free to a good home
#1
free to a good home
I can' t believe all the STUFF I come across just lying on the road anymore...tools, money, expensive sunglasses, and TUNES!
Just yesterday I saw a cd on the shoulder and checked it out and now I am the proud owner of a Bob Seger cd. Trouble is, I'm not really a fan. Tell ya what...first response I get will net someone some free Seger. (It's in amazingly good shape for having been lying in gravel) It's a live concert from Detroit, and the title is 'Live' Bullet. I know this isn't as good as someone you know winning the lotto and giving away 100 $ bills, but...
Any takers? You can reach me thu the forum or at tenny@hamiltoncom.net.
As a sidenote...what kind of freaky (and sometimes very cool) stuff have you found on the shoulder?
Just yesterday I saw a cd on the shoulder and checked it out and now I am the proud owner of a Bob Seger cd. Trouble is, I'm not really a fan. Tell ya what...first response I get will net someone some free Seger. (It's in amazingly good shape for having been lying in gravel) It's a live concert from Detroit, and the title is 'Live' Bullet. I know this isn't as good as someone you know winning the lotto and giving away 100 $ bills, but...
Any takers? You can reach me thu the forum or at tenny@hamiltoncom.net.
As a sidenote...what kind of freaky (and sometimes very cool) stuff have you found on the shoulder?
#4
mmmm....let's see...I have picked up a Van Halen (one from back in the Diamond Dave epoch, to boot. Had Hot For Teacher on it, so I gotta keep that one), a beat up Led Zep, a Mel Tillis which my FIL now has, and a much-abused Hank Williams,Jr. cd which I quickly forced off on a "friend". Lots of obscure others.
So are you a taker? It's yours if ya want it.
Or maybe I should send it directly to Joe,along with a lotto ticket!
So are you a taker? It's yours if ya want it.
Or maybe I should send it directly to Joe,along with a lotto ticket!
#9
RetroGrouchWrench

Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 279
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From: Central Iowa
Bikes: Schwinn's: World Voyager, Tempo, 754, 594, 2 Travelers, Mesa Runner, and a few cheepies.
I find tools, 15/16 craftsman combo wrench, 12" cresent wrench, 12 ounce ball pean hammer, bungie cords. Mostly while riding motorcycle but some stuff bikeing.
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kev
#10
Lovin' my Fixie

Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 303
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From: Euclid, Ohio, USA (Near the Great Lake Erie)
Bikes: Litespeed Classic, C-Dale MT1000, 80's Trek 770, 2005 Raleigh Rush Hour Pro, Fixed
Last summer I was riding to the start of one of our Sunday morning club rides and I was a bit out in the country. My Speedplay cleat on the right shoe felt a bit loose (it is mounted with 4 Phillips-head machine screws). I thought to myself, "I wish I had a tiny Phillips screwdriver in my tool kit". But alas I did not. I kept riding, thinking that someone would have one at the park where we start the ride. I worried that my ride would be ruined part way with the cleat coming off and I'd end up calling for a ride home.
Within maybe 45 seconds to 1 minute after that thought crossed my mind, I glanced up ahead on the road and towards the center-line there was a practically new Sears Phillips-head, small sized screwdriver. It must have fallen off of some workman's truck. I almost fell off my bike in excitement. I stopped in the middle of the road and picked it up, shoved it in my jersey pocket and went on my merry way. I really thought I was in some sort of a movie or dream. No, It couldn't be true! Somebody must be tempting me or watching. Did someone (thing) read my mind? How is this possible? I guess fate reared it's hand and blessed me with a simple tool to make my life safer and easier
Of course I used it to tighten the very loose screw and all was well in my little cycling world.
I got to the ride on time and told my friends about it. They were as incredulous as I was. The screwdriver now holds a special place in amongst my bike tools. Strange but true!
Within maybe 45 seconds to 1 minute after that thought crossed my mind, I glanced up ahead on the road and towards the center-line there was a practically new Sears Phillips-head, small sized screwdriver. It must have fallen off of some workman's truck. I almost fell off my bike in excitement. I stopped in the middle of the road and picked it up, shoved it in my jersey pocket and went on my merry way. I really thought I was in some sort of a movie or dream. No, It couldn't be true! Somebody must be tempting me or watching. Did someone (thing) read my mind? How is this possible? I guess fate reared it's hand and blessed me with a simple tool to make my life safer and easier

Of course I used it to tighten the very loose screw and all was well in my little cycling world.
I got to the ride on time and told my friends about it. They were as incredulous as I was. The screwdriver now holds a special place in amongst my bike tools. Strange but true!
#13
Senior Member

Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 6,521
Likes: 3
From: Montreal
Bikes: Peugeot Hybrid, Minelli Hybrid
I have found 3 sizes of vise-grip pliers, wire cutters, numerous screwdrivers, and bungee cords in Toronto over 12 years. I also found a 24 case of beer - over half the bottles were broken, but I was able to fill up a pannier bag with the rest.
In Montreal I have found only a couple of screwdrivers over 18 years.
I have found many single shoes - I always wonder how people can loose a shoe while travelling without noticing
In Montreal I have found only a couple of screwdrivers over 18 years.
I have found many single shoes - I always wonder how people can loose a shoe while travelling without noticing






