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claudibee
I will NOT!!


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, United Kingdom
#1New Post! Apr 15, 2009 @ 19:17:23
I watched another repeat tonight, whilst ironing (I lead a highly moving and shaking life). I wish I had the imagination (not to mention the money) to build something so beautiful. Anybody else interested in architecture?
On November 13, 2009
sister_of_mercy




London, United Kingdom
#2New Post! Apr 15, 2009 @ 19:27:23
I'm not interested that much in architecture but for some reason I bloody love Grand Designs. Some of the houses that get built on that show are truly amazing, and that Kevin McCloud chap is rather funny too.
On about 14 hours ago
CarlyBoo

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Guernsey, United Kingdom
#3New Post! Apr 15, 2009 @ 19:33:55
Oh yeah, i watch all of them on 4OD!! Love it!
On December 22, 2010
angelcake
Perpetually pregnant





Eastleigh, United Kingdom
#4New Post! Apr 15, 2009 @ 19:36:56
I love that programme!

I would love to design my own house (with the help of an architect of course ) I'd really love to do a self build too!
On August 28, 2012
sister_of_mercy




London, United Kingdom
#5New Post! Apr 15, 2009 @ 20:30:41
From a Grand Designs Facebook Group forum post:

Play the Grand Designs Drinking Game!
rules - open at least one bottle of wine and drink when:

-Kevin points out a mistake in the design and is ultimately proved right at build phase.

-Kevin helps out with a language barrier.

-There's a dispute involving plans.

-Weather Damage.

-The house a- gets a roof and b- is water tight.

-Windows don't fit.

-Kevin compares their build to a commercial building (eg supermarket).

-Every time someone talks about "Space" and "Integrity" in abstract terms.

- I think you should add:

-When he mentions a designers name or someone we have never heard of. Particularly of the Avant Garde or Bijoux variety.

-When he drives his 4 wheel drive up a muddy lane.

-When they have to dig a trench in the garden for no good reason.

When he is wearing a North Face parka.
-And every time the woman gets pregnant during the build...
and everytime he builds up awsome comments about the building, and then procedes to knock it totally

I guess you'd have to really be in to it to see the humour but I think it's funny!
On about 14 hours ago
x_Laura_x
Particularly cunty





East Grinstead, United Kingdom
#6New Post! Apr 15, 2009 @ 20:33:38
Hmmmm the closest I get is house building on The Sims!
On May 23, 2013
hedkandi1984_21




London, United Kingdom
#7New Post! Apr 15, 2009 @ 20:37:52
I'm not terribly into architecture, but I do love Grand Designs Like Laura, though, I do love my sims housebuilding!
On September 18, 2012
angelcake
Perpetually pregnant





Eastleigh, United Kingdom
#8New Post! Apr 15, 2009 @ 20:38:25
@sister_of_mercy Said

From a Grand Designs Facebook Group forum post:

Play the Grand Designs Drinking Game!
rules - open at least one bottle of wine and drink when:

-Kevin points out a mistake in the design and is ultimately proved right at build phase.

-Kevin helps out with a language barrier.

-There's a dispute involving plans.

-Weather Damage.

-The house a- gets a roof and b- is water tight.

-Windows don't fit.

-Kevin compares their build to a commercial building (eg supermarket).

-Every time someone talks about "Space" and "Integrity" in abstract terms.

- I think you should add:

-When he mentions a designers name or someone we have never heard of. Particularly of the Avant Garde or Bijoux variety.

-When he drives his 4 wheel drive up a muddy lane.

-When they have to dig a trench in the garden for no good reason.

When he is wearing a North Face parka.
-And every time the woman gets pregnant during the build...
and everytime he builds up awsome comments about the building, and then procedes to knock it totally

I guess you'd have to really be in to it to see the humour but I think it's funny!



I think it's hilarious

I don't spend my sundays watching Location, location, location and grand designs.
On August 28, 2012
sister_of_mercy




London, United Kingdom
#9New Post! Apr 15, 2009 @ 21:01:29
@angelcake Said

I don't spend my sundays watching Location, location, location and grand designs.


I do too, well that and then there's Come Dine with Me on the weekdays.
We're so cool 8)
On about 14 hours ago
angelcake
Perpetually pregnant





Eastleigh, United Kingdom
#10New Post! Apr 15, 2009 @ 21:09:07
@sister_of_mercy Said

I do too, well that and then there's Come Dine with Me on the weekdays.
We're so cool 8)



I applied to be on Come dine with me!!!! They didn't want me though.

Then again I applied to be on Wife swap for the s***s and giggles and they did actually want us to go for interviews etc to take part! Greg said no though!
On August 28, 2012
Richard142




Greater London, United Kingdom
#11New Post! May 23, 2009 @ 19:58:27
I watched some back to back epsidoes of Grand Designs this evening over preparing and eating dinner. A recipy of inspiration, patience, and loads of money. Another art is to make one's more humble home a place you'd like to invite guests to. I'm not sure about simulations so I dream instead!
On November 14, 2012
smythbob52




, United Kingdom
#12New Post! Oct 20, 2009 @ 09:35:19
Hey, I've applied for come dine with me too!!!
On October 20, 2009
zsmith121




santa clara, California
#13New Post! Oct 28, 2009 @ 08:56:02
good thread.....anyone can find his answer...
On October 30, 2009
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