My enthusiasm for moving into our new home in Mumbai, isn’t just restricted to growing vegetables and herbs. I’m even making a name sign for the new place!
This is where my dad comes in handy. He’s an incredibly useful man. A real handyman. He can make almost anything and fix almost anything. What’s more he has three sheds, filled with all the bits and pieces, and equipment needed to do it.
This morning, he took me into the number two shed to select some wood for the sign. The entrance to the shed was stacked to the rafters with wood. Fortunately, we found a piece the perfect size. My dad planed and sanded it, and it was quickly ready to be painted. We put Danish oil on the wood to bring out its natural colouring, protect it from the weather, and give it a smooth finish.
I got the letters for the sign in an art and craft shop. They’re also made out of wood. However, I painted them black to match the black wrought iron fence surrounding our new home.
After the paint has dried, I’ll stick the letters onto the wood and put the finishing touches on the sign!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25YDJuKJ6h4 This song right?
Ah, thanks ifucan! That certainly is a big photo!
Here’s another link I found that’s easier to navigate!
http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2009/dec/111209-Mumbai-Xpress-2009-Rickshaw-Challenge.htm
Yes, that’s the one!.
Something tells me Sharell Cook is related to Captain Cook.
We both are rather adventurous!
“We both are rather adventurous!”
That has to be it. Exploration and adventure sure defines you Sharell ji.
Ramit- Hard to scan the paper since its quite big, I have A 4 scanner. But the link Sharell’s posted is the one!..We had seen this pic previously. Sharell you should write a book on same topic as blog. You are bound to sell lots of copies!!
Ah yes, the book. Ho jayega, viksdes.
It’s a work in progress.
Bahut ache! humari shubh kamnaye aapke sath hain!
We want to see the final name sign when you put it up! Good luck!
Sure, I’ll post a pic.
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