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MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge

nz Offline Pauldmmwc

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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #600 on: May 29, 2024, 12:36:27 AM
Hello to day 27.
more package opening . Sadly no LMs in the package .
A sample of sand I must write a report on.  sounds dreadfully boring unless you are into concrete.

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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #601 on: May 29, 2024, 12:37:59 AM
My day 28 pic.
Not much action today as it is office catch up day.
A wee snack !

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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #602 on: May 29, 2024, 02:03:22 AM
Day 27 of 30:
Did yard work all day yesterday and passed out when I got inside. Nothing exciting yesterday except filed a broken part of my nail


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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #603 on: May 29, 2024, 02:19:47 AM
Day 28

The photo is only slightly more disinteresting then what I actually did today.

The granola bar that I brought to work was crushed to smithereens. I was unable to tear the package open without having crumbs fly everywhere, and the way it was going - I was literally stretching the package instead of tearing it. I cut across one end of the package and poured the crumbs down my neck for a much needed snack.

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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #604 on: May 29, 2024, 02:40:27 AM
Day 28


Yard work day




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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #605 on: May 29, 2024, 04:03:36 AM
Day 28 of 30:
Spent most of the afternoon out of the house while the realtor and photographer were taking pictures to list our house. Used the scissors to open a new box of diapers. Didn't take a picture since a half-naked baby was escaping. Also got a new Knafs Micarta Lander 1 in the mail today. Sweet knife!


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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #606 on: May 29, 2024, 04:34:32 AM
Said goodbye to my best friend of the last thirteen and a half years, a daft, gentle chocolate Labrador.
I'm so sorry to hear of Crunchie's passing. You have my deepest condolences. And I have no doubt that Mrs. FX and all of our dogs who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge will welcome him.

She proably thinks you're going to clip her nails with it, or something...
There's only one solution - Let her see you using it to open a pack of steak, and then cut off a generous slice for her!!
She's more worried about getting her "ragamuffin fur" trimmed. I'll have to give the thing with the steak (or another tasty treat) a try!

A sample of sand I must write a report on.  sounds dreadfully boring unless you are into concrete.
Could be interesting enough, I guess...but I won't work with concrete. It's nasty stuff.

Also got a new Knafs Micarta Lander 1 in the mail today. Sweet knife!
That's some spiffy Micarta! :tu: Is the Lander the one that Knafs put the scale dimensions and whatnot available via open source?

No bonus today, but I still intend to pop a top tomorrow.
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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #607 on: May 29, 2024, 05:23:16 AM
Day 28

I opened some earplugs at work today.

 
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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #608 on: May 29, 2024, 06:40:20 AM
Day 28
I know many enjoyed it yesterday, but decide on burgers today


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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #609 on: May 29, 2024, 06:45:34 AM
Day 28

Needed a late night snack.


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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #611 on: May 29, 2024, 01:08:36 PM
Powernoodle Day 29


Used the Micra to separate cans of salmon - the secret ingredient in Krabby Patties.


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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #612 on: May 29, 2024, 01:24:12 PM
Day 29 of 30:
Already had to use the Micra to some bands off of a new charger for my watch this morning. The scissors worked great for not cutting the wire accidentally


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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #613 on: May 29, 2024, 01:33:39 PM
A few thoughts on the Micra as we wind this one down.  I have come to appreciate the Micra over the years, especially the scissors which for me are the closest rival to the awesome Victorinox scissors.  But the Micra scissors are superior to the Victorinox flavor for heavier duty tasks like cutting up a credit card where you need a better handle and more leverage.  I prefer the retired Leatherman Squirt to the Micra, due to the former's outside opening tools and somewhat more robust design, but the Squirt's scissors were pretty lame.  Why Timmy killed the Squirt I'll never know, but like all things at Leatherman it gets back to the revenue stream.

As between the Micra on a keychain vs. a Classic or Manager, that's a close call for me with the Micra coming out ahead.  The Manager gives you a pen, which is a big plus for me, but I have been carrying a Fisher space pen during this Challenge to complement the Micra.  The Micra's flat driver and 2D phillips more closely mimic "real" drivers than those found on the 58mm Victorinoxes.  A Classic or Manager is smaller and lighter than the Micra, which is a big deal on a keychain.  I tend to carry an Explorer Plus, and add to it a Manager for the micro phillips and pen.

I will continue to carry the Micra from time to time, and this has been a fun Challenge.  Thank you gra_farmer and everyone for a glorious Challenge.

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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #614 on: May 29, 2024, 04:48:10 PM
I have come to appreciate the Micra over the years, especially the scissors which for me are the closest rival to the awesome Victorinox scissors.  But the Micra scissors are superior to the Victorinox flavor for heavier duty tasks like cutting up a credit card where you need a better handle and more leverage.

I agree 100% - plus the Micra scissors are more ergonomic because you operate them like real scissors (vice with your thumb on a SAK).



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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #615 on: May 29, 2024, 04:52:04 PM
Day 29







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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #616 on: May 29, 2024, 06:57:49 PM
Day 29

Thank you for all the kind words about losing Crunchie.

I’ve tried to keep busy with a much-needed bit of tidying, including breaking down some boxes to recycle.
Not all of them ever contained Leatherman goodies, but most of them did!

 
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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #617 on: May 29, 2024, 07:52:55 PM
Day 29

Clipped the tag off a new scrub brush

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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #618 on: May 29, 2024, 08:51:08 PM
Day 29

Box duty today, package from Victorinox.


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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #619 on: May 29, 2024, 10:38:29 PM


DAY 29

The finishing line is in sight, and the Micra has helped to remove old copper dial-up internet cable...




Still cleaning and clearing the new temporary home....the Micra has helped a lot, but I keep finding the scissors are a let down for me....the knife on the other hand is really good.



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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #620 on: May 29, 2024, 10:54:29 PM
A few thoughts on the Micra as we wind this one down.  I have come to appreciate the Micra over the years, especially the scissors which for me are the closest rival to the awesome Victorinox scissors.  But the Micra scissors are superior to the Victorinox flavor for heavier duty tasks like cutting up a credit card where you need a better handle and more leverage.  I prefer the retired Leatherman Squirt to the Micra, due to the former's outside opening tools and somewhat more robust design, but the Squirt's scissors were pretty lame.  Why Timmy killed the Squirt I'll never know, but like all things at Leatherman it gets back to the revenue stream.

As between the Micra on a keychain vs. a Classic or Manager, that's a close call for me with the Micra coming out ahead.  The Manager gives you a pen, which is a big plus for me, but I have been carrying a Fisher space pen during this Challenge to complement the Micra.  The Micra's flat driver and 2D phillips more closely mimic "real" drivers than those found on the 58mm Victorinoxes.  A Classic or Manager is smaller and lighter than the Micra, which is a big deal on a keychain.  I tend to carry an Explorer Plus, and add to it a Manager for the micro phillips and pen.

I will continue to carry the Micra from time to time, and this has been a fun Challenge.  Thank you gra_farmer and everyone for a glorious Challenge.

 :cheers:  (Image removed from quote.)

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Your welcome Powernoodle  :hatsoff:

The whole point of this challenge, and the reason for wanting to start it, was all because of wanting to appreciate the smaller tools...I found that after the SAK classic, it is always on me now  :D

I wanted this to be true for the Micra for the same reasons you mentioned, and the fact the Micra should be the grown up version of the classic or mini champ as a keyring multi tool....for me I find that I still need to warm to the Micra...on paper it is the preferred keyring multi tool....???

I will try to carry it more often after the challenge....but for me it is a toss up between the Micra and the mini champ as the battle for the keyring multi tools... :woohoo:  great excuse to carry them both you could argue

But I must give credit where due, the futon dismemberment was the best, and hardest challenge the Micra had, a photo to remind everyone... :multi:




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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #621 on: May 30, 2024, 12:50:42 AM
The secret ingredient in Krabby Patties.
I am out of salmon (I think), but I still have tuna and too much pollock.

Day 29
Cool mug! :tu:

Package from Victorinox.
:woohoo:

Day 29

Pop a top, again
I've just got time for one more round
Set 'em up, my friend
Then I'll be gone and you can let some other fool sit down

 
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It took a while to get purchase on the cap, but once I did, the little cap lifter worked quite well. The beer was recommended to me by the nice lady at the local market. And it was damn good!

 
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Bonus points if you got the reference without asking Google or Alexa. :hatsoff:
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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #622 on: May 30, 2024, 03:01:32 AM

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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #623 on: May 30, 2024, 03:03:02 AM
Day 29

Box duty today, package from Victorinox.
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That's a big box for just 2 SAKs  :o   What did you get?


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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #624 on: May 30, 2024, 03:25:44 AM
Day 29

The scissors,  :facepalm:,  well I goofed up and only trimmed hairs on one nostril  :oops:

Caught when running out of the house :like: with a Quick Look in the mirror, already behind schedule.

The MICRA SCISSORS, ever so steady in these feeble hands cleared the debris field after three snips!  Whew!

 
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I was on time, facial hair in balance🥸
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #625 on: May 30, 2024, 03:45:45 AM
I was on time, facial hair in balance🥸
The Micra saved the day! :tu: And Rich ought to really like the photo I'll be posting tomorrow.
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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #626 on: May 30, 2024, 04:25:36 AM
Day 29

I opened a bottle of coke for one of my daughters with the Micra!  I use the micra bottle opener fairly often,  and it works well!

 
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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #627 on: May 30, 2024, 04:51:50 AM
Day 29

The scissors,  :facepalm:,  well I goofed up and only trimmed hairs on one nostril  :oops:

Caught when running out of the house :like: with a Quick Look in the mirror, already behind schedule.

The MICRA SCISSORS, ever so steady in these feeble hands cleared the debris field after three snips!  Whew!

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I was on time, facial hair in balance🥸

I don't mind telling you... this was one of the reasons I jumped on the pocket scissors bandwagon years ago.  I had found on multiple occasions that my whiskers were uneven, or I had missed a spot in the morning, as I was tidying up in the restroom before a meeting at work... something requiring me to be presentable.  This hasn't happened in a while, and I suppose I was rushing myself too much at the time... but still I find this to be an important emergency use when needed.   On the other hand, it's true that I no longer need to... or at least care to... be presentable. 


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Reply #628 on: May 30, 2024, 05:28:31 AM
   On the other hand, it's true that I no longer need to... or at least care to... be presentable.

RETIRED ?

Or

Married?
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge
Reply #629 on: May 30, 2024, 05:46:35 AM
Hello to my Day 29 pic.
Still trying to iron out a few issues withe my Land Rover but it is a never ending story. That is why we have Leathermans aye ?
Sealing up a very small leak.

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