tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-782570194343894086.post3886572842915530625..comments2022-09-16T05:55:49.556+02:00Comments on Dirty feet and rubble in my hair: more progressRozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09360552472354032509noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-782570194343894086.post-32436270017156076592012-02-19T21:29:44.290+01:002012-02-19T21:29:44.290+01:00thanks Vera, but I really don't think you are ...thanks Vera, but I really don't think you are that far behind us, if at all!!Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360552472354032509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-782570194343894086.post-39812596406471605862012-02-19T18:28:12.294+01:002012-02-19T18:28:12.294+01:00It is going to look lovely, and what a good tip fr...It is going to look lovely, and what a good tip from Helen. We are a long way behind you, but it is nice to see how other people are moving forward with getting their houses sorted out. Well done!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-782570194343894086.post-58028836581921536272012-02-19T14:46:42.913+01:002012-02-19T14:46:42.913+01:00Thank you, I really hope so - more pics to come so...Thank you, I really hope so - more pics to come soon I hope!!Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360552472354032509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-782570194343894086.post-27457480884772923862012-02-19T12:02:26.967+01:002012-02-19T12:02:26.967+01:00Looks like that's going to be one impressive f...Looks like that's going to be one impressive fireplace. Great tip from Helen--I must remember that.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-782570194343894086.post-87120033898479125232012-02-19T00:37:01.343+01:002012-02-19T00:37:01.343+01:00Thanks Helen - I have noted that for future refere...Thanks Helen - I have noted that for future reference!! You can't beat a bit of insider knowledge!<br />Diane I must admit I did get a bit miserable with painful fingers and toes. Still, I will be stood in the sunshine being paid for topping up a water bucket with a hosepipe in the summer so I guess you have to take the rough with the smooth!!<br />Horst - thank you and I did look at your photos the other day and was very, very impressed xxxxRozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360552472354032509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-782570194343894086.post-56877092088124867562012-02-18T21:20:31.270+01:002012-02-18T21:20:31.270+01:00Looks like things are starting to shape up. Hope e...Looks like things are starting to shape up. Hope everything goes up without a hitch.Horst in Edmontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523290699599403329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-782570194343894086.post-84894061202469937162012-02-18T21:14:36.995+01:002012-02-18T21:14:36.995+01:00Crikey you have done a lot. I am so impressed. Tha...Crikey you have done a lot. I am so impressed. Thankfully with the weather improving it will making work a lot more pleasant to do. <br />I really felt sorry with you working outside with the horses this winter, your hands take such a hammering. I find I can only do so much with gloves on!!<br />Take care and enjoy your Sunday. Diane xxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-782570194343894086.post-66346870144657383412012-02-18T21:05:13.821+01:002012-02-18T21:05:13.821+01:00Wow! Next winter's not going to take you by su...Wow! Next winter's not going to take you by surprise, is it!<br /><br />If the beam doesn't cover the plasterboard and you want it to look like a beam, then mix up some wet plaster and glue and scrape it on with a spatula, giving it a woggle or two to look like wood grain.<br />Then, while it's still wet, paint it with walnut stain.<br />You can put more coats of walnut on later ...but the first has to go on while the gunge is wet.<br /><br />We've done it...and it fooled the bods doing the woodwork examination when selling the place!the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.com