I wish to build a viewing platform by tomorrow, in time to watch the
Rugby World Cup opening. Although it's on a steep cliff the platform
will be less than 1 metre from the ground. I'd like a roof on it. The
roof area will be less than 10 square metres therefore doesn't need a
permit.
I imagine it will be 3 metres long by 1.2 metres wide or thereabouts -
enough for four chairs. The handrail on front will be extra wide and
do for a table.
I'll need to dig into the sandstone cliff and put a retaining wall
above and below.
I have enough ground-treated timber and roofing iron to do the job.

Once I've built it I have a feeling that I will have missed out
something important. I'll have 12 volt electric lights, and a cordless
phone.
What have I forgotten? A fridge would not be needed. Maybe CCTV to see
who's at my front door.

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Matty F wrote:

I wish to build a viewing platform by tomorrow...

Blimey Matty! I DO HOPE that you're going to put pictures up
somewhere! Your projects are always a bit of a treat for us amateurs!

Best of luck with it all mate!

John

On Sep 8, 9:30 pm, Another John wrote:
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Matty F wrote:

I wish to build a viewing platform by tomorrow...

Blimey Matty! I DO HOPE that you're going to put pictures up
somewhere! Your projects are always a bit of a treat for us amateurs!

Best of luck with it all mate!

Today I built a fence at the top of the cliff. I had to carry sheets
of corrugated iron and posts up a steep ladder and up the cliff. That
quite tired me out!

Matty F wrote:

I wish to build a viewing platform by tomorrow, in time to watch the
Rugby World Cup opening.
Although it's on a steep cliff the platform
will be less than 1 metre from the ground. I'd like a roof on it. The
roof area will be less than 10 square metres therefore doesn't need a
permit.
I imagine it will be 3 metres long by 1.2 metres wide or thereabouts -
enough for four chairs. The handrail on front will be extra wide and
do for a table.
I'll need to dig into the sandstone cliff and put a retaining wall
above and below.

Not being well up on these matters, do you have line of sight to
the venue, or is this simply an interesting location for your TV?

Chris
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Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK


Have dancing shoes, will ceilidh.

On Sep 8, 9:44*am, Matty F wrote:
I wish to build a viewing platform by tomorrow, in time to watch the
Rugby World Cup opening.

What have I forgotten? A fridge would not be needed. Maybe CCTV to see
who's at my front door

A turnstile for the paying guests?.

"Chris J Dixon" wrote in message
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Matty F wrote:

I wish to build a viewing platform by tomorrow, in time to watch the
Rugby World Cup opening.
Although it's on a steep cliff the platform
will be less than 1 metre from the ground. I'd like a roof on it. The
roof area will be less than 10 square metres therefore doesn't need a
permit.
I imagine it will be 3 metres long by 1.2 metres wide or thereabouts -
enough for four chairs. The handrail on front will be extra wide and
do for a table.
I'll need to dig into the sandstone cliff and put a retaining wall
above and below.

Not being well up on these matters, do you have line of sight to
the venue, or is this simply an interesting location for your TV?

Chris, In case it helps you decide, it's in New Zealand.

tim

tim.... wrote:

"Chris J Dixon" wrote in message

Not being well up on these matters, do you have line of sight to
the venue, or is this simply an interesting location for your TV?

Chris, In case it helps you decide, it's in New Zealand.

I know Matty is, I confess to having not the faintest idea about
the rugby.

Chris
--
Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK


Have dancing shoes, will ceilidh.

"Chris J Dixon" wrote in message
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tim.... wrote:

"Chris J Dixon" wrote in message

Not being well up on these matters, do you have line of sight to
the venue, or is this simply an interesting location for your TV?

Chris, In case it helps you decide, it's in New Zealand.

I know Matty is, I confess to having not the faintest idea about
the rugby.

No, I meant the Rugby is.

I had no idea where Matty is.

tim

On Sep 8, 11:37 pm, Chris J Dixon wrote:
Matty F wrote:
I wish to build a viewing platform by tomorrow, in time to watch the
Rugby World Cup opening.

Not being well up on these matters, do you have line of sight to
the venue, or is this simply an interesting location for your TV?

At 4pm fleet of 20 waka and other boats arrive in the harbour, which I
overlook.
At 8pm the opening has a sound and light show which is promised to be
the most spectacular event ever seen here.
i.e. lasers and fireworks.
The wide handrail will be excellent for the tripods for our cameras.
At 8.15pm the first rugby match starts, which I will not be watching
since I'm not interested in rugby.
At 2am the party closes. Then I might get some sleep.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ctid=10750306#

Matty F wrote:

At 4pm fleet of 20 waka and other boats arrive in the harbour, which I
overlook.
At 8pm the opening has a sound and light show which is promised to be
the most spectacular event ever seen here.
i.e. lasers and fireworks.
The wide handrail will be excellent for the tripods for our cameras.
At 8.15pm the first rugby match starts, which I will not be watching
since I'm not interested in rugby.
At 2am the party closes. Then I might get some sleep.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ctid=10750306#

Enjoy!

Chris
--
Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK


Have dancing shoes, will ceilidh.

On Sep 9, 5:01 am, Chris J Dixon wrote:
Matty F wrote:
At 4pm fleet of 20 waka and other boats arrive in the harbour, which I
overlook.
At 8pm the opening has a sound and light show which is promised to be
the most spectacular event ever seen here.
i.e. lasers and fireworks.
The wide handrail will be excellent for the tripods for our cameras.
At 8.15pm the first rugby match starts, which I will not be watching
since I'm not interested in rugby.
At 2am the party closes. Then I might get some sleep.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ctid=10750306#

Enjoy!

I finished the base of the platform. The roof and handrail are still
to go on.

The cliff befo
http://i53.tinypic.com/sw7qmu.jpg
The platform:
http://i54.tinypic.com/9syvpj.jpg
The view from the platform:
http://i56.tinypic.com/vsm7pz.jpg

Matty F wrote:

I finished the base of the platform. The roof and handrail are still
to go on.

The cliff befo
http://i53.tinypic.com/sw7qmu.jpg
The platform:
http://i54.tinypic.com/9syvpj.jpg
The view from the platform:
http://i56.tinypic.com/vsm7pz.jpg

That view looks worth the effort.

Chris
--
Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK


Have dancing shoes, will ceilidh.