Posted July 11, 200816 yr okay so work really started today. The sparkey came to put the power point in and we moved a mirror and found out there was already one there :hap: So that saved me some money. This is what the garage looked like last time we checked in This is what it looks like now My Back hurts and I am covered in dust but I feel like I have gotten somewhere today. I also got my water cooler just need a bottle for it and am now going to go set up the rest of my cages waiting for me to catch the guys early tomorrow morning.
July 11, 200816 yr WOW!!! Pop your feet up after that achievement!! Moving all that stuff is hard work. It looks great!! and what a bonus finding a power point!! YEAH :hap:
July 11, 200816 yr Doesnt it make you mad when powerpoints hide like that ?! :hap: Great work on the birdroom
July 11, 200816 yr Author So I am already to settle in for the night I have done enough so yeah me... Then my boss rings and says she needs me to work tomorrow! so instead of spending the morning put together the cages to move my guys I had to put the cages together tonight... welcome to my nightmare Don't get me wrong I do like the cages and I did get them at a good price but they are a stop gap measure and I got what I paid for. My plan was to give one to Buddy and Boof as now they are cage buddies they need a bigger cage but now after having dealt with them he is going to get Skys cage (after I clean the thing like there is no tomorrow!). I am not sure about the breeding boxes finally worked out how the go on and yes they will be easy to clean but I think they will be messy, they have slits cut in the bottom of them so I think I will line the bottom with news paper or something, open for suggestions. Going to move my guys into the top four cages (keep them out of the dogs range) tomorrow, pairing will be Flame & Blue, Mozzie & Fiji, Cloud & Pretty, Storm & DQ because outside of the last grouping that is how they are paired in the avairy. Not going to put breeding boxes up just hope this will stop any in fighting and keep everyone happy. The other three cages are currently being used by the Quarantine guys and one of the other stand. I still have one stand in a box but I just can't tonight. Thats it I am done!
July 11, 200816 yr Wait till Sunday when we have to drag aviary panels off a trailer!!! I promise a cup of hot chocy when we are done
July 11, 200816 yr Yeah I don't drink either. How about a V and a jumbo pack of M & M's (peanut of course)
July 11, 200816 yr Author Yeah I don't drink either. How about a V and a jumbo pack of M & M's (peanut of course) Deal!
July 12, 200816 yr Author okay Day 2 So got up at some ungodly hour for a weekend and caught all the guys in the avairy, got bitten a few times but finally got them in the holding cages. Glad I did as the builders are using an angle grinder right next to the avairy Then I had to go to work for a few hours, home via the bank and got here to give an hand for a few hours before we broke for lunch. At the moment this is what the garage looks like My front drive looks like this... Few issues, the sparkey did not turn up so will have to get him back during the week. Alan my builder forgot to get the screen door but he did get me for free the back door with has a glass pannel on it so yeah more light. The roof is pretty much done, now we move onto the frame, later today i am going to head down to Bunnings and get the lino and painting stuff so that I can start painting later tonight hopefully or maybe early tomorrow before MB comes to pick me up. okay going to go help put the frame up for the division. Will check in later tonight Edited July 12, 200816 yr by KAZ typo....guts into guys
July 12, 200816 yr Brilliant !! Gee, the ceiling makes a difference doesnt it ? I am working on my birdroom today too. Takes a lot of time. money and effort. .......but worth it in the end. PS Bunnings is my home away from home.
July 12, 200816 yr We mail ordered them from JJ's Aviaries in Sydney, he couriered them down to us. I also have a set off three cages which are the next size up, plus we got Coop cups and plastic nest boxes from him too. AV do you want me to ask on freecycle for a screen door for you? If you do just let me know what size your door is. Edited July 12, 200816 yr by melbournebudgies
July 12, 200816 yr Author MB Screen door is coming builder just forgot to bring it. okay so it's the end of day two and this is where I am up to I have no lights in there so got these cool flood lights from Bunnings for $6 each, Also got a heater and small radio, picked up the lino and paint. I also found mouse and snake wire, it is designed to keep them in so i figure it will work to keep them out, small enough but not to small so if a Budgie gets out they will be safe. Still needs a second coat, then wire to put but up, roof needs to be painted as well then i will lay the lino... I am so buggered I just want a shower and bed! Whos bright idea was it to paint it myself?????
July 12, 200816 yr Hey AV maybe if I ever have spare time I could come and paint some budgies on the walls for you
July 12, 200816 yr Your are working so fast!!!! I cant keep up!!!! I am very impressed!!! it Looks brilliant painted!!! Painting bricks is hard work especially if they are thirsty!!!
July 12, 200816 yr I wish my place wasn't rented, my new garage set up is going to look like a dungeon compared to yours!
July 12, 200816 yr Author Your are working so fast!!!! I cant keep up!!!! I am very impressed!!! it Looks brilliant painted!!! Painting bricks is hard work especially if they are thirsty!!! Yeah i know but I am losing tomorrow to help MB move an aviary so not sure when i will get to do more painting. Oh those bricks are really thirsty I went through 10 liters of paint just doing this bit. There are a few bits that we missed but we litteraly ran out of paint So going to have to get some more tomorrow or over the week and keep going. I want to work fast cause I know I will lose intrest if i don't you really don't want to know how many half finished projects I have lying around the house! MB when i work out what is going where you are more then welcome to come and paint something on the walls!
July 12, 200816 yr looking good, when I get started on a project I love to just do and get it done, you are probably so excited to get those birds in there too, I know I would be .
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