New trainers.

I bought these trainers brand new quite a lot of years ago. I needed a lightweight pair that I could carry in my rucksack when I did my first long walk. They were cheap. After that first walk I decided that I did not need to take them with me again, because once I got into my room at a B & B and took my boots off, I didn't feel like walking any further. As you can see I have worn them quite a lot anyway, they have had a lot of use. I painted them to cover up the scuffs. Now the paint is scuffed. Shall I paint them again? I might do. The plan is to throw them out, but if I can tart them up a bit I might still get some more use out of them. 

Yesterday I treated myself to a new pair of trainers. Don't they look smart. I would have preferred to buy some from a charity shop, because they would already be broken in by someone else. But it takes a lot of time searching for the right pair if you do it that way. So I coughed up £39 for these at Go Outdoors. The bunion on my left foot is giving me a bit of agro, so I have bought a size bigger than I would normally take, then I can experiment with different combinations of socks. 

As I was browsing the middle aisle at Aldi I noticed these. They call them canvas trainers, but I think they are more like the old fashioned pumps that we used to wear at school. At £6 I thought I would give them a try. They make me laugh, they are like the oversized boots that clowns wear. Once again a size bigger. I'll will do an update after I have worn them for a while. 

I have got a cat sitting job for next week. It's local so I can go and check on, and feed the cats, two or three times a day. They are indoor cats so that will be easy enough. I've been this morning to pick up the key and get my instructions. 

Now I am going to do a Billy walk. It's mothers day tomorrow and Carol will be going out. It is more convenient for her that I go today. She is having her hair done later, to look nice on the big day. 

Thanks for popping in. Enjoy your weekend. Toodle pip.   ilona