Next Time I Pay Someone

Posted on Fri 23 September 2005 in general

Well I'm finished with the wall-papering. All I have left to do is re-do the fitted shelves and clean up. I may leave the moving stuff into the room to Andy when he gets back this evening. I'm not a big fan of wallpaper. Its damn tricky stuff to line …


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Almost There

Posted on Thu 22 September 2005 in general

I've done past the door, window and first side of the chimney breast. All I have tomorrow is the tricky alcove (ensuring I can put the fitted shelves back up afterwards) and a sneak around some pipes. Then its a home straight on the final flat wall! I should be …


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Framing

Posted on Thu 22 September 2005 in general

So thats one door frame and light switch done. Now I just need to turn a corner.


Fold and Drop

Posted on Wed 21 September 2005 in general

Well thats 5 drops of wallpaper done in 2.5 hours with two people. They are the easiest drops in the whole room but I'm not so worried about going solo Thursday day. Anne will be able to move into her room as soon as she comes up. We just …


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LJ Interests Meme

Posted on Tue 20 September 2005 in general

Via wibblefish, based on my stated interests on LJ.

  1. bandwidth: Ever since I got onto the broadband teat I've found it hard to wean off. Certainly for someone who develops FOSS its a boon, but it has many many other advantages.
  2. books: Ever since my Mum put in the groundwork …

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