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Specifications for a Married Man's Shed?

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    Specifications for a Married Man's Shed?

    It being the summer, numerous bachelors will be being dragged kicking and screaming into the wedded state every Saturday. To assist any such soul on CUK that may find himself in this position, and to ensure his eternal wedded bliss, he'll need That Essential Thing.

    A shed.

    I was wondering just how the perfect married man's shed should be equipped. (That's how a perfect shed should be equipped, not a perfect married man. As far as I can make out, the perfect married man is equipped with reliable transport, a good quality socket set and his own pasting table.)

    What is missing from my hastily thrown-together list?

    - high speed broadband
    - insulation (for sound, primarily)
    - security camera with motion sensor (facing the back door)
    - kettle
    - beer fridge
    - bottle opener, two wine glasses and two beer glasses
    - mattress
    - a window so mucky you can't quite see in
    My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.

    #2
    Originally posted by RichardCranium View Post
    It being the summer, numerous bachelors will be being dragged kicking and screaming into the wedded state every Saturday. To assist any such soul on CUK that may find himself in this position, and to ensure his eternal wedded bliss, he'll need That Essential Thing.

    A shed.

    I was wondering just how the perfect married man's shed should be equipped. (That's how a perfect shed should be equipped, not a perfect married man. As far as I can make out, the perfect married man is equipped with reliable transport, a good quality socket set and his own pasting table.)

    What is missing from my hastily thrown-together list?

    - high speed broadband
    - insulation (for sound, primarily)
    - security camera with motion sensor (facing the back door)
    - kettle
    - beer fridge
    - bottle opener, two wine glasses and two beer glasses
    - mattress
    - a window so mucky you can't quite see in
    Satellite TV
    Home Brew equipment
    Toaster
    One ring hotplate or camping stove.
    Chemical loo if connections to mains sewerage is not practical.
    "Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.

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      #3
      Originally posted by RichardCranium View Post
      ...mattress...
      mistress

      You forgot the shot glasses and a selection of fine whiskies.
      Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!

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        #4
        I would go for a hammock and ditch the mattress.

        A supply of decent scotch as well.

        My new house which I move into in 4 weeks has a shed.

        I am going to get my crayons out and draw a 'no girls allowed' sign to pin on the door.

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          #5
          I want one of these: http://www.theqube.co.uk/

          Half "office", half workshop.
          ‎"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."

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            #6
            Surely you're missing a "DO NOT DISTURB" sign?
            Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

            Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

            That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

            Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul

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              #7
              Guy across the road has FIVE sheds, what does that say about his married life?

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                #8
                Originally posted by dinker View Post
                Guy across the road has FIVE sheds, what does that say about his married life?
                He's muslim?
                Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith

                Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek

                That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay

                Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - Cyberghoul

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                  #9
                  Spinning bike
                  Free weights
                  Pot noodles
                  Kleenex

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Shimano105 View Post
                    Spinning bike
                    Free weights
                    Pot noodles
                    Kleenex
                    No lock?

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