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nettie



Joined: 02 Dec 2004
Posts: 5888
Location: Suffolk
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 09 5:01 pm    Post subject: Manky old tent Reply with quote
    

Went to pick up some stained glass from a very very nice lady who was doing a spot of freecycling, and bless her, her old folks had both passed on and the house was up for sale, she was desperate to clear the junk from the garage. She offered me an old frame tent and I didn't have the heart to say no, I also figured one of my friends would have a use for it. Unfortunately I took it home gagging and with the windows would down because it stank so badly of mould, and was just about to chuck the whole lot away when i realised I could use the poles..... and now I am the owner of some permanent (and extendable) plant supports as well as loads of pegs for pinning fleece and netting to the plot!!!

Thank you nice lady

jamsam



Joined: 21 Oct 2005
Posts: 2560
Location: erm....i dont know, its dark.
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 09 10:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

if its old canvas, then its great for covering weeds, lining raised beds etc in the garden and we have found many small holder type uses for old canvas, but if its the newer plasticy coated canvas or really modern nylon/polycotton type material you may aswell take it to the tip of burn it your self. its useless for second jobs!

nettie



Joined: 02 Dec 2004
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Location: Suffolk
PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 09 11:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

yep its manky old polycotton stuff with a nice green flora on top, and i can't get near it without wanting to barf.

Thank you for replying, i was starting to think I was the sole loony in the asylum

ros



Joined: 19 Jul 2005
Posts: 2469
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 05, 09 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

hmm, old frame tent - I know where there is one of those - and I know somewhere else that will need a fruit cage next year

nettie



Joined: 02 Dec 2004
Posts: 5888
Location: Suffolk
PostPosted: Mon Dec 07, 09 4:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Oh now Fruitcage.....that is an even better idea!!!

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