Cleaning

 Friday was bike maintenance day..with the help of a friend the "new" saddle went on, height adjusted and pedals off one of Pirate's bikes. I will take those to use on a borrowed bike in NZ along with my shoes..these are things that can cause problems if you don't use your own!

Now all three bikes that I use are sorted, so no regular swapping of components.

Today has been cleaning.

This took far longer than expected. It was always Pirate's job to clean our bikes after a ride while I prepared a meal...but he never wore his specs to do the job...and with cataracts as well he was obviously missing bits....ok, missing most!! 

I haven't ridden this bike for a three years...so the crud was well solidified!!

I haven't done a perfect job, but it is respectable enough to be seen in public!! I will get a proper degreaser when I can...then clean with that, a wipe with an oily rag and you are ready for the next ride.

Next object for cleaning was the little brass box with a wooden liner...now is Indian...tigers...or Japanese...lady in a Kimono and a man in Japanese looking garb.

The designs are the same on opposite sides.

Any suggestions?

Whilst cleaning I have been watching films of potters made by the Goldmark gallery..... getting inspired!