Xela Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I can tell i'm getting older, i've been watching videos about retirement and pensions today! I'm sick of working. I know that sounds a bit dramatic for a mid 40's bloke, but i've not got much more to give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Lifeboats Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I was pottering in the garage today. I removed 20 years of paint from my paint stirrer and it came up as shiny as new. That's my paint stirring needs sorted until 2043. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Mandy Lifeboats said: I was pottering in the garage today. I removed 20 years of paint from my paint stirrer and it came up as shiny as new. That's my paint stirring needs sorted until 2043. There will be pups on this site that will find it weird that people have paint stirrers. My stirrer is new it's only 3 years old, the previous one was 15 years and I lost it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Lifeboats Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, Seat68 said: There will be pups on this site that will find it weird that people have paint stirrers. My stirrer is new it's only 3 years old, the previous one was 15 years and I lost it. Fascinating paint stirring information sir. Do you have at least 1 tool that you have no idea what it does but you keep it anyway? I have one that might be to remove a particular part on my boiler. But it might be for the previous boiler? Or possibly the oil filter of a Citroën AX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted September 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mandy Lifeboats said: Fascinating paint stirring information sir. Do you have at least 1 tool that you have no idea what it does but you keep it anyway? I have one that might be to remove a particular part on my boiler. But it might be for the previous boiler? Or possibly the oil filter of a Citroën AX? I have several! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Mandy Lifeboats said: I was pottering in the garage today. I removed 20 years of paint from my paint stirrer and it came up as shiny as new. That's my paint stirring needs sorted until 2043. Paint stirrer? Surely that's the first bit of stick that comes to hand, to be thrown away at the end of the job? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 8 hours ago, Mandy Lifeboats said: Fascinating paint stirring information sir. Do you have at least 1 tool that you have no idea what it does but you keep it anyway? I have one that might be to remove a particular part on my boiler. But it might be for the previous boiler? Or possibly the oil filter of a Citroën AX? I purposefully bought an attachment for my drill but can't recall what it does so haven't used it. Not a bit, but something that goes between the bit and the drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 11 hours ago, Xela said: I can tell i'm getting older, i've been watching videos about retirement and pensions today! I'm sick of working. I know that sounds a bit dramatic for a mid 40's bloke, but i've not got much more to give. I watch/read a lot of stuff on the subject 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 What I hate about getting older is not the grey hair starting in your beard or side of head, but the fact your belly gets bigger and your dick gets smaller . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chine Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 31 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: What I hate about getting older is not the grey hair starting in your beard or side of head, but the fact your belly gets bigger and your dick gets smaller . I’m in that group 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2023 11 hours ago, Xela said: I can tell i'm getting older, i've been watching videos about retirement and pensions today! I'm sick of working. I know that sounds a bit dramatic for a mid 40's bloke, but i've not got much more to give. Have you thought of maybe a change of career to something you might enjoy more? I think I'm right you're a single guy with no kids so I assume you've built up a decent enough pension pot already. Maybe something that keeps the money flowing but less stress and pressure. A guy I used to work with spent a few years working at Notcutts before retirement just putting the plants out on display for sale etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 39 minutes ago, Rugeley Villa said: What I hate about getting older is not the grey hair starting in your beard or side of head, but the fact your belly gets bigger and your dick gets smaller . It’s not smaller, its just eclipsed by the belly. Drop the tripod 2 notches and it’ll be good as it ever was on playback. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyeddie Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Seat68 said: I purposefully bought an attachment for my drill but can't recall what it does so haven't used it. Not a bit, but something that goes between the bit and the drill. A chuck, adapt from normal to SDS bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, luckyeddie said: A chuck, adapt from normal to SDS bits No, I think by the look of it it is for screwdrivers bits. I just remembered, due to essential tremor its a right game ensuring the screwdriver remains in place, so it is effectively a cowl that slots over the top. I should really start using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) In our household the paint stirrer is on old chopstick. Probably one for the boring thread. Edited September 4, 2023 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted September 4, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Seat68 said: Fascinating paint stirring information sir. I bought one of those that are made to be used on a cordless drill/screwdriver. I forgot to put the drill on the slowest setting and ended up vortexing a pint-full amount of paint on the garage floor. I now use that drill attachment by hand to stir. Excellent value.... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Lifeboats Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 11 hours ago, mjmooney said: Paint stirrer? Surely that's the first bit of stick that comes to hand, to be thrown away at the end of the job? How do you sleep at night? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 hour ago, sidcow said: In our household the paint stirrer is on old chopstick. Probably one for the boring thread. It’s an old wooden spoon here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 4, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 4, 2023 21 hours ago, Xann said: pareidolia New to me, thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 4, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Rugeley Villa said: What I hate about getting older is not the grey hair starting in your beard or side of head, but the fact your belly gets bigger and your dick gets smaller . Surely Henry doesn't care? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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