Finding The Restrictions Boring? - Page 3

planenut · 17th April 2020, 07:48

I can mention this in public as I know I'm not the only one. I have a drawer into which I place cards which are special, picturesque, meaningful, funny or clever. Some come from people whom I have special feelings for and I feel loathe to just throw them out. Well, decision made, I've been going through them again, to reduce the pile, so far, half in the recycling and half for a later decision.

The drawer seems to be full still.

Heddy · 17th April 2020, 07:53

Slowly, (very slowly) painting the flat. Filling in chips, flattening bumps etc. it's slow because I'm finding doors that catch the floor bar, latches that don't latch, handles that squeak, and it's also slow because of the endless cups of coffee. The thing is, I don't want to finish, we don't know how long we have to do these jobs.....could be months!

jackatesme · 18th April 2020, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Heddy

Slowly, (very slowly) painting the flat. Filling in chips, flattening bumps etc. it's slow because I'm finding doors that catch the floor bar, latches that don't latch, handles that squeak, and it's also slow because of the endless cups of coffee. The thing is, I don't want to finish, we don't know how long we have to do these jobs.....could be months!

My motto is,always leave something to do tomorrow.

macafee2 · 18th April 2020, 16:35

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Originally Posted by dattrike

Says on their site

Traditional Creosote can only be sold to Professional Users.

Notice: In July 2003, it became an offence for the general public to purchase and apply Coal Tar Creosote. However, the product is still available for sale to trades-people. This means the traditional user such as the agricultural community, builders, etc. are still able to purchase Coal Tar Creosote, providing they do not resell to the general householder.

We, the general plebs (public) can only buy a substitute.

try the web site and see if that's true

macafee2

marinabrian · 18th April 2020, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by dattrike

Says on their site

Traditional Creosote can only be sold to Professional Users.

Notice: In July 2003, it became an offence for the general public to purchase and apply Coal Tar Creosote. However, the product is still available for sale to trades-people. This means the traditional user such as the agricultural community, builders, etc. are still able to purchase Coal Tar Creosote, providing they do not resell to the general householder.

We, the general plebs (public) can only buy a substitute.

Which is why I bought myself 10 gallons of the stuff (via a local fencing contractor)

Mmm, creosote

The Rovering Member · 18th April 2020, 18:58

We've done quite a lot around the house & garden & l've tidied the loft & made it into quite an acceptable little workspace.
I'm just about to send my Symphony to Jules to have the SME bass enhancer fitted. When it returns l may have a go at changing the entire dash for the aubergine one l have to go in along with fitting the new unit, my new replacement CD, the aux socket for my iPod/phone which Trevor very kindly made up for me & the Eeze digital temp gauge which l'll put in the blank cover on the Symphony. I'll have to do it all outside the house though which should be ok, it being internal work.

Dallas · 18th April 2020, 19:04

I seem to have bought my Capri at the right time.

By the time this lock down is over, I will have myself a lovely new Capri to drive around in, I haven't stopped working on it since I bought it.

trikey · 18th April 2020, 19:14

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Originally Posted by Dallas

I seem to have bought my Capri at the right time.

By the time this lock down is over, I will have myself a lovely new Capri to drive around in, I haven't stopped working on it since I bought it.

We will all have pristine cars the way its going!!!

wullie480 · 18th April 2020, 19:25

I’m still working so not bored the mrs is scunnered as she is working from home so isn’t getting out unless we take our grand daughter a walk or pop to the shops.
I’m only work 4 days so have time on my extended weekend to get stuff done today was clear out one of the sheds.

jackatesme · 18th April 2020, 19:54

If you have finished all the decorating and are bored,can i suggest try Findmypast,been on it for a few days now. Like a good book,can't put it down.
Upgraded from the basic to the next one up,i am really hooked,the hours fly by.

17th April 2020, 07:48	#21
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,954 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Old Greetings Cards I can mention this in public as I know I'm not the only one. I have a drawer into which I place cards which are special, picturesque, meaningful, funny or clever. Some come from people whom I have special feelings for and I feel loathe to just throw them out. Well, decision made, I've been going through them again, to reduce the pile, so far, half in the recycling and half for a later decision. The drawer seems to be full still.

18th April 2020, 18:58	#26
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,955 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	We've done quite a lot around the house & garden & l've tidied the loft & made it into quite an acceptable little workspace. I'm just about to send my Symphony to Jules to have the SME bass enhancer fitted. When it returns l may have a go at changing the entire dash for the aubergine one l have to go in along with fitting the new unit, my new replacement CD, the aux socket for my iPod/phone which Trevor very kindly made up for me & the Eeze digital temp gauge which l'll put in the blank cover on the Symphony. I'll have to do it all outside the house though which should be ok, it being internal work. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

18th April 2020, 19:25	#29
wullie480 This is my second home 1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Banned Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,022 Times in 786 Posts	I’m still working so not bored the mrs is scunnered as she is working from home so isn’t getting out unless we take our grand daughter a walk or pop to the shops. I’m only work 4 days so have time on my extended weekend to get stuff done today was clear out one of the sheds. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

18th April 2020, 19:54	#30
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	If you have finished all the decorating and are bored,can i suggest try Findmypast,been on it for a few days now. Like a good book,can't put it down. Upgraded from the basic to the next one up,i am really hooked,the hours fly by. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

17th April 2020, 07:53	#22
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Slowly, (very slowly) painting the flat. Filling in chips, flattening bumps etc. it's slow because I'm finding doors that catch the floor bar, latches that don't latch, handles that squeak, and it's also slow because of the endless cups of coffee. The thing is, I don't want to finish, we don't know how long we have to do these jobs.....could be months!

18th April 2020, 19:04	#27
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	I seem to have bought my Capri at the right time. By the time this lock down is over, I will have myself a lovely new Capri to drive around in, I haven't stopped working on it since I bought it.