So, I got back to, like, decorating a couple of days ago and, at a guess, I’d say I have four more weeks to go then it’ll just be the enjoyable fancy finishing touches. You know the touches I mean; sleeping in a bed with sheets on it again an’ stuff like that. On reflection, that time span would be about a week if I could tear myself away from the superb offerings on TV. Okay, should be snuffed-up in a week or two then.
Back to work and first rattle out o’ the box was the committing of a beginners cardinal sin. What are we taught the first time we pick up a paintbrush as a child? Irrespective of the price and quality of said brush? The lesson I forgot for the first time since I know not when? Always wash a new brush in warm water before pointing it at paint because, as sure as bristles is bristles, if you don’t then loose bristles will deposit themselves on your work. Paint – pick ‘em out – re-paint. Repeat. Damn. End result a nice job and a roughly painted bristly hand.
Never mind, it’ll soon be five and time for a cold one. Oh, hang on just a can popping moment...
Quote; ??
“Drinking after work is fine, but if you really want to enjoy working then drink before work.”
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Next time this happens to you Mac, try one of these bad boys..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Run-Razor-Shave-Off-The-Dust-Off-FRESH-Paint-Bodywork/360373452612?hash=item53e7ee7f44:m:mUvgkEqRULJMvgZCX1C5NZQ
Normally used in a car body shop, but if you use it a little differently its great for removing bristles, dead insects and the like from your new gloss paint without any rework.
Simply leave the mess until the paint is dry, set the device to the depth of said bristle and shave off. Works like magic but keep very sharp.
Ripper,
Interesting. I wonder how they handle wrinkles? I may just get one as they’re sure a damn site cheaper than an electric razor and should leave my old face completely bristle-free and super smooth...
That they would. I think your nest of vipers should be here to help you. After all, she'll have to do the DIY when you've shaved your face off. Perhaps if you got her a tool kit of her own? Like this one:
https://archiearchive.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/women54.jpg
Ripper,
Love it but to be perfect, it needs one more bubble to house the ever important emergency colander...
Best wishes for 2018.
Hahaha! Having joked previously about said colander, I did walk into that one with my eyes closed... All the best for the coming year to you and all your readers Mac, here's hoping your unstoppable sense of humour never wains. Thanks for the smiles.
Ripper,
Thank you and thank you very big for all the helpful input over the years. Also, by a spooky coincidence, one of your salutations from days past will be front and centre this evening.
Hay, if we can’t smile, they’ve won.
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