any ideas

sparky3

Hi there
About 3 years ago i invested around 20k on building a cattle shed,i have since decided that small farming is just not viable
I have been racking my brain trying to come up with an alternative use for my shed and i have drawn a blank
I would love to hear from anyone with a similar problem or any one with any suggestions
Please please please

pedroeibar1

Is it slatted?

cart man

Possibly help if you gave more detail - eg Where are you based? What is the local demand for storage? Do you have a trade you could run from it? Etc

sparky3

Hi guys
no slats thank god.
to be honest my plan was that if farming didnt work out then at least it could be used for something else
I am an electrician by trade but i am open to quite possibly anything
any help greatly appreciated

pedronomix

Is it an un-insulated cattle shed?
Is it properly security protected?
What planning/use have you got for it?
It is near a big town?

porsche boy

Location would be a big part of this. Would there be any local mechanics for example interested in renting it?

sparky3

Hi
To be honest i dont really want to rent it out.I would like to do my own thing but trying to figure out exactly what,I had at one stage considered battery recycling ...
I am lost !!

pedronomix

sparky3 wrote: »

Hi
To be honest i dont really want to rent it out.I would like to do my own thing but trying to figure out exactly what,I had at one stage considered battery recycling ...
I am lost !!

That seems to sum it up, lost. i posed you some info questions above to which you never bothered responding. My guess is you are wasting your time here.

sparky3

what is the point of posting a comment like that ??
if you have nothing good to contribute then dont then you are waisting your time not mine

im outa here!!

pedronomix

sparky3 wrote: »

what is the point of posting a comment like that ??
if you have nothing good to contribute then dont then you are waisting your time not mine

im outa here!!

You might have some cred if you addressed the questions raised! You generally get the responses on here that you deserve/earn.

kneemos

Concrete moulds.
Seed growing.
Wholesale business such as solid fuel.

Bugatti

Would there be a market for housing other farmers cattle in it over the winter?

duploelabs

Secure storage for summer only equipment? If you're a sparky by trade, fitting the necessaries and the wiring should only cost you the equipment

pedroeibar1

duploelabs wrote: »

Secure storage for summer only equipment? If you're a sparky by trade, fitting the necessaries and the wiring should only cost you the equipment

That and your earlier posts are very ill-informed comments.

It is quite obvious that the OP is a time waster and has no idea of either farming or business (battery recycling!). Nobody in this era who knows anything about farming would build a cattle shed that is not slatted, which is why I questioned him, as it would determine its future use. OP was asked several pertinent questions about the shed (size, insulation, planning, security, location) by the other Pedro. For e.g. most farm building do not need PP so that would have a major bearing on any change of use. Those questions were ignored and OP responded with waffle (which is why I dropped out) and then with abuse. I - and most others - would value more highly the brusque (and accurate) comment of Pedronomix than the type of meaningless back-seat comment from you; any “advice” given without basing it on factual info. is rubbish.

pedroeibar1

Bugatti wrote: »

Would there be a market for housing other farmers cattle in it over the winter?

Nobody would ovewinter cattle in that type of building - the labour would be too intensive.

kneemos

Farm porn movies.

Eh?






Eh?

enricoh

Grow weed if unwilling to rent it out, risky business though!

dudara

@duploelabs & pedronomix - consider yourselves both lucky that you haven't been given a holiday from this forum. If you want to argue between yourselves, take it to PM

@pedronomix - your post to the OP berating them for not answering your questions is not up to the standard required in this forum. Please consider your posting style before you post again.

dudara

pedronomix

Start a "mens shed" for all the other lost locals: http://menssheds.ie/

odeamarcas

Pedro,

I'm not one for getting into nonsensical keyboard spats, but I did take a degree of insult from the glib "lost locals" comment in relation to Mens Sheds, not just on behalf of myself, but indeed all the people I have met in the Men's Shed communities.

I'm a member of a shed, and it is a fantastic resource in our community. I certainly don't consider myself or many of it's members 'lost locals'. It helps contribute to so many social, community, voluntary and worthwhile efforts. It is indeed attended by some lost and struggling souls but it's patronage comes from all walks of life and right across the social and cultural demographic.

It is a hugely positive and popular outlet in our town (as it is in many Irish towns) and it contributes so much to so many people, groups and indeed businesses.

Your posts are usually well thought out and insightful. I found this one pretty distasteful. Your understanding of the Mens' Shed concept and culture is way off the mark.

pedronomix

odeamarcas wrote: »

Pedro,

I'm not one for getting into nonsensical keyboard spats, but I did take a degree of insult from the glib "lost locals" comment in relation to Mens Sheds, not just on behalf of myself, but indeed all the people I have met in the Men's Shed communities.

I'm a member of a shed, and it is a fantastic resource in our community. I certainly don't consider myself or many of it's members 'lost locals'. It helps contribute to so many social, community, voluntary and worthwhile efforts. It is indeed attended by some lost and struggling souls but it's patronage comes from all walks of life and right across the social and cultural demographic.

It is a hugely positive and popular outlet in our town (as it is in many Irish towns) and it contributes so much to so many people, groups and indeed businesses.

Your posts are usually well thought out and insightful. I found this one pretty distasteful. Your understanding of the Mens' Shed concept and culture is way off the mark.

It was not intended to be disrespectful to the men's shed movement, I have followed it with great interest for many years and am aware of how it binds lost male soles to empower them collectively.
The context was that this shed and it's owner are far away from any commercial opportunity/ability, but it could provide a basis for such a use. If it can't make money, perhaps being useful to the local community would be worthwhile.
I would doubt the OP or the Admins on here get either the concept or the irony

Axwell

pedronomix wrote: »

I would doubt the OP or the Admins on here get either the concept or the irony

Care to explain your comment regarding the mods?

ironclaw

@OP, depending on size, you could be a stock holding / forwarding location. Some businesses have issues with stock space but still require it to be close by and secured. If you are well situated on a main road or near a major town, would be a handy number with very little overhead to you. Basic lighting and security with access control.

Mrs OBumble

ironclaw wrote: »

@OP, depending on size, you could be a stock holding / forwarding location. Some businesses have issues with stock space but still require it to be close by and secured. If you are well situated on a main road or near a major town, would be a handy number with very little overhead to you. Basic lighting and security with access control.

But it would still need planning. As per pedro's initial questions, this will be an issue if the shed is used for pretty much anything other than farming.

duploelabs

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

But it would still need planning. As per pedro's initial questions, this will be an issue if the shed is used for pretty much anything other than farming.

And exactly why I suggested secure storage of summer farm machinery, but was shot down for reasons unknown

ironclaw

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

But it would still need planning. As per pedro's initial questions, this will be an issue if the shed is used for pretty much anything other than farming.

Granted, but I know of a few individuals who have applied for and been granted permission for such enterprise. The cost outlay of doing so would be a lot less than say converting to a metal or wood work factory etc.

Just my two cents!

pedroeibar1

duploelabs wrote: »

And exactly why I suggested secure storage of summer farm machinery, but was shot down for reasons unknown

I dismissed it because it was not an appropriate suggestion due to (a) we do not know the size of the shed, (b) the height (c) the location vis-a-vis other properties (d) security (e) possibility of getting planning among a long list of other considerations. Given the high rate of theft of farm equipment, an isolated shed would have to be built like Fort Knox to withstand the two-legged predators that roam the countryside at night. The OP has not had the courtesy to either respond to appropriate questions or suggestions so I suggest that continuing this thread is a waste of time, serves no useful purpose and it should be locked.

pedronomix

Axwell wrote: »

Care to explain your comment regarding the mods?

Intuitive, I would have thought! However, I decline to engage based on past experiences of one sided adjudication. If you wish to play by equal rules and priveliges...............Come on down!

Axwell

pedronomix wrote: »

Intuitive, I would have thought! However, I decline to engage based on past experiences of one sided adjudication. If you wish to play by equal rules and priveliges...............Come on down!

*yawn* put down the violin, it gets tiresome. You get the same treatment as anyone else, just the majority of others are able to follow the rules and interact with other users in an appropriate manner. If you have grievances over a warning or ban you received then take it to the appropriate channels rather than posting childish remarks.