On Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:08:18 +0100, Lobster wrote:

But these days, in middle-age, the old knee-pads are an absolutely
essential

Middle age - spread ...

I bet you weigh a bit more now than you did in your 20's.

But I agree it's the skin and area on the fron't of the knee that
really complains. The joints just get a bit stiff if I kneel for a
long time, without really moving the joint.

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Cheers
Dave.