Ninepack's new Gym Journal - Page 42 - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

Nine Pack · 05-05-2008, 07:28 PM

Paul,
We fully intend to be open by the end of May so hopefully you can come over & have some pics done.

Today we laid some of the solid rubber flooring. It was hard work as each piece weighs over 100lbs and they were stuck to each other on the pallets so we had to peel them apart which was a finger wrecking job. we had a few friends over to help, Scott our builder, John R, our other builder & all round everything man and his son, John's mate Darren, & Gavin (who is dieting hard so god knows how he had the energy). A massive thankyou to all of them for their help. Both John & myself really appreciate it. Some pics:
John & the floor sander. Not sure who was in charge of who there.
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a bit of remedial work to the floorboards
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The first few sheets go down
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Several sheets later, John takes a well earned rest. It's bl**dy hard work
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John can't help but pose when there's a camera around. You can't keep a good pro down! Gavin, on the other hand has flaked out & had to sit down.
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Nine Pack · 05-05-2008, 07:34 PM

A couple more pics. we could only put down so many today as the guys building the steel structure of the mezzanine floor need a 'run through' with the fork lifts to get the girders in. Boring stuff I know, but to us it's brilliant. Finally seeing things come together.
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The round bits on the floor are the cut outs from where the pillars are. Scott made a cracking job of cutting them out.
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JohnOvManc · 05-05-2008, 09:42 PM

Looks like proper progress!!!
I like that reception desk, looks expensive mate.

Landlord I was telling you about a few weeks back was supposed to give me a draft lease today for the new salon... but no, yet again he has not delivered what he promised.

winger · 06-05-2008, 02:14 AM

I love this thread Paul. Tell the camera man to use his zoom next time on John. ;)

If I was local I would work for beer. :beer1:
You might be better off paying me a flat wage though....lol

Nine Pack · 06-05-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnOvManc

Looks like proper progress!!!
I like that reception desk, looks expensive mate.

Landlord I was telling you about a few weeks back was supposed to give me a draft lease today for the new salon... but no, yet again he has not delivered what he promised.

Our joiners Scott & Darren said if you want one for your new salon to get in touch (I'll send you Scotts number if you like). They are bl**dy good at this type of thing, even though it's not their normal thing. Ours is still waiting for the trims & mouldings to go on yet which cover all the screws & joints and really finish it off.

Nine Pack · 06-05-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winger

I love this thread Paul. Tell the camera man to use his zoom next time on John. ;)

If I was local I would work for beer. :beer1:
You might be better off paying me a flat wage though....lol

The camera man is lil' ol me. Have a look at John's site if you like:
www.john-hodgson.com

Not sure we could afford to pay you in beer :beer1::beer1::beer1::beer1::beer1::beer1:

winger · 07-05-2008, 12:33 AM

He looks great.

Nine Pack · 09-05-2008, 09:49 PM

we had the floor drilled today to accomodate the legs of the mezzanine floor. This was possibly the noisiest day I have ever known. They use a diamond drilling machine, which shakes the fillings out of your teeth whilst simultaneously destroying your ear drums, and I was 30 metres away.

Some very boring pics, but this is a real time journal, so here it is:
One of the holes drilled in the floor. They have to go right through the concrete to the steel section girder in order to weld the mezzanine floor in place.
09052008129 (Small).jpg
The machine responsible for me being deaf..
09052008127 (Small).jpg
The new mirrors have been put up along where the free weights section will be.
09052008128 (Small).jpg

The membership pre sale has begun now & we have been signing founder members up all week. It's nice to put faces to some of the names of people who have e mailed us through the website. They all seem to be very excited about the plans & can't wait to see the club finished. It's also nice to see some money flowing the other way for a change

winger · 10-05-2008, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Pack

They use a diamond drilling machine, which shakes the fillings out of your teeth whilst simultaneously destroying your ear drums, and I was 30 metres away.

I don't really no why but you make me laugh with each one of your posts.
I just felt compelled to say that.

I love this Gym Journal. Maybe you can write a, "How to open up a gym" book with pics of course.

Nine Pack · 10-05-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winger

I love this Gym Journal. Maybe you can write a, "How to open up a gym" book with pics of course.

I can sum it up in a few bullet points:

Everything costs at least twice what you expected
Local authorities will p1ss you about from pillar to post at every opportunity, so expect sleepless nights and/or a stomach ulcer
Finding the right premises is about as easy as picking your teeth with your elbow
Solicitors, architects, & planning consultants will take three times as long to do the work than they promise & you will have the 'pelican effect' (an enormous bill in front of you) for the pleasure
NEVER, EVER GIVE IN BECAUSE OF THE ABOVE POINTS. IT'S ALL WORTH IT.

That's about the size of it. The fun just never starts..........

**Pscarb** · 10-05-2008, 10:14 PM

Paul if that is the case mate i will make an appointment with Alex either three days from the British or 3 days after if that is cool with you and John....oh say hi to John also...

Nine Pack · 11-05-2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pscarb

Paul if that is the case mate i will make an appointment with Alex either three days from the British or 3 days after if that is cool with you and John....oh say hi to John also...

No problem Paul, you are always welcome at our place.

brett the heart · 11-05-2008, 06:26 PM

i would just like to say hello to every body on the forum and introduce myself. i am brett the heart name brett i have been body building on and of since i was 15 yrs . i am now 45 and been back in training for nearly 3 yrs i train 5 days a week 1 body part per day. and look for to some great conversations on this forum

brett the heart · 11-05-2008, 06:29 PM

oh just been lookin at the pics the gym looks like it will be amazing great work mate.

winger · 11-05-2008, 07:16 PM

Welcome to the board Brett.

Brett start up a new thread in the general section and introduce yourself.

05-05-2008, 07:28 PM	#616 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,718	Re: Ninepack's new Gym Journal Paul, We fully intend to be open by the end of May so hopefully you can come over & have some pics done. Today we laid some of the solid rubber flooring. It was hard work as each piece weighs over 100lbs and they were stuck to each other on the pallets so we had to peel them apart which was a finger wrecking job. we had a few friends over to help, Scott our builder, John R, our other builder & all round everything man and his son, John's mate Darren, & Gavin (who is dieting hard so god knows how he had the energy). A massive thankyou to all of them for their help. Both John & myself really appreciate it. Some pics: John & the floor sander. Not sure who was in charge of who there. 05052008113 (Small).jpg a bit of remedial work to the floorboards 05052008114 (Small).jpg The first few sheets go down 05052008115 (Small).jpg Several sheets later, John takes a well earned rest. It's bl*dy hard work 05052008116 (Small).jpg John can't help but pose when there's a camera around. You can't keep a good pro down! Gavin, on the other hand has flaked out & had to sit down. 05052008119 (Small).jpg __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage. Last edited by Nine Pack; 05-05-2008 at 08:34 PM.

05-05-2008, 07:34 PM	#617 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,718	Re: Ninepack's new Gym Journal A couple more pics. we could only put down so many today as the guys building the steel structure of the mezzanine floor need a 'run through' with the fork lifts to get the girders in. Boring stuff I know, but to us it's brilliant. Finally seeing things come together. 05052008120 (Small).jpg The round bits on the floor are the cut outs from where the pillars are. Scott made a cracking job of cutting them out. 05052008124 (Small).jpg __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage.

05-05-2008, 09:42 PM	#618 (permalink)
JohnOvManc Gym Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 226	Re: Ninepack's new Gym Journal Looks like proper progress!!! I like that reception desk, looks expensive mate. Landlord I was telling you about a few weeks back was supposed to give me a draft lease today for the new salon... but no, yet again he has not delivered what he promised. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-05-2008, 02:14 AM	#619 (permalink)
winger UK-Muscle Male Animal Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 10,331 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Ninepack's new Gym Journal I love this thread Paul. Tell the camera man to use his zoom next time on John. ;) If I was local I would work for beer. :beer1: You might be better off paying me a flat wage though....lol __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-05-2008, 12:33 AM	#622 (permalink)
winger UK-Muscle Male Animal Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 10,331 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Ninepack's new Gym Journal He looks great. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-05-2008, 09:49 PM	#623 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,718	Re: Ninepack's new Gym Journal we had the floor drilled today to accomodate the legs of the mezzanine floor. This was possibly the noisiest day I have ever known. They use a diamond drilling machine, which shakes the fillings out of your teeth whilst simultaneously destroying your ear drums, and I was 30 metres away. Some very boring pics, but this is a real time journal, so here it is: One of the holes drilled in the floor. They have to go right through the concrete to the steel section girder in order to weld the mezzanine floor in place. 09052008129 (Small).jpg The machine responsible for me being deaf.. 09052008127 (Small).jpg The new mirrors have been put up along where the free weights section will be. 09052008128 (Small).jpg The membership pre sale has begun now & we have been signing founder members up all week. It's nice to put faces to some of the names of people who have e mailed us through the website. They all seem to be very excited about the plans & can't wait to see the club finished. It's also nice to see some money flowing the other way for a change __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage. Last edited by Nine Pack; 09-05-2008 at 09:53 PM.

10-05-2008, 10:14 PM	#626 (permalink)
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11-05-2008, 06:26 PM	#628 (permalink)
brett the heart Gym Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: WIRRAL Posts: 111	Re: Ninepack's new Gym Journal i would just like to say hello to every body on the forum and introduce myself. i am brett the heart name brett i have been body building on and of since i was 15 yrs . i am now 45 and been back in training for nearly 3 yrs i train 5 days a week 1 body part per day. and look for to some great conversations on this forum

11-05-2008, 06:29 PM	#629 (permalink)
brett the heart Gym Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: WIRRAL Posts: 111	Re: Ninepack's new Gym Journal oh just been lookin at the pics the gym looks like it will be amazing great work mate.

11-05-2008, 07:16 PM	#630 (permalink)
winger UK-Muscle Male Animal Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 10,331 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Ninepack's new Gym Journal Welcome to the board Brett. Brett start up a new thread in the general section and introduce yourself. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.