tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post1238295569941303839..comments2023-10-17T12:05:26.540+01:00Comments on Razor-blade of Life: PaZZionZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-88499210908364504122011-04-25T08:42:42.117+01:002011-04-25T08:42:42.117+01:00One of my Nice Lady friends and her farmer husban...One of my Nice Lady friends and her farmer husband (now retired), who have a similarly old house and family history, also have one that I have always admired. He has obsessively maintained it, and it is hard to believe it is nearly 100.Blue Witchhttp://blue-witch.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-70398938781114382512011-04-24T18:01:41.609+01:002011-04-24T18:01:41.609+01:00The Sage says that his maternal grandfather moved ...The Sage says that his maternal grandfather moved here on his retirement in 1925, and had it made then. In 1932, his wife died and he moved house and then it was dismantled and moved here. Although it does look dilapidated now, it's basically sound and can certainly be renovated, it's no worse than when we did so before. It looks too scruffy for a photo to do it justice now, but I'll post photos when the time comes.<br /><br />It would make a great studio, just a good size and one could move it for the best light. Bit chilly in winter though.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-51939347072874037522011-04-24T13:58:53.509+01:002011-04-24T13:58:53.509+01:00Oh, I remember one in a Scottish town where I grew...Oh, I remember one in a Scottish town where I grew up. I thought it was wonderful even though I never got to see inside. I would still like one as a studio!Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17467630407914812378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-17674031726757075932011-04-24T09:14:57.040+01:002011-04-24T09:14:57.040+01:00Mago, I hadn't been thinking of its historical...Mago, I hadn't been thinking of its historical aspect, but of course you're right. It is very old. It was moved here, decades ago, from the Sage's grandparents' garden. I'll see if he can work out its age.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-44140810688829076752011-04-24T02:29:13.110+01:002011-04-24T02:29:13.110+01:00I got it - it's great. If done right - as you ...I got it - it's great. If done right - as you say - it can be floated by one hand. I wonder whether others survived? Do you know of other examples? I know of a collection of historical "garden houses" in another town, but none of it is moveable.<br />A line could be drawn from renaissance garden houses through the Baroque to 19th century inventions, just an idea. These small buildings fount some interest in the last years, I remember there was a thesis, but I have to search for it - ha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-31514334324789537332011-04-23T22:32:14.009+01:002011-04-23T22:32:14.009+01:00There is a circular iron track and wheels under th...There is a circular iron track and wheels under the summerhouse fit into it, and you can easily swing it around, although it is too heavy to move by itself. However, it needs to be absolutely level to work and the moles have made the base shift. Since the working mechanism is underneath, it wouldn't show in a photo. It's about 8 foot square.<br /><br />Dave, the thickness of bricks would make it much smaller. And it would need a reinforced base. And why have a mechanised turning mechanism when a wooden house can be turned with one hand? You've had a funny turn too many, dear heart (thank you, Mike).Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-56592644485499024642011-04-23T17:10:00.579+01:002011-04-23T17:10:00.579+01:00I can't imagine what a rotating summerhouse co...I can't imagine what a rotating summerhouse could be. When you have a chance, you might photo it? Whatever it is, it sounds wonderful.Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907154817666327667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-50169273258391714222011-04-23T11:22:28.022+01:002011-04-23T11:22:28.022+01:00It may be a stupid question, sorry - but how do yo...It may be a stupid question, sorry - but how do you turn, better rotate, your garden house?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-77902083931485689222011-04-23T10:44:25.388+01:002011-04-23T10:44:25.388+01:00A good solid, well-balanced turntable (perhaps mot...A good solid, well-balanced turntable (perhaps motorised) should be able to cope.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-40224685509800914162011-04-23T10:30:35.523+01:002011-04-23T10:30:35.523+01:00In fact the very idea might give one a funny turn....In fact the very idea might give one a funny turn.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558857315748815249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-9004357555572686562011-04-23T09:44:44.685+01:002011-04-23T09:44:44.685+01:00It's be a bit of a bugger to rotate though.It's be a bit of a bugger to rotate though.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-8708473968078716042011-04-23T09:41:10.176+01:002011-04-23T09:41:10.176+01:00A brick summerhouse would never need repainting.A brick summerhouse would never need repainting.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-87667144105494551292011-04-23T09:17:23.505+01:002011-04-23T09:17:23.505+01:00Yes we did, we used it for some years although it ...Yes we did, we used it for some years although it became progressively more difficult as the Sage kept piling more stuff in there that had to be removed every summer. It has been the last few years that we haven't been able to use it. <br /><br />It is all bolted together, so it's possible to dismantle it but it's extremely heavy. I remember four of us heaving on ropes getting the roof in place last time. I can ask you what you think about its placing when you're here for the party.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-90069748894872605642011-04-23T08:59:20.457+01:002011-04-23T08:59:20.457+01:00Did you ever use it (other than as a store for gar...Did you ever use it (other than as a store for garden equipment)?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-48742075978915991012011-04-23T08:57:54.022+01:002011-04-23T08:57:54.022+01:00Z, the summer house is a delightful erection, I be...Z, the summer house is a delightful erection, I bet it will look fabulous when it's done up and moved. Good luck.Rate My Sausagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447070967547801383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-19798964877010999612011-04-22T21:54:03.024+01:002011-04-22T21:54:03.024+01:00I hope you have a happy holiday weekend, Gledwood....I hope you have a happy holiday weekend, Gledwood. I am lucky. My enthusiasms are not compulsive or followed by depression. But they are not as high as yours are. There's no right answer.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-2544119038214457452011-04-22T21:31:57.671+01:002011-04-22T21:31:57.671+01:00I wish I could define myself with enthusiasm... if...I wish I could define myself with enthusiasm... if only!<br /><br />Have a cheery-enthusiastic weekend!<br /><br />And happy eggster or Passover if you prefer...Gledwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308172310486574510noreply@blogger.com