The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:51 pm**

Finally got started on the move today. Here is a few pictures of the site. its about twice the size of the current place with more space on site up for grabs if we need it.

Were going to use the big greenhouse to store interior tiles, easipoint etc.

The lads to the right are just demolishing an old pergola to create some more yard space

Were also demolishing these old watering pits and are going to re-concrete the area around them.

A section of the greenhouse is getting dismantled and we are going to replace it with a shed for the saws.

First load of stock being delivered from the old yard and getting put away.

We removed a lot of the glass from part of the greenhouse today which was a slow job and were planning to take the whole section down by Wednesday.

Had great fun today back on the tools, although my body is complaining a bit.

Posted: **Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:40 pm**

Looking good, hope it all goes well. :;):

Posted: **Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:08 pm**

that does indeed look a cracking sized yard
surprised no enterprising scally has not turned the glasshouse to a more profitable use :;):
is there no way the saws can get inside the greenhouses as is?
also what is security like at the site
lot of do as you likeys round that area?
LLL

Posted: **Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:18 pm**

Now thats a far better yard than your last one, hope we can trade this year, your staff were hard work last year...

Posted: **Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:33 pm**

Whereabouts is the new place?

Posted: **Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:29 pm**

Good luck Steve I like the Livery on the trucks they really look the part.

Posted: **Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:30 pm**

Pablo wrote:Good luck Steve I like the Livery on the trucks they really look the part.

2nd that everything down to the wrapping on the crates looks the business. Looks like your gonna have a nice little set up down there.

Posted: **Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:05 am**

Wow! in a recession too.
Well done that man!

I'd offer my services but just had a micro fracture repair on me knee,so as Theo the Foetus says 'Im out' ( for spring, summer and probably autumn if I can get over to Bulgaria enough times )

Posted: **Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:07 pm**

Tony, we looked at getting the saws in the greenhouse but it wasnt the right shape and in particular the entrance was to low. We did look at modifying the green house but in the end thought it best just to start again. The security is very good. We rent the back of the garden centre and our section has its own gate, so its a compound within a compound. No doubt that when we move in we will have a few evening visitors but as long as nothing is stealable, hopefully they wont come back.

LPD. Yeh the current yard is very difficult to operate from. if I remember rightly you had to wait a while to be loaded, is that right?

BOB, the new yard is in Langley, just off junction 5 of the M4, its literally 5 minuts from our existing place.

Thanks for all positive comments Pablo, pickwell and henpecked.

Made a lot of progress, over the last couple of days.

Pergola was swiftly demolished

Watering pits were swiftly dug out and prepped for concrete

Concrete is in. The finish is not brilliant but its 200-250mm deep so it should be good for a few years.

We cut down the section of greenhouse today. All done with a sthill saw, spanner and scaffold tower.

One of the best things about new site is that we have a dedicated entrance for our cans which means container deliveries dont have any impact on the operation and also keeps them segregated form the rest of the business which is good from a health and safety point of view

Stock is starting to fill up now

Posted: **Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:59 pm**

its starting to take shape now and looking good.

Posted: **Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:03 pm**

Never even got to order, spoke to a lass in office who didnt have a clue and didnt seem interested in helping me out. Not your fault but gave a poor first impression.

Posted: **Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:17 pm**

local patios and driveways wrote:Never even got to order, spoke to a lass in office who didnt have a clue and didnt seem interested in helping me out. Not your fault but gave a poor first impression.

I dont like the sound of that. One of the most difficult things about employing people is maintaining the high standards that you have set yourself. I cant blame you at all, it drives me mad when you ring up someone to try and give them business and you are met with someone who does not give a shit. Thanks, i do appreciate the feedback

Posted: **Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:44 pm**

No probs, id actually come to the showroom from bromley...

Posted: **Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:00 pm**

Who's your local supplier? Suppose it would be rock unique

Posted: **Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:07 pm**

I would sack her on the spot (your not a diddy and have by now) hate it when an employee bad mouths or just basically has a bad attitude. call me old fashioned but the employer pays the wages.

The Brew Cabin

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