The Bank Holiday DIY thread.

[Frances_iom]

OK, I have a genuine question (but not about drilling and filling)
Moss on tarmac. ... How to kill it without using something harmful to wildlife

borrow a reindeer - I understand that these can also be hired out over Xmas and probably every easter to come - they are also edible assuming you can find the right Finnish berry sauce.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

"Lord Finchley tried to mend the Electric Light
Himself. It struck him dead; and serves him right!
It is the duty of the wealthy man
To give employment to the artisan."

... which, for some reason (possibly to do with the banks of the river Spey) reminds me of Spike Milligan's:

Doctor Bell fell down a well
And broke his collar bone.
Silly man should tend the sick
And leave the well alone.

[BBMmk2]

DIY? perish the thought

[amateur51]

... which, for some reason (possibly to do with the banks of the river Spey) reminds me of Spike Milligan's:

Doctor Bell fell down a well
And broke his collar bone.
Silly man should tend the sick
And leave the well alone.

Oh dear, the member for Amber Valley will be cross with me ... again

[Beef Oven]

I have to do cook's annual appraisal and refresh the gardener's job description, but other than that I'm pretty free.

[mangerton]

Thanks, I'm going offline shortly, will investigate whether it's wildlife friendly.

If it's not, vinegar -and presumably non-brewed condiment - can apparently be used.

[gurnemanz]

DIY? perish the thought

DIY = Don't involve yourself

[EdgeleyRob]

DIY = Don't involve yourself

Sound advice,it's dangerous.

[Nick Armstrong]

I have to do cook's annual appraisal and refresh the gardener's job description, but other than that I'm pretty free.

[salymap]

When I was younger I loved doing simple DIY around the house. I painted rooms, hung wallpaper,
applied the much out of fashion ceiling tiles, tended a large garden, sometimes with help.
All combined with responsible jobs in London and a journey that took its toll.

I turn pale when I remember how I stood on the edge of the bath to paint the wall behind it.
Now I have to get someone to do it, usually at enormous cost. Local cousin is nearly as old as me

If you can help a disabled or elderly friend or neighbour, that's my Easter wish. I'm okay but some aren't.

[Hornspieler]

... which, for some reason (possibly to do with the banks of the river Spey) reminds me of Spike Milligan's:

Doctor Bell fell down a well
And broke his collar bone.
Silly man should tend the sick
And leave the well alone.

There was a old fellow from Ryde
Who fell in a cesspit and died
A brave young policeman
Jumped in to release him
And now they're interred, side by side.

Happy Easter!

[salymap]

There was a old fellow from Ryde
Who fell in a cesspit and died
A brave young policeman
Jumped in to release him
And now they're interred, side by side.

Happy Easter!

Thanks for that cheerful limerick HS = a Happy Easter to you and everyone, which should be said on Sunday,but as you said it first........

[Resurrection Man]

I've just hand-mixed 50Kg of clay for some making this weekend....workshop floor awash with buckets....treading forgetful dust through house.....

....Edgely Rob....ref catalogues: my favourite Axminster tools catalogue....why oh oh why haven't I treated myself to a Pillar Drill and Static Sanding Disc after all these years of wanting one....

Axminster catalogue....ah, now you're talking.

Watch out for cheapie sanding discs from the likes of Fox. That is unless you like your surfaces sanded dish shape !

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Thanks for that cheerful limerick HS = a Happy Easter to you and everyone, which should be said on Sunday,but as you said it first........

I think, at this time of year, "Happy Easter" means "in case I don't mention it on the day itself": a bit like people who wish you a Happy Christmas in cards that arrive in November! (Certainly what I meant when I greeted HS back on page one!)

Happy Easter, sals and everyone.

[salymap]

I think, at this time of year, "Happy Easter" means "in case I don't mention it on the day itself": a bit like people who wish you a Happy Christmas in cards that arrive in November! (Certainly what I meant when I greeted HS back on page one!)

Happy Easter, sals and everyone.

I only teased HS, after all I'm his big sister apparently I wouldn't have mentioned it but saw someone being told off for wishing it too early on these boreds and didn't want the same. Can't win Stomps off for coffee.