Fifty Plus (50+) - The new garage!

My new place (built in 1928) doesn't have it's own garage, and I wondered where I would keep my bikes. Turns out there was lots of other stuff that wouldn't fit as well.

To my great surprise and pleasure, I found someone six blocks away who is now renting me a one car garage (12x20) for a small pittance. It even has an electric light overhead (and with an extension cord, I could use some tools).

There's more than enough room for my extra stuff and two of the bikes. And, if I ever suffer from dementia strong enough to convince myself that I should take up wrenching, there's enough room for a repair stand.

So, the MTB and the errands bike will live a few blocks away, but it's for the best -- they will be dry and safe. :thumb:

Great news! The earlier conversation about a metal shed in the back had me worried. This sounds like a much better alternative.

How's kitty doing with the move? Cats don't like change. We got some of this to help our cat with our move a couple of years ago, and it worked like a charm: Feliway (http://www.amazon.com/Farnam-Electric-48-Milliliters-Imitation-Pheromone/dp/B000FH708I)

My new place (built in 1928) doesn't have it's own garage, and I wondered where I would keep my bikes. Turns out there was lots of other stuff that wouldn't fit as well.

To my great surprise and pleasure, I found someone six blocks away who is now renting me a one car garage (12x20) for a small pittance. It even has an electric light overhead (and with an extension cord, I could use some tools).

There's more than enough room for my extra stuff and two of the bikes. And, if I ever suffer from dementia strong enough to convince myself that I should take up wrenching, there's enough room for a repair stand.

So, the MTB and the errands bike will live a few blocks away, but it's for the best -- they will be dry and safe. :thumb:


OMG :eek:

If you decide to set up a bike repair station, six blocks is way too far away! How about the new living room, instead? Would be very convenient, wouldn't it?

Doesn't this six-block trip to visit your bikes qualify as commuting? Doesn't that mean you now need a commuter bike? Something to carry your new bike tools back and forth on (you're not going to leave a brand new set of Park pro mechanic bike tools in a nasty ol' garage, are you?).

My new place (built in 1928) doesn't have it's own garage, and I wondered where I would keep my bikes. Turns out there was lots of other stuff that wouldn't fit as well.

To my great surprise and pleasure, I found someone six blocks away who is now renting me a one car garage (12x20) for a small pittance. It even has an electric light overhead (and with an extension cord, I could use some tools).

There's more than enough room for my extra stuff and two of the bikes. And, if I ever suffer from dementia strong enough to convince myself that I should take up wrenching, there's enough room for a repair stand.
So, the MTB and the errands bike will live a few blocks away, but it's for the best -- they will be dry and safe. :thumb:


OMG :eek:

Didn't we go through this awhile ago:twitchy:

It even has an electric light overhead

Damn good thing. As some jackass recently pointed out the days will be getting shorter soon.

If you decide to set up a bike repair station, six blocks is way too far away! How about the new living room, instead? Would be very convenient, wouldn't it?

That's what I think too. Since the garage has electricity why couldn't you set up a couch and a television set in the garage and keep your bikes in the house?

Until you get the hang of wrenching, keep taking the Roubaix to the shop. Learn on one of the other bikes. Don't worry, it won't take long. bk

Glad you're happy with the new digs and that your rides have a roof over their heads. I've always been of the mind that if I have a choice between storage and a dumpster (or charitable organization I can donate stuff to) I take the dumpster. We converted our garage into a music room, and were asked if we wanted overhead storage. My response was a firm "No". It seems I'm always in the process of trying to get rid of stuff while everyone else in the family is working to keep me busy.

DG's got a MANCAVE!

Since you brought that beacon of sunshine in from your other post, I thought I'd return the favor..:(

Don't forget to have a written agreement with your garage owner that says he's responsible for damage to the building, and you're responsible for damage to your stuff. (No cross suits from insurance companies doing the double pointy finger...)
Wouldn't be a bad idea to call your insurance agent either..

Have a nice day DG.. :thumb:

Until you get the hang of wrenching, keep taking the Roubaix to the shop. Learn on one of the other bikes. Don't worry, it won't take long. bk
Nah, you learn much faster by screwing up something expensive and you'll never forget and do it again. Believe me, I know.

So a Bike storage space of 20 X 12. I thought I was lucky in having a 16 X 10 bike shed- so how many bikes are you going to get? Currently 9 in mine- but a lot of the "Spare" space is temorarily storage for the Tools I have had to buy for the wifes new Pool. Once the pool is built- The garage will be turned into the Tool shop.

I do not think I could function without a garage. When my wife and I moved into our 1400 sq. ft. home in 1981, it was big enough for us, and she was able to use one bedroom as a ballet studio, another as an art studio. After son #2 came along, we quickly realized that we were getting too crowded, and turning the garage into her new combined art and ballet studio seemed to be the best solution. However, I did not do the conversion until I added a new two-car garage at the other end of the house. Now that son #1 has moved out, I have a proper home office, plus the garage for bikes and projects. When son #2 moves out, we'll actually have a spare/guest room for the first time ever.

stapfam, I love that shed!

.... we quickly realized that we were getting too crowded, and turning the garage into her new combined art and ballet studio seemed to be the best solution.

This is the point where I'm thinking a serious intervention may be necessary....


....Now..... I have a proper home office, plus the garage for bikes and projects.

You can imagine our relief when reaching this statement. All is well. The garage is being used for it's intended purpose...:D

DG's got a MANCAVE!

I'm not convinced that he is deserving

I'm not convinced that he is deserving

If I got what I deserved....:eek:

Around here we call it a pout shed. :)

...I found someone six blocks away who is now renting me a one car garage...

6 blocks!!! :eek:. Sounds like you need a folding commuter bike. :thumb: :thumb: