Author Topic: Take 'em if you dare! (Read 5844 times)

Ninnyscrops. · « **on:** April 13, 2009, 22:36:05 »

Someone had a few bean poles stolen from the plot recently and we were advised to mark ours so that's what I did ;D

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t87/ninnyscrops/DSCF1755.jpg

Just hope no one sets up a wigwam on my plot!

elvis2003 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2009, 22:45:57 »

ha ha ha,they look fab!!
who would be a****d to steal canes,jeez!

Ninnyscrops. · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2009, 22:57:17 »

I think it was the "help yourself" brigade ::)

elvis2003 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2009, 23:30:05 »

the swines!

Jeanbean · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2009, 07:12:36 »

Glad I read this thread. Our 40x 8ft canes are jammed into our 6x4 shed. They do make it awkward to reach the shelves so we were going to put them behind the shed today. This would have allowwed us to put our porta potti in place ::). this luxury will have to wait until the supports are put into the ground. Why do the few spoil things for the majority? All most of us want is a peaceful life. :(

shirlton · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2009, 07:33:20 »

That would be a good job for the babbies to do one of the days.lol

manicscousers · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2009, 07:48:13 »

love it..ours are just old hazel sticks, should be safe? ;D

Mr Smith · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2009, 17:01:54 »

The thing to do is when you get hold of any scum that helps themselves to your property is, wear some leather gloves and give them a backhander then pick up one of your hazel sticks and whack them across the legs it must be ok I saw a copper do it on the telly, ;)

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2009, 18:02:05 »

Just because the plod can get away with it, it doesn't mean they wouldn't love to arrest you for the same thing!

cornykev · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2009, 20:54:29 »

Whats good for the pig is good for the gander. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2009, 20:58:58 »

It should be, but despite numerous assaults on, and killings of, civilians, how many of them have ever been convicted for violence?

saddad · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2009, 21:14:11 »

At least we don't live in Thailand, so unless you want to catch a Tube train, they'll not normally shoot you... :-X

tonybloke · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2009, 23:24:07 »

Quote from: saddad on April 15, 2009, 21:14:11

At least we don't live in Thailand, so unless you want to catch a Tube train, they'll not normally shoot you... :-X

or got a beard, or in wrong place, or walking slowly, or 'askin for it' >:(

froglets · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2009, 08:52:26 »

or practicing yoga!

1066 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2009, 18:04:15 »

Sorry to bring this thread back to DowntoEarths picture - been enjoying the read tho!
Where do people get those lovely sturdy bean poles from (AND NO JOKES!!!), I'm serious, I've got lots of canes, but would much prefer to have something that was sturdier and not so environmentally c**p!
1066

Ninnyscrops. · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2009, 19:48:42 »

Hi 1066 - I got mine from a woodsman who sells logs, kindling, builds rustic arches and the like. All very legitimate I might add, he works in the local castle grounds. I think if you google "coppicing" you might find a local woodsman. Mine are chestnut and he reckons they should last about 3/4 years, my hazel ones went brittle after about 2 years but I did leave them standing for all that time.

Linda

1066 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2009, 08:15:26 »

Thanks for the info DowntoEarth, hadn't thought that literally! I know of some great Chestnut coppicing woods in Battle, where we go for a walk and get the chestnuts, so I'll have a look round.
Then I'll need to start thinking of paint colours and designs ;D

thifasmom · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2009, 11:03:05 »

whats the general price range for coppiced poles? are they sold in bundles or each?

Ninnyscrops. · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2009, 11:19:40 »

Hazel ones were about £6 for a bundle of 10 and chestnut about £9 for the same quantity, but as he hadn't got any hazel in he let me have the chestnut for £6. I think if you shop around you can possibly get them cheaper but I like to support the local people where possible.

thifasmom · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2009, 11:25:42 »

tah works out the same down here.

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Author Topic: Take 'em if you dare! (Read 5844 times)