Been a while since I posted. Sorry. Had a lot to deal with, lately.
I don't know about you, but given the choice between a long drawn out emotional turnoil or a fast, jolly good hiding, I'd take the hiding every time. Of course, being a masochist helps with that decision! Putting that aside for one moment, do you like the plaster (bandaid) removed fast or slow?
This one is slow:
This one is fast:

And this one is a nice rest in the garden, when you're quite finished!

P.S. This lovely lady is Nina Birch. She has her own web site, and appears on English Mansion. Check her out - well worth the surf.