This rear view mirror has been the 'bain marie of my life' over the past few months. It got knocked off the windscreen by somebody trying to shove an Ikea bed in the car (naming no names, Andy) and now refuses to go back on. I've tried to stick it on with all sorts of stuff but it's just not having it. So far I've tried the sticky pads, windscreen mirror glue, masking tape, super glue, parcel tape and now it's got a kind of industrial strength double sided sticky tape. And, it's still on the floor every time I get into the car. If I use a combination of these things I can usually make it stay on for a short journey, but that's it. It can be quite a scary experience when it drops off mid drive. Today it stayed in place, it even posed for this drawing.By the way, that's Sparrowpit in the distance. Isn't that a great name for a village?
The make this high-test epoxy that's supposedly just for sticking them back up. A good how-to
ReplyDelete..make sure you clean the surfaces(both) with alcohol before you stick it on..it makes a big difference..
ReplyDeleteThis drawing makes me feel warm and fuzzy ... it has something to do with the colors, style, and oh, I dunno. I just love the drawings you do of the countryside. In my imagination, the air feels cool and crisp and it's green all around. Thanks for the journey!
ReplyDeleteIt's especially dangerous if you're drawing what see you in the rear view mirror while driving when it falls off!
ReplyDeleteThis is quite a beautiful sketch - I guess it was worth risking life and limb for.
Well, personally I'm kinda glad it fell off - otherwise you probably wouldn't have thought to draw it, and it's such a wonderful drawing. Hopefully you'll do a side mirror next, but hopefully it won't fall off first. In the mean time, try some E6000 glue - holds ANYthing to ANYthing. seriously.
ReplyDeleteThe UK has the best place names hands down of anywhere in the world. Those that don't make you feel all homey and warm make you giggle.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sketch!
oh its so soft and pretty - what a lovely drawing.
ReplyDeleteand sparrowpit looks like leesburg (where i am - in Virginia)- isn't that funny? and a most wonderful name - sparrowpit (much more descriptive than the burg!)
The variety of subject matter you find continues to amaze me. Lovely pic as usual.
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wow Andrea, another gorgeous drawing and brilliant idea ... so many layers to this!
ReplyDeleteI have no tips as to how to make it stick... just a feeling of nostalgia when i look at this drawing... this capacity we sometimes have to watch events through a rear-view mirror instead of the road ahead. This amazing sketch sums that up for me. It's beautiful and wistful at the same time.
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ReplyDeleteCheers for the tips Ryan and Shane - I have been cleaned that little patch of window with nail vanish remover too many times! Juj I've been told, whatever I do, do NOT use glue. Apparently it ruins the window - or is that just something mechanics tell you?
Tracy ans Julie - I agree we have the best names. I like all the descriptive - I just can't think of any at the moment. Tracy, I'm really surprised to here this looks like somewhere in Virginia?! I'm not sure that I can imagine the kind of landscapes you have there but I never thought it would look like this. Draw some or post some photos, I'd love to see it.
France, that is such an interesting quote "...this capacity we sometimes have to watch events through a rear-view mirror instead of the road ahead". Quite beautiful, and so very true.
Casey, I promise I was not drawing whilst driving! Although it sounds kind of fun!!
Thanks everyone else for the comments too.
oh this is so lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt is so quaint and peaceful. I can agree that it looks like some places in Virginia--a beautiful state I believe you would enjoy visiting. If the Queen can come over for a visit (as she did to Jamestown for it's 400th anniversary earlier this year), then surely you can, too!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I wish I had a view like that in my rear view mirror, even if I had to hold it up with my hands to see it. Great name for a town too! I wonder how it got that name.
ReplyDeleteThis is an incredible drawing - love it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful drawing of a charming, interesting scene. At least you have made something beautiful from a bad situation. Good luck with your mirror adventures.
ReplyDeleteWhy the name Sparrowpit? Interesting name, but was the village named after a sparrow attack, or has the true spelling and reason disappeared over the years?
OOh what an imaginative idea! *claps hands excitedly* how quaint!
ReplyDeleteThere's some odd place names up here near Durham including Pity Me and No Place! XD
Only you would think of drawing this view! Cleverly done. This also happened to me this summer and the epoxy kit fixed mine perfectly.
ReplyDeletelove this picture as it just reminds me of all the road trips that i've taken w/ my kids and all the adventures that we've had!
ReplyDeletesparrow pit! love it.
ReplyDeletelovely mirror, darn thing.
Thanks everyone - for both the tips and the kind words! I appreciate all your comments. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sketch, and the commentary on the mirror always falling off made me smile. We had a car whose mirror did that with regularity. We actually got pretty good at not having one for short periods of time. Good luck finding a good adhesive!
ReplyDeleteI so love your countryside ones and this one has such a delightful perspective.
ReplyDeleteWhat an usual perspective. Brilliant idea and a great drsawing, as usual!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys, and I'm still having to stick it on everytime I get into the car!
ReplyDeleteWipe both surfaces with White vinegar and let it dry before using the DST, it works for me.
ReplyDeleteFabulous drawing.