What are you all up to
House more or less decorated although not bothering with outside60390 replies
replied on 12/01/2017 17:53
JVB66 replied on 12/01/2017 17:56
KjellNN replied on 12/01/2017 18:08
JVB66 replied on 12/01/2017 18:14
triky auto replied on 12/01/2017 18:55
Bakers2 replied on 12/01/2017 19:10
Posted on 12/01/2017 19:10
Having a catch up on here. Using the laptop so able to respond 
. Still quite a lag on typing appearing.
Well it's snowing and settling here too and has been for about an hour or so. Took the dog for a lovely chilly walk over our local estate, so desperate is she to chase squirrels she spotted one on the island in the lake and swam out to give it a good barking at........... What is her problem with them? Once she felt that it had been barked at enough she returned and we continued a great walk, but keeping her eye out for more!! We got back into the car and it started spotting with rain. Got a few bits at Tesco and dropped some things with the charity shop on the way home, but which time it was raining for real and until it changed to snow that's how it's been. Dog shattered with the miles covered, some at speed and the swim she's not done much other than sleep - just popped out for a wee and didn't seem keen 
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We have been unable to light our gas fire in the lounge since Christmas, thermocouple suspected. Gas chap couldn't source from his suppliers now obsolete, happy to fit if we can find as he just doesn't have time too busy with heating or hot water repairs!! Ordered one which hubby seems to think looks right and has the right numbers as far as we can see,. So fingers crossed. If not it's a new fire . Not very old by my standards but might be..............
Sorry for all you folks that are having similar hiccups with equipment already this year - hope you can get it sorted quickly and reasonably priced.
Not been inspired to do much so have listened to Iplayer, Other Peoples Children by Joanne Trollope and knitted. Most indulgent and enjoyable.
Bakers2 replied on 12/01/2017 19:11
triky auto replied on 12/01/2017 19:19
Posted on 12/01/2017 18:55 by triky auto
IanH replied on 12/01/2017 19:49
Posted on 12/01/2017 00:05 by KjellNNWhat type (ready mixed or powder?) and make of tile cement are you using?
And did you have to have it thicker in some places due to the banana shaped wall?
Some tile cements need air to set and if it is thicker say towards the centre of the tile then the edge cement sets faster and seals in the still unset stuff in the centre, so it is very difficult for it to set.
Be sure it is all properly set before you grout it all in or it may never set!!
I quite enjoy tiling, but hate grouting. In the past I think I have tiled 6 kitchens, 3 utility rooms, 6 bathrooms and a porch (not all our own), but that was all quite a while back now. An electric tile cutter is great for those awkward shapes, but is rather messy in use.
After years of no tiling, I am soon starting on our daughter's utility room and kitchen. She is keen to assist, so I think I will delegate the grouting to her!
Posted on 12/01/2017 19:49
I'm using Unibond, ready mixed.
I'm sure it was down to th lack of warmth so I left an electric fan heater running in the kitchen all day today.
After I got home from CAB I grouted the tiles that I've done on the lower half of tge wall.....they seemed pretty solid.
Tomorrow I'm hoping to start the plumbing work.......fingers crossed!
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IanH replied on 12/01/2017 19:52
Posted on 12/01/2017 08:44 byHad my X-Trail repaired yesterday. Two front coil springs and I also had the front shock absorbers replaces at the same time. I had guessed at a cost of £300 to £325. Actual cost was £380. Please with labour costs but the front shockers were £82 each with VAT. Very dear but when I checked on line I could not see any cheaper prices.
I trust my mechanic to do his best and play fair which he does.
Will have to get the tyre replaced today.
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