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joshwain

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« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2009, 17:07 »
They'll come useful in some way, i just save up random household stuff and end up saving money after a while...

you'll think of something when there necessary to use
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« Reply #16 on: January 15, 2009, 13:54 »
If you have a foot pump they can be made into quite impressive water rockets
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« Reply #17 on: January 15, 2009, 15:17 »
You could use them as martial arts training aids.  The Last Man Standing featured them being used as makeshift clubs in the stick-fighting programme.
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« Reply #18 on: January 15, 2009, 18:11 »
Quote from: "Oscar Too"
You could use them as martial arts training aids.  The Last Man Standing featured them being used as makeshift clubs in the stick-fighting programme.


Many people on this site are getting a little old for martial arts lol...
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« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2009, 22:37 »
Quote from: "joshwain"
Quote from: "Oscar Too"
You could use them as martial arts training aids.  The Last Man Standing featured them being used as makeshift clubs in the stick-fighting programme.


Many people on this site are getting a little old for martial arts lol...


I'm 65 and martial arts are not too old for me, and I am not the only one on here who is over 50 and could still put on a good show.  My mate Munty springs to mind.
Aunty while being a young 300 odd could give most a run for their money with a swift kick up the .................. :wink:  :lol:
Richy, who is well over 50,although he does not look it, is a black belt in Origami. (One fold and your dead.)
So bring on the plastic bottles, I'll just go and find my stick and my classes. 8) :wink:
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« Reply #20 on: January 17, 2009, 22:41 »
lol, YOU GO FOR IT! :lol:
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Re: Clear plastic bottles
« Reply #21 on: January 27, 2009, 12:17 »
 :lol:

Placed on canes stuck in the ground they can support netting over brassicas etc. Smaller bottles will work for that too.
I like the insualted solar pipe idea, maybe one day I will make a solar heated shower after all!
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Re: Clear plastic bottles
« Reply #22 on: January 27, 2009, 12:48 »
Quote from: Etherelda on December 03, 2008, 15:12
This is a link of how to make a greenhouse out of pop bottles

I don't think I could drink enough lemonade to make this:

LINK

Inspired by this, we have been busy on  Freecycle, and have Rainbows, Brownies and Guides collecting bottles for us.  I have also asked the local school (not much joy there, but the Head never liked us much..).  We are looking at the end of Feb to get everything together so I will post photos of our progress.  The Rainbows are going to help! :D
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Re: Clear plastic bottles
« Reply #23 on: January 27, 2009, 20:52 »
Has anyone suggested slug traps yet?  Also, stick them upside down on the top of short canes to stop them tearing holes in fleece or netting, or putting your eye out!
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« Reply #24 on: January 27, 2009, 21:04 »
it would be nice to have some pics with this ideas. am a visual person and it would be easier for me to imagine the ideas.

;-)
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Re: Clear plastic bottles
« Reply #25 on: January 27, 2009, 22:09 »
Quote from: timmycat on January 27, 2009, 21:04
it would be nice to have some pics with this ideas. am a visual person and it would be easier for me to imagine the ideas.

;-)
eli

Perhaps we could have a photo comp "most innovative use of a plastic bottle"  :D
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« Reply #26 on: February 04, 2009, 21:35 »
Now I like that idea Richy!! ;)

Jazz
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« Reply #27 on: February 05, 2009, 10:07 »
Quote from: richyrich7 on January 27, 2009, 22:09
Quote from: timmycat on January 27, 2009, 21:04
it would be nice to have some pics with this ideas. am a visual person and it would be easier for me to imagine the ideas.

;-)
eli

Perhaps we could have a photo comp "most innovative use of a plastic bottle"  :D

Oh no.....this could get messy quickly.  Or is it just me?  "I slipped in the greenhouse, doctor, honestly..."
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Re: Clear plastic bottles
« Reply #28 on: February 05, 2009, 10:49 »
Quote from: Oscar Too on February 05, 2009, 10:07
Quote from: richyrich7 on January 27, 2009, 22:09
Quote from: timmycat on January 27, 2009, 21:04
it would be nice to have some pics with this ideas. am a visual person and it would be easier for me to imagine the ideas.

;-)
eli

Perhaps we could have a photo comp "most innovative use of a plastic bottle"  :D

Oh no.....this could get messy quickly.  Or is it just me?  "I slipped in the greenhouse, doctor, honestly..."

 ;) :lol:
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Re: Clear plastic bottles
« Reply #29 on: February 09, 2009, 08:33 »
mmmmm .............. no time here to reminisce about my early nursing years  ...... but thanks for the memories!   :wub:

Has anyone tried using an upturned bottle, filled with water, lid on loosely, to water thirsty plants while you're away say for a long weekend?
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