charly1979 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Shock horror ! both me and hubby have undertaken in joint DIY !! We have just done the 1st coat of the sons bedroom ceiling !! I was cutting in and hubby was rollering, we actually worked in harmony however I expect that may be because I am struggling really badly with asthma and a cold so if hubby did mention anything he would have been on his own, and I did collapse in a heap on the floor when I had finished leaving him to negotiate me whilst he was still painting, I am now sporting a pebbledash white effect on my skin (im too lazy to find painting clothes so I was painting in a vest top and pants ) Oh well time to rest before the next coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Charly - that made me laugh! Like you I couldn't find any clothes grotty enough to paint in so ended up rollering away in bra and pants with a pair of jeans and a t shirt just outside the door in case the doorbell rang OH and I usually decorate in tandem - again OH doing ceiling and larger rollering whilst I do the cutting in - must show the female attention to detail! Hope you are now recovered? I don't have any breathing problems but do admit to feeling headachy and queasy after being cooped up in the d/s loo with the paint fumes so can't imagine how you must be feeling Sadly I now have enough paint left to do our en suite which is just a foot or so of wall as its mainly tiles and the ceiling - its def an 'up a ladder' job and I get vertigo on heels over 2' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Well done ladies - i paint solo and OH provides tea and encouragement - if he makes any discouraging comments he'd be the same colour as the wall. I remember being heavily pregnant with ES 17 yrs ago and painting the lower wall while husband did top in maternity bra and humongous shorts - it was so hot outside. I was young then. Now I paint in cut off jeans and old T shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charly1979 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Well after the shock of us working together I am now back to my usual miffed state with the hubs ! I haven't got any better, really weak just about got asthma controlled by resting (haven't been this bad in years) however I am now really frustrated ceiling is finished we have new bed waiting to be put together if I was well that would have been done now along with putting all the boys junk back into the room thus regaining my sewing room (shows how unwell I am as normally would carry in regardless!) The hubs has just asked what do want me to do with the paint brushes rollers trays etc ? Well DUH really do you need to ask, I have managed to tell him politely what he should do although I was tempted to yell 'Leave the festering in the boys room with some added abuse and sarcasim. Love him to bits but surely for once he could just do things unprompted, I have no time next week and then will be working away for a week so goodness knows when it will get finished. Lets hope im feeling better tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 My building work should finish on Monday (fingers crossed) and then I can get cleaning after work and get started on the decorating in there. The whole house needs a clean now, so I'll get that done over the next couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Well done ladies - i paint solo and OH provides tea and encouragement - if he makes any discouraging comments he'd be the same colour as the wall. I remember being heavily pregnant with ES 17 yrs ago and painting the lower wall while husband did top in maternity bra and humongous shorts - it was so hot outside. I was young then. Now I paint in cut off jeans and old T shirt. Why was your OH wearing a maternity bra and humongous shorts (or should I not ask?) Is this a regular thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I wondered the same thing but wasn't brave enough to ask... each to their own.. maybe it was a bonding thing... Conjures up the most wonderful pictures though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Not exactly DIY but last weekend OH ironed his shirts, he said that the ironing board wobbled. It did a little so he said he would look at it. Now it has such a wobble and slope that I thought the iron was going to fall. Stopping it I burnt my finger. I think the ironing board will have to go in the bin. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 PM that made me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I read it back later and realised my error but couldnt be bothered to amend - I didnt realise you lot were so on the ball Nope my old mans - all man - no cross dressing - only from me - I regularly borrow a T shirt and have some hoodies ES has cast off. Not sure if thats classed as being a cross dresser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 PM -is there room for your husband in the bin too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
