tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post5129365865044648645..comments2024-03-26T23:23:06.905-07:00Comments on Blogger in Middle-earth: So You Have a Major Project! Where Do You Start?Blogger In Middle-earthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08722634477041121797noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-40319267843269214922009-12-12T03:45:59.050-08:002009-12-12T03:45:59.050-08:00Kia ora Syclone0044!
Welcome to Middle-earth!
Yo...<b>Kia ora Syclone0044!</b><br /><br />Welcome to Middle-earth!<br /><br />You are not violating any code by commenting on an 'old blog post'. I do it all the time. And I agree, old posts can be just as valid as brand new ones.<br /><br />You are welcome to comment on any of the posts in this blogspot, no matter how old.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by.<br /><br /><b>Catchya later</b>Blogger In Middle-earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722634477041121797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-6802944265319452282009-12-11T10:23:54.771-08:002009-12-11T10:23:54.771-08:00Good post, I agree completely. When I attack a la...Good post, I agree completely. When I attack a large project, I always feel compelled to execute it thoroughly and to the best of my ability. <br /><br />Often the planning that goes into this becomes so overwhelming that I find myself looking for any excuse to avoid starting it.<br /><br />Cafe Chick on Oct 3rd 2009 was also right on the money!<br /><br />PS: Hey blog-owner: check it out. I'm violating the perception of not commenting on "old" blog posts! To me, a post is just as valid today as the day it was written (unless it deals with current events etc. obviously.)Syclone0044https://www.blogger.com/profile/17299588637657206228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-13085577749679556282009-10-04T22:52:56.363-07:002009-10-04T22:52:56.363-07:00Well up Paul. Kia ora!
Yes, I too give this advic...Well up Paul. Kia ora!<br /><br />Yes, I too give this advice to my students from time to time. They don't always follow it, but there it is. Some do, and that's nice.<br /><br />Cathya laterBlogger In Middle-earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722634477041121797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-60081371156399349572009-10-04T15:57:49.110-07:002009-10-04T15:57:49.110-07:00This is a great lesson for students as well. Writ...This is a great lesson for students as well. Writer's block can be cured with the writing of that first sentence.....The knob turned slowly on the locked (bathroom) door...Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-59849928857824938342009-10-04T14:02:57.451-07:002009-10-04T14:02:57.451-07:00Kia ora e Karyn!
It was the same with me when I b...Kia ora e Karyn!<br /><br />It was the same with me when I began writing my thesis. I deliberated for days over the writing and got nothing done till I wrote my first sentence. It ended up in the published copy. And it got the rest started.<br /><br />Catchya laterBlogger In Middle-earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722634477041121797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-19160412626664449662009-10-04T09:28:59.410-07:002009-10-04T09:28:59.410-07:00Having just completed my major project (and yes, i...Having just completed my major project (and yes, it is called exactly that) for my Masters' degree, I can attest to this. The trick is to get started. Otherwise you can get stuck into a loop of preparing which gives you the illusion of making progress while getting you no nearer to you end goal. I struggled hugely with that. Once I actually did get my rear into gear and getting started, I was able to gather momentum and make excellent progress. The tricky bit was overcoming inertia!The upsychohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345558899662051670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-31047453568661509942009-10-04T02:00:25.623-07:002009-10-04T02:00:25.623-07:00Thanks Sue!
That sounds like good advice. We have...Thanks Sue!<br /><br />That sounds like good advice. We have a semi-gloss for the ceiling and the walls as it happens so we are on track with that. My wife, Linda, was on to the bleach trick, thanks. That's what she used on the walls. So we're right with that too!<br /><br />Now to get the rest of the project done :)<br /><br />Catchya laterBlogger In Middle-earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722634477041121797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-27521163058759963932009-10-03T21:29:03.809-07:002009-10-03T21:29:03.809-07:00Here you go. You treat the mildew with bleach. Ju...Here you go. You treat the mildew with bleach. Just use some household bleach diluted down with water such as Domestos -- to kill it. You may need to do a couple treatments.<br /><br />Then you need to seal the ceiling with an oil based sealant. Finally he recommends you paint the ceiling with a semigloss to make is less pervious to water which is what causes the mildrew to grow.Sue Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230898483382609377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-18023869255313815172009-10-03T21:07:18.346-07:002009-10-03T21:07:18.346-07:00Nau mai Café Chick!
You made me laugh! Yes I'...Nau mai Café Chick!<br /><br />You made me laugh! Yes I've heard of the benefits of procrastination. When I say 'start anywhere' of course, I mean starting anywhere on the major project. :)<br /><br />Catchya laterBlogger In Middle-earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722634477041121797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-76408378498940114582009-10-03T20:07:42.812-07:002009-10-03T20:07:42.812-07:00As someone who has a black belt in procrastination...As someone who has a black belt in procrastination, I can assure you that procrastinating achieves <i>plenty</i> for me: the house gets cleaned, washing is folded and put away, emails are sent or responded to, bills are paid, paperwork is filed (unless this is the job I am avoiding starting) ... basically anything which gives me a 'valid' excuse to avoid beginning the mammoth task I'm supposed to be doing instead. However, at the end of the day ... well, perhaps I'll take your advice by starting anywhere and seeing where I end up!Caffeinated Wekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07235662962500264686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-15149914054806565772009-10-03T19:07:27.154-07:002009-10-03T19:07:27.154-07:00Ha ha ha!
That's really cool Sue! You got the ...Ha ha ha!<br />That's really cool Sue! You got the same brands in Oz that we have here? Yup! That'll do!<br />CatchyaBlogger In Middle-earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722634477041121797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-82256980307336542212009-10-03T17:28:36.629-07:002009-10-03T17:28:36.629-07:00Yeah but then you need to treat the mildrew and se...Yeah but then you need to treat the mildrew and seal it :) Which you like me to ask him what you need to use?Sue Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230898483382609377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-78555798586132652062009-10-03T17:25:00.710-07:002009-10-03T17:25:00.710-07:00Ya woll. Bin der. Done dat.
Thanks Sue. But first...Ya woll. Bin der. Done dat.<br /><br />Thanks Sue. But first ya gotta scrape off da mildew and da ol' flaky paint.<br /><br />Thanks for the advice anyway.<br /><br />Catchya laterBlogger In Middle-earthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722634477041121797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107060758629396184.post-89558827979338227122009-10-03T17:09:59.274-07:002009-10-03T17:09:59.274-07:00Did I mention my hubby was a painter by trade?
...Did I mention my hubby was a painter by trade? <br /><br />Where to start in a bathroom depends on whether there is mildrew and obviously the type of paint finish on the walls. <br /><br />An unknown fact by most home painters is on normal walls you should put on the first coat of paint before you fill the cracks. This will highlight most of the cracks that need filling :)Sue Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230898483382609377noreply@blogger.com