My ears were burning.

[Cato]

Hello all, I'm back.

I've been a bit busy with work and 'life' stuff so didn't have much spare time and what I did have was precious downtime, or putting stuff on social media which (I keep being told) is essential.

The workshop/business is going OK to well after the move and reincarnation. This quarter is the first one where it's finally standing on its own two feet, which as many will know is good going after 18 months and frankly a bloody big relief.

A big relief especially as it's all been going on while we're juggling family stuff. My mum passed away last year, and my wife's mum no longer lives with us as a few months ago her dementia reached the point where she needs 24/7 'proper' care. That as many will know comes at a cost, £5,500 pcm to be precise so there's been that pressure lumped on. Fair to say we've had a tumultuous two or three years. Everyone gets them of course, so it was our turn.

Anyway, I will be back into posting on here, and looking forward to a good read through to see who's been up to what. I'll also stick some of the more interesting bits that I get through the workshop, from a manual pie press refurb (I kid you not) to some lovely bikes and weird problems.

Also worth mentioning that if any of you are nearby and want to call in please feel free to do so.

 

[frank horton]

You just take care.....I'm too far to get a brew....

 

[RichardM]

Good to hear business is doing well.

 

[Dozzer]

Glad things are going well.
Lost my mum last year, and its amazing how much time sorting out any size estate can take.
Light at the end of the tunnel, know how that feels, and even better when its not some bugger with a torch.

 

[Migmac]

Good to hear the business is doing well.

 

[DanZac]

Nice to see you back and glad the business is doing well.

 

[roofman]

great to see you back Larry, had a rest myself this year but got sucked back in..look forward to your sarcasim and bikey stuff again

 

[Beanwood]

Welcome back @Cato great to see the business is doing well- perhaps moving from the old place was a good result in the end, despite the challenges it caused at the time.
Several of us have lost parents over the past year or so - and I have friends with parents that have suffered dementia similarly- it is a tragic disease- you have my condolences.

 

[Cato]

great to see you back Larry, had a rest myself this year but got sucked back in..look forward to your sarcasim and bikey stuff again

I thought of you the other day, a customer was asking about some number plate 'enhancements'

 

[roofman]

I thought of you the other day, a customer was asking about some number plate 'enhancements'

I have a spare one on my shelf that i kept to reverse enginer (Chinese style)...fancy a partnership ?

 

[Cato]

I have a spare one on my shelf that i kept to reverse enginer (Chinese style)...fancy a partnership ?

I politely declined the customer's request as that sort of thing is best kept to owner fitment. i.e I don't want my name or finger prints anywhere near one on someone else's bike.

 

[oldbikedavey]

Manual pie press , eh ?
Hope there hasn't been an uptick in local cannibalism......

 

[roofman]

I politely declined the customer's request as that sort of thing is best kept to owner fitment. i.e I don't want my name or finger prints anywhere near one on someone else's bike.

Sales ??

 

[Cato]

Manual pie press , eh ?
Hope there hasn't been an uptick in local cannibalism......

They're artisanal pies dontcha know. At least that's what I think he said.

 

[oldbikedavey]

They're artisanal pies dontcha know. At least that's what I think he said.

Poor old Artie.... bet that stung.....

 

[Beanwood]

Just checking instagram - are you Rea Repairs?

 

[Cato]

Just checking instagram - are you Rea Repairs?

Yes, but the only stuff on there are the automatic repost thingies from Facebook. Facebook and Twitter are more than enough to keep up with, social media is like having a part time job.