Lovely legs Robert. You’re far from alone and you do yourself a disservice saying you’re not an engineer. You could probably teach all of us a few things. In fact, you regularly do!
Very enjoyable read. Reminds me of a Bernard Cribbins song (released in 1962 and produced by non other than George Martin) “The Hole in the Ground”. The umarell in the song is a “bloke in a bowler hat” who offers unwelcome advice to the man digging the hole. It doesn’t end well… “(The hole’s) not there now, The ground's all flat, And beneath it is the bloke in the bowler hat”
I love watching ships being loaded and unloaded. Mostly containers being lifted by crane now, but fishing vessels are pretty entertaining in the creative ways they unload. I, however, am a sad old woman. ;-) Is there a feminine version of umarell? Umarella?
Why stop when it's something you like? Nah. My close friend of many moons who now lives in Wonthaggi now has finally moved into what he thinks is his forever home. He's 67 and I asked about what his plans were as he had a load of diggers there and he said: Earthworks Plan: an overview (the boring bit)
Create new stormwater outlets so the foundations don't subside again.
Replace the broken driveway with crushed rock (again, to help with drainage)
Remove trunks and roots of trees no longer required.
Remove concrete that has no further purpose.
Level ground for water tanks and raised garden beds.
A trench to get power to the Shelter Shed (which will become part workshop, part outdoor lounge)
Carve a new serpentine path from the front door to the street (which cuts through the new garden areas)
Maybe I'm a bore to cause I'm interested to see how it comes together haha
very engaging. But I wish you could talk entertainingly without the age-disparaging tone. I'm 73 already. With a bit of luck I'll still be 4 years or so older than you for a long time to come.
I had an apartment for a year- and fascinated by the construction crane next door, with bird nest, and then eventual dismantling of a towering skeleton about 120 ft tall!
Nothing wrong with being a construction geek, I still enjoy seeing a good contraption doing it's job after many years in the industry.....for a bit of nostalgia it is also worth watching some of Fred Dibnah's old videos, wondering how he is going to sort out some impossible task before watching a toe curling health and safety nightmare scene unfold. A bit like an Umarell on an adrenaline rush!
As an ‘Umarell’ myself, the watching of anything mechanical/construction and nowadays digital gadgets I still find fascinating. Indeed it was that fascination that got me into Engineering in the first place and latterly computing. Love it all.
Never apologise for being who you are. My children make fun of me until I say we're off to spend their inheritance on a lavish holiday (SKI). You have the last laugh Robert
Sounds a bit like me too! Got a love a construction site and try to see what they are up to, and of course say something like, I wouldn't do it like that mate! Even if just to yourself.
I feel seen...
Lovely legs Robert. You’re far from alone and you do yourself a disservice saying you’re not an engineer. You could probably teach all of us a few things. In fact, you regularly do!
Agreed on the legs. My husband is Robert's age and hasn't had legs that good in years! I'm not saying that to him, of course!
Very enjoyable read. Reminds me of a Bernard Cribbins song (released in 1962 and produced by non other than George Martin) “The Hole in the Ground”. The umarell in the song is a “bloke in a bowler hat” who offers unwelcome advice to the man digging the hole. It doesn’t end well… “(The hole’s) not there now, The ground's all flat, And beneath it is the bloke in the bowler hat”
I love watching ships being loaded and unloaded. Mostly containers being lifted by crane now, but fishing vessels are pretty entertaining in the creative ways they unload. I, however, am a sad old woman. ;-) Is there a feminine version of umarell? Umarella?
Why stop when it's something you like? Nah. My close friend of many moons who now lives in Wonthaggi now has finally moved into what he thinks is his forever home. He's 67 and I asked about what his plans were as he had a load of diggers there and he said: Earthworks Plan: an overview (the boring bit)
Create new stormwater outlets so the foundations don't subside again.
Replace the broken driveway with crushed rock (again, to help with drainage)
Remove trunks and roots of trees no longer required.
Remove concrete that has no further purpose.
Level ground for water tanks and raised garden beds.
A trench to get power to the Shelter Shed (which will become part workshop, part outdoor lounge)
Carve a new serpentine path from the front door to the street (which cuts through the new garden areas)
Maybe I'm a bore to cause I'm interested to see how it comes together haha
very engaging. But I wish you could talk entertainingly without the age-disparaging tone. I'm 73 already. With a bit of luck I'll still be 4 years or so older than you for a long time to come.
Me too, exactly!
Yup, I can identify as umarell
Not so much construction sites for me but I'm intrigued by machinery in general. I wouldn’t dream of offering advice though.
Supervisor is a part time job...
I had an apartment for a year- and fascinated by the construction crane next door, with bird nest, and then eventual dismantling of a towering skeleton about 120 ft tall!
Nothing wrong with being a construction geek, I still enjoy seeing a good contraption doing it's job after many years in the industry.....for a bit of nostalgia it is also worth watching some of Fred Dibnah's old videos, wondering how he is going to sort out some impossible task before watching a toe curling health and safety nightmare scene unfold. A bit like an Umarell on an adrenaline rush!
As an ‘Umarell’ myself, the watching of anything mechanical/construction and nowadays digital gadgets I still find fascinating. Indeed it was that fascination that got me into Engineering in the first place and latterly computing. Love it all.
Never apologise for being who you are. My children make fun of me until I say we're off to spend their inheritance on a lavish holiday (SKI). You have the last laugh Robert
Yes, I love it! Me too! Don’t be embarrassed - wear it as an honourable achievement in our lives.
My wife laughs when we see an interesting piece of equipment, where I always exclaim “another interesting device!”
All good. Keep Umarrelling!
Sounds a bit like me too! Got a love a construction site and try to see what they are up to, and of course say something like, I wouldn't do it like that mate! Even if just to yourself.