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So the second coat has been done and I have to say that I am rather pleased with how it looks. As I knew I would have loads left over, and nothing else to do with the remaining paint, I decided to put down a thicker coat as well as paint further up the walls. I could've split the mix down, as Snags suggested, but I'd have no use for the paint in the near future so it would probably end up wasted. I reckon I had maybe a large mug full left over, vs the 1/4-1/3 of a tin that I had with the first coat. Now the paint is dry, the floor should be good and waterproof so any spills won't soak in anywhere and should be easy to wipe up or just mop out the door. I did leave a little heater running for a while, as the drying times are all stated at an air temp of 20C and it is not that warm right now! Equally, that one little heater is enough to make the garage warm enough to work in a t-shirt so all the work that went into the roof and the insulation is paying off already. Essentially, that is the floor done! The existing floor wasn't the worst by a very long way, but as I hate kneeling on loose bits and divots in a floor I felt the effort was worth it. Certainly I feel that the transformation from before to now has been a most positive change. The floor has only been one part of the change, with the new roof, lighting and electrics all making it a nicer and more convenient to be. Having a double socket every 4' may seem overkill, but it will save having cables trailing everywhere which is another pet hate of mine! I do have a new door seal strip to fit at some point today but that's a final finishing touch. I hope that this thread has shown others one way of doing things and that a decent level of finish can be achieved with only a few basic tools and the right products. There are no doubt cheaper ways of doing the work I have, but I wanted a finish that I can expect to last for many years.

I have to say that photo looks very much like the ones kidnappers send to relatives where the person kidnapped is holding a newspaper proving they're still alive.

As a tease, this is my Meade ETX125AT A 125mm Maksutov/Cassegrain with Autostar GoTo. Like everything it seems, this one was made in the US, but since about 2011, they are all made in China, and apparently, the current 'Meade' is the same optical tube as the factory makes for Explore Scientific and Bresser. That said, it's supposed to be OK. Anyhoo, I digress, as usual. I really must try printing a phone mount to try some of these moon pictures with my ETX. Pics of the Skywatcher in a bit.

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Given the current situation, am I wasting my time organising it for 2021? I was thinking about Sat 28th Aug - that would coincide with the Drive Festival in Kelso on the Sunday, and the Monday is the bank holiday, so people could make a weekend of it. There is the ever-present thread of reoccuring lockdowns to scupper it at short notice though. It takes quite a bit to organise, which I would have to squeeze in amongst my camper-truck build. So I would need a commitment of at least 10 cars before I started. What are your thoughts, guys?

Sorry off the topic but we need cheering up And i get out in 5 month

Good luck with the sale. Just wanted to add that I have the heated version of these Intatrim seats. They are brilliant and fitted my Seight. Good purchase for someone at a significant saving. If undecided my suggestion is to go for it.

@Paul Hurdsfield has been known for kidnapping maps and then tying them upside down and demanding ransom monies 😂

I've just been speaking to A-Plan who have insured my "so close to being on the road it almost hurts" Westie for £120 and some pennies for fully Comp cover! Well chuffed! Thanks Kerry Foster. 👍@A-Plan Insurance THATCHAM.

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Great pics but they have the wrong spelling for "Metres"

Some pictures.

Chiang mai province, Thailand.

So am I Terry, this afternoon! And Sally I ought to add. The roll out in our area is going well, a week ahead of the forecast schedule I would say.

@beggers Sorry I am unable to respond to you on your wanted page post as my membership payment hasn't been processed yet. My mid 90's WF build manual says 7/16" X 2 1/2 ", I may have my old ones in a jar in the garage if you want used bolts Richard

The roads you find when you haven't got you Westfield. Today we drove from Sukhothai to Chom Thong 156 miles. When we got here we visited a Temple and a waterfall. and found this road.

This is my attempt with my cheap scope and my mobile phone camera. 👍

My tee shirt has been to Bangkok before, but I don't think I posted a photo, fixed that now.