JoeM 7,874 #1 Posted March 31, 2022 What was I thinking about? Oh yeah, it seems like I need to have more of a routine. The other day, a drawer in my bolt cabinet was on tilt. Upon further review the guide was bent. During the repair, and of course having to empty the drawer, reviled 3 bags of 3/8" bolts under an inch long that never got put away. It is like, I knew the supply was low and every time I went to the store I tried to replenish and fell short of putting them away. I have become proficient at hiding stuff from myself. There were the two front tires that I bought last spring. They were a bargain and fit a future job. But when the time came.....where are they? Maybe I didn't buy them? In the eleventh hour, right before clicking buy, (of course for 30 percent more this year), I look up and see in plain site this box. Sure enough two tires are in it. If I made a list, probably could not find the list! Might not want to. It's just routine! 5 2 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,121 #2 Posted March 31, 2022 I've been hiding stuff from myself for years. 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,821 #3 Posted March 31, 2022 You canaries want help from me you is barkin up the wrong tree! 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,326 #4 Posted March 31, 2022 If the house is really quiet, you can almost hear things like the bolts & tires snickering at you as you look for them in frustration..... 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,577 #5 Posted March 31, 2022 A Haiku… Ah Forgetfulness Vast past experiences Who knows what we know 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,326 #6 Posted March 31, 2022 But - the older I get does beat the alternative ..... 3 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #7 Posted March 31, 2022 Yup, we don't want to complain about getting old. So many have not had this opportunity.... 7 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,309 #8 Posted March 31, 2022 Have you ever made list before you went to buy stuff , get to store , can't find the list , get home and find the list in your pocket . Don't ask , has happened more than once . 2 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,121 #9 Posted March 31, 2022 15 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Have you ever made list before you went to buy stuff , get to store , can't find the list , get home and find the list in your pocket . Don't ask , has happened more than once . Quit puttin yer pants on backwards. Who do you think you are? Buck Owens? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,902 #10 Posted March 31, 2022 Fellas maybe it’s part of the Horse fever. I’m not that old, but forget plenty of what I’m heading to do or say, where I put that future part or just in case part… Last night I toted Rylee to another town to get her friend, then back to our town for Youth Group and back home. Just an hour and a half later when I left to get them,I found myself halfway to her friend’s town before I realized I never picked ‘em up! I bought two K&B Horse Parts fuel sediment bowls just in case. I needed one a while back, but have zero clue where I stuck ‘em. Once they show up, I’m sure it’ll be an oh yeah! Moment. 5 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #11 Posted March 31, 2022 27 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: you went to buy stuff , get to store , can't find the list So you get pop tarts and snicker bar ice cream, then get the monolog from the wife about that not being a food group! 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,662 #12 Posted March 31, 2022 25 minutes ago, JoeM said: So you get pop tarts and snicker bar ice cream, then get the monolog from the wife about that not being a food group! You forgot MM's all colors every food group included. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,181 #13 Posted March 31, 2022 Just enjoy it. Life is one big scavangrer hunt ...searching thru coat pockets, retracing steps, and the satisfaction when after hours of searching you finally win the game. a 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #14 Posted March 31, 2022 I'm sad when I cannot find the $20 I was sure I had. But I'm delighted when I find it in a pair of pants I haven't worn in a year! 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,535 #15 Posted March 31, 2022 I've done exactly the same thing with the bolts. I have plenty of 3/8 x 1-1/4(?) now. It wasn't tires for me though. Tubes it was. I bought a set of rear tubes for Colossus. Went to have them installed and filled. Weren't to be found. Ordered another set. Went to put those where I KNEW I'd find em later. THERE WAS THE OTHER SET. 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,662 #16 Posted March 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I've done exactly the same thing with the bolts. I have plenty of 3/8 x 1-1/4(?) now. It wasn't tires for me though. Tubes it was. I bought a set of rear tubes for Colossus. Went to have them installed and filled. Weren't to be found. Ordered another set. Went to put those where I KNEW I'd find em later. THERE WAS THE OTHER SET. You have a good excuse that was years ago! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,535 #17 Posted March 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, Lee1977 said: You have a good excuse that was years ago! That is true. I'm gonna go with that too. 😂 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #18 Posted March 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: hunt ...searching It is like looking for buried treasure. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,743 #19 Posted March 31, 2022 You know that tool that tightens the do-hickey that holds your grinder wheel in a 4 1/2" grinder. I know it is in the garage somewhere...and I will find it this Spring when cleaning out the garage, but in the meantime...I needed to use my grinder. So...I made this...works great !! I keep this one in the box with the grinder. 4 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,743 #21 Posted March 31, 2022 Jay, that sign says it all...I want one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,034 #22 Posted March 31, 2022 If I find another I'll let you know. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,535 #23 Posted March 31, 2022 44 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: I made this NIIIIICE 👍 I'd 've chucked the grinder or bought another just like it so's I'd have the tool from THAT one to use on both.... 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,173 #24 Posted March 31, 2022 Ummmm... wasnt there a thread running about .... forgetting things, could have sworn there was and now I cant find it, I wanted to .... say something ... Aw crap, I done forgot what it was 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #25 Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, stevasaurus said: You know that tool that tightens the do-hickey that holds your grinder wheel in a 4 1/2" grinder. I know it is in the garage somewhere...and I will find it this Spring when cleaning out the garage, but in the meantime...I needed to use my grinder. So...I made this...works great !! I keep this one in the box with the grinder. You mean in the box right next to the do-hickey? Edited March 31, 2022 by Handy Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
