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by beev
Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:20 am
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: espresso machine
Replies: 7
Views: 12019

Insurance guy says we need: letter from council report from repair dude estimate for replacement or repair We are not covered for accidental damage, which means we have to prove it wasn't our fault. £250 excess applies, so we would have to pay that. I seem to remember from the fridge glass that they...
by beev
Mon Oct 08, 2007 12:14 am
Forum: The Building
Topic: loft bed closet thing
Replies: 5
Views: 8790

loft bed closet thing

I have this loft bed I've been wanting to get rid of. It's the size of a double bed, and just high enough for a normal sized person to walk under. It's pretty sturdy, but would wobble a bit if not attached to a wall (I have have it in a alcove which it fits into exactly, so it's freestanding and ent...
by beev
Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:26 pm
Forum: Front of House/Gallery
Topic: hello and i have some questions
Replies: 24
Views: 32035

Metallic. It's in the gallery cupboards, far right.
by beev
Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:59 pm
Forum: Front of House/Gallery
Topic: hello and i have some questions
Replies: 24
Views: 32035

ola2 wrote:the wire sounds brilliant. what colour is it though?
wire colour
by beev
Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:56 pm
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: espresso machine
Replies: 7
Views: 12019

We could get lots of cafetieres and serve it in that.

++ Nicer taste and cheaper in the long run (and saves energy)

-- More to wash and no fancy shit like lattes etc.
by beev
Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:27 pm
Forum: Front of House/Gallery
Topic: hello and i have some questions
Replies: 24
Views: 32035

The wire is 1mm thick and 81 metres in length. That cool?
by beev
Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:04 am
Forum: Front of House/Gallery
Topic: hello and i have some questions
Replies: 24
Views: 32035

I can supply lots of thin and flexible wire. I could put it in the cupboard in the gallery for you.
by beev
Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:38 am
Forum: Events
Topic: the return
Replies: 24
Views: 28999

I have Down by Law on DVD if it's needed.

I'd like to see the Iranian one. When is that due?
by beev
Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:35 am
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: other cool foresty organisations
Replies: 84
Views: 179887

I'm really disappointed. This list was created as a temporary thing until we got a wiki working. Wiki was always going to be the best format for this kind of thing. Now we have it, and nobody has paid it the slightest bit of attention. They continue to add details to this list :(
by beev
Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:06 pm
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: Ecologically sound cleaning products
Replies: 23
Views: 30721

I have murdered millions of house dust mites, purely in my own interests. Can I ever be a vegan?
by beev
Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:56 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: front of house day: spring cleaning in the autumn
Replies: 34
Views: 48346

Yes. One we painted half the stairs, as in all of them on one side and then did the other half when it was dry. That worked, didn't it?
by beev
Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:36 pm
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: Ecologically sound cleaning products
Replies: 23
Views: 30721

Do you use Bio-D at this eco cleaning place? What's the word on how well it does the job? I used to use it at home in my kitchen, and thought it was ok, but apparently it ain't as effective at removing grease etc as Ecover is...
by beev
Sat Sep 22, 2007 10:01 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: ●● START HERE! ● How to use the BB ● Please read this! ●●
Replies: 8
Views: 27676

I've edited the 'tips for using the board' (above) to reflect the changes.
by beev
Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: ●● START HERE! ● How to use the BB ● Please read this! ●●
Replies: 8
Views: 27676

Ok, complications overcome. The board will now remember your unread posts regardless of you logging in and out. You also have the option, when you are reading a post, to mark it as unread. This has the effect of flagging it for later attention as it will appear in your list of unread posts (until yo...
by beev
Sat Sep 22, 2007 6:02 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: front of house day: spring cleaning in the autumn
Replies: 34
Views: 48346

The piano was good. A lot of people said painting them brown would be better, that it would hide all dirt etc. That turned out to be rubbish. The piano always looked better, even when it was dirty.
by beev
Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:09 pm
Forum: The Building
Topic: energy survey
Replies: 4
Views: 7738

When considering how much money to spend, you have to weigh the environmental benefit against the cost. A new, energy efficient fridge (against an old, donated one) will reduce global CO2 emissions by about 0.00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000...
by beev
Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:11 pm
Forum: Minutes
Topic: visual arts minutes 20/09/07
Replies: 9
Views: 13424

done
by beev
Fri Sep 21, 2007 1:50 pm
Forum: Minutes
Topic: visual arts minutes 20/09/07
Replies: 9
Views: 13424

should this be in the minutes section?
by beev
Fri Sep 21, 2007 1:48 pm
Forum: The Building
Topic: energy survey
Replies: 4
Views: 7738

Yo, we have had a couple of energy audits done before. I don't want to say don't do it, because there may always be something more we can learn, but we have already gotten a good idea where we stand in terms of energy efficiency... - A lot of our appliances are inefficient, most especially our vario...
by beev
Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:57 pm
Forum: Minutes
Topic: Business & Admin 19-09-07
Replies: 2
Views: 6192

The link for that Filipino grant application:
http://www.theforest.org.uk/bb/viewtopic.php?t=3043
by beev
Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:53 pm
Forum: Minutes
Topic: Business & Admin 19-09-07
Replies: 2
Views: 6192

Business & Admin 19-09-07

Present: Shannon, Tom, Jon, Neil, James Agenda: 1. new treasurer 2. building manager 3. grants 4. charity/cafe split 5. z totals In reverse order... ZZZZZZZZ totals - The deal is: at the end of your shift, the KM or NM presses a button on the till and it prints out a break down of what has been sold...
by beev
Wed Sep 19, 2007 11:03 am
Forum: The Building
Topic: Building Manager
Replies: 9
Views: 13224

I'll find out what it costs to get another line active. I know it will be £15 a month for the standing charge. Not sure about installation - usually a lot regardless of existing wiring, but BT are v.busy at the moment so I'll have to check up later.
by beev
Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:46 am
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Another Freaking Hotel?
Replies: 26
Views: 31643

Where did this idea of the working poor come from? Sounds like you are stuck in the 1970s!
by beev
Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:39 am
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: ●● START HERE! ● How to use the BB ● Please read this! ●●
Replies: 8
Views: 27676

Yes it is possible, but it may be complicated. I'll look into it when I have a bit more time on my hands...
by beev
Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:27 am
Forum: Website/Online
Topic: laminators
Replies: 12
Views: 49319

What did you do with the original receipt Ryan? Put it in the drawer? If so I should have it somewhere...
by beev
Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:22 pm
Forum: The Building
Topic: Hall Page on tyhe Forest Web Site
Replies: 5
Views: 9273

Silly me. I hovered on it and a sub-menu came up and I clicked on that and I got the calendar. I think links should be links and sub-menus should be sub-menus. The two should not be mixed. I always find that confusing. Websites should be simple. Sorry, I know you probably can't change it, but I thin...
by beev
Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:53 pm
Forum: The Building
Topic: Hall Page on tyhe Forest Web Site
Replies: 5
Views: 9273

Where is it??
by beev
Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:52 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Another Freaking Hotel?
Replies: 26
Views: 31643

Unite was a real bonus for me because I was attending a small college that didn't have any accommodation of its own. The alternative would have been to live in a shared flat elsewhere in Glasgow, which would probably not have been nearly as much of a rewarding experience. Unite was good value for mo...
by beev
Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:37 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Another Freaking Hotel?
Replies: 26
Views: 31643

I lived at Unite in Glasgow for 2 years. Best student flat experience of my life! There was a real sense of community there - all students together, from all different backgrounds. Other student flats I lived in were often full of people that were the same. Like 4 or 5 white middle class stoners in ...
by beev
Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:03 am
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Another Freaking Hotel?
Replies: 26
Views: 31643

By 'international student company', do you mean UNITE?
by beev
Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:34 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: other cool foresty organisations
Replies: 84
Views: 179887

Check out the wiki version of this guide:
http://swithun.servebeer.com/sustainabi ... orestyOrgs

Add stuff!
by beev
Wed Sep 12, 2007 8:16 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Another Freaking Hotel?
Replies: 26
Views: 31643

Exactly! And if middle class means less crime, more community projects, more local arts/culture, more small independent shops and more fairtrade/organic food then I'm all for it. There are still the old shops including the local butchers, fish shop, fruit & veg shop (non organic/local produce), news...
by beev
Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:21 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Another Freaking Hotel?
Replies: 26
Views: 31643

Let's avoid being against things like this just for the sake of it. There should be a good reason, beyond "changing something old into something new is bad." I live in Leith, where there is loads of for-profit development going on all the time. It has been having a really positive effect on the area...
by beev
Wed Sep 12, 2007 5:33 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: The Forest has a Huge Hall available for Hire
Replies: 6
Views: 11262

great poster!
by beev
Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: Minutes
Topic: facilities WG Minutes sept. 11, 2007
Replies: 3
Views: 7131

RE screenprinting ACE are planning to set up public screenprinting facilities. I'm finding out what gear they need. Might be an option to let them have our stuff as they seem to have the space available. We are struggling for space. Could be a good option for all. Obviously we would still be able to...
by beev
Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:15 pm
Forum: The Building
Topic: oooh the garden.
Replies: 8
Views: 12754

I have a question. How do you know about the blackbird?
by beev
Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:24 am
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: sustainable living guide
Replies: 31
Views: 41906

Yes, take some of Alex's tabletop thingies.
by beev
Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:22 pm
Forum: Volunteering
Topic: night manager letter
Replies: 15
Views: 24028

Shannon wrote:6. By law, we are allowed to stay open until 2am or 3am on weekends.
This is easy to misunderstand. I suggest changing it to "By law, we are allowed to stay open until 2am (3am on weekends).
by beev
Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:23 am
Forum: The Building
Topic: Free Internet Out Of Fashion?
Replies: 13
Views: 18192

We still need to get those flat screens up. Maybe we could fix them to the wall and have the computers on a little shelf so that people need to stand to use them. This would take up less room and make the computers less comfortable. This was the plan, but the power adapters for the flatscreens appe...
by beev
Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:59 am
Forum: Events
Topic: TableTop - Finished eventually
Replies: 28
Views: 36306

Hey, I think I accidentally edited Ryan's post above. I meant to quote & reply to it, but I guess I hit edit instead. Sorry - I am a dumbfuck!
by beev
Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:00 pm
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: FRIDGE FUCK FUCK FUCK
Replies: 7
Views: 13833

Is it def broken and not just switched off?
by beev
Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:18 pm
Forum: Kitchen
Topic: FRIDGE FUCK FUCK FUCK
Replies: 7
Views: 13833

capital cooling. cunts.
by beev
Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:17 pm
Forum: Front of House/Gallery
Topic: the gallery
Replies: 23
Views: 30213

PS sorry for straying off topic. I have a tendency...
by beev
Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:16 pm
Forum: Front of House/Gallery
Topic: the gallery
Replies: 23
Views: 30213

Yes, free computers/internet is not remotely edgy anymore. They just attract weirdos and cause hassle for vollies & staff.
by beev
Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:14 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Ze Happening
Replies: 34
Views: 36113

Ahhh, Shooting Stars! Classic!
by beev
Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:25 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: TableTop - Finished eventually
Replies: 28
Views: 36306

ravanwin wrote:well, they ain't on the internet.
That doesn't mean they don't exist!
by beev
Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:28 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: TableTop - Finished eventually
Replies: 28
Views: 36306

I'm sorry but this is bollocks. The pub down the road from me has a book swap.
by beev
Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:24 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: TableTop - Finished eventually
Replies: 28
Views: 36306

I think it was perfect the way it was. Don't change anything!
by beev
Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:40 pm
Forum: Sales and Distribution
Topic: The Golden Hour Book: Sales and Distrobution
Replies: 76
Views: 116186

Just remembered... I sold one to Conflict Diamonds Kev from the case the other night.
by beev
Fri Aug 24, 2007 2:44 pm
Forum: The People's Forum
Topic: Proposal to extend the free shop
Replies: 17
Views: 21163

Welsh Dai wrote:Buy none get one free.
Love it!