Sunday 3 March 2013

Shed ramblings

As I'm sure many other plot holders will find, the site reps can be, to put it politely, challenging to deal with at times. No exceptions here. Our recently acquired plot came with the normal detritus from previous tenants  but also a shed, in fairly desperate need of some TLC.

Upon taking the plot we were told that someone had purchased the shed from the previous occupant and were making arrangements to have it shifted. 'No problems' we replied, knowing that the current plot has a shed on it which is fine for our needs at the moment. When I saw the rep during the week apparently the said sale had fallen through and he was looking into some other means of removal of the shed. Again this was greeted with 'no problems' as we hadn't signed any contracts for the plot at this time and there was no reason to get shirty about anything.

Anyhow today, contracts having been signed and there being no moves from anyone to have the shed moved we kind of assumed that the shed came with the plot and that was the end of that. It would appear not. The site rep still seems intent that we either have to pay £20 to the previous owner for the shed (which when it needs the window boarding up and reroofing seems quite steep), or it has to be moved. I'm not entirely sure this should be the case.

There was some further discussion with the rep and it has been 'agreed' that there be a further couple of weeks waiting to see what happens and if nothing further we shall assume it does come with the plot.

Anyway, after all the ranglings it was a very productive day. The kids painted the compost bins and then we set about marking out the new plot and digging commenced.

Had no idea how much we were going to get done, but a lot more than anticipated.

Before

After - about 4 times as much dug over as expected.

And started clearing a patch for my eldest to have a flower garden
This is particularly hard going as it's 90% couch grass, but the soil is good once cleared.


Also today some broad beans were planted - 2 rows of The Sutton on the original plot 

So busy day, but lots done. Probably back tomorrow for some more!!