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CFN patio doors onto my private garden thread #3

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Wattyyyy · 28/07/2017 12:22

Okay I thought I'd start this for when they inevitably show their faces!!

Sorry all the threads have different titles Confused

I have a slight update - I managed to catch the nice neighbour at the other side (I think he'd heard the commotion and was loitering about waiting for me Grin )

He was gobsmacked! Apparently he's lived here for thirty years and has never heard anything like it. I told him I'd keep him updated and he asked if i wanted to come in for a cup of tea, I politely declined hahahah. Glad I now have a nice normal neighbour on my side!

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SchadenfreudePersonified · 28/07/2017 18:57

What Vango says!

Welcome to Royston Casey Grin

Vango · 28/07/2017 18:57
  • meant to put a smiley face (sounds creepy without!) Grin
SchadenfreudePersonified · 28/07/2017 18:57

*VASEY - not Casey

autocorrect, you effing effer Angry

InvisibleLlama · 28/07/2017 18:58

In the film/TV series I think the theme tune should be "Another Brick in the Wall" with CFNs singing the bit "We don't need no education, we don't need no building control" Should the CFNs be played by Catherine Tate and Phil Spencer? I also feel James Corden needs a role... nice NDN?

Msqueen33 · 28/07/2017 18:58

We're all invested! Well done Spainish granny! We love you and @waves as well. We like this plan.

etsiketsi · 28/07/2017 18:59

Have you actually not told the man in the shop opposite? Jeez. Do you know nothing about village life (assuming you're villagey?).

You need to tell him now. Both your lives will be significantly improved. He will be delighted and will be your eyes and ears. Go buy more wine from him. Now.

aaaaargghhhhelpme · 28/07/2017 18:59

Hello wattyyyy's friend!! Hope you have plenty of Wine and Gin

I'm loving your dedication!
Blimey. It might be thread four soon!

Vango · 28/07/2017 18:59

Their first mistake was obviously not employing local builders.

MBDBBB · 28/07/2017 18:59

James corden could totally be the planning inspector

Oldbutstillgotit · 28/07/2017 19:01

I have to go out in 4 minutes with friends but will be making several trips to the loo to check for updates

aaaaargghhhhelpme · 28/07/2017 19:01

Ahem. Could you possibly set up a webcam?!? I have to do bedtime stories now.

Wattyyyy · 28/07/2017 19:01

Should we tell the man in the shop? Friend wants to go over obviously, I might just let her. She is making this so much better for me Grin

He keeps popping out front to have a look about, maybe he thinks we are intruders.

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Leeds2 · 28/07/2017 19:01

When is your gran arriving?!

LakieLady · 28/07/2017 19:01

Sorry OP, was that "box room with the wine" or "room with the wine box"?

Delighted that you have company to while away the hours until the CFNs return. Have some Cake to go with your Wine, Flowers for Spanish Grandma, and thank you for an epic thread.

Oh, and I've cast Tom Hollander as NNDN.

user1492692527 · 28/07/2017 19:03

Ronnie Barker would have made a wonderful builder... Sad

Wattyyyy · 28/07/2017 19:04

leeds I'm not sure, she was making unidentifiable loud noises on the phone in annoyance for me, then hung up. Knowing her she's probably at the airport. I will await her call.

Thanks lakie Wine Cake

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etsiketsi · 28/07/2017 19:04

God yes. I have two men in two village shops and this is the stuff of their dreams. Go buy. Go buy.

gingergenius · 28/07/2017 19:05

Hi friend! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 and hi to Spanish Paella-Pan wielding grandma!!! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

Spudlet · 28/07/2017 19:05

I want you to know that I have been laid up all afternoon with a migraine, and the first thing I did when I'd recovered enough to open my eyes and look at a screen was check for CFN updates...

JulieOffveNextDoor · 28/07/2017 19:05

YetAnother wait is there a way of skipping to OP updates? Do share!

SideOrderofSprouts · 28/07/2017 19:07

I am far too invested in this. I should be doing my housework and building a toy kitchen

Marlinspike · 28/07/2017 19:10

Just placemarking, but keep up your surveillance OP. It can't be long until you are elevated to Classics ....

lljkk · 28/07/2017 19:10

Photo of the doomed door, pls.

Cookiesandcake · 28/07/2017 19:10

Please please please if possible can we get some piccies. You've got thousands of people imagining your garden, cfn's door and what the window should look like. Also you should save a bottle of wine for Spanish granny to hit cfn over the head with

Cookie37 · 28/07/2017 19:11

My husband says why not get them a subscription to 'Homes and Gardens' ?!