end of the road

[Guest111]

Well chaps I have finally decided to pack the game in,was told to do so a few years back for health reasons but carried on.However after a particularly bad week I have now decided to turn and walk away,my question is this,what do I do with all the kit that I accumulated over the years? only bought a new mft at the begining of the month some may say keep it all but I want a clean break and if I keep it I,ll only end up going back whats the best way to get rid locally? can,t be doing with flea bay etc.

 

[lfcsparkycus]

best of luck to you

 

[Kiers1970]

H mate, PM me with your kit you might want to flog, and all the best, I was very ill for a year a couple of years ago, I know the feeling.

 

[telectrix]

Well chaps I have finally decided to pack the game in,was told to do so a few years back for health reasons but carried on.However after a particularly bad week I have now decided to turn and walk away,my question is this,what do I do with all the kit that I accumulated over the years? only bought a new mft at the begining of the month some may say keep it all but I want a clean break and if I keep it I,ll only end up going back whats the best way to get rid locally? can,t be doing with flea bay etc.

list your gear on the for sale forum. sure you'll get loads of takers.

 

[malcolmsanford]

Phil so sorry to hear that your having to give it up mate, whatever you do all the very best for the future.

Put some cards/flyers up in at the local wholesalers if you have a good relationship with the lads in there.

Parish and Church mags are normally free so an ad in there, and you can also place an ad for a few weeks in the local rag for a few pounds.

Have thought though about just keeping a few things mate to just keep an hand in so to speak

 

[Guest111]

Phil so sorry to hear that your having to give it up mate, whatever you do all the very best for the future.

Put some cards/flyers up in at the local wholesalers if you have a good relationship with the lads in there.

Parish and Church mags are normally free so an ad in there, and you can also place an ad for a few weeks in the local rag for a few pounds.

Have thought though about just keeping a few things mate to just keep an hand in so to speak

Yeah Malc will keep a few hand tools but gonna get shut of all the test gear and power tools just want to make sure I can,t get dragged back into the job big time again,just seem to spend my life clearing up everyone elses mess,perhaps I should change my name to Dirty Harry, I get all the nasty jobs!

 

[Top Cat]

All the best to you.

Wont you miss going up in the roof spaces with the fiberglass in the summer, the outside lights to do in the rain and the new builds with no windows in, in the winter at minus 10 with an easterly wind?

Maybe not! Enjoy your retirement.

 

[malcolmsanford]

Well Phil as my old foreman use to say

"We only give you those jobs son, as any idiot can do a simple job, so what is it simple or hard??"

 

[Richard Burns]

Good luck for the future, I am sure you have made the best decision, anyone would be a fool to be a sparky (possibly the wrong forum for that).
Probably worth putting a few ads in your local wholesalers if they will let you, should have some good take up there.

 

[mickys86]

Well chaps I have finally decided to pack the game in,was told to do so a few years back for health reasons but carried on.However after a particularly bad week I have now decided to turn and walk away,my question is this,what do I do with all the kit that I accumulated over the years? only bought a new mft at the begining of the month some may say keep it all but I want a clean break and if I keep it I,ll only end up going back whats the best way to get rid locally? can,t be doing with flea bay etc.

U could post items on the for sale forum here, if you don't want to do that the next best thing to eBay is gum tree. Failing that like someone said post adverts in local shops

Would probably get a better response here thou

 

[mogga]

Best of luck with your health and your retirement
I understand where your coming from My old grandpa was going underfloors till he literaly couldnt any more He still supervised my first few homers( forigners) When he did pop his cloggs his garage was found to be packed with all sorts of stuff specialy the "This will come in usefull" stuff

Hope giving up working doesnt mean you give up the forum and the banter tho

 

[JD6400]

Sorry to hear that Phil , i hope we will still be hearing from you though ?
Yours is one of the names i actively look out for and purposely read .

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Sorry to hear your news Phil. I wish you the best of luck for the future.

 

[Megavolt]

Good luck in the future wish you all the best

 

[Guest123]

You need to look after number one at the end of the day Phil, all the best to you in your retirement.

 

[Paul.M]

Another great spark hanging up his overalls for his last time, sad day for the industry mate.


On the other hand a great day for me! I've got first dibs on your sds drill, thanks Phil. I'm over the moon with it.

Lads I know what he's selling, keep an eye out on the for sale thread when he posts them up. The commercial/industrial lads will be happy.

I understand why your jacking it in and wish you all the best. I know you'll stay on the forum just so you can give us lot your knowledge and experience. Maybe the mods can change your membership title to "respected old fart member"? (what do you mean the price of that sds has gone up ).

 

[Guest123]

Lads I know what he's selling, keep an eye out on the for sale thread when he posts them up. The commercial/industrial lads will be happy.

We wait with baited breath...........:drool5:

 

[Guest111]

Cheers lads, I,m deeply touched by your replies in my line of work you have few friends and many aquaintences(people who only want you when they need something) seems I have more real friends on here than in the "real world" thanks again lads.

 

[telectrix]

i'd keep the essentials and perhaps keep your hand in with small jobs, family & friends etc. i'm still at it for financial reasons ( need the bloody money), but can pick and choose what jobs i do. 2/3 days a week will do for me, not as fast or agile as i used to be. ).

 

[malcolmsanford]

whether on a forum or in life ..................always recognize a true gentleman Phil ..............

 

[polo1]

Sorry, a bit slow with my "all the best". It's only when you have a period of real ill-health that you realise how much we all take good health for granted. Like some others I've been fortunate to get through one really bad health problem, and it does make you lok at life (and work) differently.

I hope things improve and that you continue to keep contributing to the forum.

Kind regards.

 

[Knobhead]

Your health is the most important thing so you’re making the best decision.
All the best and enjoy you’re retirement.

 

[sedgy34]

Well chaps I have finally decided to pack the game in,was told to do so a few years back for health reasons but carried on.However after a particularly bad week I have now decided to turn and walk away,my question is this,what do I do with all the kit that I accumulated over the years? only bought a new mft at the begining of the month some may say keep it all but I want a clean break and if I keep it I,ll only end up going back whats the best way to get rid locally? can,t be doing with flea bay etc.

Why don't you raffle it off to us or something if it's any use to people on here
have a bit of fun getting rid of it obviously don't give it away

 

[sedgy34]

You could get a job with one of the scams and inspect etc
its easy what they do.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

dont ditch all the tools phil.....there will come a time every now n then when you`l need stuff for little jobs .....even if its just to relieve the bordom.....and watch out for the bootsale if you try sellin it on there....as their just full of dealers out for what they can get for nowt....at least if you offer it for sale in here you know its going to be used by other fellow electricians....not hawked about for the benefit of tool dealers out for a quick buck.....

 

[mayfair]

All the best m8, hope it all works out in the end, Enjoy!