Intersport was having a sale so went to have a look around, and came away with a pair of Salomon Goretex trainer-style hiking boots. They should have been … gulp … \u20ac119 but they were reduced by 30% in the sale and they were so comfortable.<\/p>\n
I hope that they last a darn sight longer than these ones that I’ve just chucked in the bin.<\/p>\n
And that’s not all either.<\/p>\n
My rain jacket is falling to pieces. It has a couple of holes in it (never good for a rainjacket – holes in it) and it’s looking well the worse for wear. I have another one but that is one of those bright yellow rubberised ones that is uncomfortable, bulky and sweaty.<\/p>\n
Today though, reduced to just \u20ac24:95 was a proper McKinley breathable Aquamax. And in my size too, which was unusual.<\/p>\n
And last, but by no means least – I’ve been talking for a while about buying a Fitbit – one of these that tells you your heartbeat, how far you’ve walked, how many calories you’ve burnt and all of that stuff. But when I’ve seen the price, it’s put me off.<\/p>\n
But a new model has been launched and Intersport was clearing out the remains of the previous one. Nothing wrong with them at all – there’s just a new design – and they were reduced to just \u20ac50:00.<\/p>\n
Yes, I’m making ready for my holidays, aren’t I?<\/p>\n
All I need now is a new suitcase and a new camera.<\/p>\n
But this Fitbit – “always ready when you are” it proudly announces on the packet. So I went to wear it … and the battery was flat! What kind of misleading publicity is that? <\/p>\n
Back home, the whole town was heaving with grockles as predicted. Even coming home the back way I was stuck for ages. And it’s a good job that we have our own private parking here because the public car park was jam-packed, with grockles dragging off suitcases all over the old town. <\/p>\n
Early for my baguette tomorrow, I reckon.<\/p>\n
Fighting off the waves of sommeil<\/em> this afternoon, I was on the blog again. Not reducing the “unclassifieds” but untangling a few bits and pieces from when I returned from the Ile d’Yeu until going back to Brussels. <\/p>\n I’ve put that bit off for a while, but a close look at it revealed that it was fairly straighforward to untangle so here I am. Well on my way to finalising that little lot.<\/p>\n Tea tonight was more mashed potato, frozen veg and burger. And I fried a little onion and garlic with my burger too and it was delicious.<\/p>\n I really do appreciate living here in my little apartment.<\/p>\n
