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Nigel Hewitt
Guest
Jakey wrote:
> "Larry" wrote:
>
>> I am still using some of the same ring spanners I used on my Lambretta
>> scooter back in the mid 70's
>
> Me too. GP200.
Norton Navigator mid 60s and the Imperial spanners are still somewhere here.
> Wish i had it now.
No it was rubbish but I didn't know better then and loved it to bits.
nigelH
25 years of F2 racing and got the skeleton to prove it (sadly).
> "Larry" wrote:
>
>> I am still using some of the same ring spanners I used on my Lambretta
>> scooter back in the mid 70's
>
> Me too. GP200.
Norton Navigator mid 60s and the Imperial spanners are still somewhere here.
> Wish i had it now.
No it was rubbish but I didn't know better then and loved it to bits.
nigelH
25 years of F2 racing and got the skeleton to prove it (sadly).
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Mother
Guest
On Sat, 7 Aug 2004 17:10:15 +0000 (UTC), "Richard Brookman"
<[email protected]> wrote:
You owe me a keyboard Brookman...
<[email protected]> wrote:
You owe me a keyboard Brookman...
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Mother
Guest
On Sat, 7 Aug 2004 17:16:59 +0000 (UTC), "Richard Brookman"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I agree with Rory - there will be another one out there, but it may take a
>while before it reveals itself to you.
Ting is... twern't expensive, but that's relative init?
I had a neb in B&Queue today - nout that 'looked' like it would last.
I just hate the idea of buying their 'designed to be chucked not
cleaned' brushes. All I want is something that will give a good
finish - why can't the brainless prats who work there understand that
I may wish to clean a brush properly and use it again later?
One spotty lad looked at me in horror when I asked such, almost
confirming that my part Scot blood had spent too much time in
Yorkshire...
Course, in the old days, I'd have had a propa shop to go to an ask.
--
Some Land Roveresque (101 biased), links available
from: http://links.solis.co.uk/Geek/X4_Land_Rover/
I also have a little Land Rover site biased toward
my beloved 101 "Grumble", at: http://www.101fc.net
Reading this in 'alt.fan.landrover'? Did you know
there's a group FAQ: http://www.aflfaq.dyndns.info
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I agree with Rory - there will be another one out there, but it may take a
>while before it reveals itself to you.
Ting is... twern't expensive, but that's relative init?
I had a neb in B&Queue today - nout that 'looked' like it would last.
I just hate the idea of buying their 'designed to be chucked not
cleaned' brushes. All I want is something that will give a good
finish - why can't the brainless prats who work there understand that
I may wish to clean a brush properly and use it again later?
One spotty lad looked at me in horror when I asked such, almost
confirming that my part Scot blood had spent too much time in
Yorkshire...
Course, in the old days, I'd have had a propa shop to go to an ask.
--
Some Land Roveresque (101 biased), links available
from: http://links.solis.co.uk/Geek/X4_Land_Rover/
I also have a little Land Rover site biased toward
my beloved 101 "Grumble", at: http://www.101fc.net
Reading this in 'alt.fan.landrover'? Did you know
there's a group FAQ: http://www.aflfaq.dyndns.info
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Rory Manton
Guest
in article [email protected], Mother at "@ {mother}
@"@101fc.net wrote on 6/8/04 23:24:
> Lighthearted post - don't panic
>
>
> I said goodbye to an old friend today.
>
> Been with me from 1974, that's a cool 30 years, never, ever let me
> down. Always with me, whenever and wherever I've moved, trusted,
> reliable, sturdy and 'there'.
>
> I had to say goodbye to my paintbrush today. Odd? Yes, probably.
>
> I don't recall paying very much, but it stood the test of time.
> I can remember spending more time cleaning it that using it, then
> ensuring it was wrapped in a bit of old brown paper with a rubber band
> - not too tight, placed away until I needed it next.
>
> I sat for a moment and tried to remember all the rooms in various
> houses that it had painted - how once, I'd let a gloss almost dry and
> had to soak it for ages before giving it a good clean. How I had
> decorated my late Fathers' new office for the first time - it looked
> awful - really, so I did it again.
>
> I remembered the various motors which had been the subject of its
> attention, including 'Rosie', my 1955 Morris Minor (4 door saloon with
> a split windscreen and 850 side valve engine), my old MkII Jag,
> beloved Lotus 7 and (equally beloved, for different reasons) Ford
> Transit... Grumble has a few contributions, the last, it appears.
>
> In later life it had been used little for paint, more for brushing
> dust out of computers whilst I was fixing them, but it was still the
> brush I'd turn to first whenever I knew I needed a good finish.
>
> The bristles had worn down to less than 1/4 inch - and was no longer a
> 'brush'. The wooden handle - once painted itself, was bare and smooth
> with age. It had had a good life.
>
> As I was also having to do some digging type stuff in the garden, I
> decided to bury it.
>
> So with prayer and respect, my old friend was laid to rest.
>
> R.I.P. old friend. I doubt B&Q could ever provide a replacement for
> you.
>
My condolences on your sad loss. Just remember that *out there* may be the
next good reliable friend.
-
Rory Manton
-
Oh gods , why me?
@"@101fc.net wrote on 6/8/04 23:24:
> Lighthearted post - don't panic
>
>
> I said goodbye to an old friend today.
>
> Been with me from 1974, that's a cool 30 years, never, ever let me
> down. Always with me, whenever and wherever I've moved, trusted,
> reliable, sturdy and 'there'.
>
> I had to say goodbye to my paintbrush today. Odd? Yes, probably.
>
> I don't recall paying very much, but it stood the test of time.
> I can remember spending more time cleaning it that using it, then
> ensuring it was wrapped in a bit of old brown paper with a rubber band
> - not too tight, placed away until I needed it next.
>
> I sat for a moment and tried to remember all the rooms in various
> houses that it had painted - how once, I'd let a gloss almost dry and
> had to soak it for ages before giving it a good clean. How I had
> decorated my late Fathers' new office for the first time - it looked
> awful - really, so I did it again.
>
> I remembered the various motors which had been the subject of its
> attention, including 'Rosie', my 1955 Morris Minor (4 door saloon with
> a split windscreen and 850 side valve engine), my old MkII Jag,
> beloved Lotus 7 and (equally beloved, for different reasons) Ford
> Transit... Grumble has a few contributions, the last, it appears.
>
> In later life it had been used little for paint, more for brushing
> dust out of computers whilst I was fixing them, but it was still the
> brush I'd turn to first whenever I knew I needed a good finish.
>
> The bristles had worn down to less than 1/4 inch - and was no longer a
> 'brush'. The wooden handle - once painted itself, was bare and smooth
> with age. It had had a good life.
>
> As I was also having to do some digging type stuff in the garden, I
> decided to bury it.
>
> So with prayer and respect, my old friend was laid to rest.
>
> R.I.P. old friend. I doubt B&Q could ever provide a replacement for
> you.
>
My condolences on your sad loss. Just remember that *out there* may be the
next good reliable friend.
-
Rory Manton
-
Oh gods , why me?
A
AN6530
Guest
>Subject: OT: The loss of an old friend...
>From: Mother "@{mother} @"@101fc.net
>Date: 06/08/2004 23:24 GMT
<snip>R.I.P. old friend. <snip>
I think a moments silence for reflection is in order.
Thank you.
Steve. Suffolk.
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>From: Mother "@{mother} @"@101fc.net
>Date: 06/08/2004 23:24 GMT
<snip>R.I.P. old friend. <snip>
I think a moments silence for reflection is in order.
Thank you.
Steve. Suffolk.
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Larry
Guest
I am still using some of the same ring spanners I used on my Lambretta
scooter back in the mid 70's
--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes
"Mother" <"@ {mother} @"@101fc.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Lighthearted post - don't panic
>
>
> I said goodbye to an old friend today.
>
> Been with me from 1974, that's a cool 30 years, never, ever let me
> down. Always with me, whenever and wherever I've moved, trusted,
> reliable, sturdy and 'there'.
>
> I had to say goodbye to my paintbrush today. Odd? Yes, probably.
>
> I don't recall paying very much, but it stood the test of time.
> I can remember spending more time cleaning it that using it, then
> ensuring it was wrapped in a bit of old brown paper with a rubber band
> - not too tight, placed away until I needed it next.
>
> I sat for a moment and tried to remember all the rooms in various
> houses that it had painted - how once, I'd let a gloss almost dry and
> had to soak it for ages before giving it a good clean. How I had
> decorated my late Fathers' new office for the first time - it looked
> awful - really, so I did it again.
>
> I remembered the various motors which had been the subject of its
> attention, including 'Rosie', my 1955 Morris Minor (4 door saloon with
> a split windscreen and 850 side valve engine), my old MkII Jag,
> beloved Lotus 7 and (equally beloved, for different reasons) Ford
> Transit... Grumble has a few contributions, the last, it appears.
>
> In later life it had been used little for paint, more for brushing
> dust out of computers whilst I was fixing them, but it was still the
> brush I'd turn to first whenever I knew I needed a good finish.
>
> The bristles had worn down to less than 1/4 inch - and was no longer a
> 'brush'. The wooden handle - once painted itself, was bare and smooth
> with age. It had had a good life.
>
> As I was also having to do some digging type stuff in the garden, I
> decided to bury it.
>
> So with prayer and respect, my old friend was laid to rest.
>
> R.I.P. old friend. I doubt B&Q could ever provide a replacement for
> you.
>
scooter back in the mid 70's
--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes
"Mother" <"@ {mother} @"@101fc.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Lighthearted post - don't panic
>
>
> I said goodbye to an old friend today.
>
> Been with me from 1974, that's a cool 30 years, never, ever let me
> down. Always with me, whenever and wherever I've moved, trusted,
> reliable, sturdy and 'there'.
>
> I had to say goodbye to my paintbrush today. Odd? Yes, probably.
>
> I don't recall paying very much, but it stood the test of time.
> I can remember spending more time cleaning it that using it, then
> ensuring it was wrapped in a bit of old brown paper with a rubber band
> - not too tight, placed away until I needed it next.
>
> I sat for a moment and tried to remember all the rooms in various
> houses that it had painted - how once, I'd let a gloss almost dry and
> had to soak it for ages before giving it a good clean. How I had
> decorated my late Fathers' new office for the first time - it looked
> awful - really, so I did it again.
>
> I remembered the various motors which had been the subject of its
> attention, including 'Rosie', my 1955 Morris Minor (4 door saloon with
> a split windscreen and 850 side valve engine), my old MkII Jag,
> beloved Lotus 7 and (equally beloved, for different reasons) Ford
> Transit... Grumble has a few contributions, the last, it appears.
>
> In later life it had been used little for paint, more for brushing
> dust out of computers whilst I was fixing them, but it was still the
> brush I'd turn to first whenever I knew I needed a good finish.
>
> The bristles had worn down to less than 1/4 inch - and was no longer a
> 'brush'. The wooden handle - once painted itself, was bare and smooth
> with age. It had had a good life.
>
> As I was also having to do some digging type stuff in the garden, I
> decided to bury it.
>
> So with prayer and respect, my old friend was laid to rest.
>
> R.I.P. old friend. I doubt B&Q could ever provide a replacement for
> you.
>
P
Paul - xxx
Guest
Mother" <"@ {mother} @ vaguely muttered something like ...
> R.I.P. old friend. I doubt B&Q could ever provide a replacement for
> you.
I have a 23 year old hammer ...
It's had three new heads and four new handles, but it's still a 23 year old
hammer ..
--
Paul ...
(8(|) ... Homer Rocks
> R.I.P. old friend. I doubt B&Q could ever provide a replacement for
> you.
I have a 23 year old hammer ...
It's had three new heads and four new handles, but it's still a 23 year old
hammer ..
--
Paul ...
(8(|) ... Homer Rocks
J
Jakey
Guest
On Sat, 7 Aug 2004 16:09:26 +0100, "Larry" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>I am still using some of the same ring spanners I used on my Lambretta
>scooter back in the mid 70's
Me too. GP200.Wish i had it now.
wrote:
>I am still using some of the same ring spanners I used on my Lambretta
>scooter back in the mid 70's
Me too. GP200.Wish i had it now.
R
Richard Brookman
Guest
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Austin Shackles
Guest
On or around Sun, 08 Aug 2004 01:18:22 +0100, Mother <"@ {mother}
@"@101fc.net> enlightened us thusly:
>I just hate the idea of buying their 'designed to be chucked not
>cleaned' brushes. All I want is something that will give a good
>finish - why can't the brainless prats who work there understand that
>I may wish to clean a brush properly and use it again later?
Personally, I've found that you spend as much in brush cleaner. However...
my complaint is that the cheapo brushes don't work nicely.
see if you can see a Hamilton (I think that's right) which are very nice
brushes, at a very un-nice price, but worth it if you'r planning on keeping
it. not in B&Q, probably...
--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.fsnet.co.uk my opinions are just that
"Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose"
Alphonse Karr (1808 - 1890) Les Guêpes, Jan 1849
@"@101fc.net> enlightened us thusly:
>I just hate the idea of buying their 'designed to be chucked not
>cleaned' brushes. All I want is something that will give a good
>finish - why can't the brainless prats who work there understand that
>I may wish to clean a brush properly and use it again later?
Personally, I've found that you spend as much in brush cleaner. However...
my complaint is that the cheapo brushes don't work nicely.
see if you can see a Hamilton (I think that's right) which are very nice
brushes, at a very un-nice price, but worth it if you'r planning on keeping
it. not in B&Q, probably...
--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.fsnet.co.uk my opinions are just that
"Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose"
Alphonse Karr (1808 - 1890) Les Guêpes, Jan 1849
