Ankle boots with a St George’s flag extra - gotta luv eBay

I bought a pair of black leather ankle boots from eBay, delivered today.  Yes, another pair, I accept there appears to have become a bit of a theme here.  I’m not saying recent(ish) purchases have been a mistake, they haven’t, but equally they have not been quite as successful as I had hoped they might be.  


This pair shows promise though I suspect a new sole or, at least, toe piece will be needed sooner than I might wish unless, of course, I slash my step count. Tempting though that is, it does go against the grain external advice wise and is distinctly contrary to my retirement planning lists.  Possibly not one of the better random thoughts that cross my mind then!


I am a little thrown though as M&S or Clarks used to be very reliable and long lasting in a keeping Timpsons’ share price up kind of way.  Perhaps my gait has changed?  Perhaps I have developed a post 60 shuffle?  Hmmmmm!!  Anyway, whilst I applaud Timpsons’ social credentials, their shoe repair costs are eye watering.  I so need a local independent cobbler!  I digress.  


On this occasion, however, I got a spot of added value.  They were nicely padded out in a shoe box with bubble wrap so there would be no scruffs in transport but one sported some additional padding to help keep shape.  A full size, excellent condition, St George’s flag.  No signs of having fluttered from a lamppost anywhere.  


M&S boots and a St George’s flag - I’m coming over all patriotic.  Not entirely sure what I am going to do with it given I have no flagpole.  Still St George’s day is less than 2 months away, the local church has a flag pole so a word with the Church Warden may be had.  If they can’t make use of it this year then maybe 23 April next year. 


It deserves better than being stuffed in a boot!

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