On Wed, 29 Jun 2005 20:12:09 +0100, Owain
wrote:

T i m wrote:
My missus has just mentioned that my Mum has requested my assistace
soon re taking her to her Mum, Dad and Brothers grave and cleaning the
loose stones that sit on the grave (she thinks they were green at one
time).

You know, that's what I thought you meant when I saw the subject line,
but I didn't believe it until I read the posting!

I thought I'd replied to you this morning fella but I can't see it
now?

I think her intention is to shovel the stones into a bag(s), take
them home to clean (not sure how she intends doing the 'cleaning'
yet).
So, before we do all that, is there anything we should consider ..
like, are there any chemicals that could be sprayed on, are we allowed
to do such ourselves, would they mind us turning up with my pressure
washer etc etc ;-)

A new bag of chippings might not cost much, especially if the plot still
has "room for more".

Good thought .. but to me it sounds like putting plasterboard OVER
(well under) an old lathe and plaster ceiling ? (That's Virgos for
ya)

I started off thinking about frugal alternatives like glass chippings
from a recycling bin, but thought that might not be sufficiently respectful.

I don't suppose it would bother Mum (all for saving a couple of quid)
... as long as it doesn't look out of place (and broken glass might be
handy if the chavs start mucking about in the graveyard and fall into
it) ;-)

All the best ..

T i m