faraway saint Posted May 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 One of the current debates is when can people get away on holiday, I mean abroad. I was originally reasonably sure later in the year, October onward, we could get away. Then I wavered and thought this year would be a "no go" for everyone. Now other countries are already slowly opening up and the signs are that the current obstacles over flights and quarantine could be overcome. I've already mentioned we've been ok with a full refund so we're primed and ready to go, if the opportunity arises later in the year. Slightly concerned the prices will initially rise, if so, they can shove it, I'll wait till next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Phoned my local B&Q today and spoke to a very pleasant lady who, while couldn't give me a date when fence paint would be delivered, did inform me Wednesday & Friday are delivery days so if I phone on Thursday or Saturday morning they'll let me know if the colour I wanted is in store. A mate has these available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Cookie Monster said: A mate has these available. Will he deliver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Will he deliver? Computer says no. [emoji14] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portmahomack saint Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 1 hour ago, faraway saint said: Will he deliver? Kept in a shed outside in winter paint will be F@@ked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antrin Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Cookie Monster said: A mate has these available. Didn't anyone make him aware that it should be put on a shed not in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 2 hours ago, portmahomack saint said: Kept in a shed outside in winter paint will be F@@ked Maybe not if they are unopened. It depends what range of temperatures it has been exposed to. I'd have though you could get a technical spec for the paint from the manufacturers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 2 hours ago, portmahomack saint said: Kept in a shed outside in winter paint will be F@@ked The Ronseal stuff that we used to paint our fences was in the hut over winter and it was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W6er Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 6 hours ago, faraway saint said: Captain Tom Moore, at the risk of @oaksoft saying I'm weak, I'm glad to report has been rewarded with a knighthood. Raised £32m and has done something very rare, shown a spirit that, at 100 years old, is remarkable. As an ex BB sergeant I salute you. So you're not actually a heathen, then?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, FTOF said: The Ronseal stuff that we used to paint our fences was in the hut over winter and it was fine. Water based so it's ok, I used up half a 5lt tub to redo the garden shed, came up a treat, Harvest Gold. 👍 It had been in the shed for years, opened. Just shows you, Oaky is a trumpet. 🎺 Edited May 20, 2020 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 34 minutes ago, W6er said: So you're not actually a heathen, then?! I don't remember signing anything to indicate if I was or wasn't. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmonbuddie Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Captain Tom Moore, at the risk of [mention=4199]oaksoft[/mention] saying I'm weak, I'm glad to report has been rewarded with a knighthood. Raised £32m and has done something very rare, shown a spirit that, at 100 years old, is remarkable. As an ex BB sergeant I salute you. [emoji38]That's Colonel Sir Tom to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 58 minutes ago, salmonbuddie said: 10 hours ago, faraway saint said: Captain Tom Moore, at the risk of [mention=4199]oaksoft[/mention] saying I'm weak, I'm glad to report has been rewarded with a knighthood. Raised £32m and has done something very rare, shown a spirit that, at 100 years old, is remarkable. As an ex BB sergeant I salute you. That's Colonel Sir Tom to you... I salute you.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardBuddie Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 One of the current debates is when can people get away on holiday, I mean abroad. I was originally reasonably sure later in the year, October onward, we could get away. Then I wavered and thought this year would be a "no go" for everyone. Now other countries are already slowly opening up and the signs are that the current obstacles over flights and quarantine could be overcome. I've already mentioned we've been ok with a full refund so we're primed and ready to go, if the opportunity arises later in the year. Slightly concerned the prices will initially rise, if so, they can shove it, I'll wait till next year. As stated earlier in the thread I’m locked in with Jet2 and due to fly to Lanzarote on the 25/06, big problem is I have a type 1 diabetic 10 year old son and we will not be flying under any circumstances- lesser problem is unless they cancel by pushing flight window out is that I lose £1200Ouch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 3 hours ago, salmonbuddie said: 13 hours ago, faraway saint said: Captain Tom Moore, at the risk of [mention=4199]oaksoft[/mention] saying I'm weak, I'm glad to report has been rewarded with a knighthood. Raised £32m and has done something very rare, shown a spirit that, at 100 years old, is remarkable. As an ex BB sergeant I salute you. That's Colonel Sir Tom to you... FFS this is getting ridiculous. What more are they going to through at this man? We've reached peak virtue signalling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 48 minutes ago, Yflab said: He’s got to be a contender for Sports Personality of the Year. btw it’s throw.... I know. Typing too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastlandssaint Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/insects-locusts-ufo-hubble-climate/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, oaksoft said: FFS this is getting ridiculous. What more are they going to through at this man? We've reached peak virtue signalling. Apologies, already been noted. Edited May 21, 2020 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Piers Morgan getting bumped off morning telly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 12 minutes ago, windae cleaner said: Piers Morgan getting bumped off morning telly Is he? Holiday it seems, not quite the same? https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/5618206/piers-morgan-good-morning-britain-ofcom-complaints/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 7:22 PM, faraway saint said: Phoned my local B&Q today and spoke to a very pleasant lady who, while couldn't give me a date when fence paint would be delivered, did inform me Wednesday & Friday are delivery days so if I phone on Thursday or Saturday morning they'll let me know if the colour I wanted is in store. Phoned down at 9:00am, spoke to Rachael, asked about the colour I was after, she, while still on the phone, went and had a look, only 3 tubs left, could she put one away and I'd be down in 15 mins? "Not really supposed to but come up to the garden section and ask for me, I'll put it away". Popped down, a small queue but, as I've mentioned before B&Q are really slick and adhering to all the rules on cleaning trolleys and distancing. Found Rachael, sure enough the paint was hidden under a table. On the way out another worker mentioned that fence paint was like gold dust. There was plenty of 12lt tubs of the dark oak colour, Forest Green is obviously more in demand. Unfortunately the weather is not really looking like being suitable over the next couple of days, Sunday might be reasonable enough to get it onto the fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Phoned down at 9:00am, spoke to Rachael, asked about the colour I was after, she, while still on the phone, went and had a look, only 3 tubs left, could she put one away and I'd be down in 15 mins? "Not really supposed to but come up to the garden section and ask for me, I'll put it away". Popped down, a small queue but, as I've mentioned before B&Q are really slick and adhering to all the rules on cleaning trolleys and distancing. Found Rachael, sure enough the paint was hidden under a table. [emoji38] On the way out another worker mentioned that fence paint was like gold dust. There was plenty of 12lt tubs of the dark oak colour, Forest Green is obviously more in demand. Unfortunately the weather is not really looking like being suitable over the next couple of days, Sunday might be reasonable enough to get it onto the fence. Hope you didn't use the lassies real name, you know what the grasses are like on here. [emoji853] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Cookie Monster said: Hope you didn't use the lassies real name, you know what the grasses are like on here. Of course not, her real name was Linda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted May 21, 2020 Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 Medium Oak is the one in demand or so my handyman tells me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Yflab said: Wtaf.....these daft cnuts are the ones who stockpiled bog roll https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-london-52737641/coronavirus-queues-for-mcdonald-s-drive-thru-in-sutton A sad sign of the times, people craving junk food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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