System Take Overs - Replacing Equipment

[PeterJames]

Now thats a stupid Q. Im currently rebuilding a scooter engine, no way can i exspect to save money but the hours are labour of interest and chalenge.

You must have a DIY project somewhere that you could have had done cheaper and possibly better by a pro? Not the same type of satisfaction is it.

Driller sounds like hes up for the chalenge not on a cost saving exsercise. As said not the ususal ptaker with all the guff and no idea.

Not really a good anology is it Jeff, its almost like saying, Im making a life size replica of Big Ben with a working clock from only used matchsticks that I find on the beach. I bet if the clutch went on one of the vans you wouldnt fix it yourself even though you could if you wanted to, thats Drillers scenario

[norman]

No I think it's more of a hobby for him, as he's researching and using better gear than he would if he was purely saving £'s.

I do certain things myself because it interest me and not always to save cash. I fitted a kitchen a while ago from start to finish, I saved a big wedge but would still have done it as I find it relaxing and it's the 3rd or 4th one I've done, the same with the bathrooms in the house. I also truly think my attention to detail is hard to match with a tradesman who prices on cost.

[RichL]

I fitted a kitchen a while ago from start to finish, I saved a big wedge but would still have done it as I find it relaxing and it's the 3rd or 4th one I've done, the same with the bathrooms in the house.

I seem to remember you saying you always leave something no quite done just to piss your misses off, so what was it here - plinths not fitted? bog seat not on yet so its bear arses on ceramic?

[Adi]

you saying normans missus has an **** like a bear.

[PeterJames]

No I think it's more of a hobby for him, as he's researching and using better gear than he would if he was purely saving £'s.

I do certain things myself because it interest me and not always to save cash. I fitted a kitchen a while ago from start to finish, I saved a big wedge but would still have done it as I find it relaxing and it's the 3rd or 4th one I've done, the same with the bathrooms in the house. I also truly think my attention to detail is hard to match with a tradesman who prices on cost.

I can relate to that I have fitted several kitchens myself too, mainly to save money but I too enjoy fitting them. I suspect I may be fitting another shortly, even though I can afford to employ someone to do it for me

In my younger years Ive replaced engines and gear box's in my cars. Im not sure I would enjoy it as much as I used too, and wouldnt do it nowadays mostly because a proffesional would do it quicker better and I could earn more than I would save.

If I was earning the money of a dentist, I reckon I wouldnt be doing it to save money, so it must be a hobbie

[norman]

I seem to remember you saying you always leave something no quite done just to piss your misses off, so what was it here - plinths not fitted? bog seat not on yet so its bear ****s on ceramic?

tis true, in every room I know of one thing and it drives her ****ing insane. However unlike our Geordie friends we have a separate room we call the WC where our bog is to take a ****.

[RichL]

Gi'over thee still as t'netty down't end't t'yard.

[jb-eye]

I can relate to that I have fitted several kitchens myself too, mainly to save money but I too enjoy fitting them. I suspect I may be fitting another shortly, even though I can afford to employ someone to do it for me

In my younger years Ive replaced engines and gear box's in my cars. Im not sure I would enjoy it as much as I used too, and wouldnt do it nowadays mostly because a proffesional would do it quicker better and I could earn more than I would save.

If I was earning the money of a dentist, I reckon I wouldnt be doing it to save money, so it must be a hobbie

You exsplain what i was trying say. Bang on the nail i wont lift the bonnet on my car these days.

What do you mean "If I was earning the money of a dentist" LOL. The earnings or cost savings have nothing to do with those DIY jobs we want to do.BTW heres an update on the wall project. The office is now complete awaiting (you guest) wiring and alarms, just trying to sort parking area.

[MrHappy]

Why are you building a motorway embankment ?

[james.wilson]

lol