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  1. JessThePlasterer

    Feeling a bit emotional

    It’s been thirteen years of hard graft. Grim and gruelling. There were times I felt like giving up. Times I have questioned my own sanity. I’ve had dark thoughts like, “why Thor didn’t I choose a career as a supermodel?” But I kept going. Pushed forward through muck and ceiling dust and...
  2. JessThePlasterer

    Best ad ever

    I can barely contain my excitement
  3. JessThePlasterer

    Never have I ever…..

    Skimmed over limelite the same day it’s chucked on. I’m doing a bit for my dad but the properties in Liverpool. I’d love to just say f**k it and limelite and skim the same day and wondering if anyones ever done this and got away with it or had some kind of shrinkage disaster? Any old skool...
  4. JessThePlasterer

    Manchester Spreads n’ Vans

    What do you think about the clean air zone emissions tax thingy? £10 a day for a van. Coming in next year. Mither. Or maybe ok if you qualify for a grant to upgrade. ? https://cleanairgm.com/light-goods-vehicles/ @Damian plasterer @madmonk
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    Epically winning!!

    I was mooching round a Turkish and Eastern European supermarket last week and saw a big bag of cream of tartar so thought I’d grab it! Went to use some today on a HSL thinking I’ll get a load on at a nice chilled pace and have a super fantastic day!! Turns out..... it was bloody breadcrumbs...
  6. JessThePlasterer

    @zombie workwear..

    ... problems solved!!! Look no further than dear tpf! You’re going to look so cute and fluffy and pretty!! :love:
  7. JessThePlasterer

    Hey @thehobo!!

    My sister brought me up a bag of casting plaster this weekend and...... you may want to sit down........ this is mega..... I’ve never before seen it myself...... but..... but..... ITS IN DATE!!! Mana from the heavens! In your long life have you ever seen one??
  8. JessThePlasterer

    Your queen bids you play with your bishop!

    So chess! @algeeman @imago @John j @Stevieo And whoever else! Can play each other online with an app. I just downloaded this one. Anyone game? :rebotando:
  9. JessThePlasterer

    Clapping

    At 8pm. Feels a bit weird but going to join in as they deserve it
  10. JessThePlasterer

    @ESSEXANDY

    I seem to recall you like nirvana? Thought you might enjoy this.... :inocente: To be fair he’s kind of epic. At the same time I nearly fell over laughing !
  11. JessThePlasterer

    My sister at work

    My sister is an orthotist . So she takes casts of children’s legs, arms, spines , feet etc and makes them splints and braces to correct what troubles them or make them more comfortable. She uses casting plaster and forms all these casts and moulds by hand. She’s a very talented lady! She just...
  12. JessThePlasterer

    Code for Renault Trafic 05 radio

    Anyone know this without me taking it all apart? Thank you my little buttery biscuits! :love:
  13. JessThePlasterer

    Should have listened to TheClemo

    Working Saturday is a baaaaad idea! Broke down in wickes car park. Feckin boo. Hopefully this won’t be me later
  14. JessThePlasterer

    Please could someone kindly..

    Shoot me in the face?! :crying:
  15. JessThePlasterer

    ecoCORK

    Anyone used this? Got a message from a bloke wanting a bedroom done with it. I’d never heard of it. Sounds like limelite if that wasn’t actually cement based? Thanks
  16. JessThePlasterer

    Found a body!

    In a fireplace..... terrible how they sent those Victorian kids up chimneys! What’s the weirdest/best thing you’ve ever found on a job?
  17. JessThePlasterer

    Some brews

    Are just better than others! Lovely day!!
  18. JessThePlasterer

    What’s on Gary Double DD

    @algeeman @paulf @ChrispyUK Old thread taking ages to load! Party ooooon motherfuckers!!!!
  19. JessThePlasterer

    DECENT BRICKIE?

    Morning! Anyone know a decent brickie in Manchester? Thanks!
  20. JessThePlasterer

    Used foam first time

    Used that spray foam stuff for sticking board for the first time today. Took a cursory glance at the blurb on the can then ignored stuff like wear gloves etc Stuff worked but wish I’d worn gloves! Sticky s**t that! Washed my hands in petrol . Now they are black and smell like I’ve committed...
  21. JessThePlasterer

    Random timber

    This is about as exciting as it’s got recently. I’m in your standard 1930s/40s house. Small front bedroom. Wall is brick. Big random timber on adjoining wall. What’s that about? Not seen it before
  22. JessThePlasterer

    Man Dooooooowwnn!!!!!

    Think this is the best place to post this dreadful news...... telly’s broke!!!! Si looks like he’s about to cry! s**t, I’m gonna get no peace to read. Gonna have to put my short arms into my deep pockets for a new one booooooooooooooo!!!!!
  23. JessThePlasterer

    Back in the workshop

    And Michael the fireplace restoration man has hung my roses in his showroom because he’s a bloody nice bloke! Still enjoying my new hobby. Still got loads to do and f**k all knowledge! I want to learn how to make gesso frames. Anyone done this? Norm? @The Hobo
  24. JessThePlasterer

    Broken digits

    Been snowing a bit here. Anyone else suffering winters returning pains to the digits they’ve broken in the past? (Excluding @imago since he just chops his off!)
  25. JessThePlasterer

    So lovely

    Working away today in didsbury and just found this left for me on the bannister by their little girl. @algeeman i could see your girls doing this. So sweet bless her. She’s only little
  26. JessThePlasterer

    LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!

    LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!!!! @Danny :risas:(y) At long last I would like you all to attend my coronation! The first of my name. @vfr12 @Stevieo @lurpak @stuy May my Court bask in glory! Stuy, sandwiches all round please! @algeeman @John j have you checked your status’? And @stuart23...
  27. JessThePlasterer

    Didn’t know anyone was in!

    Knocked on this morning before letting myself in and been working away downstairs, rummaging around in the kitchen putting kettle on etc. After a few hours the guy comes down the stairs, had no idea anyone was home! Thank god I didn’t need a poo Anyone been caught out with something thinking...
  28. JessThePlasterer

    Why on earth

    Would you do this?! Wtf!
  29. JessThePlasterer

    FFS JESS!!!

    Just finished a kitchen/extension, tidying up and realised I missed a bit!! Why Thor?! Whhhyyyyy???? :crying:
  30. JessThePlasterer

    What’s behind these...

    ...reveals. Timber? Not worked in a house with this front before I don’t think . I want to rip the wood off and board for a neater finish . Thanks!
  31. JessThePlasterer

    Looky what I got!

    Thanks @John j ! Picked this up this morning! There was a bit of confusion because the name on the box didn’t match that on my id! :LOL: Cheers buddy you’re a gentleman! I’ll be sure to donate something to a kids charity (y)
  32. JessThePlasterer

    Rare customer

    Doing repeat work for a beaut of a customer! He completely moves out of his flat when I’m here to give me the run of the place. Everything is completely cleared from the areas I’m working in AND the legend leaves me a daily float in this local posh delicatessen so I can have nice coffees and...
  33. JessThePlasterer

    Windows

    We fitted our own windows and they’re not fensa registered. Had an offer accepted on a house today so selling ours. Someone on here said how to go about getting certificate but can’t remember who or how? Anyone know? Thanks!
  34. JessThePlasterer

    I killed Tupac

    ..I mean @lurpak ! Squished him like a tube of toothpaste!! That’s right bitch, whaaat!! :boxeador:
  35. JessThePlasterer

    Little task of the day

    A few cracks above a bay window has somehow turned into needing some bricks, insulation, wondering if I smear s**t all over brick work it will hold them all together
  36. JessThePlasterer

    Ugh my life

    Well I’m very sorry @essexandy but I really can’t get in there without dragging my face up the wall! .... some days I wonder why I didn’t marry a rich man :llorando:
  37. JessThePlasterer

    I don’t wanna

    ...Go to work!!! :llorando::llorando::llorando: I’m never drinking on a school night again! Bloody social club enticing you in with their free sandwiches! It’s a conspiracy! :crying:
  38. JessThePlasterer

    Honeymoon rendering

    In lake Como. Si is going to kill me if I keep taking pics of render but... here’s one, render engraved and I saw they use Weber on rare new stuff
  39. JessThePlasterer

    For @essexandy with love....

    Here’s lookin’ at you kid! ;)
  40. JessThePlasterer

    SUPRISE!!

    @algeeman CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You've won the forum competition entitled "the most fertile unlucky b*****d ever"!!! I have a presents for you! Pm me your address and I'll send them your way! Lots of love Jess
  41. JessThePlasterer

    Fishy

    Been carving a koi carp in between roses... idle hands an all that! Gonna practice making 3 mould out of him since @flynnyman declined to loan us his lady parts!
  42. JessThePlasterer

    Casting plaster

    anyone know if there's anywhere I can just walk in a pick up bags rather than having to order online? Thanks!
  43. JessThePlasterer

    Settle an argument please!

    would you skim this? Down the side of the arc. It's 3.5cm at the bottom and 2cm at the top. Ni says skim it. I say o_O:sleep:
  44. JessThePlasterer

    Happy Easter Y'all!!!!

    anyone paint eggs? Easter is about vodka and painting eggs for us! I've gone full English breakfast on mine this year, wish me luck in the smashy smashy stakes!! England Vs Poland!
  45. JessThePlasterer

    Gots a Nelamax

    used nelamax first time today, love it.
  46. JessThePlasterer

    Gots a Nelamax

    used nelamax first time today, love it.
  47. JessThePlasterer

    Damp sorted!

    luckily for us the customers been on top of the damp basement issue! :numberone:
  48. JessThePlasterer

    Twitter

    anyone on twitter and would like to do me the honour of re tweeting tomboy plasterings post? BBC have asked us to be involved with Suffragette city. Would appreciate it, good thing to celebrate and helps get people talking about us in the media. Lots of love, Jess!
  49. JessThePlasterer

    Opinions please

    we went to look at an upstairs room in an old pub with lime stone walls newly re-pointed on exterior. The exterior walls are damp/mould on them. The windows are old single pane. The walls are cold. We said windows need replacing and to cover all grounds we were thinking of battening out...
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