Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: Misplacing components

On 4/23/2024 6:46 PM, Tom Kunich wrote:

On Tue Apr 23 14:44:48 2024 Frank Krygowski  wrote:

On 4/23/2024 10:55 AM, Tom Kunich wrote:

On Mon Apr 22 22:15:39 2024 Frank Krygowski  wrote:

On 4/22/2024 2:05 PM, Tom Kunich wrote:

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I had forgotten that I had this set of levers but I have a set of like new 7800 levers that I got from the Ukraine and put them someplace so safe that I can't remember where that is.

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Tom, you've frequently talked about misplaced parts, tools, etc. Here's
a serious tip.
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You have cats, right? Buy the cat litter that comes in big cardboard boxes.
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When empty, cut the box down so it fits on a shelf. Label the box
"Shifters."  Label the next box "Derailleurs." Label a third box
"Brakes." Label a fourth box "Pedals." Do as many boxes as necessary.
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Develop the habit of putting the components into the proper box, and
nowhere else. If necessary, label their details with tape.
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Use the same philosophy for workshop tools. A place for everything, and
everything in its place.
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-- - Frank Krygowski

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Frank, you've told us that you don't keep any spare parts around because you can buy the things you need when youu need them.

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No, Tom, I absolutely NEVER said anything like that! I have bike parts
stored away that are decades old, and some "extra" stuff that I bought
new but have not yet used.
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Heck, I'm pretty sure I still have the Huret Svelto derailleur that was
original equipment on my first ever ten speed - back when "ten speed"
meant 5x2.
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You need to stop trusting your memory, or your imagination, or whatever.
Stop disputing what you pretend I said. Deal with what I've actually said.
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-- - Frank Krygowski

   Anyone that brages about having a Huret derailleur is hardly someone to give advice on storing things away

I didn't brag (or "brage") about it. I mentioned I still have it. Sheesh!
Let's note that I tried to give you some good, simple, fairly obvious advice on how to stop misplacing your stuff.
A minimally normal person might have said "Hmm. Maybe I should try that." Instead, you lie about statements you pretend I made, and add snide comments.
Fine! Keep losing your bike parts, your tools, and whatever remains of your mind.
Tom, you're a mental and social wreck.
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- Frank Krygowski