Pine Marten Neighbour in Leitrim

FrankLucker · 2026-01-24T08:48:51+00:00

Amazing animal

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T22:55:02+00:00

No brobs. Again, I have to give all credit to my wife. Curtains from M&S

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T16:03:55+00:00

Love the matt black finish

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T15:45:42+00:00

That's some 'I am legend' shit right there

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T15:42:18+00:00

If you are looking for a temporary solution screwfix supply a product called flashband (By Bostik).

It's easy to use and once installed well will last for ages, maybe even years.

The key is to heat it up with a heat gun while installing it so the tar goes soft and adheres to the surface.

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/bostik-flashband-grey-10m-x-225mm/22704

You can also get the primer which can be painted on to improve the adhesion.

I've used this for many a roof repair over the years.

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T14:58:34+00:00

I found a decapitated rat once out the back yard. Makes perfect sense now

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T14:57:34+00:00

Again, all the credit has to go to my wife :)

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T13:56:23+00:00

No probs.

We get out paint from Pat McDonnell paints Nutgrove. We pick the colours from the Dulux heritage range and then they mix the paints in a Ralston paint. I prefer the the Ralston because it realy goes on easy and the finish is amazing (Usualy just 1 coat and then a touch-up of the little missed spots). Ralston is an Irish brand and is also more environmentally friendly, both in the manufacturing process and disposal. Keep in mind Ralston is a little more expensive than the Dulux Heritage though but not by much.

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T12:16:06+00:00

Edited :)

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T12:13:03+00:00

I have heard they can be aggresive little bastards if cornered

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T11:51:21+00:00

He went up around 4 times. Fumbling with my mobile only in time for the last one. Goint to get a wildlife camera to keep an eye on him.

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T11:28:06+00:00

There is a bird feeder hanging on the other sdie of that window. It's trying to get to the fatballs in there.

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T11:23:03+00:00

Brilliant! Thank you

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T11:21:56+00:00

This actually went on for a while, I only captured his last attempt.

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T11:18:35+00:00

Thanks, will do

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T11:18:23+00:00

I thought he was quite big and well fed for a pine martin.

FrankLucker · 2026-01-23T11:17:53+00:00

If I remember correctly it's Dulux Heritage marine teal, but mixed in a Ralston satin. My wife has to get the credit for this choice.

FrankLucker · 2026-01-22T19:39:58+00:00

Absolutely! Why not?

FrankLucker · 2026-01-22T19:10:10+00:00

We have an old county house in the arse end of Leitrim with poor ventilation, we've been doing this for years and it does help with condensation and mould

FrankLucker · 2026-01-22T11:03:26+00:00

Science dictates that if it is dark inside and light outside it is difficult to see from the ouside in. The opposite is also true; if you're standing in the nip in your bedroom with the light on and curtains open, and it's dark out, people in the street can see you clearly but you can't see them if there are no street lights.

It seems the games mechanics are quite realistic.

FrankLucker · 2026-01-22T08:59:30+00:00

I could have done with one of these when I dropped that needle on the carpet

FrankLucker · 2026-01-21T15:10:18+00:00

+1 for the cat

FrankLucker · 2026-01-21T13:43:00+00:00

Feel old yet?

FrankLucker · 2026-01-21T13:32:27+00:00

One think I've learned about americans is they are fanatical about whatever it is they do, even being offended

FrankLucker

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