Comments on: Not the most inspirational graffiti

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:54:29 +0000

Duncan, dude – how the hell do you know these things? That’s awesome! Thanks, for that ray of hope.

Mary, thank you! The mood of the photo is exactly how I feel on rainy days.

By: mary taitt

mary taitt — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:53:31 +0000

Very moody and triking photo. Love the lines and perspective.

By: Duncan Drennan

Duncan Drennan — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:59:27 +0000

Paul, you'll be happy to know that CT has a new draft law for boundary walls. I'm not sure what the current status is, but under the draft law vibracrete walls (at least the plain type) will not be permitted for use on the front of properties (they can still be used between houses, etc.)Cape Town boundary wall policy article

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 31 May 2009 07:30:38 +0000

Ah, Beverley, I’m now as jealous of the UK as you were of South Africa only a few weeks ago. Enjoy! The bright side of the weather we’re having is that our gardens are getting plenty of water to grow and our dams are filling nicely (hell, my swimming pool which was partially emptied is filling nicely).

Deon, thank you for the explanation. I really did wonder where the word Vibracrete came from. What you said about the process of vibrating the bubbles from the concrete is kinda obvious in retrospect. I really should have put two and two together. I’m glad that we’re able to bring back these kind of memories for you!

By: deon rossouw

deon rossouw — Sun, 31 May 2009 04:47:05 +0000

I really enjoy getting your daily pics! – I left S.A. 5 years ago to settle in the UK and a lot of them keep me “In Touch”

I had to smile at the resilience of the word “Vibracrete” – This to describe ALL manner of pre-cast concrete fencing.

Vibracrete was a trade name – A Company who were the very first to manufacture the pre-cast system pf post and panel fencing in the Mid 1960′s! – There have been many, many companies since their demise to offer and erect these really horrible walls, but to a tee. ALL of them are referred to as “Vibracrete Walls” –

Vibracrete employed the very first Vibrating table system in the manufacturing process for tamping the concrete to release the entrained air which caused “honeycomb” in the concrete – thus the word Vibracrete – Vibrated Concrete.

Much like the word “Hoover” to describe vacuum cleaners!

Great job! – Keep up the great work

Regards
Deon Rossouw
Somerset, United Kingdom

By: Beverley

Beverley — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:55:24 +0000

Ah well Paul taking photo’s when it grey, cold and wet is something one gets used to here in the UK however I’m really pleased to say that we’re having some wonderful weather at the moment with beautiful blue skies, sunshine and gentle breezes, a time when the UK countryside looks it’s best…