"Lobster" wrote in message
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mike ring wrote:
I want to fix (bodge) a fence post aand I've got some ready mixed mortar
rhat must be a year or two old.

It looks perfectly good, but I understand that cement has a short shelf
life, even if kept warm amd dry; however mine looks perfect.

Aren't you thinking of plaster?

David
I dont think so. Plaster when its old sets as soon as youve mixed it and
steams