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Old 15-03-2008, 08:22 PM
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Went down to the site today to check out the plot I'd been offered (never set foot there before) ... its in MUCH better condition than i expected... very exciting

(the only snag is the shed is padlocked shut so I have to do a bit of breaking and entering!)
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Old 15-03-2008, 08:26 PM
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Woohoo! High five

I had to do the B&E thing when I got mine too - 'twas quite exciting seeing what was in there!
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Old 15-03-2008, 08:28 PM
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Wow, that does look good! Congratulations you

How are you planning on tackling the shed?
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Old 15-03-2008, 08:30 PM
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I get the feeling I'll have to unscrew the whole hasp (is that what its called? im not a diy type and replace it... unless i can find someone with a handy set of heavy duty bolt cutters.
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I get the feeling I'll have to unscrew the whole hasp (is that what its called? im not a diy type and replace it... unless i can find someone with a handy set of heavy duty bolt cutters.
Sez, I'm only a weedy girlie and my shed was double padlocked. I fully expected to have to 'get a man in' but a bit of effort with a hacksaw and a hammer got me in there, no probs
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If you can get to the screws on the hasp you're laughing - but if it's the 'security' type that folds back over itself it's not so easy.

Either saw through the padlock or prise the whole thing off the door (and repair the wood afterwards). Depends how thick the padlock is I guess.
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Old 15-03-2008, 08:51 PM
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its this type : http://astroshed.com/observatory/imageo6.jpg
its a decent sized 'household' padlock, but not one of those industrial sized things Should be easy enough to unscrew?
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Old 15-03-2008, 08:54 PM
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Looks like you could be in luck... unless they've used security screws of course....
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Congrats on your lottie!
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Old 15-03-2008, 09:09 PM
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Popped a few more photos on my blog : I have an allotment! « …it doesn’t really matter about the rain…

Paul.. what are security screws?!
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Paul.. what are security screws?!
You screw them in, and then they can't be unscrewed

I doubt you'll find them on your shed, but worth considering if you put a lock back on.
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Congratulations on getting your allotment sez!

If you can't get into the shed I'll ask a couple of our local schoolkids if you like.................they'll be in in a jiff methinks!
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Congratulations on your new lottie and best of luck with the breaking and entering.
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congradulation on your plot and talk about land on your feet
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Congratulations on getting your allotment sez!

If you can't get into the shed I'll ask a couple of our local schoolkids if you like.................they'll be in in a jiff methinks!
that's a point, we have a friend who works with young offenders...

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Lottie looks fab and in good condition, good luck with the shed
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Fantastic news. You didn't take much persuading did you? Glad you went for it? It all look great.
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Old 17-03-2008, 11:23 AM
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Congrats on the new lottie, Hurray for you!
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Old 17-03-2008, 01:03 PM
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Well done getting a plot so quick. It looks in decent condition too plus a quality shed as a bonus!
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Good luck matey on your new lottie. May all your fruit and veg grow in abundance. And good luck with the lock.
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Congratulations, looks good. Hope you enjoy
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