Nice People Thread No. 14, all Nice and Proper

CKhalvashi

kabayiri wrote: »

Isn't there a friend with a double cab or van who can help? It's a shame you're the other end of the country. It might have gone in mine.

If I was closer (and not in Austria for the next 16 days) I'd have either taken the Yeti or one of the gear vans, as it should have gone in OH's car, as long as it's not a corner unit.

Spirit_2

PasturesNew wrote: »

I've only got a shuffle on because Nikkster reminded me that I might have visitors and I didn't want to spend the next 5 years making excuses about what I've not got, simply because I can never make a decision (mostly because when I do make one it tends to be wrong) .... it's all turning out well though.

Getting a sofa I won't be embarrassed about ....

When I am driving again I will visit . As you know I do spontaneous dropping in. I will try not to spill anything:o

Nikkster

PasturesNew wrote: »

I've only got a shuffle on because Nikkster reminded me that I might have visitors and I didn't want to spend the next 5 years making excuses about what I've not got, simply because I can never make a decision (mostly because when I do make one it tends to be wrong) .... it's all turning out well though.

Getting a sofa I won't be embarrassed about ....

You need to come visit chez Nikkster... then you'll see a sofa to be embarrassed about! Seriously, yours looked fine to me (until I threw my coffee over it).
I have to apologise about the state of my whole house (well, not about the front door any more ). But hey, it's mine (or 39% is anyway).

Nikkster

PasturesNew wrote: »

If I had two strong men and a van I'd definitely be in the man/van business and running my own 2nd hand furniture shop (with free delivery). Such a gap in the market....

If I had just one strong man...

kabayiri

PasturesNew wrote: »

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Getting a sofa I won't be embarrassed about ....

When I needed a sofa, the local auction house was only a decent walk away...or so I and a mate thought.

So we go down; find a sofa; pay for it; and start to cart it back.

We hadn't factored in so much hill, so stopped and sat down naturally on the sofa for a rest (a few times).

You get some strange looks from passers by when you are sat down on your *own* sofa. So what if it isn't in the house?! :rotfl:

Nikkster

PasturesNew wrote: »

Well, yeah, the coffee didn't help - but I wasn't worried about that because I'd seen (when I'd removed the covers) that others had done this in previous years...that's when I decided it was vile. Also, when moving it about a little bit the materials "come away" as if brittle with age.

It did its job, I chose poorly, it's going (once I've got a saw). In the meantime it'll stand upright in the living room while I strip off the material and see what's underneath. Keeping the cushions (ideal for people with sleeping bags maybe?).

39% is a massive achievement! You've hardly had it any time at all! By the time you're my age you'll be owning 100% of a flash house I bet

Well, if it's not sorted by the time I darken your doors again, reminds me and I'll bring my saw. And a claw hammer.

When I bought, I was at 30%. Lucky I could stretch that far as I'm don't think I could have borrowed much more than that (definitely want intending to borrow so much).

PasturesNew wrote: »

Or even one that'd accept a gym membership in good humour and go religiously

Let's face it, or even one that had no intention of ever going near a gym.

Spirit_2

Today Mr Spirit suggested we grow pleached fruit trees against the new fence our neighbours erected to replace the old virginia creeper covered one. it is a good fence but a bit utilitarian and we knowthey would be disappointed if we grew another VC over it.
i think I need to talk to te NP expert on pleaching. OH is of a careful disposition so if he takes charge the trees have a chance of being a success, I have a more slapdash approach in the garden .

lostinrates

Spirit wrote: »

Today Mr Spirit suggested we grow pleached fruit trees against the new fence our neighbours erected to replace the old virginia creeper covered one. it is a good fence but a bit utilitarian and we knowthey would be disappointed if we grew another VC over it.
i think I need to talk to te NP expert on pleaching. OH is of a careful disposition so if he takes charge the trees have a chance of being a success, I have a more slapdash approach in the garden .

Why don't you both come and see mine? No substitute for having a look. .

( agree with on though, I'm no expert, but it is fun. I don't think you need to be too careful either. I've made a few mistakes. They are trees, they recover given time. and grow back. . I was upset at first but have grown to love the imperfections more than where its perfect tbh. It says something real and happy ). The most important bit really is choosing the right trees to go with each other. Mine good do with a little tidy up now, so its on the list, but I'm going to see if I can fuss with water shoots less this year. I get a bit obsessed.

Spirit_2

Thanks, W would love seeing them. I am really nervous as it seems like proper gardening where you need ability, flair and orgnisation skills. I was no gardener before and my stroke has notimproved things.

On another topic, today I steam cleaned anumber of grubby areas that were long overdue. This included the skirting behind the dog bed which is under the stairs. i was down on my hands and knees but that was too difficult so I sat down on the floor and then was stuck .I could not lever myself up or support myself getting back on to my hands and knees, as my left arm is too weak and left hand too curly.

I had to shout for help. Oh rescued me but only after laughing at my expense. I need to recognise my limitations.

SingleSue

Limitations? What are those?

I'm another one who doesn't abide by my limitations....last weekend, went out to the pub with Josh and needed to go to the loo. Off I popped, did my business and then realised (after attempting it about 5 times), that I was unable to get off the blooming toilet and upright (and no, I had not been drinking, I was on cordial all night as weigh in was the following morning).

With a final, herculean effort, I finally got upright on the 6th attempt, using the wall, toilet roll holder and anything else I could grab at, to get me there....there was absolutely no way I was going to holler for help with my knickers around my blooming ankles!

And all because I didn't stick within my limits......