Fred has arrived however..... - Page 2

stevemac · 9th May 2008, 14:40

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Originally Posted by Simon W

Did you watch the episode on this house? Huge amount of work to restore it - those two worked like loonies. Good on 'em.

I've seen it about half a dozen times, which is why my wife organised for us to go there. The other one that is fascinating is the Huf House. That is just down the road from us. I am a great Grand Designs fan, there are some that I could not live in, but all are interesting. I think its really important that there are people that are brave enough to push the boundaries a bit. If not, we will continue to get the boring mock tudor and georgian houses that seem to be filling up the country.

Simon W · 9th May 2008, 15:20

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Originally Posted by stevemac

.... I think its really important that there are people that are brave enough to push the boundaries a bit. If not, we will continue to get the boring mock tudor and georgian houses that seem to be filling up the country.

Well said Steve.

I saw the Huf house episode as well - not my cup of tea (even if I could afford one) but it's pretty impressive, especially the way they got it built in a few days.

The other good programme was the George Clarke one (Build a New Life in the Country) about the couple who revamped that French mini chateau (then got married in the church next door). What a stunning house.

Can't find the exact episode but the website is here
http://www.five.tv/programmes/builda.../?archive=true

Simon W · 9th May 2008, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Kandyman

Fred would like to go to Dubai but i dont think he could spend 6 months over there

I could take Fred to The Roundhouse in London on 18th May.

Rincewind · 9th May 2008, 17:46

Fred is settling in quite well here now.

Little Miss Rincewind has taken a shine to him straight away and has had him posing for photos and also spending time on her trampoline - so I think he's ok.

Just settling in for a Friday night beer - tell me, is he allowed a beverage in the evenings, or at BBQ's?

Photos to follow when I've got some decent ones.

N

JohnDotCom · 9th May 2008, 18:47

Did you say Beer? The Bear Luv's the Stuff.

kevin · 10th May 2008, 14:54

would fred like to go back to Spain. im going next week 16 may if he could get here in time my son would love to take him.

He was looking for him at the meet but did not find him.
fred must have been moving arould to fast looking at all the nice 75 there.

Kandyman · 10th May 2008, 15:34

The only way to get Fred is to see who has him at the moment and PM that person to see if a meet could be arranged to do a Fred swap

Fred does not like been posted and he never keep a dairy

Andyb123 · 10th May 2008, 16:09

Hi Kandyman.

Thanks for the update and I guess yr right 6 month in one, location is a bit long, next time I know I am doing a shorter stint I will post and maybe we can arrange a holiday in Dubai for Fred.

Cheers.

podge · 11th May 2008, 14:57

Nice to see our freind has been to France, super place Steve, we allways liked the episode about the couple who transformed/built a small artists "colony" in Southern Italy I think, they did ALL the work themselves.P.
Here you go...
http://www.channel4.com/4homes/ontv/...a-revisit.html

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