[kirklancaster]

I was ahead of a tight schedule with my renovation work but today broke two fingers in a stupid accident.

I am right handed and they just happen to be on my right hand.

However, I will not let this stop me and will carry on.

Pain-killers and grit will get me through the dark days ahead.

I don't really know why I'm telling Tibb about this, apart from the hope that Liv, Ammi, Caitlin, Kaz or one of the other Tibb Hotties might give me some sympathy.

[Iceman]

Unless they're chopped off you'll be fine!!!

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Eoin

Unless they're chopped off you'll be fine!!!

Thanks for the sympathy Eoin.

[Mokka]

Don't do more damage by working through the pain... you will regret that more

Let them heal

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Mokka

Don't do more damage by working through the pain... you will regret that more

Let them heal

Thanks Mokka. It KILLS me being idle when there is so much work to be done, but I am in some pain this morning and just might heed your advice.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Your wanking hand?

[Ross.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Your wanking hand?

Tragedy

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Your wanking hand?

Not a problem LT - That's one area where I'm ambidextrous.

[Natalie.]

This is because of that finger thread
Hope they're fixed soon

[smudgie]

Awww, strap 'em up and crack on with that plastering Kirk...not here for malingerers.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Awww, strap 'em up and crack on with that plastering Kirk...not here for malingerers.

Going to try it tomorrow Smudgie... nearly said; "Finger's crossed".

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

Going to try it tomorrow Smudgie... nearly said; "Finger's crossed".

I was joking Kirk, you have a few days off, just sit and plan what you will do once they heal.
Take care.

[Candy Annie Cane]

Aw....be careful Kirk....

[Ammi]

..I guess they're not your favourite fingers atm..?...ahh, you looney, Kirk.....seriously, have them strapped up tightly otherwise they won't heal properly...(and no more gardening this weekend..)......

[Cal.]

Truly harrowing!

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Who Is She?

Truly harrowing!

..while out doing the marrow(ing) in the garden..?...

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

I was ahead of a tight schedule with my renovation work but today broke two fingers in a stupid accident.

I am right handed and they just happen to be on my right hand.

However, I will not let this stop me and will carry on.

Pain-killers and grit will get me through the dark days ahead.

I don't really know why I'm telling Tibb about this, apart from the hope that Liv, Ammi, Caitlin, Kaz or one of the other Tibb Hotties might give me some sympathy.

Aw Kirk,what a warrior you are,I thought 'Livia' may have slipped on your fingers when you were erecting her,but seems she is not to blame,you take care,and get some kind soul to give you plenty of TLC.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Aw Kirk,what a warrior you are,I thought 'Livia' may have slipped on your fingers when you were erecting her,but seems she is not to blame,you take care,and get some kind soul to give you plenty of TLC.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Aw Kirk,what a warrior you are,I thought 'Livia' may have slipped on your fingers when you were erecting her,but seems she is not to blame,you take care,and get some kind soul to give you plenty of TLC.

So when are you coming Kaz?

[erinp5]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

I was ahead of a tight schedule with my renovation work but today broke two fingers in a stupid accident.

I am right handed and they just happen to be on my right hand.

However, I will not let this stop me and will carry on.

Pain-killers and grit will get me through the dark days ahead.

I don't really know why I'm telling Tibb about this, apart from the hope that Liv, Ammi, Caitlin, Kaz or one of the other Tibb Hotties might give me some sympathy.

But on the other hand your fine ...

[Natalie.]

Originally Posted by erinp5

But on the other hand your fine ...

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by erinp5

But on the other hand your fine ...

I missed this (clever) pun at first Erin.

[Ammi]

..how are they feeling now Kirk..?..

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..how are they feeling now Kirk..?..

They are still painful at times - especially when I catch them - and look horrific, but I genuinely have always had very strange recuperative abilities Ammi, and yesterday I plastered 2 walls with little problem.

I believe that it is the bones in the ends of the two fingers which are damaged (my fingernails are black and will probably 'drop off') so I am lucky that it was not mid finger, which would have incapacitated me for much longer.

Here are some pics of some of the plasterwork I am currently doing, because, again, it is unusual and you may find it interesting.

I decided to remove the internal double doors and frame from kitchen into conservatory in favour of just an opening, so that the garden features were visible from the dining table - once the conservatory is totally renovated.

I wanted to reduce the size of the opening but this meant bricking up the difference in matching brick which was too costly and time consuming, or studding up the difference in timber and plasterboard, which was far cheaper and quicker, but which would leave an ugly plastered panel between brickwork and new door lining.

I overcame the problem by replicating the brickwork on the plasterboarded studding and I think that by the time the entire conservatory walls are painted in an ivory masonry paint the 'faux' brickwork will be barely - if at all - noticeable.

I'm pleased to say that I managed this despite being handicapped by my dodgy fingers.

Thanks Ammi.

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