OPERATION FLOOR

 

Here's the thing. You've been busy focusing on Iran, Israel, WWIII and America's popular President. Fine, go right ahead, think those thoughts, but here at the Compound we've been getting down to business, taking out old, dirty, dingy carpet from upstairs.

You see, back in the halcyon 1980s the local Power decided to put industrial carpet up the stairs and through the upper corridor. It had to go and now it's gone, revealing the original pinewood boards, most of which simply need a clean, and others which have to be stripped of offending varnish. Have a look at the latter:

No big deal and we'll get on it tomorrow, but first things first. Behold a refreshing pitcher of Pimm's No. 1. Recipe: Squeeze 6 lemons, add 1/2 cup of simple syrup (sugar melted in water) and a liter of soda water; set it aside, it's lemonade. 

Be bold, pour a solid half a bottle of Pimm's and a serious slug of gin into some crystal over ice, Steuben will do, then add lemonade along with cucumber, orange, strawberries and fresh mint. The latter's important, don't forget it. It's like a rule. And then hey presto, you've got a refreshing fruit punch, 1820s style, and mighty tasty it is too.

And there you have it, long drinks and OPFLOOR Stage 1. Tomorrow we strip the boards and finish with wax. More on this exciting plan as it develops; it's no small thing, dear friends, to have such hideous, noxious carpet out of the house.

Long Time Coming,

LSP