bmwdave Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 Not just for the bike, but any DIY job round the house. My concession to age at my wife's nagging, I got a pair this week at B&Q. Mine are SITE nylon covered gel knee pads, and what a difference to working on my knees. Dont need to stand up every 5 minutes to walk round so job goes quicker and easier to do a good job when youre not in pain or rushing to finish before the knees insist they've done their days work. Defo a good investment, and perhaps if I'd bought a pair 30-40 years ago my knees wouldn't be in the state they are now. Quote
Hoggs Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 oh this is a good call! my knees are knackered so I really should get my own pair rather than stealing the OHs (I mocked him for about 3 seconds before realising what a great idea they were ) Quote
rob m Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 I could have done with them when I was with my ex-wife. Quote
Lateralus Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 I bought a pair of Aldi's DIY/workwear trousers and accompanying knee pad inserts a while ago and they're great - my old scruffy trousers had had enough, but having knee pads turns out to be very useful! For example when putting the rim tape on my bike's wheels today, I was happily able to kneel on the tarmac without having to shift a pad around every time I moved. Reckon I'd find separate ones too much hassle to bother half the time though. Quote
Six30 Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 When I was a choir boy the priest used to make all of us wear knee pads Quote
JRH Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 When I was a choir boy the priest used to make all of us wear knee pads I would of thought he would make do with a hassock. ( sorry ) Quote
Reiver Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 I have an old pair of ex NCB kneepads. I still use them occasionally when I go exploring underground but they are nearly worse than not having kneepads. Really horrible. I have no idea why I just posted this, it is no help whatsoever. Sorry. Quote
NeilM Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 I have an old pair of ex NCB kneepads. I still use them occasionally when I go exploring underground but they are nearly worse than not having kneepads. Really horrible. I have no idea why I just posted this, it is no help whatsoever. Sorry.Do you still have the donkey jacket too?Must be collector's items now Quote
Reiver Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 I have an old pair of ex NCB kneepads. I still use them occasionally when I go exploring underground but they are nearly worse than not having kneepads. Really horrible. I have no idea why I just posted this, it is no help whatsoever. Sorry.Do you still have the donkey jacket too?Must be collector's items now I do! In fact I have two. One a used one, and the other still in the plastic wrapping, totally unused, which me dad got out the stores at Ashington Colliery but never wore. I might wear it on my bike as it has that Hi Viz panel on the back Quote
NeilM Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 I have an old pair of ex NCB kneepads. I still use them occasionally when I go exploring underground but they are nearly worse than not having kneepads. Really horrible. I have no idea why I just posted this, it is no help whatsoever. Sorry.Do you still have the donkey jacket too?Must be collector's items now I do! In fact I have two. One a used one, and the other still in the plastic wrapping, totally unused, which me dad got out the stores at Ashington Colliery but never wore. I might wear it on my bike as it has that Hi Viz panel on the back Did you see the TV programme before Xmas on Kellingley (big K) shutting?Very moving n well made.Death of an industry and all that. Quote
Reiver Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Do you still have the donkey jacket too?Must be collector's items now I do! In fact I have two. One a used one, and the other still in the plastic wrapping, totally unused, which me dad got out the stores at Ashington Colliery but never wore. I might wear it on my bike as it has that Hi Viz panel on the back Did you see the TV programme before Xmas on Kellingley (big K) shutting?Very moving n well made.Death of an industry and all that. I didn't Neil as I don't own a television set but I did hear about it. Maybe I can see it on the iPlayer thing. My da would like to see that I'm sure. Cheers! Quote
NeilM Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Watch it.It's a 2 parter. Anyone with any connection with mining will be heart broken.Plus it gives an insight into another world for those who don't. Not overly political either.As I recall SHE only gets mentioned a couple of times. Quote
Six30 Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Watch it.It's a 2 parter. Anyone with any connection with mining will be heart broken.Plus it gives an insight into another world for those who don't. Not overly political either.As I recall SHE only gets mentioned a couple of times. .. Quote
NeilM Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Did I mention a name?I know how fragile you right wingers are Ding dong Quote
rob m Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Watch it.It's a 2 parter. Anyone with any connection with mining will be heart broken.Plus it gives an insight into another world for those who don't. Not overly political either.As I recall SHE only gets mentioned a couple of times. Ah yes...Thatcher. Is she still burning in hell? One would hope that a thousand deceased ex-miners are shovelling the coal onto her satanic fire. Quote
Hoggs Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 I've moved the (well most think I missed some in all the wibble ) thatcher posts into General Chat if you wish to carry on do it over there Quote
Glorian Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 I've moved the (well most think I missed some in all the wibble ) thatcher posts into General Chat if you wish to carry on do it over there Sam got her newly found mod stik out Quote
Six30 Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 I've moved the (well most think I missed some in all the wibble ) thatcher posts into General Chat if you wish to carry on do it over there Nice modding Quote
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