Pilgrims “on a mission….”

Zordmot · Jun 23, 2022

I just recently completed my CF. At an albergue in Grañon I met a pilgrim “on a mission”. It was a helpful one at that. On a previous Camino he noticed that the kitchen knives in most albergues were woefully dull. So he brought a sharpening stone with him this time and carefully sharped them all up. What a great idea.

My idea for another mission: bring a can of WD-40 and lube up all of the bedroom doors in the albergues. Almost without exception the doors in the albergues squeak LOUDLY—- especially in the middle of the night. The only complication is that you can’t bring WD-40 with you on the plane. It’s very combustible. You’d have to pick it up somewhere in Europe.

wayfarer · Jun 23, 2022

Zordmot said:
I just recently completed my CF. At an albergue in Grañon I met a pilgrim “on a mission”. It was a helpful one at that. On a previous Camino he noticed that the kitchen knives in most albergues were woefully dull. So he brought a sharpening stone with him this time and carefully sharped them all up. What a great idea.

My idea for another mission: bring a can of WD-40 and lube up all of the bedroom doors in the albergues. Almost without exception the doors in the albergues squeak LOUDLY—- especially in the middle of the night. The only complication is that you can’t bring WD-40 with you on the plane. It’s very combustible. You’d have to pick it up somewhere in Europe.

WD40, good for the joints as well.

Rick of Rick and Peg · Jun 23, 2022

wayfarer said:
WD40, good for the joints as well.

WD-40's fun history (Water Displacement for rockets, 40th formula):

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DoughnutANZ · Jun 23, 2022

I think that my mission might be to carry a white noise generator to help drown out my snoring

DoughnutANZ · Jun 23, 2022

Perhaps that was why I never had problems finding a bed without reservations. Talk to the other pilgrims in the morning and mention where I might stay the next night.

Ultreia et Suseia! · Jun 23, 2022

Thatbis so lovely!!!!

During my training I decided that I will pay it back by picking up facemasks from the path. They're everywhere and my back is relieved from the forward roll stretch once in a while

NM99 · Jun 24, 2022

DoughnutANZ said:
I think that my mission might be to carry a white noise generator to help drown out my snoring

I encountered 2 pilgrims who were each travelling with their C-pap machines. They generate very low volume white noise while making sure the pilgrim wearing the gizmo doesn’t snore, and gets a good night’s sleep. Which means the rest of us also get a good night’s sleep. Serious snorers may want to investigate. Sleep apnea is linked to several serious long-term health issues.

DBC · Jun 24, 2022

Zordmot said:
I just recently completed my CF. At an albergue in Grañon I met a pilgrim “on a mission”. It was a helpful one at that. On a previous Camino he noticed that the kitchen knives in most albergues were woefully dull. So he brought a sharpening stone with him this time and carefully sharped them all up. What a great idea.

My idea for another mission: bring a can of WD-40 and lube up all of the bedroom doors in the albergues. Almost without exception the doors in the albergues squeak LOUDLY—- especially in the middle of the night. The only complication is that you can’t bring WD-40 with you on the plane. It’s very combustible. You’d have to pick it up somewhere in Europe.

Might need a lubricant instead of a water/rust treatment. I spotted several hardware shops on my recent Frances from SJPP so finding some oil or spray lube locally shouldn’t be a problem.

Senmay · Jun 24, 2022

NM99 said:
I encountered 2 pilgrims who were each travelling with their C-pap machines. They generate very low volume white noise while making sure the pilgrim wearing the gizmo doesn’t snore, and gets a good night’s sleep. Which means the rest of us also get a good night’s sleep. Serious snorers may want to investigate. Sleep apnea is linked to several serious long-term health issues.

Absolutely my one stopped me from snoring but it’s too big to bring. I’m looking at mini travel ones now!

Ultreia et Suseia! · Jun 24, 2022

NM99 said:
I encountered 2 pilgrims who were each travelling with their C-pap machines. They generate very low volume white noise while making sure the pilgrim wearing the gizmo doesn’t snore, and gets a good night’s sleep. Which means the rest of us also get a good night’s sleep. Serious snorers may want to investigate. Sleep apnea is linked to several serious long-term health issues.

I agree! My husband uses the travel version (which is the size of a soda can). Healthy for the user and respectful for co-sleepers

C clearly · Jun 24, 2022

NM99 said:
I encountered 2 pilgrims who were each travelling with their C-pap machines.

Senmay said:
I’m looking at mini travel ones now!

Ultreia et Suseia! said:
My husband uses the travel version

For further discussion of C-pap machines, have a look at this recent thread.

wisepilgrim · Jun 25, 2022

Zordmot said:
I just recently completed my CF. At an albergue in Grañon I met a pilgrim “on a mission”. It was a helpful one at that. On a previous Camino he noticed that the kitchen knives in most albergues were woefully dull. So he brought a sharpening stone with him this time and carefully sharped them all up. What a great idea.

My idea for another mission: bring a can of WD-40 and lube up all of the bedroom doors in the albergues. Almost without exception the doors in the albergues squeak LOUDLY—- especially in the middle of the night. The only complication is that you can’t bring WD-40 with you on the plane. It’s very combustible. You’d have to pick it up somewhere in Europe.

I’ve done this! Squeaky doors are a pet peeve of mine and 3in1 weighs nothing. The trouble is that it is impossible to stay at all of the albergues, so the battle will need a much larger army.

peregrino_tom · Jun 25, 2022

Zordmot said:
At an albergue in Grañon I met a pilgrim “on a mission”. It was a helpful one at that. On a previous Camino he noticed that the kitchen knives in most albergues were woefully dull. So he brought a sharpening stone with him this time and carefully sharped them all up. What a great idea.

I think I may have posted this link a while back, but any excuse to post it again. If you have 1hr 50 mins at your disposal you are very much likely to enjoy this film.
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ApproachingBliss · Jun 25, 2022

There's just something special about having sharp knives when preparing meals! What a great idea to sharpen knives for everyone.

mattythedog · Jun 25, 2022

Zordmot said:
I just recently completed my CF. At an albergue in Grañon I met a pilgrim “on a mission”. It was a helpful one at that. On a previous Camino he noticed that the kitchen knives in most albergues were woefully dull. So he brought a sharpening stone with him this time and carefully sharped them all up. What a great idea.

My idea for another mission: bring a can of WD-40 and lube up all of the bedroom doors in the albergues. Almost without exception the doors in the albergues squeak LOUDLY—- especially in the middle of the night. The only complication is that you can’t bring WD-40 with you on the plane. It’s very combustible. You’d have to pick it up somewhere in Europe.

Great idea for the squeaky hinges. Use any all purpose lubricating oil, even baby oil, rather than wd 40. Wd is too thin and won’t last long. Thicker the oil or grease, the better. Work Vaseline into the hinge for easy and very long lasting lube.

Zordmot · Jun 25, 2022

mattythedog said:
Great idea for the squeaky hinges. Use any all purpose lubricating oil, even baby oil, rather than wd 40. Wd is too thin and won’t last long. Thicker the oil or grease, the better. Work Vaseline into the hinge for easy and very long lasting lube.

Excellent idea: Vaseline. Won’t be confiscated at customs if in 8 oz containers

Rebekah Scott · Jan 17, 2023

Amazed he found any knives to sharpen in those albergue kitchens. Knives and spoons are the first things to "walk."

scott the farmer · Jan 17, 2023

My mission is whenever I stop at a resturant or bar I always clear the tables if they need it. It only takes a few minutes and makes life easier for the staff .

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