I painted all morning and through till about 2.30 and then found that the blardy masking tape wanted to stay put. Half of the sticky is still on the Georgian door, but I managed to get it off the main door (which looks great now it's painted blue). I also did the Utility room window. If you know a quick way of removing the sticky, bearing in mind it fights back with White Spirit, laughs at soap and water and resents hand sanitiser (has spirit in it).
There, that's a huge improvement. I am dreading the moment when I have to take all the tape off the 18 windows on the French doors . . . It will be worth it though.
Georgian side door done too. I need to polish the brass door knob and carefully paint the door knocker, although of course it is no longer in use.
Then I settled down about 3.30 to watch Welsh Cob day at the Royal Welsh on S4c on Youtube. Oh HOW I enjoyed that.
The winner, who like last year's Champion, looks a hand higher behind than in front . . . But the judge was happy with him and that's what counts on the day.
The reserve Champion, which I preferred. Taking photos from the tv makes them look very short legged when they aren't really.
I think this was one of the Irish entries - gosh, can't it move, but perhaps the judge thought it had too much knee action and moved like a Hackney.
This was a super old-fashioned sort of Welsh Cob, a chestnut with lots of roaning through its coat.
A gorgeous palomino, but it was well down the line.
Right, I can hear your eyes glazing over! This is my little aide-memoire for the next year.
I got a shock when I looked at my watch, as it was 6 p.m. and I hadn't even started preparing the chicken curry for tea. That is nearly cooked now and I have an appetite. Another half a big courgette has gone into it!
There may be a change of plan for Friday, the anniversary of Keith's death. Whilst Rosie is better now and her old self with eating and drinking, Tam is feeling ghastly. She said rather than come across on Friday to go to Powis Castle with us, perhaps she could make it for teatime so we could all have our special meal together. I had a think and suggested nothing was written in stone. Depending on how she was feeling, perhaps we could go to her, and meet up on the Front in Aberystwyth, and our meal could be a fish and chip supper as that was always Keith's favourite meal - particularly in Scarborough, where the fish was SO fresh and tasty. Danny could drive straight there, and G & I will come from here as she's arriving tomorrow evening. We will see how Tam is feeling.
OK, teatime now. Plenty for tomorrow too, or the freezer if Gabby wants something else.
Could try nail varnish remover?
ReplyDeleteOh thank you Will. Now where the hell did I put it?
ReplyDeleteHad a search and of course I recalled binning two bottles of it about 4 mths ago . . .
DeleteApparently, Avon's Skin So Soft is good for removing sticky marks, so God only knows what it does to the skin!!!
ReplyDeleteWelsh Cob Day is the best!
Well, I have that in the cupboard. Will try that too. It keeps insects at bay, I know that much, and you smell like a tart's armpit, but the Commando's use it, so it must be effective.
DeleteI’ve also successfully used lotion to dissolve things like this, but there might be gunky/greasy residue left in corners that you might not want, especially after time passes and it inevitably collects dust and grime…
DeleteThe painting pros in our family use a special masking tape--a low stick kind. Don't know the brand name but here it is blue. Your paint and decorating store should be able to advise.
ReplyDeleteI've not seen that here - probably have it in the Very Pricy Jewsons, but I've just - naturally - bought 6 rolls of ordinary stuff from Amazon . . . Will just have to find what removes it and carry on.
DeleteI think it’s called Frogtape. I’ve also heard people use a razor blade, as someone below suggested. Google suggests white vinegar, olive oil, or a commercial adhesive remover like Goo Gone. Let the agents sit for a bit to soak into the adhesive before wiping.
DeleteI used oil and a fine scrapper, took hours!
ReplyDeleteYes, the scraper does work, but gosh, it's a job and a half whatever you try.
DeleteI find WD40 works wonders on sticky labels on jars etc. I haven't tried it on masking tape, but it might be worth a go.
ReplyDeleteAlso works well on those stickers kids put inside windows. We inherited them in one room and WD40 removed the tack a treat.
DeleteScrape with a razor blade (or Stanley blade) and lighter fluid.
ReplyDeleteGosh, another one to try. Many thanks.
DeleteRazor blade ? Then what we call goo gone
ReplyDeleteSwitch to blue painters tape it is designed for easy removal it is worth the added cost
Lizzy. gone to the beach
I see I can buy Goo Gone on Amazon. Will try the nail polish remover first, as that's cheaper to buy. Thank you. Being a tightwad, and having just bought SIX more rolls of masking tape, I shall work my way through that, using whatever works to remove it.
DeleteGet the blue tape. Tightwad is great but time is money too you can always use the masking tape elsewhere the blue tape is also good for marking long quilting lines don’t be silly-frugal
DeleteHope tam and Rosie are ok
Ps nail polish remover is a paint thinner / solvent. It may damage new paint?!
Lizzy. Gone to the beach
Other than nail polish remover or WD40 I have nothing. The blue certainly brightens things up a great deal.
ReplyDeleteThe horses look lovely (why do they call them cobs?).
God bless.
The blue is just so much more cheerful. The breed is known as the Welsh Cob. A cob, traditionally is "a horse with the head and neck of a pony, and the body and legs of a horse" - leastways, that was the traditional explanation when I was first learning. They can trot 16 miles an hour or more and were used for riding or driving (or both) and here in Wales, are iconic!
DeleteYes I don't know why they are cobs. The dairy in Wolverhampton used to use cobs for pulling the floats. Also my best friend had a cob, which once got stuck in mud and the fire brigade had to pull him out.
ReplyDeleteI think cob generally nowadays means a horse with more bone (eg thicker legs). Think of the coloured gypsy cobs. Welsh Cobs of the past were heavier set, but now the trend is for breedier sorts with almost Araby heads. They are all horribly overweight.
DeleteSpray with a horrible Mr Sheen type furniture polish and leave for ten minutes then it should wipe off
ReplyDeleteNot something I use. Only time I did use it was when my friend had it for her show ponies - a quick spray on a duster and wipe down their coats and they gleamed even more.
DeleteHave you tried specifically Acetone (nail polish remover), and another one that works is any type of cooking oil but let it soak in a while before scraping off. The blue is such a cheerful colour and a job well done by you. Jan in CG
ReplyDeleteWell, it was Tesco's cheap one, so perhaps not up to the job. Glad you like the blue.
DeleteMy Granddad had a Welsh Cob when he was farming. He loved that horse he was called Rollo and us kids would ride him round the farm yard with no saddle. His back was very wide and we looked like Threlwell drawings. He had a lovely temperament and was very gentle. Happy memories. I hope your family anniversary goes well whatever you decide to do to be together is the main thing. The paintwork looks lovely the blue is very uplifting. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteRollo sounds like he was a lovely chap. This crew in the ring on Wednesday were Testosterone personified! My friend has a gorgeous bay cob - he's grown to 16hh!! and WIDE - OMG, when I rode him I had to come back "side saddle" as he was making my hips ache so much.
DeleteI'm another one that has used WD40 and a blade in the past. The blue looks lovely. 💙
ReplyDeleteFor blade substitute blunt wallpaper scraper - I used the Stanley knife and then got very twitchy about embedding it in my finger now I'm on the blood thinners . . .
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