Monday, May 04, 2015

painting by numbers



Bank Holiday weekends: 1

Litres of dark oak fence paint: 24

People: 2 (plus Grandad re-laying a paved pathway)

Fence panels painted: 22

Sheds painted: 1

Gates painted: 1.5

Newly built raised bed for vegetables painted: 1 

Paint brushes used: 5

Times Millie had to be hosed down to prevent her being permanently stained dark oak: 1

Muscles that are now aching: all of them

Panels requiring a re-coat despite the "one coat" promise on the tin: 12 (and the shed and the gate)

Years until re-painting needed (according to tin): 2

Actual years until re-painting done: indefinite


10 comments:

  1. wow, that's a lot of hard work. so frustrating about the "one coat" promise....

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    1. It has definitely been worth it since, but goodness that was a long day!

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  2. Fab photo of paintbrush Katie! A very productive weekend! X

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    1. thanks Penny! quite an achievement in the end! x

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  3. Painting is HARD WORK. But...you did it!!

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    1. thank goodness we managed to get it done!

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  4. Wow, that sounds like something serious hard work!! Hope the muscles have stopped aching xx

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    1. yes, much better now thank you Jane xx

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  5. A great monochrome image, it looks like the brush survived some serious pounding!

    I notice you follow Jane of Writing and Stuff and wondered if you would like to join her as one of the contributors to The Monochrome Muse? It is a completely pressure free environment for those who enjoy black and white photography to be able to post images they would like to share. I'd be delighted if you could join Jane, me and the other contributors in this new venture. Take a look around the blog http://themonochromemuse.com and please get in touch if you'd like to know more. Look forward to hearing from you.

    Ellie, Curator of The Monochrome Muse :)

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    1. Oh Ellie, I saw your blog through Jane, and thought it looked wonderful, I'll be in touch shortly I'm sure! xx

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