handsofclay Posted May 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 51 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: Is this the first ever post by a cat? Here is a pic of another feline building supervisor minus hard hat during construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 25 minutes ago, handsofclay said: I was only going to build one side first then got a bit carried away and relocated my bureau etc to accommodate another side behind the goal. I'm going to leave it at that but then again I thought that when I had built just the one side! Just another thought though and actually a bit of a booper; that big screen looks like you have scaled the grandstand on the Minimal not the Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 A couple of other points. There are no goals because I was trying to recreate the Tony Pulis era when these items of football furniture were superfluous. There is a half time scoreboard in the ground which is another anomaly as scores are just read out now over the PA or appear on the screens. But I thought it looked groovy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 If it makes you happy, good for you, life really is too short. Have no regrets and don’t spend all your time pleasing others and forgetting yourself would be my advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 22, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Pongosmate said: If you zoom in you can see your reflection in the tv screen That was nearly awkward !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, phantom said: That was nearly awkward !! Some of you might recall this fine body from the April 1989 edition of Playgirl magazine. A friend of mine said she did remember because that's when she stopped buying it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 19 hours ago, handsofclay said: It is nearly five years since I split with my ex after nearly 20 years together. Finally, after redecorating, I now really feel at home. I'm not saying you need to ditch a woman to get a home like this but such women who would welcome such a makeover are very rare indeed although I suspect the likes of Dollymarie, Red M and Septic Peg would approve. I also have a stadium clock which can play City commentary on RB as if it is coming over the stadium PA system and I have a Bluetooth speaker installed to Play live baseball from the States. There are 17,000 seats on the two sides so when I'm sat on my sofa it is like being in a 34,000 seater stadium. From the position of your BT Homehub, I reckon your stadium Wi-fi will work far better than Ashton Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Who said football fans are weird ?! Can't believe you're single with a front room like that ! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 54 minutes ago, Davefevs said: From the position of your BT Homehub, I reckon your stadium Wi-fi will work far better than Ashton Gate. :laugh:, then again they are restricted at Ashton Gate because if they fix a giant BT Homehub to the roof then Tilly Vacher will complain about the blue light spoiling her view from Clifton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Reminds me of the Alan Partridge episode with his stalker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123red1 Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Next time where a T-Shirt :laugh:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, handsofclay said: :laugh:, then again they are restricted at Ashton Gate because if they fix a giant BT Homehub to the roof then Tilly Vacher will complain about the blue light spoiling her view from Clifton. Better than the red lights giving her the impression that her view is of a brothel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Have you got one of those old East End seats too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 What's the tannoy* like? *Asking for a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 21 hours ago, handsofclay said: It is nearly five years since I split with my ex after nearly 20 years together. Finally, after redecorating, I now really feel at home. I'm not saying you need to ditch a woman to get a home like this but such women who would welcome such a makeover are very rare indeed although I suspect the likes of Dollymarie, Red M and Septic Peg would approve. I also have a stadium clock which can play City commentary on RB as if it is coming over the stadium PA system and I have a Bluetooth speaker installed to Play live baseball from the States. There are 17,000 seats on the two sides so when I'm sat on my sofa it is like being in a 34,000 seater stadium. Having spent most of day Not thinking about it the big screen should be in the corner bt internet is far to good switch to sky or talk talk and muffle the sound so @Robbored cant understand whats being said you have made a rod for your own back you can no longer cook chips you will have to drink piss poor beer but pay waitrose prices and why do you not have subbuteo figures on the pitch or is it half time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 50 minutes ago, reddoh said: Having spent most of day Not thinking about it the big screen should be in the corner bt internet is far to good switch to sky or talk talk and muffle the sound so @Robbored cant understand whats being said you have made a rod for your own back you can no longer cook chips you will have to drink piss poor beer but pay waitrose prices and why do you not have subbuteo figures on the pitch or is it half time? I’ve just sent him a torqouise sharpie to add the rugby lines in to give it that authentic look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariored Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Is the cat a Gas fan? Looks ticked off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 58 minutes ago, reddoh said: Having spent most of day Not thinking about it the big screen should be in the corner bt internet is far to good switch to sky or talk talk and muffle the sound so @Robbored cant understand whats being said you have made a rod for your own back you can no longer cook chips you will have to drink piss poor beer but pay waitrose prices and why do you not have subbuteo figures on the pitch or is it half time? Brilliant had a great laugh at this. But I will not act upon your suggestions even though it would add far more authenticity for fear that @Robbored might then turn up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted May 22, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, ontariored said: Is the cat a Gas fan? Looks ticked off. I thought it was Peter Bonetti..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, handsofclay said: Brilliant had a great laugh at this. But I will not act upon your suggestions even though it would add far more authenticity for fear that @Robbored might then turn up!!! Absolutely zero chance if that Handsofclay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 8 minutes ago, handsofclay said: Brilliant had a great laugh at this. But I will not act upon your suggestions even though it would add far more authenticity for fear that @Robbored might then turn up!!! nightmare on elm street not sure which one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 8 hours ago, Davefevs said: I’ve just sent him a torqouise sharpie to add the rugby lines in to give it that authentic look. Very good, loving the attention to detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Don’t stop now. I hope you’re planning to build twenty three more for those authentic alternate AWAY weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 23, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Looking back it all feels a bit Danish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Where's the pasty van? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 I really love this. Would you be interested in recreating this for me? Willing to pay a good price if it ends up as nice as yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 This thread gives me an idea. Mrs Robbo has been bending my ear about how I never got round to finishing a sunken pond project at the end of the garden and have instead left a big weed-strewn patch of barren soil and rocks. I can now tell her I have built a scaled down representation of the Mem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gas8er Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 7 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: This thread gives me an idea. Mrs Robbo has been bending my ear about how I never got round to finishing a sunken pond project at the end of the garden and have instead left a big weed-strewn patch of barren soil and rocks. I can now tell her I have built a scaled down representation of the Mem! Permission to pop round and take a giant shit in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 11 hours ago, Agard Days Night said: I really love this. Would you be interested in recreating this for me? Willing to pay a good price if it ends up as nice as yours! I could give it a go. I simply used French Apple crates from the 1930s I got on eBay - they have also been used as food and then clothing storage containers and a desk by me. I then got canvases from the pound shop as well as a series of lights which I put in place with cable ties and super glue. The two stands under the tv were doors on my cupboard. The most laborious bit was drawing and colouring in all the seats but I wouldn't be averse to doing so again. I'd estimate that once I had all the materials it would take me a couple of weeks working for a few hours each night on it. There are a few other things added such as the advertising boards etc (I will be adding more of those yet). My father appears in a Brown pot to the left of one of the stands in some of the pictures. People who knew him might not recognize him though because he wore glasses in the last few years of his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 3 hours ago, handsofclay said: I could give it a go. I simply used French Apple crates from the 1930s I got on eBay - they have also been used as food and then clothing storage containers and a desk by me. I then got canvases from the pound shop as well as a series of lights which I put in place with cable ties and super glue. The two stands under the tv were doors on my cupboard. The most laborious bit was drawing and colouring in all the seats but I wouldn't be averse to doing so again. I'd estimate that once I had all the materials it would take me a couple of weeks working for a few hours each night on it. There are a few other things added such as the advertising boards etc (I will be adding more of those yet). My father appears in a Brown pot to the left of one of the stands in some of the pictures. People who knew him might not recognize him though because he wore glasses in the last few years of his life. Any idea of a cost please fella? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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