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The legal side.... Ok I'm starting to get some feedback from the legal eagles about our idea and I'm pleased to report there doesn't seem to be any law or legal obstacles preventing any type of businesses from charging our batteries for us. Safety of electrical equipment in the workplace comes...

Hehe nice idea. 'Me bums on fire', could take on a whole new meaning if you put too much voltage through it :D

I think to avoid the complicated issue of a payment charge just leave it open on the website for future discussion and not rule it out. If businesses start saying they would prefer some payment, at a later date, then raise the issue on the website. Then it could be decided by vote from all the...

That's where the website comes in. Need to educate and explain to businesses exactly what's involved, how much batteries cost to charge, how long it takes, how safe they are to handle etc. And also promote or sell the idea to them, that it's good for their community and good for business. It's...

Before I got my bike I was walking along and I heard this distant ringing sound behind me...I turned and saw this very polite young man on a bike who smiled and said "just letting you know I'm here". So I do the same now, I always ring long before I approach anyone and I always ring it when...

Thank god for that. But for how long? People seem to have a very short memory come election time.

If this scheme of ours took off massively or something like it, with loads of members registering on the website.. you could in theory organise your own insurance scheme for members batteries and possibly even bikes (if left on premises). Now there's a thought. You could charge a small premium...

Good points Lynda. I think we shouldn't try to over complicate the concept. I think it could benefit rural areas a lot by encouraging tourism or people to venture further out of the towns on their bikes. I agree we need to make this clear to businesses they're not gonna be minding bikes or...

That's a good point. Businesses often don't like doing something for nothing, even if it is a good community initiative. Maybe some don't want extra people coming through their doors and taking up their time who don't contribute to the bottom line. I think this scheme though would benefit a lot...

Is that because of risk of battery going missing, or from a safety point of view you think? Maybe both? When you say proper charge points.. do you mean like some locker type setup? What do you mean by common place?

Hi muckymits (love the name btw :D) you make some interesting points. One thing we never considered is the cost to businesses.. we are assuming facilities would be available to charge without any outlay for businesses.. in theory, all you need is a spare mains socket if people present their...

Thanks Steve for bringing the thread back on topic! Apologies for derailing it with sewing machine questions. I think your comment about the logo makes sense having wording that is instantly recognisable. Lynda and I are keen to see some more ideas and opinions on this idea so appreciate your...

Absolutely. I have it just right on my current folding 26". I use the highest (6th) gear and have the chain on the largest crank sprocket (it was originally a 21-speed but I downgraded it to free up handlebar space). Using the highest gear and large crank wheel is only way I can keep up with...

Do you have any pics of the cute Pomeranians? Upload some to your gallery on here?

Sounds like the perfect bohemian lifestyle :D

Great post Indalo, inspires me to travel. Strange how you can get such extremes of weather in just an hour drive. I must confess, I have never been abroad or traveled outside of the UK. But then we live in such a beautiful and interesting country I've never felt inclined and I'm not the type to...

Lucky Lynda! Can I come? :P

I guess so, you can have too much of a good thing. One of the defining things about the UK some find appealing is the clear seasons. I guess you don't see that as much in warmer climate countries. Although I dislike the cold of extreme winter it does have some positives, snug evenings in, hot...

I'm just really sensitive to cold I think and prefer warmer weather, the hotter the better. I'd love to live somewhere like the South of France or Spain.

I knew you would have one and be the person to ask! Well it's only a cheapo electric "toy" type one from eBay, but its got decent reviews and said to be ok for small jobs. The make is "Signature" and it runs off electric mains. It has a top thread and bottom thread, and from what i can...