For those who helped with my Knockers, need help with my Flap!!

[Mamyalynne]

I had wonderful advice re my knocker and knobs being tarnished and dull, they are a credit to my entry now.
The problem I have is that the flap seems to be made of different stuff and is very tired looking, any ideas?

[Mamyalynne]

Well in my position I have to consider all possible scenarios you see.

[ttfn]

Please everyone - do NOT ask Mamya what her position is today! I think we can guess the answer?

[Mamyalynne]

It's not my fault I have a stiff neck, cos' I have to keep looking at my flap to answer all your questions.

[boxtops]

mamya, you'll get run in for looking at your flap in public

[Mamyalynne]

Well I am known to the locals, they understand, I think!! Maybe they just tolerate me.

[jno]

well, you don't want it too tight for the postman to get in, I suppose. But remember that in the summer it can look very pretty waving in the breeze, especially if you have it done with nice stripes.

[Mamyalynne]

Ah a sensible answer at last, are you suggested a painted finish?? Had not considered that, will give it some thought.

What about the smell though?

[ttfn]

Fret not boxy, I am sure Mamya has mentioned before that her flap is in a secure private entrance. Phew.

[ttfn]

Leave a window open all the while you are striping Mamya. As an afterthought you could always cut an onion in half and place it near your flap.

[slinky.kate]

anyone want a grape???

[jno]

you could get the same effect by careful mowing

http://www.lgyardservices.com/new_striped.jpg

You'd have to cut it quite short if the 1st XI is turning out to play on it, though, you don't want anyone's balls spinning in the rough..

[ttfn]

Maiden over and out jno

[boxtops]

Mamya, I've still got the bunting in my shed from bobbi's general election Plebs' party, it's purple but I could lend it to you.

[Mamyalynne]

Flap dear not Lawn!! tut, I suppose a sample pot of paint would do, could change the colour each season, very stylish.

[Mamyalynne]

Oh Boxy, how kind!! I would be the talk of the street then.

Katy I do hope those grapes are seedless, I have to be careful.

[ttfn]

Or you could have a monthly makeover, Mamya?
btw, my postie says mine is far too tight to get his fingertips in even. I tried to ease it off a bit by applying the bolt cutters to the spring from the inside, but unfortunately it took a lot of muscle :o(

[JR369]

How did such an innocent thread descend into such sexual chaos? Something tells me that the Carry on team and Benny Hill are smiling at us from heaven :)

[jno]

oh dear, Ena, did you overdo the Uhu? Well, a liberal application of WD 40 may assist; I think you can get it in quart bottles these days.

[Mamyalynne]

JR, you may well ask!!

Now another slight query, do you think the paint will adhere? I once asked a door to door salesman to have a look (think he sold me the 'Bang' stuff) he said it was 'anodised' now I don't recall ever having a procedure of that sort done, but with my medication affecting my memory it may well be.

So will this affect any finish I apply?

[ttfn]

JR - if you think Mamya is innocent - well!
jno - I meant that it took a lot of muscle power - that spring looked more innocent than does Mamya, believe you me. However, working in such a confined space and in poor light - my vestibule only has a small bulb - did have its drawback