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Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 7:10 pm
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

Mesh roll cut to fit, with velcro fixings. But we don't open all the windows, not necessary.
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 7:49 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

Not really, no. I think the flexible mesh thing may be the best bet.
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 7:04 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

It's all good. I gave some workable ideas to explore
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 7:01 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

Well yes, but I'm married to my very heat intolerant OH, not you :lol:.

Luckily for both of us.
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 6:57 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

This may be a good bet. The flexible mesh kind come with velcro tape.
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 6:53 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

It's the bit about the window staying behind the screen I'm not getting, since they open outwards. I expect I'm just heing dense
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 6:47 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

I'll have a look. The windows open outward though.
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 6:46 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

Interesting! Their windows seem to open inwards but something along those lines
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 6:35 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

He's more built for crushing than slicing, anyway.



If you are olanning to actually use the khukuri, you have to develop a blood-curdling scream first. It's required.
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 4:37 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

I have a Stanley knife.

And a load of antique khukuris, somehow
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 4:34 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

We have those. And a Jewson in Tiny Town itself.
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 4:30 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

I'll have a look and report back.

First I have to find a portable a/c that won't eat me out of house and home in terms of energy usage.
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 3:56 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

I'll check it out, thanks. I've moved back to the UK so it won't be Lowes, but there must be some equivalent.
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 3:38 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

Thanks, but I think I'm going to have to go lower tech.
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 3:36 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

I think we may be onto a winner here.

Def need the netting, or all the moths come in at night and any passing mosquitos, and in the day we get these.
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Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 3:26 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

Don't think I can, in part due to the small panes in the window and in part due to me not being that handy. Not sure what the landlord would think either.



Does it nee the plywood? Or could I...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 3:15 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

Good point.

I can manage UK weather no problem, but the OH seems to struggle to sleep if it's over 70.
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 3:08 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

I don't need it to be sealed like a vacuum, but basic insect prevention is needed. Currently I use stick velcro and netting, so maybe I could cut holes in the netting?
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 3:06 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

At least I know how to talk about it now :lol:
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 2:47 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

Ooh, thanks I'll have a look. The other part of the problem is where to put the bit of metal with the holes in it (don't know what the name of the thing is) that goes over the little post and holds...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2026, 1:05 am
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,773
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: Home and garden projects

Not really a project, but the closest I can get.

I have windows like the below (rented, so can't do any structural/damaging stuff). Is there any way to make one of those portable airconditioners...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 10th 2026, 2:04 am
Replies: 74
Views: 21,931
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: The FBU in London is working again

That's helpful, thank you.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 9th 2026, 11:16 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 21,931
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: The FBU in London is working again

Thanks for the info. Is there always an interview? Online search seemed to suggest not.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 9th 2026, 9:38 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 21,931
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: The FBU in London is working again

Thanks DL. Yes, definitely online. I will just be attempting to juggle stop work dates and start SS dates so that I don't get a month without income coming in. So I can def start 4 months ahead, but...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 8th 2026, 10:09 pm
Replies: 74
Views: 21,931
Posted By Lion in Winter

Re: The FBU in London is working again

Does anyone have any updates on how long the process is currently taking, from online application to payments starting? Austin D Powers' one was incredibly fast, Durham Lad's not so much.

How...
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