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Aussies and sheds Jun 24, 2006
One weird thing I've noticed as my parents are looking at properties in Autralia is that the Aussies seem to have a thing about sheds - why! Having looked at loads of websites many have a better description of the shed than the house - why?

I know that Australians love the outdoors but is a shed really that important?

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Jun 24, 2006
Aussie's aren't the only ones :? http://www.readersheds.co.uk/

and before anyone asks.. no i'm not a regular there!

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Jun 24, 2006
shinydiscoballs wrote:Aussie's aren't the only ones :? http://www.readersheds.co.uk/

and before anyone asks.. no i'm not a regular there!

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Who's asking :evil: :evil: :evil:
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Jun 25, 2006
shinydiscoballs wrote:Aussie's aren't the only ones :? http://www.readersheds.co.uk/

How on earth did we ever survive without the internet :shock: ?

So you're sure this isn't yours SBD? With the disco lights in the roof I thought ...
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Re: Aussies and sheds Jun 25, 2006
Chocoholic wrote:I know that Australians love the outdoors but is a shed really that important?

They need somewhere to keep the spare Fosters. You can only get a couple of crates in the fridge :? ...



Yes, I know, them Ockers don't drink Fosters. But no one's heard of XXXX or VB here.
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Jun 25, 2006
Its because they all have pet Kangaroo's and dont want them in the house, and sheds stop them bouncing over the garden fence.

:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Jun 25, 2006
arniegang wrote:Its because they all have pet Kangaroo's and dont want them in the house, and sheds stop them bouncing over the garden fence.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Ahhh, that's the reason!!

And in the UK, guys have them to hide in from the wife!! :lol:
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Re: Aussies and sheds Jun 25, 2006
Chocoholic wrote:One weird thing I've noticed as my parents are looking at properties in Autralia is that the Aussies seem to have a thing about sheds - why! Having looked at loads of websites many have a better description of the shed than the house - why?

I know that Australians love the outdoors but is a shed really that important?


Bigger blocks of land. I don't know one person at home that doesn't have a front and back yard and people with pools are a dime a dozen-I certainly don't know anyone that doesn't have a shed of some description. Sheds are used to store all the outdoorsy stuff (camping equipment, surfboards, golf clubs, bikes etc) and the garden equipment you need to maintain your garden and the car (if you can fit it!!). People use them for outdoor parties and sometimes clad them for a rumpus or teenagers room. An additional feature adding value to the property, perhaps. :dontknow:
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Jun 25, 2006
Australians also don't have the luxury of lowcost maids, gardeners, car washers etc. So they have to keep all their own equipment in the shed.

Sheds are also used to brew beer, work on hobbies, storage for huge spiders and snakes
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Jun 25, 2006
sharewadi wrote:How on earth did we ever survive without the internet :shock: ?


There was a time before the Internet??? :P

I remember my first 300 baud modem and dialing into the local BBS for chat and warez stuff :P
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Jun 25, 2006
scarlet wrote:Australians also don't have the luxury of lowcost maids, gardeners, car washers etc. So they have to keep all their own equipment in the shed.

Sheds are also used to brew beer, work on hobbies, storage for huge spiders and snakes


Love it!! :lol: :lol:
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Jun 26, 2006
Don't forget hydroponics :wink:
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Jun 26, 2006
XRW-147 wrote:Don't forget hydroponics :wink:


There is a store near us at home that is basically a shop front, relly daggy-no displays or anything selling hydroponic stuff-looks like cr@p but been in business for years-wonder why?? DUH!
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Jun 26, 2006
Nothing beats home grown G.
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Jun 26, 2006
Yes, my understanding is tomatoes have a much better flavour.
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Jun 26, 2006
Liban wrote:There was a time before the Internet??? :P

I remember my first 300 baud modem and dialing into the local BBS for chat and warez stuff :P

You need to get a hobby!! :lol:
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Jun 26, 2006
GAB wrote:Yes, my understanding is tomatoes have a much better flavour.


Especially when laced with tobacco - ala Simpsons :D
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Jul 02, 2006
good point chocoholic...i think it's coz men need a place to work on their cars.
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Jul 03, 2006
Oh yes and sheds are used for places to talk code in

Tomatoes? Marigolds?

Tsk Tsk - no consumption allowed in this country
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Jul 03, 2006
:lol: Scarlet's in the know. :wink:
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GAB wrote::lol: Scarlet's in the know. :wink:


On the nose... or is that in it ala angel Kate.
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