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Title: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Friday, 02 June 2017, 03:15 PM
Fabrication and construction commencing tomorrow.
7 by 6 metre partially enclosed awning off front of existing shed and 7 by 3.6 metre mezzanine floor extension to existing  :)
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Friday, 02 June 2017, 04:00 PM
I will be following this! 
Keep the updates coming.

I have a 6m x 9m (20 x 30 foot?) "Bikes only" shed and a good size carport but can't go much bigger in the city. Council aren't happy It's one of a few reasons I'm panning to move somewhere rural. I alway's thought a shed should be bigger than a house.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: VladTepes on Friday, 02 June 2017, 04:27 PM
Nice.

I have no shed, nor room for a shed.  It sucks.

Bit of a contrast with my old place with a 6x9 shed and acres of concrete parking....
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: KiwiCol on Friday, 02 June 2017, 05:00 PM
Irish, you could do a bit of a cull out there & make a bit of room?   Lawrie for starters would have half of it given a chance.  :stir:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Friday, 02 June 2017, 05:04 PM
The existing shed is 13m by 7m all bikes. Four bays (roller doors) 1 with mezz floor for parts, that being extended to half the shed.
I'm not rural just the good old Aussie quarter acre block that you can't get anymore.
House is bigger than shed, see views from back of house and front of shed. It was better when I owned the sheds as well to the left over fence another 13m by 6m but it had to go when me and the ex split but I have moved on after that great expense when you have 4 kids.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: KiwiCol on Friday, 02 June 2017, 05:17 PM
Massive!!
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Friday, 02 June 2017, 07:55 PM
900 square meters Col.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Kiwifruit on Friday, 02 June 2017, 08:25 PM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Friday, 02 June  2017, 05:00 PM
Irish, you could do a bit of a cull out there & make a bit of room?   Lawrie for starters would have half of it given a chance.  :stir:

Come on Col, a bloke needs a project or two 
  :cheers:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: KiwiCol on Saturday, 03 June 2017, 03:18 AM
Irish would be over 200 years old before he got all those projects done!  :rofl2:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Blubber on Saturday, 03 June 2017, 04:23 AM
Quote from: KiwiCol on Saturday, 03 June  2017, 03:18 AM
Irish would be over 200 years old before he got all those projects done!  :rofl2:

Or invite some spanner friendly friends over for some tinker time in the shed.
Share some bears, some stories and your project slowly progresses  :smoke:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Kiwifruit on Saturday, 03 June 2017, 05:12 AM
Whilst that sounds like a great idea Blubber. In my experience the only gain is in the pile of empties !!
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Blubber on Saturday, 03 June 2017, 05:31 AM
Mmmmh.... Bikes and beers.  :smitten:

Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: seth on Saturday, 03 June 2017, 05:57 AM
 :sinbin: :boogie: :boogie2:
in sheds rock
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Mrg on Sunday, 04 June 2017, 05:27 PM
Yes I know we're your coming from on this , my shed 6x6 is way to small so I've got round the good goood wife and have planning permission to expand  yepie  to a 10x10 so loads more room for bikie as she calls it to rest in the winter  :onya:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 10 June 2017, 01:17 PM
Some progress this morning, time for a few beers.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 10 June 2017, 01:20 PM
 From below
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 10 June 2017, 01:22 PM
Side
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Batkwaka on Saturday, 10 June 2017, 06:01 PM
It seems the more space you have, the more bikes you Aquire.


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Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Mick_J on Saturday, 10 June 2017, 07:43 PM
The one in the foreground looks like a proper beast  :stir:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Friday, 16 June 2017, 05:07 PM
Screw Gun tomorrow
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Batkwaka on Friday, 16 June 2017, 06:45 PM
Quote from: mjgt on Saturday, 10 June  2017, 07:43 PM
The one in the foreground looks like a proper beast  :stir:

Funny story, my Wife wanted a little bike to get around on (no licence, even longer story) so she wanted $1500 to spend on an electric bike and safety gear so she bought the little yellow electric bike in the foreground and some new bedsheets...yes, I was a little baffled by the bedsheets too. Happy Wife, Happy life so another $500 and she purchased a light weight open face helmet, some gloves and shoes and etc.
As it turns out those tiny little rims and shitty little tyres do not make a good combination on the road and she went arse over kettle off a curb. She rode it home parked it the garage and there it sits, awaiting its next victim!
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Macon on Friday, 07 July 2017, 12:55 PM
Quote from: Batkwaka on Saturday, 10 June  2017, 06:01 PM
It seems the more space you have, the more bikes you Aquire.

I agree totally....

Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 05 August 2017, 04:26 PM
Getting them up there.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Sweaty on Sunday, 06 August 2017, 04:21 PM
You lucky bastards  :onya: :hat:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Sunday, 06 August 2017, 05:18 PM
Quote from: Macon on Friday, 07 July  2017, 12:55 PM
Quote from: Batkwaka on Saturday, 10 June  2017, 06:01 PM
It seems the more space you have, the more bikes you Aquire.

I agree totally....

Really ?      :grin:

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Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Kiwifruit on Sunday, 06 August 2017, 06:45 PM
Thought i'd use some of these photos to suggest that we have enough shed space to expand the bike family.
Her response........why, you've only got one arse !!!
Hmmm, that didnt go so well   :facepalm:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Mick_J on Sunday, 06 August 2017, 07:22 PM
You could use this old comeback

So have you but you've got more than 1 pair of draws, you've only got 2 ears but more than I pair of ear rings  :whistling:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Sunday, 06 August 2017, 07:30 PM
My wife knows I'm having a bigger shed and more bikes when we move.

We have two rules now that will be carried onto the next place.
1... It must fit in the shed, no bikes around the yard or in the house, fine, I'm having a bigger shed.
2... I buy them with my money, not the mortgage / housekeeping account. I'm fine with this too.
When I had 4 registered bikes (and a couple of projects) my wife came with me and encouraged me to buy a 5th.


My wife isn't fussed about bikes.
I've always wanted a camel, she's OK'd me to have Alpaca's but the camel is currently something we can't agree on. I have been researching this for a while, its do-able, I'm just trying to guage her reaction when I turn up with one!
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: ARH on Monday, 07 August 2017, 06:29 AM
FFS Tony... a camel????  We could take the right hump with you  :happy1: :rofl2:

I thought it was bad enough talking about Triumphs here but camels???
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: gsxbarmy on Monday, 07 August 2017, 07:52 AM
Quote from: ARH on Monday, 07 August  2017, 06:29 AM
I thought it was bad enough talking about Triumphs ???

EXCUSE ME ARH? 

One can go off people y'know :rolleyes:  :lol:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Andre on Monday, 07 August 2017, 07:59 AM
Put this up as background for your PC-screen and see how she reacts. Women like pretty things  :stir:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Kiwifruit on Monday, 07 August 2017, 09:35 AM
Ooooh.....Painful looking seats.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: KiwiCol on Monday, 07 August 2017, 06:32 PM
Tony, a camel?  What ya gonna do with a camel?  Can't be to ride as you've got plenty of exciting rides there already.  A pom who wants a camel??  Righto, UK contingent, out of all you lot, who has ever had the desire to have a camel in their back yard?  (Stoli, you're exempt from this . . .)  Maybe is a Lawrence of Arabia thing, or maybe they're just good to eat, your own camel, fatten 'er up & have plenty of fresh camel in the fridge & freezer? 
It definitely is a different thing to be wanting a camel in ones back yard.

You're full of surprizes Tony.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: grog on Monday, 07 August 2017, 06:55 PM
a very pretty camel it is, some women prefer two humps, mine prefers none at all.  :laugh:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: KiwiCol on Monday, 07 August 2017, 07:00 PM
That's just subterfuge Grog, they all prefer 2, truth be known.   So I've heard anyway.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Mick_J on Monday, 07 August 2017, 07:00 PM
I don't know, some gentle music and soft lighting  :whistling:

Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: KiwiCol on Monday, 07 August 2017, 07:01 PM
Jeeez!!   That looks just like the office lady at work! :lol:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Tony Nitrous on Monday, 07 August 2017, 07:10 PM
Been looking at them and talking to folk for years.
Owning one makes no sense at all but they always make me mile...

Crows Nest Show...

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Brisbane Ekka Show...

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Nanango...

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Wondai...

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Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Andre on Monday, 07 August 2017, 07:21 PM
Much we own doesn't make sense... but we love it. Hope you get a good natured camel. Wouldn't be surprised if your wife will want one too then  :smitten:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: grog on Monday, 07 August 2017, 07:21 PM
rounded up by cops for being a single hump, very good. should always be a double hump.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: KiwiCol on Wednesday, 09 August 2017, 05:07 PM
Well,  looks like the UK guys aren't even reading this thread.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Mick_J on Wednesday, 09 August 2017, 05:22 PM
What can we say, bloke wants a camel  :whatever:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Wednesday, 09 August 2017, 08:52 PM
How many camels can you fit in an 42 square meter area!
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Kiwifruit on Wednesday, 09 August 2017, 08:57 PM
Wish that thing with the red lippy had kept its Burqa on......no wonder the blokes dress them like a letterbox when out in public.
:facepalm:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Mick_J on Wednesday, 09 August 2017, 09:17 PM
You know you fancy her, keep going back for a look  :whistling:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Kiwifruit on Wednesday, 09 August 2017, 09:25 PM
Rule #7
Thou shall not covet thy neighbours camel.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Sweaty on Wednesday, 09 August 2017, 09:32 PM
The elephant asked the camel: "Why do you have your breasts on your back?"

The camel clearly irritated by the outrage of modesty replies: "What a silly question from someone who has a dick on his face."
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Sweaty on Wednesday, 09 August 2017, 09:43 PM
For Tony
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Kiwifruit on Thursday, 10 August 2017, 04:23 PM
Must have been a serious Camel accident at the shops today. When I got there, there was only some debris left wrapped around the tree and gaurd rail. It was reported the Camel was taken into a nearby shop for surgery !!
(Sorry Tony the scene is quite graphic.)
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: KiwiCol on Thursday, 10 August 2017, 04:53 PM
Butter Camel on the menu for the next month!
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: ARH on Saturday, 12 August 2017, 02:20 AM
 :rofl2:  col... you beat me to it 👍
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Monday, 20 November 2017, 01:35 PM
Hard work this retirement, dug a big hole for a 100mm post put up beam this morning for my new awning :)
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 25 November 2017, 06:18 AM
Carport is looking bigger
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: GSXKING on Saturday, 25 November 2017, 05:39 PM
From sheds to Camels. At least Camel tastes great  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 25 November 2017, 07:35 PM
Quote from: GSXKING on Saturday, 25 November  2017, 05:39 PM
From sheds to Camels. At least Camel tastes great  :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
I'm told flavoured condoms are available now, not sure about the taste lol.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: GSXKING on Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 12:47 AM
I'm thinking you'd be a sucker for a Guinness flavoured one then BIG FELLA LMAO  :happy1: :happy1: :rofl3: :coffeescreen:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Kiwifruit on Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 03:05 AM
I thought stripper poles were supposed to be chromed ?
Must breed em tough in the Outback  :stir:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Del on Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 06:13 AM
 :happy1: :happy1: :happy1:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 02:26 PM
Quote from: GSXKING on Wednesday, 29 November  2017, 12:47 AM
I'm thinking you'd be a sucker for a Guinness flavoured one then BIG FELLA LMAO  :happy1: :happy1: :rofl3: :coffeescreen:
My Guinness comes in pints.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Sweaty on Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 02:38 PM
Your working too hard in retirement Jeff, get back to work for a rest.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 05:19 PM
Quote from: Sweaty on Wednesday, 29 November  2017, 02:38 PM
Your working too hard in retirement Jeff, get back to work for a rest.
Already did one day this week Sweety. Will be packing my panniers for another 3 dayer over the mountains again.
Don't mind one day a week the money is good lol.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Sweaty on Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 06:13 PM
I see 2 wires and I get confused, stuff that.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Kiwifruit on Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 07:56 PM
Battery charger was it Sweaty ?
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Sweaty on Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 08:28 PM
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Wednesday, 29 November  2017, 07:56 PM
Battery charger was it Sweaty ?
Yes, but it was very confusing, as one was red & one was black  :grin:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Wednesday, 09 May 2018, 11:00 AM
Almost finished, just two weeks to go.

Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Sweaty on Wednesday, 09 May 2018, 06:20 PM
Nice work Jeff. Now I just have to wait for you to head to the UK, so I can sneak over and dump all my sh*t in there  :stir:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Wednesday, 09 May 2018, 06:36 PM
Quote from: Sweaty on Wednesday, 09 May  2018, 06:20 PM
Nice work Jeff. Now I just have to wait for you to head to the UK, so I can sneak over and dump all my sh*t in there  :stir:
Good luck if you can, there is a pedestrian gate on the right of pic into mate next door. This weekend full colourbond panel coming out so he can bring a car and bike trailer through. One and a half bays cleared for his workshop use, in exchange for him looking after all my shit, nothing worth stealing now the Katana is gone only a boring stock 14, V4's GPz's RD's GT's XJ GSX's XR DR and lots of spares.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Sweaty on Wednesday, 09 May 2018, 06:51 PM
If that's all that's left in the shed Jeff, I won't waist my time breaking in then  :grin:
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Catty on Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 09:13 PM
What about that fast Holden combo you have there surely someone would want it?😉
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Monday, 28 May 2018, 01:29 PM
Quote from: Catty on Wednesday, 16 May  2018, 09:13 PM
What about that fast Holden combo you have there surely someone would want it?😉

The modern Sandman Catty.
Title: Re: I Need a Bigger Shed
Post by: Irish in Oz on Friday, 15 June 2018, 12:28 AM
I found a bigger shed.