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Washy · Apr 25th, 2008, 09:48 AM

I am speccin' venetian blinds at the moment

Martin L · Apr 25th, 2008, 10:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

I am speccin' venetian blinds at the moment

I've always used these people, got all my windows done with them

Eclectics

Great service, and far cheaper then getting them via John Lewis

Washy · Apr 25th, 2008, 10:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original)

I've always used these people, got all my windows done with them

Eclectics

Great service, and far cheaper then getting them via John Lewis

Thanks for that will have a look....Jonny Ls were coming out a bit pricey

Goonery · Apr 25th, 2008, 01:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original)

Two whole days and no activity here

Surely somebody has to be speccing something

I'm still trying to find a house...

Found a really nice place last weekend but have now discounted it as a/ the commute to town is long and b/ it's on a flood plain

....the search continues

On the plus side however I've got several viewings for my place setup this weekend. Maybe I can sell my place soon

If I might offer a bit of advice.

If you can sell for close to your asking price, take the money and bank it in a high interest easy access bolt hole and get somewhere to rent for a while until the market settles, you can keep looking in the meantime and if the right conditions come about you are in a great position as a cash buyer or have a decent deposit. In the meantime you can rent really decent places at knockdown prices while there is a glut of BTL places landlords are stuck with . Places to buy will continue to fall and there are some desperate sellers who will drop up to 30% just to get away. Of course its sad for them , but you get a bargain.

Shamster · Apr 25th, 2008, 01:22 PM

LOL!! There are certain places where an S speccer mustn't cut corners and one of those is John Lewis.

- I used them for all the bedroom carpets upstairs - and being a perfectionist I insisted on them coming back twice. Easily the best service.

jimskater · Apr 25th, 2008, 01:32 PM

Off to Virginia tomorrow morning, then to the Dragon next week.

Good speccin' to you all---and I'll be back in 10 days or so.

northandy · Apr 25th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original)

Two whole days and no activity here

Surely somebody has to be speccing something

I'm still trying to find a house...

Found a really nice place last weekend but have now discounted it as a/ the commute to town is long and b/ it's on a flood plain

....the search continues

On the plus side however I've got several viewings for my place setup this weekend. Maybe I can sell my place soon

Currently trying to sort the bathroom... hunting for a decent joiner to make a new sash window, and a builder to resize the window opening, and all the bits to decide on in the bathroom...

Railings should be being fitted soon, probably the week after next...

No cars for the forseeable for me.... still....

Hat · Apr 25th, 2008, 02:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original)

Currently trying to sort the bathroom... hunting for a decent joiner to make a new sash window, and a builder to resize the window opening, and all the bits to decide on in the bathroom...

Railings should be being fitted soon, probably the week after next...

No cars for the forseeable for me.... still....

just about finished our bathroom now, all new suite with over bath shower & heated towel rail, re-tiled but only minimally (don't like the public toilet/ mortuary look). Rubber flooring is going down next tuesday, i've got the light to fit this weekend, the bath panels are being made to measure by a local joiner as the diy plastic ones are rubbish & then the fitted cupboards need re-painting & one wall needs papering. first time ever we've had a new bathroom

we had our window re-sized when we had them replaced last year - all part of the masterplan to make sure we had enough room for a shower screen & wider bath

The window fitters just made up the difference with some concrete blocks, cemented them in & plastered over. easy

Washy · Apr 25th, 2008, 02:03 PM

I am tempted to stay as I am car wise....Had to go to visit a customer yesterday and thanks to some traffic problems I ended up doing a mini MINI run I had such a hoot blasting down some back roads it kind of made me wonder why I need anything else....add to that I returned 38mpg over the 174 mile journey so made me feel good again.

Think I have decided that the R56 does have MINIness, but maybe you just have to look a bit harder than with the old one...

Sorry ramble over...

northandy · Apr 25th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hat (original)

just about finished our bathroom now, all new suite with over bath shower & heated towel rail, re-tiled but only minimally (don't like the public toilet/ mortuary look). Rubber flooring is going down next tuesday, i've got the light to fit this weekend, the bath panels are being made to measure by a local joiner as the diy plastic ones are rubbish & then the fitted cupboards need re-painting & one wall needs papering. first time ever we've had a new bathroom

we had our window re-sized when we had them replaced last year - all part of the masterplan to make sure we had enough room for a shower screen & wider bath

The window fitters just made up the difference with some concrete blocks, cemented them in & plastered over. easy

I have a complication in the the lintel is shot, so its a slightly more difficult job, but hopefully should get something sorted soon... were going fully tiled, ppurely as the bathroom is so small condensation can be an issue (although we are adding venting).

Were also going for a concealed cistern and losing the leccy shower for a proper Grohe system... theres a fair chance we'll be selling up early next year

NeuroBeaker · Apr 25th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

I am tempted to stay as I am car wise....

Hurrah!!

northandy · Apr 25th, 2008, 02:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

I am tempted to stay as I am car wise....Had to go to visit a customer yesterday and thanks to some traffic problems I ended up doing a mini MINI run I had such a hoot blasting down some back roads it kind of made me wonder why I need anything else....add to that I returned 38mpg over the 174 mile journey so made me feel good again.

Think I have decided that the R56 does have MINIness, but maybe you just have to look a bit harder than with the old one...

Sorry ramble over...

Was in an R56 for the first time the other week, very impressed, definately more grown up, but I really liked it... part of me is ever so slightly tempted

Washy · Apr 25th, 2008, 02:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original)

Was in an R56 for the first time the other week, very impressed, definately more grown up, but I really liked it... part of me is ever so slightly tempted

I loved J5, but sometimes he was just a bit too hardcore. As an everyday tool the R56 is definately easier to use, but still has the x factor if you want some fun.....

If I had the dosh I would have one of each....an R56 for every day and a nice R53S for some weekend entertainment..

minicabrio · Apr 25th, 2008, 02:52 PM

Teaser post.....

My speccing is complete, and I'm collecting the new motor this coming Wednesday lunchtime

Expect a bit of a build up monday/tuesday

Washy · Apr 25th, 2008, 03:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

Teaser post.....

My speccing is complete, and I'm collecting the new motor this coming Wednesday lunchtime

Expect a bit of a build up monday/tuesday

It pays to advertise...

minicabrio · Apr 25th, 2008, 03:24 PM

Just building up suspense

Washy · Apr 25th, 2008, 03:33 PM

Factory works info...
http://www.mini2.com/forum/future-va...ml#post3412151

minicabrio · Apr 25th, 2008, 03:42 PM

Spec looks good

Plus its actually very well priced

Take a MINI at £16k, factor in 3.5k for the engine kit (like the 1st gen) and you are then getting the aero, aircon, alloys all for 1.5k which is pretty good.

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Apr 25th, 2008, 09:48 AM	#76681
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 18,289 Offline	I am speccin' venetian blinds at the moment Black to the future....

Apr 25th, 2008, 10:17 AM	#76682 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) I am speccin' venetian blinds at the moment I've always used these people, got all my windows done with them Eclectics Great service, and far cheaper then getting them via John Lewis MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 25th, 2008, 10:21 AM	#76683 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original) I've always used these people, got all my windows done with them Eclectics Great service, and far cheaper then getting them via John Lewis Thanks for that will have a look....Jonny Ls were coming out a bit pricey Black to the future....

Apr 25th, 2008, 01:22 PM	#76685 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 10,474 Offline	LOL!! There are certain places where an S speccer mustn't cut corners and one of those is John Lewis. - I used them for all the bedroom carpets upstairs - and being a perfectionist I insisted on them coming back twice. Easily the best service. 170508

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Apr 25th, 2008, 01:11 PM	#76684 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 13,534 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original) Two whole days and no activity here Surely somebody has to be speccing something I'm still trying to find a house... Found a really nice place last weekend but have now discounted it as a/ the commute to town is long and b/ it's on a flood plain ....the search continues On the plus side however I've got several viewings for my place setup this weekend. Maybe I can sell my place soon If I might offer a bit of advice. If you can sell for close to your asking price, take the money and bank it in a high interest easy access bolt hole and get somewhere to rent for a while until the market settles, you can keep looking in the meantime and if the right conditions come about you are in a great position as a cash buyer or have a decent deposit. In the meantime you can rent really decent places at knockdown prices while there is a glut of BTL places landlords are stuck with . Places to buy will continue to fall and there are some desperate sellers who will drop up to 30% just to get away. Of course its sad for them , but you get a bargain.

Apr 25th, 2008, 01:32 PM	#76686 (permalink)
jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 05:05 AM Posts: 6,709 Offline	Off to Virginia tomorrow morning, then to the Dragon next week. Good speccin' to you all---and I'll be back in 10 days or so. www.scmm.org GP 0101

Apr 25th, 2008, 01:44 PM	#76687 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 14,568 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L (original) Two whole days and no activity here Surely somebody has to be speccing something I'm still trying to find a house... Found a really nice place last weekend but have now discounted it as a/ the commute to town is long and b/ it's on a flood plain ....the search continues On the plus side however I've got several viewings for my place setup this weekend. Maybe I can sell my place soon Currently trying to sort the bathroom... hunting for a decent joiner to make a new sash window, and a builder to resize the window opening, and all the bits to decide on in the bathroom... Railings should be being fitted soon, probably the week after next... No cars for the forseeable for me.... still....

Apr 25th, 2008, 02:02 PM	#76688 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 15,800 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original) Currently trying to sort the bathroom... hunting for a decent joiner to make a new sash window, and a builder to resize the window opening, and all the bits to decide on in the bathroom... Railings should be being fitted soon, probably the week after next... No cars for the forseeable for me.... still.... just about finished our bathroom now, all new suite with over bath shower & heated towel rail, re-tiled but only minimally (don't like the public toilet/ mortuary look). Rubber flooring is going down next tuesday, i've got the light to fit this weekend, the bath panels are being made to measure by a local joiner as the diy plastic ones are rubbish & then the fitted cupboards need re-painting & one wall needs papering. first time ever we've had a new bathroom we had our window re-sized when we had them replaced last year - all part of the masterplan to make sure we had enough room for a shower screen & wider bath The window fitters just made up the difference with some concrete blocks, cemented them in & plastered over. easy

Apr 25th, 2008, 02:03 PM	#76689 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 18,289 Offline	I am tempted to stay as I am car wise....Had to go to visit a customer yesterday and thanks to some traffic problems I ended up doing a mini MINI run I had such a hoot blasting down some back roads it kind of made me wonder why I need anything else....add to that I returned 38mpg over the 174 mile journey so made me feel good again. Think I have decided that the R56 does have MINIness, but maybe you just have to look a bit harder than with the old one... Sorry ramble over... Black to the future....

Apr 25th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#76690 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 14,568 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hat (original) just about finished our bathroom now, all new suite with over bath shower & heated towel rail, re-tiled but only minimally (don't like the public toilet/ mortuary look). Rubber flooring is going down next tuesday, i've got the light to fit this weekend, the bath panels are being made to measure by a local joiner as the diy plastic ones are rubbish & then the fitted cupboards need re-painting & one wall needs papering. first time ever we've had a new bathroom we had our window re-sized when we had them replaced last year - all part of the masterplan to make sure we had enough room for a shower screen & wider bath The window fitters just made up the difference with some concrete blocks, cemented them in & plastered over. easy I have a complication in the the lintel is shot, so its a slightly more difficult job, but hopefully should get something sorted soon... were going fully tiled, ppurely as the bathroom is so small condensation can be an issue (although we are adding venting). Were also going for a concealed cistern and losing the leccy shower for a proper Grohe system... theres a fair chance we'll be selling up early next year

Apr 25th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#76691 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) I am tempted to stay as I am car wise.... Hurrah!! * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

Apr 25th, 2008, 02:15 PM	#76692 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 14,568 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) I am tempted to stay as I am car wise....Had to go to visit a customer yesterday and thanks to some traffic problems I ended up doing a mini MINI run I had such a hoot blasting down some back roads it kind of made me wonder why I need anything else....add to that I returned 38mpg over the 174 mile journey so made me feel good again. Think I have decided that the R56 does have MINIness, but maybe you just have to look a bit harder than with the old one... Sorry ramble over... Was in an R56 for the first time the other week, very impressed, definately more grown up, but I really liked it... part of me is ever so slightly tempted

Apr 25th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#76693 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original) Was in an R56 for the first time the other week, very impressed, definately more grown up, but I really liked it... part of me is ever so slightly tempted I loved J5, but sometimes he was just a bit too hardcore. As an everyday tool the R56 is definately easier to use, but still has the x factor if you want some fun..... If I had the dosh I would have one of each....an R56 for every day and a nice R53S for some weekend entertainment.. Black to the future....

Apr 25th, 2008, 02:52 PM	#76694 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 15,028 Offline	Teaser post..... My speccing is complete, and I'm collecting the new motor this coming Wednesday lunchtime Expect a bit of a build up monday/tuesday

Apr 25th, 2008, 03:07 PM	#76695 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) Teaser post..... My speccing is complete, and I'm collecting the new motor this coming Wednesday lunchtime Expect a bit of a build up monday/tuesday It pays to advertise... Black to the future....

Apr 25th, 2008, 03:24 PM	#76696 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 15,028 Offline	Just building up suspense

Apr 25th, 2008, 03:33 PM	#76697 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 18,289 Offline	Factory works info... http://www.mini2.com/forum/future-va...ml#post3412151 Black to the future....

Apr 25th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#76698 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 01:05 PM Posts: 15,028 Offline	Spec looks good Plus its actually very well priced Take a MINI at £16k, factor in 3.5k for the engine kit (like the 1st gen) and you are then getting the aero, aircon, alloys all for 1.5k which is pretty good.