say hello to Laird Ecce Signum! - DPChallenge Forums

12/25/2007 01:16:33 PM · #1

Thanks to

Talj I can now use the prefix 'Laird' rather than Mr as I'm a Scottish land owner. Whilst I won't be inviting you guys to my Castle perched high on a mountain overlooking a famous Loch I now own 0.822 hectares in the Parish of Kilchoan (Ardnamurchan). If anybody is passing that way soon I'll send you the co-ordinates for my Estate :)

BAMartin

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12/25/2007 01:20:34 PM · #2

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Thanks to Talj I can now use the prefix 'Laird' rather than Mr as I'm a Scottish land owner. Whilst I won't be inviting you guys to my Castle perched high on a mountain overlooking a famous Loch I now own 0.822 hectares in the Parish of Kilchoan (Ardnamurchan). If anybody is passing that way soon I'll send you the co-ordinates for my Estate :)

And how much is that exactly? Enough to fly a kite on? Enough to enjoy a picnic? When will we see photos. What an awesome and generous gift, no matter the size.

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12/25/2007 01:31:39 PM · #3

Originally posted by BAMartin:

And how much is that exactly? Enough to fly a kite on? Enough to enjoy a picnic? When will we see photos. What an awesome and generous gift, no matter the size.

Well, its about 1 square foot so yes, you could fly a kite on it lol. I might get a chance to visit my estate in April and if I can find it will take a macro shot for you ;)

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12/25/2007 01:33:36 PM · #4

A hecacre is a unit of area equal to 10,000 square metres , or one square hectometre so it would seem to be a bit mor ethan one sqare foot I would think.

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12/25/2007 01:40:29 PM · #5

According to the all knowing and all powerful Google:
0.822 hectares = 8220 square meters = 88479.34362535621 square feet

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12/25/2007 02:03:43 PM · #6

Originally posted by SamDoe1:

According to the all knowing and all powerful Google:
0.822 hectares = 8220 square meters = 88479.34362535621 square feet

too much xmas wine methinks lol. Re-reading it looks like the Estate is 0.822 hectares and I own approx 1 sq foot(never was a decimal expert)

Bear_Music

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12/25/2007 02:11:38 PM · #7

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Originally posted by SamDoe1:
According to the all knowing and all powerful Google:
0.822 hectares = 8220 square meters = 88479.34362535621 square feet

too much xmas wine methinks lol. Re-reading it looks like the Estate is 0.822 hectares and I own approx 1 sq foot(never was a decimal expert)

That "estate" is a square roughly 250 feet on a side, LOL. Not much as estates go :-) Of course, your 1 square foot may border the salmon stream, in which case you're in luck :-)

R.

12/25/2007 02:15:34 PM · #8

And just incase you all think I'm a cheapskate...that wasn't the old boys only christmas present! :o) Plus there is another DPC'er with a new title today...but we'll have to wait and see if they pop in and say hello ;o)

Mr_Pants

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12/25/2007 02:15:57 PM · #9

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Originally posted by SamDoe1:
According to the all knowing and all powerful Google:
0.822 hectares = 8220 square meters = 88479.34362535621 square feet

too much xmas wine methinks lol. Re-reading it looks like the Estate is 0.822 hectares and I own approx 1 sq foot(never was a decimal expert)

That "estate" is a square roughly 250 feet on a side, LOL. Not much as estates go :-) Of course, your 1 square foot may border the salmon stream, in which case you're in luck :-)

R.

Methinks that bordering a distillery would be more rewarding.

12/26/2007 06:32:13 PM · #10

Originally posted by talj:

Heehee! Merry Christmas Natalya and Andi! You know, if we're neighbours Laird Andi, we could join forces and maybe time-share our combined lots...? :D

-- Lady Rina

12/26/2007 06:40:33 PM · #11

hey Lady Rena! I'm in the South East Quadrant, Sector C, you anywhere near?

--Laird Ecce

12/26/2007 06:42:06 PM · #12

Originally posted by rinac:

Heehee! Merry Christmas Natalya and Andi! You know, if we're neighbours Laird Andi, we could join forces and maybe time-share our combined lots...? :D

-- Lady Rina

Merry Christmas your Ladyship...I'm afraid with my bad legs there'll be no curtsying, sorry ;o)

Now, you'll have to pop over to the UK sometime...we've worked out you could both just about fly a kite on your 'patches'! ;o)

Message edited by author 2007-12-26 18:42:43.

12/26/2007 06:53:20 PM · #13

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

hey Lady Rena! I'm in the South East Quadrant, Sector C, you anywhere near?

--Laird Ecce

*races off to check*

Hmm, all I see here is 0.842 Hectares of the Kincavel Estate, Sonachan, Kilchoan... and then the gps data points stuffs. I'm about 1km from the lighthouse, if that helps? :D I have got to learn how to read maps....

12/26/2007 06:55:35 PM · #14

Originally posted by talj:

Now, you'll have to pop over to the UK sometime...we've worked out you could both just about fly a kite on your 'patches'! ;o)

Maybe there's a world record we could break for having the most people on 1 square foot, all flying kites... or something... ;P

12/26/2007 06:58:20 PM · #15

Originally posted by rinac:

Originally posted by talj:
Now, you'll have to pop over to the UK sometime...we've worked out you could both just about fly a kite on your 'patches'! ;o)

Maybe there's a world record we could break for having the most people on 1 square foot, all flying kites... or something... ;P

Methinks I'd struggle to get my 'wheels' on your square foot and have room for a kite...nevermind another person...However, I am useless with measurements (not always a bad thing though I'm told) ;o)

12/26/2007 07:00:33 PM · #16

Oh and Rina...many thanks for the Christmas gift...it's been pretty cold here the past few days and they've come in handy! ;o) After explaining to my younger brother what they were I had a good chuckle ;o) Am thinking Andi could model them this weekend...now there's a picture DPC'ers should see! lol

12/26/2007 07:01:32 PM · #17

No problemo Natalya, we could fit your wheels easy and then just stack everyone else! A human pyramid thing... yeah.

12/26/2007 07:02:18 PM · #18

Originally posted by rinac:

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
hey Lady Rena! I'm in the South East Quadrant, Sector C, you anywhere near?

--Laird Ecce

*races off to check*

Hmm, all I see here is 0.842 Hectares of the Kincavel Estate, Sonachan, Kilchoan... and then the gps data points stuffs. I'm about 1km from the lighthouse, if that helps? :D I have got to learn how to read maps....

On the back of one of the letters you should have a plot map Rina?

12/26/2007 07:02:31 PM · #19

Originally posted by talj:

OMG, you got them in time! Excellent! Maybe Andi could wear those as the loser of your side challenge...?

12/26/2007 07:04:31 PM · #20

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

On the back of one of the letters you should have a plot map Rina?

Ahhh, yes, there it is. North East Quadrant, Sector B.

Neighbours we are!

Edit because I had too much to drink last night and can't actually see very well.

Message edited by author 2007-12-26 19:06:38.

12/26/2007 07:04:32 PM · #21

Originally posted by rinac:

OMG, you got them in time! Excellent! Maybe Andi could wear those as the loser of your side challenge...?

As much as I would love to MAKE him wear them I think it'd take A LOT of beer (maybe I could wait till he passed out?) ;o)

12/26/2007 07:08:08 PM · #22

is every thread I read a pick on Ecce one? Damn you all, I'm a Laird don't you know!

Message edited by author 2007-12-26 19:08:29.

12/26/2007 07:09:50 PM · #23

Originally posted by talj:

As much as I would love to MAKE him wear them I think it'd take A LOT of beer (maybe I could wait till he passed out?) ;o)

Yes yes, wait til he's passed out, put them on him, splash some water on his face to rouse him again and *click*...

Can see the picture already... mmmwuahahahahah

12/26/2007 07:11:15 PM · #24

Originally posted by rinac:

Yes yes, wait til he's passed out, put them on him, splash some water on his face to rouse him again and *click*...

Can see the picture already... mmmwuahahahahah

LMAO...I'll see what I can do, check my portfolio Sunday Rina ;o)