Parts salvaged

[Russell Brown]

Whenever I have an old reel that is beyond rescue,i strip it of all useful parts.Every screw,large and small,bale arm and line roller,bale spring and any internal springs regardless of shape and size and definitely the components of the spool drag mechanism.I also keep the handles.I've accumulated a very useful collection of parts that live in a very VERY old OXO tin 'Purveyors of OXO to the late King George VI........Dunno 'bout you but I really miss 'im.Oh,and when a clicky biro runs out,I always save the little spring.I've got dozens and dozens of biro springs that I've never had cause to use.I daren't throw them away cos I know what'll happen............

[JAA]

* writes notes in notebook. Adjusts glasses *
"So... *checks notebook* ...Russell, even for the mature individual, psychoanalytic theory posits that inner conflicts between conscious and unconscious forces result in a compromise formation which can manifest as compulsive collecting behaviour. Is this your first time with a psychiatrist?"

[Russell Brown]

Err..... no,my last 3 have all committed suicide........................Is that a clicky biro ?

[JAA]

Err..... no,my last 3 have all committed suicide........................Is that a clicky biro ?

* hides pen *

[Dave Burr]

[Vole]

Excellent; actually laughed aloud!

[Pallenpool]

Brilliant

[Russell Brown]

I think there are tiny springs in my Rolex Oyster.......

[Duckett]

Brilliant!

I use a Parker Sonnet ……. no clicking!

Phil

[Russell Brown]

Ok....I know it's late but this just couldn't wait.........My biro has just 'run out'........and upon immediate disassembly I was overjoyed.....no.....enraptured to discover that within it's nondescript plastic tube was......
TWO SPRINGS !!! .........But wait......not any old biro springs,a LONG THIN BIRO SPRING....and a SHORT FAT BIRO SPRING........I refer you to the stunning photo evidence.