water tap broke so I decided to replace it with another new set as the old ones looked naff anyway. The new combi boiler system was installed most using polyplumb fittings and plastic pipe so I got … Continue reading →

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Office complete

Posted on January 13, 2008 by andy

Finally finished putting up the shelves in my office today using 2×1 batten with pine board on top. I think it makes use of the chimney alcove very well and I intend to do the same in the front room … Continue reading →

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