Guest Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 If you ever take a fancy to putting vertical blinds up in your house, and you think to yourself, "those ones they sell in Argos look like a doddle to do yourself", then I suggest you step away from the catalogue, pick up your yellow pages, and phone a profesional. Yes, they will char ge a wee bit more, but it'll save you the indignity of having the neighbours crowding around your window to watch and giggle as you curse at a 2 inch wide piece of material that is destined to never be the same length as the one next to it. I'll not mention the fact that I've run out of slats with one space left , or that while hacksawing the header rail to size, I nearly sawed off a couple of fingers. Don't do it ladies......(and gents)..........stick with the nets instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Good tip...thanks Chookiehen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I decided that a few years ago Shona - you'll never get them all the same length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Us too, we had one fitted by a very nice man in about half an hour We had just decorated Jules room and we have very hard, thick walls that Dan didn't fancy drilling into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Now - if you'd have said Shona, I could have made you some lovely roman blinds in exchange for some raised beds Well...look on the bright side. At least you can look at them and get some satisfaction that you did them yourself. I'm sure they'll add character to an already barmy household! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I'm sure they'll add character to an already barmy household! You know, I'm desperately trying to take offense to that remark, but I can't help that feel that you got our household totally sussed, Gina! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Oh dear! Good advice, Shona. I'll steer very clear of vertical blinds now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 You know, I'm desperately trying to take offense to that remark, but I can't help that feel that you got our household totally sussed, Gina! Said with affection Shona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I don't think I'll ever be organised enough to consider putting blinds up. But if I ever do someone else can do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Shone sounds like you have had a right do getting them sorted! I know i shouldnt laugh but you are so funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Shona, never mind faffing about putting blinds up, get outside and get the chicken area ready . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Now it's funny you mention that Fee, but that picture of the little frizzley frizzle has sent me scurrying out to the back garden to ready the 'chicken bit', in the hope of re-filling the Eglu very soon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Ah Shona, you mean these frizzly frizzles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww........just too cute for words.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Oh Fee their little wings are lovely, all curly............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 they look like they are wearing a flamenco costume! all they need are some castanets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 they look like they are wearing a flamenco costume! all they need are some castanets Thanks Gina I was trying to think what they looked like you have it spot on................... I can't stop looking at the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I am utterly in love with those little chicks, Fee.......have you got homes for them yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 No not yet Shona, obviously I'm hoping one is a girl for me to keep, and then the rest are up for 'adoption'. The Wyandottes, Orps and Welsummers are coming on a treat and I'm just starting to get sexing clues. They are 5 weeks this week (I'll post some pics in 'chickens' to tempt you ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 wouldn't take much to tempt me Fee - i'm suffering from chicken withdrawal now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 The girls are fine BTW Shona I should be seeing Steve later so I will get an update for you he did say one of them had laid an enormous egg a couple of weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 That'll be Belle - she specialises in stonkers every once in a while, that would make a lesser chickens eyes water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 He did wonder why she wasn't walking funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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