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27-11-2018, 08:22 AM #481
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27-11-2018, 09:04 AM #482
Hhaa Frim, not you bud.
Someone definitely has issues when they’re sending pm’s at 3 in the morning.
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27-11-2018, 09:11 AM #483
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30-11-2018, 01:39 PM #484
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Bigcarpchaser finally gets his bum into gear!
Wasnt me either then lol but sounds like it rubbed you up the wrong way BCC ha ha
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30-11-2018, 02:04 PM #485
i just checked my sent messages to make sure it wasnt me,and it wasnt lol,andi
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30-11-2018, 07:42 PM #486
Lol, let’s just say, I was expecting some gloating so wasn’t exactly surprised.
Water off a ducks back, I could have kept quiet and pretended everything was fine however fessing up that the structural integrity of the pond wasn’t sound will hopefully ensure nobody ends up in similar circumstances.
Yes, it’s inconvenient and it’s going to cost a fair wedge to correct however, compared to a lot of problems people suffer with in general life it’s pretty insignificant and I count myself very fortunate that I can afford to put it right (with some “man maths”)
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30-11-2018, 07:48 PM #487
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30-11-2018, 07:50 PM #488
And I’m sure if it wasn’t for people trying something different the standard of equipment and ponds wouldn’t be where it is today
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01-12-2018, 06:34 AM #489nice one BCC. take no notice. at least you are man enough to say it as it is. with the pond damage. and people can only learn of your thread mate. respect to you for that mate. a lot would have given up. or like you say not said anything. good luck with the repair. and lots of photos with it. fred
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01-12-2018, 08:57 AM #490
Well said Fred.
Have i missed something Bcc? sounds like someone been sending you nasty pm"s at silly o"clock.
Talk about kicking someone when they are down,i think you are great the way you are handling this,i would be in bits and probably throw the towel in but you are carrying on with the build shows your dedication to your hobby.
Keep at it mate we are all here to help as much as we can.John
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02-12-2018, 06:01 PM #491
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02-12-2018, 07:29 PM #492
If the PM was sent at around 3 am, it was either someone that was Brahms and Liszt or maybe in another country like the USA? Sounds like Donald Trump is reading this thread
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02-01-2019, 12:52 PM #493
What’s the scoop Gary? That builder got his head out his arse and started sorting the pond yet??
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02-01-2019, 12:59 PM #494
Hey Scott, the builder went incommunicado before Christmas so left to my own devices it appears.
I have however had a massive brainwave and thought about casting everything above ground in reinforced concrete. This potentially means I can leave the fibreglass/insulation in place and just shutter with ply behind it ten use some props to keep it all nice and vertical. I have a contact for someone who could sort this for me, I've just been a little busy with other stuff and haven't got around to ringing the fella yet.
Glad to see yours is all up and running nicely mate, will have to pop round for a catch up soon...and to yours Frim
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02-01-2019, 01:16 PM #495
Jeezo, you will have to give me his name so I can avoid him in future!! Yea sounds good, I saw a video of some polish guy cast his pond in concrete and it looked spot on at the end, not sure what wood he used but it left a grain imprint on the concrete then he just painted it and it looked first class. Take it you are going with the wooden cladding again tho? Yes it seems to be doing ok, your welcome round anytime mate
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02-01-2019, 06:32 PM #496
Bigcarpchaser finally gets his bum into gear!
Sounds like a plan. I think pouring concrete around the outside would work fine. You mention reinforced, were you thinking rods or road matting? Road matting mesh set 50mm off the face of the existing split block wall and then ply stuttering 50 mm off the matting giving you 100mm thick reinforced concrete outer face would work well and easier than rods to hold in place. And topping that, belt and braces is if you reduced the height of the exiting outer block wall by 100mm you could shutter up over top of the blockwork and create a concrete ring beam. Not really necessary, but it would tie it all in nice.
You could use Galv frame ties or L brackets fixed to the outer face of the block wall and then wire the road matting to that to keep it in the centre of the poured concrete.
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02-01-2019, 08:53 PM #497
Hi bigcarpchaser
Just seen this thread, have you moved your koi out already.
I have a pool you can have as temp home for them not sure where your based im near reading.
Welcome to it if it's helpful.
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02-01-2019, 09:24 PM #498
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03-01-2019, 07:05 PM #499
Bigcarpchaser finally gets his bum into gear!
“Just” the wrong blocks unfortunately., doh!
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03-01-2019, 07:09 PM #500
So what’s the schedule of works? I want to see this pond up and running come spring!!
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