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03-04-2020, 03:49 PM
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Painters And Decorators Deserve A Medal!

Although, l got the paint and roller out the other week, they just lay there redundant until l psyched myself up to use them. Today, was the day!

Why oh Why did l bother! Painting is a thankless task!
How much pressure should you put on the roller? Why was it still looking patchy? Why did it look textured? Then l realised l was probably pressing too hard and the fluff was coming off the roller!

I had put down old curtains and towels on the carpet. I got the footstool all ready for the high bits and proceeded to roll. Should l be gentle or press harder with the roller?

Starting to regret having started, l got off the stool to load the roller for the last time but l tripped over the curtain and went flying towards the tray of paint. A swift movement avoided disaster!

Persuading myself, l should not give up. I filled the tray again and did a bit more. It ain’t great but it will do!

So Painters and Decorators everywhere, l applaud you. You’re doing a sterling job for mankind!
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03-04-2020, 03:53 PM
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03-04-2020, 03:55 PM
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Don’t! I have had a bad day.
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03-04-2020, 03:56 PM
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Don’t! I have had a bad day.
Oh dear, are you emulsional?
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03-04-2020, 03:59 PM
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I loved painting and decorating but had to stop because my hand started shaking so much I couldn't hold a brush steady enough for cutting in.
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Oh dear, are you emulsional?
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03-04-2020, 04:17 PM
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Actually, l have just had a look at it. Now it’s dry, it doesn’t look too bad at all!

I am now singing to myself.....’You’re just too good to be true. Can’t take my eyes off of you. You’re like heaven to touch... etc etc......
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03-04-2020, 04:19 PM
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Actually, l have just had a look at it. Now it’s dry, it doesn’t look too bad at all!

I am now singing to myself.....’You’re just too good to be true. Can’t take my eyes off of you. You’re like heaven to touch... etc etc......
It always looks a bit patchy to start with because the roller strokes start to dry at different rates and it usually dries more opaque than it looks first of all. I have had many rants about how crap the paint is, only to find that it looks fine when dry.

Well done!
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03-04-2020, 04:20 PM
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Oh dear, are you emulsional?

I am well and truly going to give you the brush off in future. You are supposed to give me support in my very emotional task!
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Omah, What are you laughing at, you rotter. It’s not funny, l have been traumatised!
 
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