What do YOU call it?

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Escaping

wasting time, Waiting for God ?

Skiving

Errr, I don't. If I'm in the workshop it's because I've got something specific to do, find or make. Time is precious.

Andrew

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..trying to remember why i went in there....

My Workshop is called the 'Playpen'. Consequently when I'm there I'm Playing. "I'm going out to play" is frequently heard in our house.

But then many would say I've yet to grow up.

Edited By Oxymoron on 22/05/2019 16:04:59

I do that too, but in the study. I call it design.

Andrew

I am a great believer in making/planning something in my head well before the real fettling starts so I like to call it "pondering". My most fruitful "pondering" is not in the workshop though but in bed between waking up and rising. It never used to be that way but at my age I am content with a little cogitation.

Rik

I call it bimbling.

Mark P.

Also plays a major part in my time; bought this recently, to put in the man cave although at the moment it hangs on the 'study' ( spare box room ) door ...

Just about sums it up these days.

George.

I've been thinking about a product that I'd like to run past 'The Dragons'. The kit I have in mind consists of :-

1 x pre soiled overall,

1 x bottle synthetic sweat, (incl. small amount of synthetic blood for sympathy purposes)

1 x stick on oil smudges,

1 x 'Sounds Busy' CD 4 hours long (various engineering sounds - machinery, hammering, industrial swearing &c)

This package could be used when a chap just wants a contemplative few hours to him self without mucking up any machinery or breaking sweat and thus avoid any accusations of 'hiding in the workshop'

Guy

Heaven

Or rig up the garden hose so it simulates heavy rain on the house. Then you will be safe in the shed, bad weather is always a good casual visitor deterrent.

If not making something I call it tidying up or sorting out ready for the next burst of energy

Don't forget the subtle scent of cutting oil..

I used to just sit out there looking at my 1956 triumph t100 motorcycle admiring its design, oh happy days

I have just nearly finished tidying up ready for my next project then it will be "He's in the Garage making another mess", I will actually be pondering/pottering.

Martin P