Thatching. Still going strong. - Page 2

Carruthers · 07-10-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I'd guess different thatching contractors use different critters like a signature on the roof. A potential customer see's finished ~~rooves~~ ~~roofs~~ jobs they like and note which critter is on it, even if it's subliminal.

You're probably right Bruce. As intellectual property rights seem to be all important these days, I'm surprised that the design isn't accompanied by a © symbol. Give it time...

As mentioned in Post #8, there used to be a spider of colossal proportions picked out in stark relief on a cottage in Whitchurch although it didn't appear on Streetview.
Since I posted I've found this....

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As you can see, the thatch was quite badly weathered when the photo was taken and the spider wasn't reinstated when the roof was renewed.
As the house is called 'Cobweb Cottage' the spider was highly appropriate.
You can see the house as it now stands on Streetview here: Cobweb Cottage

Gravdigr · 07-10-2014, 05:04 PM

Fuck. That. Giant. Fucking. Spider.

That belongs in the 'Nightmare Fuel' thread.[/shudder]

xoxoxoBruce · 07-10-2014, 05:51 PM

Tis a mite creepy.

Carruthers · 10-31-2015, 06:11 AM

The pheasant on the ridge as pictured in post #12 has been replaced by a fox chasing a hare.

I don't know why the pheasant didn't last very long. Perhaps he started to moult.

Apologies for the less than perfect photo.

It was a somewhat gloomy start to the day and an almost constant flow of traffic meant a quick snap was about all I could hope for.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-31-2015, 07:31 AM

I'd guess those are woven offsite, and attached to the roof finished.

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07-10-2014, 05:51 PM	#18
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Tis a mite creepy. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-31-2015, 06:11 AM	#19
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	The pheasant on the ridge as pictured in post #12 has been replaced by a fox chasing a hare. I don't know why the pheasant didn't last very long. Perhaps he started to moult. Apologies for the less than perfect photo. It was a somewhat gloomy start to the day and an almost constant flow of traffic meant a quick snap was about all I could hope for. __________________ Last edited by Carruthers; 10-31-2015 at 07:20 AM. Reason: Minor wordage

10-31-2015, 07:31 AM	#20
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I'd guess those are woven offsite, and attached to the roof finished. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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