The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Said it before but I take my hat off to you.

Yes, me too. I can't even conceive making the stuff that @Dirk does.

 

[Dave7]

I finally got a ride, 65 miles, 14.5avg. I'm pleased with this.

As I wandered upstairs for a shower I mused "is it too early to put my PJs on?" This was met with a very definite YES from Mrs P............it was 3.30...........I later realised I needed to clean and wax the chain before taking the bike to the garage.

Back out on Wednesday with luck.

Where you went wrong !!!
If wanting to know if you should put PJs on at 3 30 you need to ask @Mo1959
Of course, hers have pussy cats on them, you need some with photos of 105s all over.

 

[Drago]

Monday. Burgers for tea! Mini D's maths tutor comes on a Monday, so Mrs D doesn't have much time and we get burgers, which is just fine with me!

 

[Tenkaykev]

I decided to do the Aldi shop. Glad I did as I've now got all my 'must do' jobs done. I fancy a real slob day tomorrow. I have some decent films recorded. I have some mixed olives, some nice blue cheese AND..........fruit scones, clotted cream and some special preserve (couldn't get strawberry) ......meal fit for a king.

Spotted an oxymoron there Dave, " nice " and " blue cheese "

 

[PaulSB]

My buddy's lock failed today. He locked our bikes together and when we came out of the cafe the lock had jammed. Out came the trusty pliers........10 seconds to cut the cable on a cafe lock. I'm going to review the security measures for my bike(s) when parked at a cafe.

I've probably carried this around for 20 years. Never been used..............

 

[Drago]

Just be aware that lock knives are a twilight area of UK law, and cant be carried in public without "good reason" - theres no automatic right to carry one, unlike other types kf knife under 7.62mm.

I've modified my similar tool so the knife blade itself doesn't lock open by removing the blade and griding off the notch and my bench grinder.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Spotted an oxymoron there Dave, " nice " and " blue cheese "

I agree - the blue is not needed though

 

[PaulSB]

Just be aware that lock knives are a twilight area of UK law, and cant be carried in public without "good reason" - theres no automatic right to carry one, unlike other types kf knife under 7.62mm.

I've modified my similar tool so the knife blade itself doesn't lock open by removing the blade and griding off the notch and my bench grinder.

WOW! I know it's unlikely but I as a pensioner cyclists could be in bother for carrying what I view as an innocent multi-tool.

I don't suppose "good reason" would include just in case. I've never used it till today. On this basis I'll die before I need it again.

 

[Drago]

Its very unlikely, and my view on the risk is probably warped for obvious reasons.

 

[Exlaser2]

My buddy's lock failed today. He locked our bikes together and when we came out of the cafe the lock had jammed. Out came the trusty pliers........10 seconds to cut the cable on a cafe lock. I'm going to review the security measures for my bike(s) when parked at a cafe.

I've probably carried this around for 20 years. Never been used..............

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I too have one of those in my tool box in my car . It’s very useful when you’re messing around boat rigging ,fittings etc .
I’ve had it for 20 years, to be accurate I’ve had it for 19 and a half years as I broke my first one after six months. ( the jaws broke.)
I couldn’t find my receipt from b&q, so I sent it of to the manufacturers head office with a very polite letter saying I thought it should have lasted longer and perhaps it had a fault. They sent me back an equally polite letter saying they would look into it and a brand new replacement, free of charge . 😀
Proper customer service.

 

[Exlaser2]

Just be aware that lock knives are a twilight area of UK law, and cant be carried in public without "good reason" - theres no automatic right to carry one, unlike other types kf knife under 7.62mm.

I've modified my similar tool so the knife blade itself doesn't lock open by removing the blade and griding off the notch and my bench grinder.

Good advice, but in this case , if it’s the same as mine , is not a locking multitool.
Unlike things like a Gerber Suspension, which I also own .
A a sailor I have far to many knifes and multitools in al sorts of places, in the garage , shed, car and a locking bladed safety knife that lives permanently in my buoyancy aid for use in case of entanglement with sheets ( ropes ) after a capsize.
Statistically this is the most dangerous part of dinghy sailing .

 

[classic33]

How did George Washington come to appear on the Turin Shroud.

 

[Exlaser2]

WOW! I know it's unlikely but I as a pensioner cyclists could be in bother for carrying what I view as an innocent multi-tool.

I don't suppose "good reason" would include just in case. I've never used it till today. On this basis I'll die before I need it again.

The sad/worrying thing is here we are discussing the legalities of carrying a a blade 7cm long . While over on some cycling fb pages I go on that have a lot of American cyclists, they are busy discussing whether it’s necessary to carry concealed firearms everytime they go cycling. ☹️