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i before e

August 29, 2008 – 7:08 pm

1,246 screws
722 pieces of timber
36 litres of cuprinol
47 sheets of polystyrene insulation board
1,438 roof tiles
2 splinters
1 mystery bruise on my left elbow

…the final result being a roof (and a ceiling depending on where you’re standing) – a huge psychological barrier broken and protection from sun and rain to continue the work inside.
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Rain dance…

August 21, 2008 – 5:49 pm

…if you want it to rain just follow a few simple guidelines:
First cut some fresh garlic picked on the full moon, then carefully slice some newly slaughtered flesh (bacon or ham will do), wash some lettuce and a tomato then get some mayonaise (preferably Hellmans) from the fridge. None of this will make it rain [...]

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