Your least used possession at present? [DotD 11.4.2020]

[whole diary]

[plymothian]

The van. It hasn't moved in 3 weeks.  I start it up from time to time to make sure the battery is still healthy.

[broadgage]

The van. It hasn't moved in 3 weeks.  I start it up from time to time to make sure the battery is still healthy.

Drifting SLIGHTLY O/T, you might wish to consider a small solar panel to keep the battery charged, presuming that the vehicle is in the open.
This will save the small but real fuel waste, carbon emissions, and engine wear that otherwise results from starting periodically for battery charging purposes.

[eightonedee]

My collection of ties.

[Surrey 455]

The van. It hasn't moved in 3 weeks.  I start it up from time to time to make sure the battery is still healthy.

The RAC are saying that this might not be enough to keep your battery charged.

From the RAC

If you’ve left the car unused since lockdown rules began, you might find it struggles to start when you need it next.

RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “Many people will find their cars have flat batteries as a result of them being left idle for two weeks.

“This is an unfortunate consequence of the ‘stay at home’ advice and something we’re dealing with on a daily basis.”

Batteries will often discharge because of a combination of constantly occurring chemical reactions and energy-sapping systems such as immobilisers, that still function even when your engine is off.

Mr Williams explained that starting a car occasionally “isn’t likely to help” either, as that does not allow enough time for batteries to recharge.

“In fact, this may end up draining a weak battery,” he said.

[Clan Line]

The van. It hasn't moved in 3 weeks.  I start it up from time to time to make sure the battery is still healthy.

The RAC are saying that this might not be enough to keep your battery charged.

From the RAC

If you’ve left the car unused since lockdown rules began, you might find it struggles to start when you need it next.

RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “Many people will find their cars have flat batteries as a result of them being left idle for two weeks.

“This is an unfortunate consequence of the ‘stay at home’ advice and something we’re dealing with on a daily basis.”

Batteries will often discharge because of a combination of constantly occurring chemical reactions and energy-sapping systems such as immobilisers, that still function even when your engine is off.

Mr Williams explained that starting a car occasionally “isn’t likely to help” either, as that does not allow enough time for batteries to recharge.

“In fact, this may end up draining a weak battery,” he said.

There are plenty of other more expensive things to worry about than your battery ! If at all possible drive your car at least every two weeks.

If left standing in the same position, "flats" can form on your tyres.
The engine must get hot enough to "burn off" any moisture, otherwise you may end up with white sludge instead of engine oil.
Run the air conditioning, the various seals in the system rely on the circulating refrigerant to keep them supple.
Your shiny brake discs will rust very quickly, that surface rust rubs off easily after a few days - after a few weeks it starts eating into the discs which will then wear the pads quicker.   
The more up-market your car, the more likely the battery is to fade over a period of time..........this is because of all the "clever" electronics in it.

I'm not saying drive a massively long distance, just don't go to the nearest supermarket for your weekly shop, go to the next one. Take the "scenic" route  - and I don't mean via The Lake District !      I had a "click and collect" from my nearest large Tesco - 20 mile round trip - perfect..

[ray951]

In no particular order:
Brompton.
Cash.
Football season ticket
Work pass.
Rail season ticket.
Lunch box.

[TonyK]

RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “Many people will find their cars have flat batteries as a result of them being left idle for two weeks.

“This is an unfortunate consequence of the ‘stay at home’ advice and something we’re dealing with on a daily basis.”

Batteries will often discharge because of a combination of constantly occurring chemical reactions and energy-sapping systems such as immobilisers, that still function even when your engine is off.

Mr Williams explained that starting a car occasionally “isn’t likely to help” either, as that does not allow enough time for batteries to recharge.

“In fact, this may end up draining a weak battery,” he said.

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Mine, like the car, is coming up to 4 years old I believe it is a heavier duty battery because the car has auto-engine stop. It nearly didn't get us going after three cold weeks in the car par outside my son's place, where we returned at about 12.30 am from holiday, but finally fired up just as it was beginning to sound desperate. Fine by the time we got home, but I wouldn't want to leave it so long again, even in this nice warm weather, and with a battery charger in the garage. I might check the charger. I don't think it has been used in 5 years at least.

[LiskeardRich]

I’m pretty much business as usual. In fact I’m working more hours.

My lunchbox is seeing more frequent use As all the pasty shops are closed! Nowhere to grab a lunch in town on break so it’s packlunch or Poundland being the only open place

[1st fan]

My Travelcard*
My work phone.**
Shoes***
* It's an annual Gold Card
** I'm furloughed so not allowed to use it. 
 *** I wear slippers in the house.

[froome]

In no particular order:
Brompton.
Cash.
Football season ticket
Work pass.
Rail season ticket.
Lunch box.

No reason not to be using your Brompton. The roads are quiet, the weather beautiful, and Bromptons give a lovely comfortable ride for any trip. I'm always surprised more people don't use them as their first bike, as I do.

[Bob_Blakey]

Exeter Chiefs Rugby Season Ticket

[TaplowGreen]

Port glasses, Steak knives, spare toilet roll holder.

[Clan Line]

My hairdresser's phone number .......

[Marlburian]

I'm not saying drive a massively long distance, just don't go to the nearest supermarket for your weekly shop, go to the next one. Take the "scenic" route  - and I don't mean via The Lake District !      I had a "click and collect" from my nearest large Tesco - 20 mile round trip - perfect..

On another forum I was mildly roasted for saying that I intended to do this, though the extra mileage would only have been six to eight miles.  With my usual store having no spare home-delivery slots until July (and that was a week ago), I depend on the car for my Big Shop. I've just walked the 10-12 minutes back from the local Co-op with a rucksack full of "top-up" food and clutching milk in my hand; I'm very fit, but was glad to get home.

My roadside-assistance service has warned of a reduced service, and I can't see garages being able to cope with getting cars going again as the situation eases.

[TonyK]

My hairdresser's phone number .......

I don't know if it's of any help, but the phone number of the last hairdresser I used is Bristol 4208.