to paint or not to paint.....

[mbc]

I've always assumed that if its ok to decorate a childs bedroom it should also be fine on the outside of a beehive - I use left over paint as the price is right !

 

[kazmcc]

Just don't...whatever you do...creosote them.

I am going back to my corner n ow where I've been grumbling about creosote for the last month.

 

[For want of a better word]

Just don't...whatever you do...creosote them.

I am going back to my corner n ow where I've been grumbling about creosote for the last month.

Have you found a cure for rust?
"the diodes in my left arm are aching"

OMG gonna get told off for posting nonsence and going off topic!!!

 

[victor meldrew]

When I wur bur a lad, creosote was used in cough medicine .

It's still available to contractors and used to be recommended by maff for all sorts of uses including preserving bee hives (mixed with old sump oil)

John Wilkinson

 

[drstitson]

its a shame the number of things being withdrawn just because it isnt cost effective to comply with new EU testing regimes.

i bought up loads of derris dust that local store still had just after it was withdrawn.

 

[Dishmop]

When I wur bur a lad, creosote was used in cough medicine .

and kids with breathing problems were told to go and stand near where tarmac was being laid....

 

[Erichalfbee]

I love the smell of tar and petrol.
I had asthma as a child.
Could there be a link?

 

[TBRNoTB]

and kids with breathing problems were told to go and stand near where tarmac was being laid....

ummm.....the smell of fresh tarmac!

 

[Dishmop]

Could there be a link?

you mean you have a missing link?