Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
To utilise urban patois, this afternoon the West Yorkshire sun is cracking the flags. If yours truly could muster enough enthusiasm to paint his current garden view, the spectator of the final oil based vision would be bequeathed an aesthetically pleasing horticultural landscape. This sight incorporating a manicured emerald lawn, sandstone retaining wall, along with... Continue Reading →
Yesterday morning I woke from my trademark erratic slumber with arms adorning patches of brilliant white gloss paint. These numerous specs bestowing a look of a starlit sky on my upper extremities; with larger flecks resembling an astrological constellation. Immediate thoughts during my disorientated state of reveille centred around concerns I'd been sleep walking overnight.... Continue Reading →
Wednesday 11th April - This year's scheduled plan for domestic decoration thankfully concluded yesterday evening. Following a two day makeover which included rendering the walls with Dulux Natural Carico emulsion, in addition to glossing the woodwork, the master bedroom stands rejuvenated. It's tired paintwork re-invigorated by two matt coatings and the application of chaste white... Continue Reading →
Tuesday 10th April - Today's 'to do' list includes applying another coat of emulsion, along with the woodwork glossing in the master bedroom. Yesterday, I put the inaugural coat of Dulux's Natural Calico onto the chambre walls. A neutral dark cream colour with its roots in magnolia shadings, it's a step up elegance wise from... Continue Reading →
I've a few days of decorating to 'look forward to' next week. Put off by the upheaval caused from the necessity of emptying rooms of bric-a-brac, not to mention lugging around heavy furniture along with the decorating itself, it's a chore disliked by many. Many decry it as a cumbersome task, avoiding it like the... Continue Reading →
I’m a bit late penning todays offering as I’ve been otherwise occupied glossing doors, skirting boards and landing woodwork. A therapeutic task which, accompanied with an eclectic set of Apple Music playlists, passed surprisingly quickly. I sanded the woodwork to the sound of Sinatra, glossed the skirting/doors to a 2000’s mix and the landing woodwork... Continue Reading →
Well it had to happen!........ Despite my delaying tactics and protestations I finally relented and saw 50 Shades of Grey with Karen today..... Yes, I’ve spent half the morning going through a Dulux paint chart as she wants me to decorate the hallway. Prior to my wife and I scrutinising the paint chart, Karen kindly... Continue Reading →
The monochrome scene created by thick nimbostratus clouds, with its associated precipitation, made the journey to St James’ Hospital particularly grim this morning. As I drove Karen for her four weekly treatment, the only apparent colour on display seemed to emanate from the red, amber and green from the plethora of traffic lights on York... Continue Reading →