what to do with an acre of land

Biggins · 15-01-2009 12:15AM

Break it up into sections.

One section for vegetables as food is going to get more expensive.
One section for gerbils/mice put on little dynamo attached wheels (ESB is going to get more expensive).
One section for milk yielding cows - before the government add more tax to that too!
One section for propping up on a pole (as in stick - you funny guys! :rolleyes: ), your previous house number plate before the repossession guys came.
And finally, one section for your new accommodation - your home-made shanty town. Make it big enough. I suspect you won't be there on your own for long!

mickdw · 15-01-2009 12:16AM

Put up a planning notice for a development that would annoy the nosy neighbours. They will be into the planning office straight away. They will even make 2 or 3 trips before they realise its not going ahead. Great fun if the land is in nosy town.
or
set some vegetables for yourself

jester77 · 15-01-2009 12:19AM

Fairy rings are coming back into fashion... if you like shrooms!

slimjimmc · 15-01-2009 12:22AM

Give it to me. I'll take it (probably).

timberland · 15-01-2009 12:22AM

hmmmm i think i posted this in the wrong forum if i was looking for serious ideas but im getting a great laugh lol keep up the good work. no fear of nosy neighbours cos its in the middle of nowhere.... any real ideas?

Thomas_S_Hunterson · 15-01-2009 12:23AM

Have a rave.

15-01-2009 12:25AM

timberland wrote: »

hmmmm i think i posted this in the wrong forum if i was looking for serious ideas but im getting a great laugh lol keep up the good work. no fear of nosy neighbours cos its in the middle of nowhere.... any real ideas?

test to see if there's anythin under the ground. there could be a gigantic piece of gold bullion directly under it.

Blush_01 · 15-01-2009 12:25AM

Bring back the "Trip to Tipp*".

*Helps if the land is in Tipperary, but not essential.

The Saint · 15-01-2009 12:25AM

Release a load of newly unemployed investment bankers, stock brokers, estate agents, mortgage lenders, etc. to wander around free range and aimlessly on your land. Then charge people who have lost money, savings and houses to hunt them for pleasure.

engrish? · 15-01-2009 12:26AM

timberland wrote: »

i have an acre of land down the the country that is just lying idle. does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on what to do with it? ideally id like to make some money on it but any suggestions welcome. i live in Dublin and the land is down in Munster.
thanks in advance people

Sell it to a traveller. They will pay waaaaaaaay over the odds.

mickdw · 15-01-2009 12:27AM

Real ideas,

If its suitable for building, apply for planning permission and sit tight for 3 - 4 years then flog it. If not suitable approach adjoining farmers to see if they would buy it off you. It would only be worth a few thousand that way though or rent it to a farmer until you know what to do with it

The Saint · 15-01-2009 12:28AM

engrish? wrote: »

Sell it to a traveller. They will pay waaaaaaaay over the odds.

Nah, they'd probably only ask you do you need any gates or carpet for your field.

timberland · 15-01-2009 12:29AM

how much does it cost to apply for planning permission?

giggsy664 · 15-01-2009 12:30AM

Make a car graveyard? Like the one in the states. Let people come on to your land for a tenner and let them spray paint on the cars

MementoMori · 15-01-2009 12:33AM

If neighbouring farmers don't want to buy it you could rent it to them - much more likely than selling it in these troubled times - at least you get something for it.

However I quite like the paint it grey suggestion.

Which county is it in?

Alternatively rent the film "The Field" and become a professional Bull McCabe impersonator - There's lots of fun to be had yelling "This is my field. MY FIELD" and shaking a cudgel at people repeatedtly. Lots

CamperMan · 15-01-2009 12:34AM

CiaranC wrote: »

Well, grow weed on it obviously.

slimjimmc · 15-01-2009 12:43AM

I suppose your main options are rent, sell or build

Renting
- clubs/neighbour might want it for a pony or showjump practice.
- a local farmer.

Make sure to you don't let the same person have lease long to claim any rights.

Also make sure you have a written agreement that any expense such as drainage, spreading fertilizer, hedge maintenance does not give automatic right to next year nor do you owe him anything for it if you don't renew the lease.

Build
- house
- karting track
- pitch & putt course

Declare it a nature reserve and let it go wild.

Sam Vimes · 15-01-2009 01:02AM

in line with the google maps idea, paint a massive google maps logo on the land so people send in bug reports saying the logo is stuck there

MementoMori · 15-01-2009 01:07AM

If you rearrange an acre of land you could end up with fond anal care

Not to be sniffed at :pac:

Mont · 15-01-2009 01:13AM

If you mix around the word acre you get the word "race" - there you have it - organise races on it - see which inbred hick is the fastest to skullfuk a badger

MrsMcSteamy · 15-01-2009 01:18AM

Blush_01 wrote: »

Bring back the "Trip to Tipp*".

*Helps if the land is in Tipperary, but not essential.

God my friend is dying for someone to do this, she said it was the best craic altogether.

Blush_01 · 15-01-2009 01:21AM

So am I, I never got to go!

eVeNtInE · 15-01-2009 01:22AM

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timberland · 15-01-2009 01:24AM

slimjimmc wrote: »

I suppose your main options are rent, sell or build

Renting
- clubs/neighbour might want it for a pony or showjump practice.
- a local farmer.

Make sure to you don't let the same person have lease long to claim any rights.

Also make sure you have a written agreement that any expense such as drainage, spreading fertilizer, hedge maintenance does not give automatic right to next year nor do you owe him anything for it if you don't renew the lease.

Build
- house
- karting track
- pitch & putt course

Declare it a nature reserve and let it go wild.

thanks a million mate thats very helpful. i really dont have a clue about anything like this as i grew up in Dubllin and now have land in the country. bit of a change lol

Blush_01 · 15-01-2009 01:27AM

Hold an annual guinness book of world records event there. Start with the biggest human pyramid that can pull a truck using only their teeth or something.

andrew · 15-01-2009 01:31AM

Get a large stone. Put said large stone on piece of land. Put a fence around the stone. Make up a story about leprachauns and put it on a plaque on a pedestal directly beside the stone. Build a path to the stone. Create a website about the stone. Charge people to park near the stone when they come to visit. Set up a tiny cafe selling coffee, scones, tea and keyrings featuring a picture of the stone. become rich and die fat and happy.

How does that sound then?

Insect Overlord · 15-01-2009 01:58AM

The thing is, that might actually work!

Gran Hermano · 15-01-2009 02:06AM

Build a shrine dedicated to the memory of the current government,
any group of people that can balls-up a country like they have should
never be forgotten.

Ross_Mahon · 15-01-2009 02:08AM

Shooting range

Insect Overlord · 15-01-2009 02:21AM

Boards Beers Campsite!

what to do with an acre of land

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