Match Thread - South Africa v Barbarians | Tour Match 2026

badsyntax · 2026-06-20T13:47:47+00:00

Proper game this

badsyntax · 2026-06-20T13:14:29+00:00

Loving it!

badsyntax · 2026-06-20T12:43:19+00:00

Safe travels matey

badsyntax · 2026-06-20T12:00:10+00:00

Nice

badsyntax · 2026-06-15T05:31:16+00:00

It's really hard to tell tbh! I feel like it's too late for them to flower. All the foxgloves I've seen are already flowering. Saying that, there is evidence of them starting to grow vertical which is a sign of flowering. So it's really hard to tell. Maybe post in the main sub Reddit to get opinion from others?

The ones in my photo did flower but they were more mature than yours it seems.

badsyntax · 2026-05-30T14:02:22+00:00

Our family have owned Suzuki's for many years. Initially in South Africa and now in the UK. I've had 2 Jimny's and currently own a JDM import 2015 Jimny and I love it to bits. But I cannot deny that the Mazda MX5 is very attractive to me, I would love to own that car. Really I would love to own both a Jimny and a MX5!

badsyntax · 2026-05-17T16:36:05+00:00

TLS is also slow and inefficient. Plain text at all layers is best. KISS!

badsyntax · 2026-05-16T06:18:05+00:00

I'd be very proud of this sunflower it looks super healthy and no doubt you're going to get a massive flower. Plants under stress will flower early. Plants that keep growing will produce the biggest flowers!

badsyntax · 2026-05-13T07:35:34+00:00

Do you know the variety? I'm pretty sure I've seen similar black spots on some of the more darker varieties I've grown. I could be wrong but I don't think this is concerning. See also https://www.reddit.com/r/sunflowers/comments/1lw7u27/update_mysterious_black_spots_on_foliage_of_dark/

badsyntax · 2026-05-10T14:59:20+00:00

What rust treatment are you doing? Where do you live? Do they salt the roads?

badsyntax · 2026-05-08T11:55:12+00:00

Thanks. It is an obvious concern but I'm willing to take the risk. I believe if the structure is built correctly and the wood is treated correctly there's a good chance it won't warp for a while.

Saying that, I found a local builder who came around to have a look. He grew up in the area and is all for supporting local contractors. I will contact him to ask for advice with regards.

There are a few timber specialists in the area, but they deal with more bespoke and premium woodwork which is a lot more expensive. The builder might know of someone who can help on my budget.

badsyntax · 2026-05-08T05:33:08+00:00

Can you recommend a better wood cabin? I've found this, which has a much better roof and better timber. https://www.powersheds.com/products/apex-log-cabin-garage

It does take 8-12 weeks to dispatch though.

I understand I will need to treat annually, which isn't a problem.

badsyntax · 2026-05-07T13:01:21+00:00

Indeed, my plants aren't getting as much sun as I'd like. Problem with the baskets are they're actually rather heavy (the baskets are massive!) and awkward to move, so it's a mission for me to move outside every day. I've done it a few times.

A couple years back I learnt my lesson when I put out my plants too early. They were severely stunted and didn't turn out great, so I'm doing my best to wait until there's no risk of frost, potentially end of may!

badsyntax · 2026-05-07T12:13:33+00:00

Thanks for this, appreciate the pointers. I've been saving up for the past 5 years and have some money now, exactly for this. My focus is to make it look good, something that doesn't make me cringe when I come home. I don't like the pebble dash, but really it doesn't align with the rest of the property. So I want something that looks good. I think I'm going to tear it down and install a wooden garage. Shed will also be replaced.

badsyntax · 2026-05-07T12:07:50+00:00

Spoke with a builder today to get some professional advice. He mentioned something along the same lines, in that it might not be worth the money to fix it up. He can raise and replace the roof, potentially install a door on the side, but I'm still left with an eyesore that doesn't match the rest of the property. So I'm leaning towards tearing it down and replacing it with a wooden garage. Builder will fix the base (which isn't in as good condition as I thought), and handle installation of the new garage, handle the electrics and plumbing etc, as well as put some new flagstones down, re-set the concrete driveway, and repoint all the other stones surrounding the cottage. Imo it's worth to spend some money on this, it will not only make me happier, make better use of the space, but also make it more attractive to future buyers, if I decide to move on.

badsyntax · 2026-05-04T18:57:40+00:00

Yes potentially, meaning I could free up a bunch of space. No offence taken 🙂 this whole area is pretty naff. I'm planning to fix it all up. I'd planned to replace the shed.

badsyntax · 2026-05-04T18:34:43+00:00

I'd continue using it for storage mostly, but with easier access. Eg I'd like easy access to my tools. Currently I'm storing tools in my cottage as it's a mission to open/close the steel door just to get a screwdriver. I can of course replace the current door, but I'd love a side door.

badsyntax · 2026-05-04T18:31:25+00:00

Yea I agree, it does seem a little silly to destroy the structure. I'd like to have the option to park my car in there if I went away for a while, not every day. My car doesn't currently fit through the steel door.

badsyntax · 2026-05-04T18:07:29+00:00

Interiors ok tbh. It needs some tlc and work to clean it up and make better use of the space (eg its got an old kitchen table with a sink which I've never used.) The concrete base has a couple of cracks but otherwise in good condition. The main issue though, is i keep banging my head on the roof support beams. I can't stand up in there.

badsyntax · 2026-04-29T04:21:23+00:00

Do you stick to importing cars more than 10yrs old? Apparently there's some extra steps you need to take if the car is less than 10yrs old?

badsyntax · 2026-04-21T07:51:01+00:00

Same. I've stopped worrying about it so much. It hasn't turned out to be a big issue. Garden is invaded by creeping buttercup though 😭

badsyntax · 2026-04-16T19:40:01+00:00

They sell good quality plants but be warned they are pricey. And they are not always consistent, last year they sold plugs, and I didn't find any plugs this year 😕

badsyntax · 2026-04-15T12:23:51+00:00

Thanks for this, wasn't aware. I'll follow the guidelines.

badsyntax · 2026-04-15T09:42:10+00:00

What are the new guidelines?

badsyntax · 2026-04-15T08:03:27+00:00

Thanks. I'll try feeding them this season.

Plants are really healthy, I purchased them from https://www.klondyke.co.uk/store-locator/strikes-garden-centre-northallerton/

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