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lolo

2005-10-19, 1:21 am

Hi

I am helping on a research project relating to Scottish architecture in Nova
Scotia. My question relates to what we call Scottish dormers. These five
sided dormers, see
http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsarm/virtual/...h=&SearchList1=
for an example.

Does this style of dormer really hail from scotland, and if so, were they
developed out of practicality or style.

Thanks for your time
therepo



The Real Fifeshire Bimbo

2005-10-19, 9:21 am

"lolo" <therepo@hotmail.com> wrote
> Hi
>
> I am helping on a research project relating to Scottish architecture in
> Nova Scotia. My question relates to what we call Scottish dormers. These
> five sided dormers, see
> http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsarm/virtual/...h=&SearchList1=
> for an example.


Here's another nice Nova Scotian example...

http://www.parl.ns.ca/pictoutour/images/ws_studios2.jpg
>
> Does this style of dormer really hail from scotland, and if so, were
> they developed out of practicality or style.


Probably because you'd get a more panoramic view than could be obtained
from 3-sided?

Also in Newfoundland

http://www.heritage.nf.ca/society/r...sting/173b.html

http://www.heritage.nf.ca/society/r...dn/sjdn_4b.html

I can't recall offhand seeing any in my hometown, but you can see some
examples on this Aberdeen site ...Dormer Windows and Roof Extensions
Design Guide
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/acc/...ormer_guide.pdf
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T N Nurse

2005-10-19, 12:21 pm

In article <3rmrn8FkeoesU1@individual.net>,
"The Real Fifeshire Bimbo" <htr@AwaAnBileYirHeid.com> wrote:

"lolo" <therepo@hotmail.com> wrote[color=darkred]

I'm not sure if they hail from Scotland but they are pretty common here.
My own house has one.

Their purpose is probably more style than functionality, although the do
give a wider field of view than a flat front dormer.
Ken S. Tucker

2005-10-19, 5:21 pm


T N Nurse wrote:
> In article <3rmrn8FkeoesU1@individual.net>,
> "The Real Fifeshire Bimbo" <htr@AwaAnBileYirHeid.com> wrote:
>
> "lolo" <therepo@hotmail.com> wrote
>
> I'm not sure if they hail from Scotland but they are pretty common here.
> My own house has one.
>
> Their purpose is probably more style than functionality, although the do
> give a wider field of view than a flat front dormer.


IMHO they appear stylish only as they present to much
wall surface like radiator fins, requiring additional
insulation and attic ventillation.

However, I'd pick that style for a broader dormer,
it looks practical across >6 feet, and tends to become
a bay window.

But you know the Scottish, they don't wear panties.
Ken

Jay

2005-10-19, 5:21 pm

that's right,
it's what we used to call OOBIE

Ken S. Tucker wrote:
> T N Nurse wrote:
>
>
>
> IMHO they appear stylish only as they present to much
> wall surface like radiator fins, requiring additional
> insulation and attic ventillation.
>
> However, I'd pick that style for a broader dormer,
> it looks practical across >6 feet, and tends to become
> a bay window.
>
> But you know the Scottish, they don't wear panties.
> Ken
>

Cory Bhreckan

2005-10-19, 6:21 pm

Ken S. Tucker wrote:
> T N Nurse wrote:
>
>
>
> IMHO they appear stylish only as they present to much
> wall surface like radiator fins, requiring additional
> insulation and attic ventillation.
>
> However, I'd pick that style for a broader dormer,
> it looks practical across >6 feet, and tends to become
> a bay window.
>
> But you know the Scottish, they don't wear panties.
> Ken
>


When is the last time you looked ?
Michilín

2005-10-19, 8:21 pm

On 19 Oct 2005 12:41:16 -0700, "Ken S. Tucker" <dynamics@vianet.on.ca>
wrote:

>
>T N Nurse wrote:
>
>IMHO they appear stylish only as they present to much
>wall surface like radiator fins, requiring additional
>insulation and attic ventillation.
>
>However, I'd pick that style for a broader dormer,
>it looks practical across >6 feet, and tends to become
>a bay window.
>
>But you know the Scottish, they don't wear panties.
>Ken
>

You're the expert apparently. Are you a professional or an amateur?


Murchadh
Bryn

2005-10-19, 8:21 pm

In message <1129750875.960912.69040@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, Ken
S. Tucker <dynamics@vianet.on.ca> writes
>
>T N Nurse wrote:
>
>IMHO they appear stylish only as they present to much
>wall surface like radiator fins, requiring additional
>insulation and attic ventillation.
>
>However, I'd pick that style for a broader dormer,
>it looks practical across >6 feet, and tends to become
>a bay window.
>
>But you know the Scottish, they don't wear panties.
>Ken


No laddie! They wear Jock straps.........
>



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Madra Dubh

2005-10-19, 11:21 pm


"Michilín" <micheil@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:4356ca99.36419298@news...
> On 19 Oct 2005 12:41:16 -0700, "Ken S. Tucker" <dynamics@vianet.on.ca>
> wrote:
>
> You're the expert apparently. Are you a professional or an amateur?


More to the point, has our Mister Tucker been peeking?
I've heard of these fellows, haunting the Hammer Toss and gawking at every
opportunity..........




Ken S. Tucker

2005-10-19, 11:21 pm


Madra Dubh wrote:
> "Michil=EDn" <micheil@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:4356ca99.36419298@ne=

ws...
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>
> More to the point, has our Mister Tucker been peeking?
> I've heard of these fellows, haunting the Hammer Toss and gawking at every
> opportunity..........


Scottish wife & I watched "Devil's Brigade" and
she enjoyed Richard Dawson's kilt fly up in a fight
scene, yup and he was wearing panties. But he's
english, so does that count?
Ken

orange tree

2005-10-20, 1:21 am

Man dormers to the extreme
Lesley Robertson

2005-10-20, 5:21 am


"Bryn" <bryn@GREMILNSfinhall.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:dGkZkGBKAtVDFwMp@finhall.demon.co.uk...[color=darkred]
> In message <1129750875.960912.69040@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, Ken S.
> Tucker <dynamics@vianet.on.ca> writes
>
> No laddie! They wear Jock straps.........
Speak for yourself - Marx & Sparx R Us!
Lesley Robertson


Madra Dubh

2005-10-20, 12:21 pm


"Ken S. Tucker" <dynamics@vianet.on.ca> wrote in message
news:1129774159.566159.264110@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...

Madra Dubh wrote:
> "Michilín" <micheil@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:4356ca99.36419298@news...
>
> More to the point, has our Mister Tucker been peeking?
> I've heard of these fellows, haunting the Hammer Toss and gawking at every
> opportunity..........


Scottish wife & I watched "Devil's Brigade" and
she enjoyed Richard Dawson's kilt fly up in a fight
scene, yup and he was wearing panties. But he's
english, so does that count?
Ken

Erm....As I understand it, no.
The wearing of panties is no surprise though as the *nglish have always been
a bit more effete than their northern neighbors.
;=)


Michilín

2005-10-20, 9:21 pm

On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:20:16 GMT, "Madra Dubh"
<ccaine@worldnet.att.net> wrote:

>
>"Ken S. Tucker" <dynamics@vianet.on.ca> wrote in message
>news:1129774159.566159.264110@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
>
>Madra Dubh wrote:
>
>Scottish wife & I watched "Devil's Brigade" and
>she enjoyed Richard Dawson's kilt fly up in a fight
>scene, yup and he was wearing panties. But he's
>english, so does that count?
>Ken
>
>Erm....As I understand it, no.
>The wearing of panties is no surprise though as the *nglish have always been
>a bit more effete than their northern neighbors.
> ;=)
>
>

The point that "Ken" has so skilfully glossed over though, of course,
is that the English wear panties because they're too embarrassed at
what people may not see - a real man!


Murchadh
Ken S. Tucker

2005-10-21, 6:21 pm


Michil=EDn wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:20:16 GMT, "Madra Dubh"
> <ccaine@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
>
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> The point that "Ken" has so skilfully glossed over though, of course,
> is that the English wear panties because they're too embarrassed at
> what people may not see - a real man!
> Murchadh


LOL, who described their wee-pee-pee as the being
tampax like, when Dianna needed a cucumber!
Ken

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