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Old 19-04-2007, 07:59 AM
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Cubby House Observatory

Realising, as Clint Eastwood would say, a man's gots to know his limitations, I have engaged a local guy who normally builds cubby houses to build me an observatory. The conversations have been interesting, but as soon as I got him some plans he's been happy. He rang me yesterday to inform me that I should come and have a look. Photo's attached.

Now I'm giddy with excitement. It's an 8x10' shed with rolloff roof. The manufacturer can make more, but I think will use mine to get the design spot on.

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Old 19-04-2007, 08:16 AM
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That's excellent Stuart! I'm so jealous of you guys that have the type of yard where an observatory is possible.

It looks great! And a great idea getting a cubby house builder to do it!

Look forward to the ongoing construction and installation pictures!
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Old 19-04-2007, 09:10 AM
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I assume you will get it onto the back of a truck to get it home, do you have any fences to overcome at your place?
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Old 20-04-2007, 05:21 PM
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Installed

Here's a shot of the observatory installed.
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Old 20-04-2007, 08:28 PM
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The builder has done a fantastic job Stuart, that's a great observatory.
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Old 20-04-2007, 08:42 PM
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Whow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 20-04-2007, 10:25 PM
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Looks great
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Old 25-04-2007, 10:50 PM
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Hi Stuart - looks great! Do you think that the same bloke who fabricated yours might be able to turn mine into reality? I need to fabricate this design for me as I haven't the tools or room to do it myself.

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Old 27-04-2007, 10:27 AM
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May I ask how much it cost?
Is it lined inside?
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Old 27-04-2007, 12:12 PM
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Thats one nice observatory!!!!!! Thats what I would like to have..but will have to be more on the budjet side...
Could you be able to post a pic or two on the sliding/rail setup? Would be much help when I build my shed..lol...
cheers Gary
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