Mundane News

[Flick of the Elbow]

Enjoyed a nice chocolate and orange brownie at the National Library followed by a busy afternoon showing off St Giles to the tourists. I’m always on dodgy ground trying to explain the intricacies of the Reformation and the signing of the National Covenant etc but they seemed to appreciate my efforts.

 

[raleighnut]

Sand down then a light coat of varnish followed by antiquewax applied using fine steel wool. Sounds strange but I was given this tip by a furniture restorer and it gives a nice finish.

He's talking utter spheroids, no 'Hardwood' reacts well to Iron (SteelWool) if you want a 'Matt',ish finish then apply the Wax using a "Scothbrite" pad (or a kitchen scourer)

Be aware that most varnishes are far too thick and as for water based 'varnish' avoid it like the plague, my own preference is for organic sealers like Linseed Oil or Shellac (Crushed Beetles in Booze).

 

[Andy in Germany]

Sand down then a light coat of varnish followed by antiquewax applied using fine steel wool. Sounds strange but I was given this tip by a furniture restorer and it gives a nice finish.

It's badly warped as well; The carefully made internal wooden joints are gefürkled.

Also, it's too short because someone sliced the end off to move it.

 

[Reynard]

It's almost time to feed the cats, and then it will be time to feed me.

 

[woodbutchmaster]

Not long retuned from a full day at the Tour de France , l am knackered . It was pretty hot and plenty of random action to keep me interested until the head of the race plus the peloton arrivé . Mon Dieu it's a force of nature especially standing literally inches from the body of riders. I need a cold beer

 

[tyred]

All set for another gig. The Henry Girls tonight, one of my favourite live acts.

I just hope that I get home again as car is unhappy about something. Engine management light came on en-route and very difficult to keep it running driving through the town.

 

[classic33]

18th anniversary today for me and my partner

A bit late to the show, but...

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Glzie4dCOM0

 

[classic33]

We have rain - great for the garden, not so good for the next two day's plans. MrsF at Gawsworth Hall tonight for a concert - outdoors, then we are at Stockport Rugby club (again outdoors) from 12pm till 10pm tomorrow for another 'concert'. May need waterproofs.

Is time travel involved?
If it is, how are you managing it?

 

[fossyant]

Is time travel involved?
If it is, how are you managing it?

Are you mixing Am/PM up. 12pm is lunch, 10pm evening ?

 

[biggs682]

Thank you all for your nice comments re our 18th Anniversary
This time next year it will number 19

 

[classic33]

I've been sent to Wellingborough now.. 🤯

Hell, Hull and Halifax await...

 

[tyred]

Thank you all for your nice comments re our 18th Anniversary
This time next year it will number 19

Congratulations 🥳

 

[Hebe]

My take out ticket is not a prime number.

 

[classic33]

Are you mixing Am/PM up. 12pm is lunch, 10pm evening ?

I'm not certain 12pm even exists.
"At exactly 12 noon, the Sun is at its highest point in the sky and directly over the meridian. It is therefore neither 'ante' (am) nor 'post' (pm) meridiem. At 12 midnight it also neither am nor pm."

https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/noon-12-am-or-12-pm

 

[fossyant]

I'm not certain 12pm even exists.
"At exactly 12 noon, the Sun is at its highest point in the sky and directly over the meridian. It is therefore neither 'ante' (am) nor 'post' (pm) meridiem. At 12 midnight it also neither am nor pm."

https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/noon-12-am-or-12-pm

It's OK, gates are at 12, so we'll be there about 1pm !