I don't believe we've met officially but Ian and I live at number 18 with our baby son.
Someone mentioned you had a website with your DIY progress on - we were really interested to see what you've done. We're getting there very slowly - students inhabited the house before us and it had the decor to suit!
Couple of quick questions - did you need to get planning permission to brick up the old back door? Do you have a door between the kitchen and the utility room? We are considering doing what you've done to make better use of the utility space but weren't sure if we needed to ask anyone first!
Comments: hey neighbour! I heard rumours that u might have a websight! Had a spare half hour so though I'd "google" it. Great to see how it was before we moved in next too you. Some of the pics even show our back yard, as it was 4 or 5 years ago! very interesting. You've certainly put some hard work into you home, and I recon its payed off. Looks great. Well done mate. Tim
Added: August 1, 2006
Submitted by Name: Robin
Comments: Matt - Nice website. One day my house will look like yours. Although I am intentionally going for a traditional look (iron fireplaces, reinstating full ceiling height etc), yours looks very close to the original. Sorry to hear about your trouble with Northern Rock. I had a similar experience with Legal & General over life assurance which left me equally bitter, but not as much out of pocket. An idea - how about promoting Mr Cook to the top level directory as he was hard to find!
Added: February 15, 2006
Submitted by Name: Gary
Comments: Good to see all is progressing so well. seems like ages since all the DIY. Was just checking out all my crud cars I used to own. Blimey oh riley.
Added: September 30, 2005
Submitted by Name: Martin From: Cotswolds, Glocestershire
Comments: Mathew, some might say you need to get out more, but when it comes to Worcester-Bosch boilers you're a star. My wife (Shawn) and I have renovated and remodelled a few places (Australia and UK) - I'm now facing maintenance rather than installation (the boiler's been in five years). Time to do the diaphragm! I followed the link to NewtonNet from a Google hit to the A1-gas forum. Keep up the good work (both of you). Cheers, Martin.
PS. How about putting an official picture of yourself on NewtonNet?
Added: September 26, 2005
Submitted by Name: Trev
Comments: Hi Mat
Was bored stiff at work so had a look through your old pictures. Forgot just how much work you've actually done over the past two years. I like the ones of Clare getting dirty! Hope you enjoyed your holiday.
Trev
Added: July 12, 2005
Submitted by Name: Big Ben
Comments: Hey there Mr Rat,
How are things with the house? You looking forward to your holiday I bet. Things here in the North Sea are cold and wet but getting slightly warmer (16�) nut compared to your 30+ a bit dissapointing.
Thanks for sorting out the speeding fine for me. Awfully gracious of you to pay the fine and take the points ;-)
Big Ben
Added: June 22, 2005
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Added: June 6, 2005
Submitted by Name: Ben
Comments: Hey Mr Rat. Hope all is well in Brsl. How is Gary getting on with his room. Much more to be done on the house? How is the Elmster? has his sister stopped beating him up yet. Will get down to see you all in a couple of weeke when I am back from the high seas again. Any plans for a summer holiday?
Added: July 1, 2003
Submitted by Name: Tim
Comments: I wondering where you learnt all these fantastic diy skills as I never saw any evidence of them at 49 Balfour road!!
Name: Sarah
From: Over the road (18)
Hey neighbour!
I don't believe we've met officially but Ian and I live at number 18 with our baby son.
Someone mentioned you had a website with your DIY progress on - we were really interested to see what you've done. We're getting there very slowly - students inhabited the house before us and it had the decor to suit!
Couple of quick questions - did you need to get planning permission to brick up the old back door? Do you have a door between the kitchen and the utility room? We are considering doing what you've done to make better use of the utility space but weren't sure if we needed to ask anyone first!
Sarah