Grand Designs

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 22 Sep 2004, 21:37

How good is that programme?Well presented, fantastic subject matter, tension, disappointment, elation and most of all wonderful Builds. I am totally crap at DIY but I love this show.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 22 Sep 2004, 22:14

Porty I am more partial to Location, Location and Relocation

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 23 Sep 2004, 08:40

Marya wrote:Ã‚Â£19,000 to build that wonderful Italian villa...how much have your alterations cost so far then Porty? Will we see you on the next series?

I'd be too humble. We put on a romm 18 by 12 ft and it has taken more than a year so far.The money Ive spent dooesn't compare but then neither does my skill compare to people like these. Its truly amazing what people can do. Did you see the one in Leith?

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 23 Sep 2004, 11:52

Marya wrote:I don't think so.......or was that one where the couple had to move a light post? Suspect that I'm thinking of a different programme.

Yes that the one. And they chose to cut 5000 slates by hand. WTF?

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 14 Oct 2004, 19:44

Never mind all that design, construction stuff - how pink was Kevin's shirt the other night!

An amazing castle/fortress in Tuscany with views to die for and all I could focus on was his hideous shirt.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 14 Oct 2004, 20:03

I quite liked the shirt and his fluent Italian was impressive too. However, the last couple of weeks have had too much flller and not enough construction for me.

Its losing some of its allure, as it always works out in the end. A bit like the Blue Peter Christmas Appeal. They are always about 5 soup kitchen trucks short on Dec 12th and miraculously buy 7 extra and a villa in Tuscany by Jan 6th. Why can't they just leave some people to starve or drown one year? Make it more interesting for the viewers.

Hell's Cat · Post by **Hell's Cat** » 15 Oct 2004, 12:29

You're a hard person!

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 16 Oct 2004, 21:32

Did anyone see the RIBA awards presented by Kevin of Grand Designs on Saturday? He was wearing the SAME pink shirt when visiting the Dublin shortlist entry!!!

rathbone · Post by **rathbone** » 17 Oct 2004, 09:35

Yeas, but at least the award went to a decent building this year.

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » 17 Oct 2004, 09:55

I prefer Property Ladder -- Did anyone see the one where they took a gorgeous Art Deco house and turned it into a fairytale monstrosity..?

Not surprised it didn't sell.

Mimpty · Post by **Mimpty** » 17 Oct 2004, 12:12

Saw it too, Dakota. Jaw-droppingly awful! And the downstairs loo with all the wacky tiles? God, you would be ill if you had to go in there.

I know you don't have to be a slave to history/ architecture, but why buy a house if you don't like the period and style it represents. It wasn't as if they couldn't afford anything else.

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » 17 Oct 2004, 12:27

Marya wrote:
Belated welcome to the board BTW Dakota! Are you north or South?

Er... More sort of Central (as in Park). Think Dakota Building rather than Dakota State.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 17 Oct 2004, 19:29

Marya wrote:Hence the avatar!

..........and the sig! Nice one Dakota.

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » 17 Oct 2004, 20:07

Mimpty wrote: And the downstairs loo with all the wacky tiles? God, you would be ill if you had to go in there.

Crazy! It was so claustrophobic! And they cost a fortune. Still... it was good for shouting at the telly (main reason why I watch theses shows).

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 17 Oct 2004, 20:15

Dakota wrote:. Still... it was good for shouting at the telly (main reason why I watch theses shows).

I love doing that. Eammon Holmes is my favourite target.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 17 Oct 2004, 21:33

Porty wrote:
Dakota wrote:. Still... it was good for shouting at the telly (main reason why I watch theses shows).
I love doing that. Eammon Holmes is my favourite target.

Richard Madely is mine - he is just such a total plonker

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 20 Oct 2004, 09:10

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