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Haize 3 Star Club


Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 1126
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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I had that book for Christmas this year. The only problem being that I already owned it Still, it was a very thoughtful present, I just can't decide whether or not to tell my Uncle! I'm thinking there is no point, as when he visits, there *will* be a copy of it here. Anyway, that's my sister's birthday present sorted - she was asking me about the book the other day
I'm not sure I'd be brave enough for a "thunderbox". I'd love some system that did environmentally friendly things after the perfectly normal bathroom with flushing toilet  _________________ *All* tiles now up in the bathroom! A bit of grouting to go and it'll be a finished room
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Cabbagepatch 6 Star Club


Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 3532 Location: S Glos
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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Lloyd had the book years and years ago, let his mad cousin in the mountains of North Wales borrow it...not been since.
So, new copy provided. It is good but in my opinion (for what its worth), he touches on every subject and if you want to try something you would have to delve deeper elsewhere for more precise information. |
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Haize 3 Star Club


Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 1126
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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I'd agree with that, but it is always handy to have something with a low level introduction to a variety of things, and if any of them sparks your interest, you can research them further.
I want bees!  _________________ *All* tiles now up in the bathroom! A bit of grouting to go and it'll be a finished room
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Cabbagepatch 6 Star Club


Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 3532 Location: S Glos
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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I want a Jersey cow, goats, a dairy, geese, ducks and still awaiting the spinning wheel apparantly on its way from the mountains of Wales.
Actually, peace and quiet would be really nice  |
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mrutty 2 Star Club

Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 827
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Have to say I'm not a great fan of his at all. I do think it's great that he managed to make a living by telling people that he 'invented' the whole idea. Even better that his fans still tell everyone how great he is. Lack of depth in everything he writes IMHO. |
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Cabbagepatch 6 Star Club


Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 3532 Location: S Glos
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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My thoughts exactly, all very lovely but if you really want to do it properly, he has no depth of information to offer.
I think he is more about waving the "we can do this" flag, most encouraging but no depth.
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lloyd 5 Star Club


Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 2586
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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| He is a great inspirer though, and motivator for those who otherwise might remain "townies" for ever. |
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nanny 5 Star Club


Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 2904 Location: attached to the mountain side
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Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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| lloyd wrote: | | He is a great inspirer though, and motivator for those who otherwise might remain "townies" for ever. |
agreed
we have the new copy and the original reprinted
he did inspire us actually
got us thinking about what we could do and spurred us on to get down and do it. |
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