Travelling On

Karmacat

I think I've probably dodged covid by the skin of my teeth.  My sister was with her son and daughter in law the day before she came to see me, and they've tested positive.  She was at mine less than 24 hours later, and things I read online say that it takes 48 hours before people become infectious.  So we'll see, for both of us.  I routinely keep things well ventilated, and spray on behalf of both her and me.  Should be okay.  

themadvix

Hope you stay clear of it/the vaccines do their thing. I was truly expecting to come down with, having slept in the same bed as Mr MV the night before he tested positive, but no. So it’s not a done deal in any case and your timings sound good. Hope your sister stays well too.

Karmacat

Thanks madvix - I'd forgotten that, I should have mentioned that to my sister.  And you're right, we're both/all triple jabbed.

Baileys_Babe

I hope you both dodge it and if not it is very mild with a full and speedy recovery.

Alchemilla

Sending Covid-dodging vibes.

Karmacat

Thank you both!  I really should be okay, though I'm slightly spooked   but my sister was with them for a long time on Saturday, so we'll see.  Even so, I'm getting the house in order (95% of the books etc are back in the bookcase, woo!) if I do happen to get it, I want much more tidiness and cleanliness than is currently available here  

beanielou

Well done on the bookcase 

edwink

beanielou said:

Well done on the bookcase 

I agree, well done on the bookcase KC.

Bet you are very pleased with your effort getting it done not to mention filling it up with books already 😁😁

Edwink x

Suffolk_lass

Dare I suggest your simplest solution would be to buy a new caulking gun so that you can operate it. Then having put a seam along a stretch, screw an ordinary screw into the dispensing tip so the stuff does not go solid. Use your universal spreader (aka finger) dipped in a mild washing up liquid and water solution so it does not stick and run it along the seam, squishing into the gap as you go. Have plenty of kitchen paper or old rags handy to keep wiping away the surplus. Less than £10 for a working sealant gun that you know you can use.

SuperSecretSquirrel

Just to add to SL's post KC, I strongly advise against buying the very cheapest caulk guns. Get the next step up, not trade standard by any means, but heavier duty than the cheapest. A cheap gun will be flimsy, and the resulting flex means more effort needed on your part than with a sturdier model, no good if you suffer with your forearms. A heavier duty one will last you many years, the cheapest would twist out of shape and be ready for the bin in no time. £7-£8 gets you something that looks decent enough from B'n'Q, their £5 offering would be a false economy.

Also, probably obvious, but if you cut the nozzle at the very tip, the pressure needed to squeeze the stuff out is far greater than if you cut a wider opening further down. It will make a massive difference if you can manage a thicker diameter bead.