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Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: WG. on February 10, 2007, 15:38

I have a good local source of used whisky barrels, halved for use as planters.  Anyone interested, please send me a PM so as not to sully this informational site with commercial chit-chat.

Features:

solid oak, last for YEARS (15 or more)
good to look at (good to smell too)
large (internal dimensions, 30cm deep by 60cm top diameter)
heavy (but might still get stolen - hammer a spike through bottom)
use on patios, driveways, paths, anywhere

Notes:

best to ship by pallet (max 24 planters, plenty to share between a few of you)
perfect for flowers, carrot or any invasive plants, e.g. mint
can use to hold down polythene mulch - and much improve the looks too
can consider part-exchange for ??
tell me where you are so that I can advise if any near-neighbours might want to share a pallet with you

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: John on February 10, 2007, 21:47

As I understand the offer, every one you guys buy, I get to empty. muntjac has agreed to assist if I need help :)

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: muntjac on February 10, 2007, 21:55

%hic % i already started on the 15 yr old madeira wood finish barrel
% lol % so ya best catch up john :wink:

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: Zak the Rabbit on February 11, 2007, 08:45

there big barrels you guys, you'll need more people to help empty them


volunteers form an orderly queue behind me...... :D

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: muntjac on February 11, 2007, 12:14

many years ago i did a job with animal feeds and we used old maltings from whisky the bran or whatever its called .it was mixed and fed to cows at chapman & frearsons .and we tried to recook it ,,,,ferment etc and when it came to drinking it pebble dashing was invented  :lol:

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: John on February 11, 2007, 12:19

I should imagine that drinking a barrell of whiskey would be a good way to discover religion. The next day you would stagger around, going 'Oh God! oh God!'

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: ziggywigs on February 11, 2007, 14:39

Quote from: "john"

I should imagine that drinking a barrell of whiskey would be a good way to discover religion. The next day you would stagger around, going 'Oh God! oh God!'

LOL you wouldn't be in any fit state to stagger after 3 days let alone speak!

I fortunately live surrounded by Whisky distilleries, Whyte and MacKay, Dalmore and Glenmorangie just up t'road.   I tried some of the unblended stuff from the distillery workers and it's far superior (and more potent) than the bottled stuff.

The distillery workers used to get a dram 3 times a day at work but these days they get a bottle a month instead. Imao a bottle of whisky a month! :lol:

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: John on February 11, 2007, 15:12

To make yourself really ill, try Norwegian Aquavit. Looks bad, tastes bad and by golly it makes you bad.

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: muntjac on February 11, 2007, 15:27

and it unblocks sewer pipes if ya throw a match in :wink:

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: muntjac on February 11, 2007, 15:29

the best stuffs the linie  :shock:

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: ziggywigs on February 11, 2007, 15:32

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:  I've just gone to have a look at their site....and first thing that popped up was 'You must be 21 years of age to enter this site'.  :shock:
 
Certainly know how to draw folk in!

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: muntjac on February 11, 2007, 15:37

lolol

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: John on February 11, 2007, 17:08

Quote from: "muntjac"

the best stuffs the linie  :shock:

I was given some - it's so hard to fake sincerity when thanking.

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: muntjac on February 11, 2007, 20:17

lmaooooooooooooo :lol:

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: WG. on February 12, 2007, 11:44

Quote from: "muntjac"

the best stuffs the linie

I had a bottle of that in the house once ... something about having been shipped South across the Equator (hence Linje) before being taken back North to be sold in Norway.  Only the Norwegians would dream up something like that (and it still tasted awful).

Title: Whisky barrels - that would be EMPTY ones Mr Moderator John
Post by: John on February 12, 2007, 13:37

But it does have the magical effect of making you able to speak Norwegian after drinking half a bottle. You can also drive cars and fly planes if you could only get the key in the door!

Only joking, btw. I never drive drunk - would never forgive myself if I killed someone due to being impaired.