New here, but been lurkin' (Thomas)

**Colapop** · 6th February 2007, 10:58

Maybe a lot sooner than I thought. Got some parts being looked at in Auckland and as it turns out my new neighbor (just come out from the UK) used to race classics and is a dab hand at bike mechanics... has a welder, tap & die set and other assorted useful tools... Hasn't got a workshop so he's bringing them over to store at my place! Damn, I hate it when that happens...

**Thomas** · 6th February 2007, 11:01

I'd heard Colapop was a huggy type of guy - but the hugs were of the kind that chiropractors use! Think I'll have to use the dodge method of avoiding them if we ever meet!

**Hawkeye** · 6th February 2007, 11:09

Originally Posted by Colapop

Maybe a lot sooner than I thought. Got some parts being looked at in Auckland and as it turns out my new neighbor (just come out from the UK) used to race classics and is a dab hand at bike mechanics... has a welder, tap & die set and other assorted useful tools... Hasn't got a workshop so he's bringing them over to store at my place! Damn, I hate it when that happens...

That's a bit of a bugger about the neighbour. Just make sure that he explains what each tool is for and shows you how to use them. Preferably on YOUR bike.

That's good news about the timeframe.

**Edbear** · 6th February 2007, 12:22

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Hey Cola! Why wait until the kids are gone? My 3 are still at home and the bike is santuary.

Dat's great if one can afford it but kids have a tendency to soak up lots of dosh and the older they get the more they soak up!

I also spent most of my free, (read - not workin'), time doin' stuff with them like bushwalking, beachcombing, boating, travelling, zoos, museums, all kinds of stuff!

Not saying you don't, of course, but for me it worked out that only 3 years ago was I in a position to get back on a bike. All three growed up and married now! Mainly been health problems that have restricted me since but Doc may be onto something finally. Havin' further tests but if I get better as we expect, well, look out world, here I come!

**T.I.E** · 6th February 2007, 15:49

Originally Posted by Colapop

Sounds like you're welcoming him in through the back door!

dam what is there a front door?

**Colapop** · 6th February 2007, 16:02

Originally Posted by Thomas

I'd heard Colapop was a huggy type of guy - but the hugs were of the kind that chiropractors use! Think I'll have to use the dodge method of avoiding them if we ever meet!

I'm not that bad - I just gotta ALOT of luff to giff...