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Old 08-01-2009, 4:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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The Bat Barn - thread #2

Hi all. I've been asked by the mods to start a new thread to take over from the original Bat Barn thread, as threads with more than 1000 posts apparently slow the forum db down. I'll update this thread with any further progress in the barn from now on. Cheers .
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Woooo. I hope their is more progress with the batbarn. Cant say how many times ive watched the video and looked at the pictures :P
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Old 09-01-2009, 6:43 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Welcome to part2!!
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Re: The Bat Barn - thread #2

Well, I read from start to finish and all I could think about when seeing the subs was putting my head in the middle of one.

Gives me big ideas on what to do, shame my wallet won't let me!
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Hi Shock

looking forward to more entertainment......................now then where's Al

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Re: The Bat Barn - thread #2

I`m here mate

can I ask a q. Shock, serious this!!!

when I was asked to close my thread I felt sick inside as its a part of my life now, I`m ok now the new ones on its way.

Some might think thats daft but thats how it was

Anyway hope alls well matey and your still enjoying the Barn

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Re: The Bat Barn - thread #2

HI Shock ,

Your thread is amazing, is a inspiration but can you tell me which remote control you use, in your kit you put "TBD" but i can't find in the net.



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Re: The Bat Barn - thread #2

Not really been on these forums whilst at uni, but just got back for the summer and found out you've finally finished! Congratulations on a build that looks absolutely marvellous. I gotta tell you this truly is something I aspire to- here's hoping the job market has picked up by the time I finish with it all :D.
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Re: The Bat Barn - thread #2

Hi Shock, a while since I've tuned in.

I've just watched the video again, and have a quick question.

How often do you watch films - does the fact that the barn is a seperate building put you off.

The reason I ask is that I used to have a bat cellar, now I have a screen on my ceiling which I pull down. Sometimes on a Friday night (film night) I'm that knackered that I can't be bothered to pull the screen down, and I used to occasionally not be arsed about going down to the cellar.

Any problems?

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Your thread is amazing, is a inspiration but can you tell me which remote control you use, in your kit you put "TBD" but i can't find in the net.



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Re: The Bat Barn - thread #2

Hi guys. I've been a bit quiet on here lately following the birth of our 2nd kiddie, who along with our 2-yr-old is keeping us pretty busy at the moment!

Steve...hope all is well. I agree with the separate building thought. Watching a film in the barn is definitely an "event", as it involves leaving the house & "popping next door" so to speak...whatever the weather, and probably means I use it less than I otherwise would. But, it's useful for all the noise to be away from the main house when you have children sleeping! The main issue is that my wife doesn't feel so comfortable being separate from the house with the children in bed, even though we of course lock the house & bring baby monitor with us. So much so in fact that she has watched a grant total of...two films in the barn! Crazy I know, but then this isn't really her "thing" anyway. I would say overall that I haven't used the barn as much as perhaps I thought I might...but every time I do, it feels like a special occasion .

Chirino - the remote control I eventually went for is the Logitech Harmony One.
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You should look at maybe getting some wireless IP cameras. They're great for keeping an eye on the kids when you need to. I also use mine to make sure the Mrs is keeping the house tidy while I'm at work
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Congrats on the new birth

Shame you don't get enough use out of the barn :\ . You could always donate equipment to the AlexHodgeGetHimAnAwsomeCinema charity
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I might have an odd cable Alex knocking about

well its a start

Congrats on the new arrival Mark , bet you`ve got your hands full now matey
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Re: The Bat Barn - thread #2

Shock, you're just in front of me and Me Julie.

Freya is two in October, and her little brother/sister is due at the start of September.

Surprisingly, not being able to watch a film because I have to 'keep it down' hasn't been a problem.



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