tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post8043495810737819887..comments2024-03-18T22:07:04.835+00:00Comments on Random Thoughts: Strippers!Treadershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-66967642886073693652019-08-22T19:36:03.263+01:002019-08-22T19:36:03.263+01:00I actually enjoyed helping the kids - and now I...I actually enjoyed helping the kids - and now I've got loads to do in my own house so that should keep me out of trouble I guess. And yep, even so many years later I still don't like those toilets but when ya gotta go, ya gotta go!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-91733991690548647932019-08-22T16:54:44.351+01:002019-08-22T16:54:44.351+01:00How wonderful that you could help with the strippi...How wonderful that you could help with the stripping-many hands, light work and all that. We experienced those toilets in Paris near Sacre Coeur and they were actually free compared to most places-which I warned my family about! We had that same thought-what if we all got doused, but we took or chances. I wonder if every 3rd or 4th would be sufficient-it was a time intensive process. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-84805483875869409722019-08-22T08:48:05.865+01:002019-08-22T08:48:05.865+01:00Don't you get annoyed when you know you have s...Don't you get annoyed when you know you have something and can't find it!!! I have been slowly working my way through the kitchen (not finished) and scrubbing away and deciding (finally) that when you live on your own you don't need 20 casserole dishes so quite a few will be off to the charity shop. Also, having pretty much gone through all my ex's stuff in the basement I discovered a pretty teapot and matching cups and bowls so I've commandeered them and have put my own stuff in the charity bag. Again, do I REALLY need 20 mugs???? It's slow going but I am starting to see progress. Trouble is, once you start you can't stop can you!!! Hope your hubs' hand is better now!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-26723050056710224102019-08-21T17:56:12.890+01:002019-08-21T17:56:12.890+01:00Sounds to me like your quiet time has really been ...Sounds to me like your quiet time has really been quite busy! I need to get myself in gear and get this place organised. My husband cut his hand badly this week and I knew I had some steri stips and pressure bandages somewhere and as I have a cupboard in the bathroom with all medical supplies know to man you'd think they were in there? Nope. After much searching while hubby bled I ended up phoning my friend who is a nurse and has even more medical supplies than us to the rescue. I found our bandages etc later in the cupboard that has all my kitchen overflow bowls etc! Of course, why would I not look there!! It made me decide to do a proper clear out and now the bandages are in the bathroom cupboard, but now I need to 'tidy' all the other cupboards in the house, who knows what I'll find! I hope your son and daughter in law are very happy in their lovely new home. Not too far for you to visit either which is a bonus. xMarksgranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870471905590321642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-84218395468631877202019-08-20T21:35:04.010+01:002019-08-20T21:35:04.010+01:00Hi Dave, Jen hasn't made any comment about the...Hi Dave, Jen hasn't made any comment about the tape yet but I think it might still be on as they were going back tonight to put a second coat of paint on. I'll hear her yelling from here if it has seeped! Will let you know. The other alternative to bleach that I've been using is "household alcohol" (not sure what they call it in English) as opposed to "burning" (fondu pot) alcohol, and that seems pretty good too. I would have to find out what the brand name of TSP is over here but I can ask Max tomorrow. Using the bleach (now with gloves) isn't too bad but it does make your eyes water a bit!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-50349561045252447342019-08-20T21:27:17.619+01:002019-08-20T21:27:17.619+01:00I have to ask, did the blue tape work? I've al...I have to ask, did the blue tape work? I've always had problems with paint seeping behind. Also, try using TSP (trisodium phospahte) rather than bleach to clean your walls - it does a great job.<br /><br />New heat! Sounds great, and just in time for Winter.Dave Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429379083970699093noreply@blogger.com