Cobwood Brothers: An Ironmongers' Journey

2007-04-17T13:33:00.000+01:00

Sorry It's been a while......loads of stuff going on here.

AIR COOLERS

Magicool: Suitable for 9m 2.

Mastercool:Suitable for 15m 2.

Stop the sweltering.........BE COOL!!!!!!!!

2007-02-17T16:22:00.000Z

Our Nail holder......at least 30yrs old, maybe nearly 100yr can't be sure.

2007-02-17T16:12:00.000Z

and Kris having done his best with a sledgehammer and crowbar.......

2007-02-17T15:55:00.000Z

and more.......

2007-02-17T15:53:00.000Z

....and more....

2007-02-17T15:50:00.000Z

BUILDING SITE!!!!!!

We are having renovation work done within the shop, in order to lengthen the shop and to create a separate 2nd unit.

A few pictures of the chaos which we are working in......will keep you posted.

Stef

2007-02-10T09:38:00.000Z

Morning Folks.
This was the scene yesterday in Snowy Cardiff.

Today we have more slush than anything else, hopefully where you are is manageable today.

Stef

2007-01-06T10:14:00.000Z

Morning everybody, sorry there have been no recent updates, work and staff off on holidays etc.

Welcome to 2007.

There are moves afoot to renovate Clifton Street, which can only be good for us, although it may take a while.

Will post again soon......

2006-12-09T11:32:00.000Z

THE SINGING FISH IS BACK!!

£ 5.95

2006-12-09T11:25:00.000Z

Our nail weighing area....

Nails sold loose by as they were many years ago!

We appreciate that not everyone needs a lot, so we sell loose!!!

ANOTHER REASON TO SHOP LOCAL!

2006-12-09T10:52:00.000Z

A Rolled Steel Bakestone.......

£24.95!!!!

2006-12-09T10:38:00.000Z

I KNOW IT'S BEEN MORE THAN A WEEK!!!!!

A genuine cast Iron Bakestone.....

£16.95!!!!!

2006-11-25T10:14:00.000Z

Morning all.

I have decide that from now on, i'll update this page on a weekly basis, on a saturday .

This week has been cold, which is always good for sales of paraffin & gas.

It's been a bit busier as a result which is good.

Have a good weekend, see you next Saturday.

Stef

2006-11-11T13:52:00.000Z

LIKE BUSSES.

Isn't it weird?

We stock an item called a Tack Lifter, which is like a screwdriver but with a "V" end with which you REMOVE TACKS.

We ordered one a couple of weeks back for a lady, but before that i don't remember the last time i was asked for one.

We were asked just now for one, which sadly we did not have and whilst telling the Gentleman that we don't get much call for them, a lady walks in and asks for one as well!!!

The Gentleman is willing to wait until Tuesday, so we will order it for him, but sadly the lady needed it today.

WEIRD!!!

2006-11-07T15:35:00.000Z

What will Wednesday Bring?????

In keeping with yesterdays fun, we just had one of the local Irish Tarmaccing lads in.

He asked if we had any Tarmac rakes made, which we did albeit with shorter than usual handles as we cannot get the normal length.

Cue moaning about everything to do with the Rake, which is mad by myself by hand and sells for £15....off which they make £ 1,000's (which they have admitted).

After moaning that the head wasn't straight, the bolts weren't tight enough etc.

He asks if he can borrow a pair of pliers to tighten the nuts up, i offer a set of Pincers which was all we had to hand.....

Customer: "Well fancy a hardware store having no pliers"

Me: "Well we have but they're packed and i'm not opening them to be used"

C: " For F*** sake, why not open them....mutter,mutter...."

C:" I can make these better than this, maybe i should do that eh?"

Me: *Bites Lip*

C: "Well i WAS the first person to show you how we wanted them (despite the fact we've made them for 20yr + and he would have been a kid!!!!)

ME: "I've only been making them for OVER 10yrs, i guess i wouldn't now how to make them!!!"

All the time there was a shop full of people, who because Ian was delivering Gas i had to sort out as well...as well as selling loose paraffin, which requires measuring and pouring!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I DREAD TO THINK WHAT WEDNESDAY HAS IN STORE!!!!!!!!

2006-11-06T10:25:00.000Z

CHEAP DOESN'T ALWAYS = BETTER.

Morning Everyone.

We've just had a regular customer come in (which is good) and buy Paraffin loose from us, we are probably THE ONLY place for miles around to sell it....

He asked how much our Sweeping brushes were....and after i told him the price his reply was

Customer:"They're half the price at the Sunday Market/Car Boot Sale....."

Me: "They don't pay rates or wages do they?"

Customer: " but they're half the price....."

Me: " Well, when we've closed because you buy your brushes there, and can't get your paraffin anywhere, then it's a problem!"

Customer: "mumbles...."

This illustrates the problem we face, with Car Boot Sales now selling NEW GOODS....we have to pay our VAT/ Rates/ Wages and these places dodge paying these things as far as i'm aware.

So not only do we have the Legitimate competition, we have this too!!

SO THINK BEFORE YOU BUY, CHEAPER ISN'T ALWAYS BEST!!!!

Stef

2006-10-16T13:54:00.000+01:00

An Electronic Fly Swat.....
Gives a sharp, short shock through the wires when the button on the handle is held down.

£5.95

Plus you can get ready for Wimbledon next year!
Stef

2006-10-16T13:47:00.000+01:00

Happy Monday!!

The cold weather is begining to materialise, which is great news.

Also at the other end of the street, a block of empty units was recently auctioned... the rumour still persists that at least some of the units will become a new Tesco!

I think we'll have to wait and see there.

Stef

2006-10-11T11:21:00.000+01:00

The Gas sales continue to rise which is great , we have also sold another gas heater.

The weather is a strange thing, across the road from us the sky is imposing and very dark and yet the sun is shining!

*ponders*

Stef

2006-10-09T15:26:00.000+01:00

We've started to see a small increase in demand for Gas bottles, hope this continues as the winter progresses.

Stef

2006-10-09T11:38:00.000+01:00

We have just sold a homebrew kit....£49.95!

A local chap who has bought a good amount of homebrew products this past week.

Stef

2006-10-05T11:44:00.000+01:00

WE'VE GOT THE KEY!!

The saviour of many in the winter, the humble radiator key!!!!!

Only £1

Stef

2006-10-03T10:41:00.000+01:00

Sorry to anyone who's been looking on here recently, i have neglected the blog a bit as the VAT was due etc.

Normal service due soon, and MAYBE even a website!!

2006-08-26T09:44:00.000+01:00

A CUT ABOVE!!!!
See the quality of workmanship
we offer
OOPS!

2006-08-16T14:22:00.000+01:00

NEW TERM SOON!

Long time no post folks,
i have been on Holiday and as such the Blog has been neglected! GRRR!

The item you see there is a glass plate, used for picture frame fixing....a long time staple item for the local art college.

With the new term not far away, we hope to sell plenty of these...from 25mm to 50mm in size available!

Stef

2006-07-18T16:28:00.000+01:00

WHAT A SCORCHER!!!!!!!! Pt.4

32.5C now in the shade!

2006-07-18T14:20:00.001+01:00

WHAT A SCORCHER PT.3 !!

It's now 31C !!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-07-18T13:37:00.000+01:00

WHAT A SCORCHER PT.2 !!

Crazy weather again today, have spent the morning tidying up our cookware section!

2nd Reading of temperature for you....AND IT IS!!!!!!!!!!

30.5C !

In the shaded area, will check again later!

Stef

2006-07-17T13:57:00.000+01:00

WHAT A SCORCHER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today the weather is tremendously hot!!!!
The weather folks reckon Wednesday even warmer!

This past weekend we sold nearly £60 worth of Homebrew products, i decided to have a stock take of the range and we've sold a fair amount for such a short time!

i've popped a thermometer in the shop and will go and check temperature as the day goes on....

1st Reading: 29 Degrees C, and thats in a shaded area....no real breeze here either!

For whatever reason, the weather is bringing people out to spend!!!!

Stef

2006-07-04T13:00:00.000+01:00

IT'S NOT A WIND UP!!!!!!!!

Here's something you don't see everyday....A WIND UP Doorbell!

Only £21.95 Great Value!!

2006-06-19T09:09:00.000+01:00

A happy Monday to you all!

A picture of the Homebrew display, as it stood saturday....complete with the chemicals and accessories!

2006-06-15T18:07:00.000+01:00

And from outside, you can see some of the supplies like a Barrel and a Demijohn!

2006-06-15T18:05:00.000+01:00

and yet more, a great choice of Wine and Beers!

2006-06-15T18:04:00.000+01:00

and more........

2006-06-15T18:01:00.000+01:00

There's the BREW!

2006-06-09T16:10:00.000+01:00

WE HAVE TAKE OFF!

Yesterday we sold £56 of the Homebrew products, also we had an enquiry from a chap who saw the Micro Brewery in the window and said he would back in a couple of weeks for it.

So far the response has been very promising!

Get you some pictures soon!

Stef

2006-06-06T17:09:00.000+01:00

IT'S SURE BREWING

Wow, i just rang one of original enquirees and told him that the Brew products were in, he proceede to pop in and look through what was available.

The result a sale tomorrow of £56 !!!!

A Result for sure, and some of the wine they sent is crazy!

Stef

2006-06-06T11:37:00.000+01:00

PROBLEMS ARE BREWING

Our Homebrew has arrived, which is great, the only problem is finding space for it to live !

I hope to get you some pictures either today or early tomorrow!

Stef

2006-06-05T12:58:00.000+01:00

HOMEBREW & THE VAT!

Good afternoon, have been busy with paperwork etc, but i am back again!

We will receive our Homebrew products this week and judging by the amount of enquiries and general good reception from those we've mentioned it to, it looks like a winner!!!

Take into account the fact that many blokes won't leave the house because of the footy and it could be an absolute barmstormer!!!

Due to receive our VAT overpayment soon too!

Great Monday so far!!!

Stef

2006-05-23T14:53:00.000+01:00

Hello everyone.

Sorry, it's been a while since i posted...i was away in Devon last week....*shudders*, what a gloriously WET week.

Ah well, back at the grindstone now and working hard at seemingly getting nowhere fast...

The street seems to be quiet at the moment, and the weather sure isn't helping us at all.....
(considers selling umbrellas!).

The forecast for tomorrow is for the wettest day of 2006 yet *gasp*.

.....and the new supplier delivered to us, which gives us another avenue of supply while we chase the overpaid VAT!

Speak soon.

Stef

2006-05-08T10:33:00.000+01:00

Morning Everyone!

Good Monday morning so far, quite busy and we have just been approached by a new supplier who can deliver next day on a wide range of products.

They stock a lot that one of our other suppliers keep, but with next day delivery we can cheery pick things that we need to top up.

Our other supplier delivers once a week, and for a large firm they have been less helpful than we might have hoped during our quieter spell.

It's great news for us.

Stef

2006-05-01T17:37:00.000+01:00

Homebrew coming soon!!!!!!!!!!

I have had an enquiry from a gentleman on Saturday wondering when the Homebrew will be available.

He says that it would save him travelling across town in order to get his supplies, which is exactly what we were hoping for.

Also a regular poster on here- Benjamin has also enquired as regards getting Homebrew to him....

This is an interesting thought, as he is in Germany!

Interesting days ahead, keep you posted!

Stef

2006-04-19T16:47:00.000+01:00

Hey Folks...

Today's the day, we have now ordered the Homebrew products that we have spoken about for a good while.

On the weekend i saw that yet ANOTHER supermarket is opening a DIY section, and as a result it looks more and more necessary to diversify, which isn't a bad thing but means that more and more so the BIG "Food" stores are eating away at other peoples markets, which is a concern.

The local high streets are taking a real pounding with the continual development of out of town parks, and parking regulations and charges are not going to make things any easier.

For sure, those who survive have really been in a "survival of the fittest" war!

Stef

2006-04-05T13:55:00.000+01:00

2006-04-05T13:50:00.000+01:00

...and more of the stand!

2006-04-05T13:48:00.000+01:00

Well here we have our NEW range of tools...
The AVit range of quality tools at value prices!

Ably modelled by one of our regular customers...

Stef

2006-04-05T11:59:00.000+01:00

Hey Folks.

We've made some decisions this very day, we are going to move more into the Gardening market than we have been in previous years!!

Not only that but we have decided to have a go at the Home Brew market!!!

The market in general is picking up a very slight bit and as such we need to diversify and see what comes of our choices.....

It's a little bit scary, but also quite exciting too....

Speak Soon.

Stef

2006-03-30T20:05:00.000+01:00

Hey Folks.

I'm sorry it's been so long since the last post on here, loads to do, V.A.T and just general day to day stuff.

We're entering the new financial year shortly, and i must say we hope that the new one will be better than the one that has passed.

In keeping with the retail trade in the UK at the moment things are patchy to say the least, but all we can do is plug away and do what we do well.

For those who read here regularly (seems to be fewer and fewer....maybe more posts would help!!!), i have a few questions.

SURVEY:

1) What do you look for when shopping (eg. price,experience,service etc)?

2) If a store was to start something such as a home brew section, or something else that was a little different from the norm, would that encourage you to try something new?

3)How much of your shopping do you do online, and would you shop with us online if given the chance to do so?

4)How much does Music in a store, detract or enhance your shopping experience?

I would greatly appreciate ANY comments regarding this little survey, feel free to pass the site address along to your contacts as we need as many answers as possbile to see where we can improve.

Feel free to post on the site, or Email us at cobwoods@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks for your time.

Stef

2006-03-13T13:24:00.000Z

Hey Folks.

Thanks firstly to Rhodri for his comment, which i will come to in a moment, but we had the Council lady in today to pick up the forms regarding the regeneration of the street.

It certainly seems to have stirred up a great deal of opinions within the traders and residents...watch this space as things progress (or not)

As regards Rhodri's comment about Tesco causing more problems than it may solve, i agree but the street is in a catch 22 position.

Clifton Street has become a little dilapidated by the Council and to some degree i suppose by the Traders also, the difference is that the Traders do not have the vast sums of money that the Council has.

The amount of people that may return to the street if Tesco's were to appear would be beneficial, but the Butchers & Grocers would undoubtedly suffer.

Maybe it would give the Traders that are affected the incentive to "perk up" by becoming more specialised within their fields, as ultimately Tesco are good at what they do, but they cannot
be specialist stores offering advice or special orders for customers etc.

Just my opinion, but again it is certainly not dull here.

Stef

2006-03-08T13:14:00.000Z

Hey Folks.

We have been displaying the council's plans for the street within the shop, as well as having the forms for people to express their opinions.

There does seem to be a great difference of opinions with those i have spoken to, no single answer seems acceptable to all!

We have today learned that one of the landlords that has a very large amount of vacant premises is in talks with Tesco as regards the possiblility of opening here, that could be a mixed blessing as we have many butchers, grocers etc. here.

Interesting times indeed!

New pictures soon too.

Stef

2006-02-24T10:55:00.000Z

I have just spoken to the lady at the Council regarding the regeneration scheme!

It seems that the Council ARE prepared to alter the flow of traffic, however at the moment no FIRM decision has been made.

I am now awaiting a lot of opinion forms to be dropped in.

Things are certainly not dull down here!

Stef

2006-02-24T10:42:00.000Z

News!!!!!

The above mentioned exhibition has opened a can of worms , the residents as mentioned have figured out that they will be inconvenienced by the 1 way system.

The council are again trying to balance the needs of the traders and residents, and are considering swapping the flow of the 1 way system, which in my opinion and that of other traders will kill the street!

Stef

2006-02-18T10:33:00.000Z

The plans for Clifton Street are available to see on the Cardiff Council Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk

Under Street Regeneration (requires Adobe acrobat reader).

Stef

2006-02-18T10:15:00.000Z

Morning all.

It's an interesting place to be is Clifton Street, the council are holding an exhibition as regards proposals for regeneration.

We have been told that the residents wanted a 1 way system, which many of the traders didn't want, the residents got what they wanted by a tiny majority....

Now however, the implications of the decision are coming home to many, who now realise that what was a congested but relatively simple journey to the main road, will now be a whole lot more awkward!

So now we wait for the Council and the Consultants to sort out which they feel is the best way forward, and us the traders wonder what the future holds....

Stef

2006-02-17T15:24:00.000Z

Hey Folks....

With British Gas putting it's electric and gas up by 22%, further pressure is brought to bear upon us shopkeepers.

How long will it be before the price of LPG gas rises again?

The trend in the retail world is one of quietness at this time, and the consumer is being careful with their £'s.....

As i type, i have just been handed a weekly leaflet from one the local grocery supermarkets......

the first 3 pages of this flyer show 30 products that we would stock, and many of them are selling for less than we could BUY them for!

Not a great situation i'm sure you would agree.......

Stef

2006-02-07T14:08:00.000Z

Flowers anyone?

Our flower seed stand...Spring will be with us soon (honest).

Stef

2006-02-07T13:58:00.000Z

...and here is our new stand of Vacuum cleaner bags!!!

A right sprucing up taking place here!!!

Stef

2006-02-07T13:51:00.000Z

Here we go, for all the veggie fans out there....

Our Veg seed stand!

Ready for our Green fingered customers (not martians!).

Stef

2006-02-07T09:26:00.000Z

Hey Folks!

Normal service is resumed...
Here we have our brand spanking new HG cleaning range, products for all sorts of problems.

Laminate flooring,Parquet flooring, Wooden Flooring, Drain Cleaners etc..the list is huge.

A ONE STOP SHOP for ALL your cleaning problems.

2006-01-29T18:46:00.000Z

Hey Folks!

Just writing again to apologise for the lack of posts, shop is busy because of gas sales and lack of WinXP on Pc is still causing problems.

Hope to post regularly soon.

Stef

2006-01-18T15:36:00.000Z

Hey.

Using Linux o/s at the moment, it's strange...but it means i can post to the site!

Normal service resumed shortly.

Stef

2006-01-17T18:11:00.000Z

Hey Folks!

Just to let you know, things maybe quiet at the moment on here, the works PC has been infected with a virus (i think) and steadfastly refuses to work!

I'll let you know whats going on.

Stef

2006-01-04T08:40:00.000Z

Welcome to 2006!

And so a new year begins, sorry i haven't been posting for a while, but end of year stuff to finish and the shop is still busy, so can't complain.

Feel free to E-mail us at the address >>>>>>>>>>
with any enquiries etc.

New pictures to come shortly and maybe even a product recap site (we'll see how time goes)

Regards

Stef

2005-12-23T21:19:00.000Z

Hey Folks!
I'm sorry that post has been slow on here of late, shop is increasingly busy which is good.

However on the right in the LINKS column is the Save Our Stores link, please take a look and feel free to comment (you may have to register)

Speak soon.

Stef

2005-12-19T13:21:00.000Z

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello folks, i just commented to Ian, i cannot believe it's been so long since the last post.

Sorry for that, i am really shocked.
I hope everyone is well and i'll have some new pictures for you later.

Stef

2005-12-14T13:52:00.000Z

There's me (old piccy btw)

Stef

2005-12-14T13:44:00.000Z

That's a welshcake by the way!

Stef

2005-12-14T13:30:00.000Z

Hey Folks!
A traditional cast iron Bakestone, for the making of Welshcakes....MMM
A bargain at £15.95

Stef

2005-12-13T12:57:00.000Z

Hey Folks!

What dedication for customer service!
We have just sold the radiator from our office Brrrrrrrrrrrr.......

2005-12-12T09:22:00.000Z

Happy Monday Folks.

Hope you had a good weekend, here starts another week in work....nothing new to report as yet, keep you informed.

OOOOOOOOHHHH

We have sold 9 Metres of Net curtain !!!!!!!!!
Also, my thumb is better now!

Stef

2005-12-07T19:06:00.000Z

Hey Folks.

Sorry it's been so quiet on here, it's because it has been so manic in the shop, which is good!

Just to let you know, if you type cobwood brothers into google,at last look this blog is the no.1 result!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Speak soon.

Stef

2005-12-05T13:35:00.000Z

Sorry Folks, no joy so far with the cartoon, sliced my thumb on a pair of Secateurs, eek!

Not able to draw at the moment!

But Encouragingly i have plenty of character ideas, so once i start....no stopping me, must remember not put Secateurs in a drawer whilst open!

Stef

2005-12-03T16:23:00.000Z

4:15 and it looks like that.....

not bad eh???

Stef

2005-12-03T15:01:00.000Z

A new line....

A parabolic heater, looks like a fan, works as a heater...so
warm you can feel the heat in the street from inside the shop window.

£21.95
Stef

2005-12-03T14:33:00.000Z

What a mess!!

The back room, my challenge is to tidy it up and to make it useable before 4.30, do you think i can do it?

Stef

2005-12-01T20:58:00.000Z

Hello.

This is a blog for Cobwood Brothers Ltd.
We are a traditional Ironmongers that has been established in one form or another for over 100 years.

We have started this blog as a way to help those who maybe have D.I.Y. Problems, questions or just would like to speak to us in Cardiff.

We stock Electrical goods, Timber Mouldings, Plumbing Goods, General Ironmongery, Nails loose by the 1/2 kg , Screws Loose (no funnies please), Paraffin off the tap, it really is The Traditional Ironmongers made famous in the "Four Candles" sketch from the two Ronnies.

My name is Stefan and my fellow work colleagues are Ian and Kristan, feel free to read and comment, ask questions or just chat.

2005-11-29T12:04:00.000Z

This one too....

Impossible Mission 2

Stef

2005-11-29T11:58:00.000Z

Who Remembers this ?

Impossible Mission, one of 30 games on the C64
Joystick shown earlier.............
I'll show you some more....
Stef

2005-11-28T14:17:00.000Z

New Stock Line!!!!!!

A blanket that plugs into your cigarette lighter in the car, great for traffic jams and long journies!!!

2005-11-28T14:15:00.000Z

New Stock Lines!!!!!

An oscilating Halogen Heater, imagine a fan that gives out instant heat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW!

£22.95.....picture to follow!

2005-11-24T13:37:00.000Z

Anyone remember the Commodore 64????????

A joystick that holds 30 different games........

We have them in stock, price to be confirmed.

Stef

2005-11-24T12:38:00.000Z

Woohoo

Hey Folks, this very blog has been mentioned in The Cardiff Post!!!!

Cheers Bob!!!!
Stef

2005-11-22T12:41:00.000Z

Hey Folks.

You may have heard that Gas may be in short supply shortly, well for us IT'S NOW!

Our Gas supplier, has run out of Gas and is hunting for some to be able to supply us!

What a nightmare!!!!!!

2005-11-22T09:00:00.000Z

Looky Looky!!!

It's our net curtains still fresh in their boxes,it may not be a big thing for you, but for us this is a big risk, as this represents a change of tack for us!

Stef

2005-11-21T17:09:00.000Z

Hey Folks.

Late posting today, because we've been very busy today due to the cold weather.
Will post some new pictures tomorrow!

Stef

2005-11-18T20:51:00.000Z

Evening All!

Absolutely chaotic day today, gas deliveries starting to kick in....GREAT!

We received our Net Curtain order today and so, during the upcoming week i'll get you some pictures to look at, we are looking to create an area exclusively for these curtains and we'll show you folks the process step by step.

Stef

2005-11-17T17:11:00.000Z

This is our wood room which houses our timber and some of the many sheet materials, it looks messy here, but it's very tidy at the moment.

2005-11-17T17:07:00.000Z

We have a storage cage for LPG gas cylinders, it's quite empty here and that's how we like it...IT MEANS WE'RE SELLING LOADS!

2005-11-17T17:02:00.000Z

Hey Folks, we stock Saucepans of various sorts, and many other cooking utensils!

Stef

2005-11-16T08:49:00.000Z

Morning All.

NEWS FLASH!:

Coming soon Net Curtain sold by the metre.
Various Drops...more details when we have them!

2005-11-14T17:15:00.000Z

Hey Folks.
Hope everyone had a good weekend, plenty going on here behind the scenes.

We stock bolts of various threads, lengths and to top it all off we sell them loose.

Watch here for further developments, and for those who have waited for the cartoon, my apologies again, too little time and too much to do in it!
It will appear soon...HONEST!!!!
Stef

2005-11-12T13:22:00.000Z

Hey Folks!!!

A momentous day for us today, this young fella here is Kevin (aka Stig), the first of hopefully many customers that we have met thanks to this very Blog!

He was off to Marshall a race this afternoon with his brand spanking new gloves!!!!!!

Hope you have fun Matey!!!
Stef

2005-11-11T10:01:00.000Z

Morning All.

Not in work today, but i thought i'd post just to let you know that is a possibility that you may be able to buy items from us via a link shortly.

Waiting for a phone call to confirm details etc.

Let you know when we know more, have a good day!

Tip Of The Week!!

Applying candle wax to the teeth of a saw helps it to run smoother and not jam!

stef

ps:Barry we have received your mail and will consider it.

2005-11-09T17:53:00.000Z

Hey folks, i'm sorry there were no pictures today.
We were quite busy today, which is good and the 2nd item to be sold because of the Blog happened today!!!!!!!

Might look into the cartoon this evening!

see you tomorrow.

Stef

2005-11-08T15:33:00.000Z

"Sunny" Clifton Street, during the amazingly torrential rain earlier.

Haven't seen rain as heavy as that before, but hey at least i'm not out in it!!!!

Keep your eyes peeled for an important development before the weekend.

Stef

2005-11-08T14:09:00.000Z

Hey Folks.

These Welding Gauntlets are due to be the 1st item sold because of this Blog!

At £3.95 per pair the buyer surely knows a bargain.
So to Kev (aka Stig), cheers matey!

Stef

2005-11-07T06:58:00.000Z

Morning all.

Just a quick post to apologise for the lack of a cartoon yet, i really haven't had the time this past week to get it sorted.

I am trying to find a character that embodies the humour i wish to put across, but it's not happened yet.

Be assured that i am trying.

speak later

Stef

2005-11-05T14:40:00.000Z

In this time of fear as regards I.D fraud we stock incinerators which are ideal for disposing of sensitive documents, as well as garden waste.

Providing obviously that you're not in a no burning zone!

Stef

2005-11-05T14:36:00.000Z

We also keep the old style galvanised mop bucket, more expensive than plastic, but you won't need to replace it every 2 minutes because it has split!

Stef

2005-11-05T13:56:00.000Z

We keep a wide range of vacuum cleaner bags, with many also available to order, and contrary to popular belief,
you cannot just pick one and get it to fit.

You do need the make, model number etc.

Stef