New boots!

[Time's Ran Out]

Been working away for a bit and a customer saw the split in the soles of both my boots!
When I explained my pension wouldn't cover the cost of a new pair this month, and it was ok as I carried spare socks around for when it rained .
Well got finished yesterday for Xmas and he gave me a Christmas box which looks like a new pair of boots! They are all wrapped so it's a guess but it feels right.
Can't wait till after the 25th so I can go to the post office in the rain!

 

[stone tiler]

Roll on the 25th. Get Lil John to have the camera ready. I wana see your eyes light up . . . and then the disappointment spread across your face!!! It might just be 2 tins of guinness and some spacers in a shoe box!!! hahaha

 

[CJ]

Box of mince pies. :smilewinkgrin:



Your'll have to post a pic on the 25th now.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Roll on the 25th. Get Lil John to have the camera ready. I wana see your eyes light up . . . and then the disappointment spread across your face!!! It might just be 2 tins of guinness and some spacers in a shoe box!!! hahaha

He knew I don't drink - unless it's coffee - but spacer pegs would be excellent as the bloke I was working for was a tight xxxtard. As for Young John, well he can't work till Xmas now as I'am wearing his trainers till then!
Hope this economic downturn changes soon :lol:

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Xmas Day!
Opened the box as Michael Miles used to say and No Boots!!!!!
Instead a Dab Radio.
Much appreciation indeed.
And now I'll be able to listen to Matt Monroe and Frankie Vaughan in clear decibels.
Thank you boss.:smilewinkgrin:



Still get wet feet though and the socks off the wife will be well used!


Happy Christmas everyone.
John, John E and the Wife. (team Timeless)

 

[Gazzer]

Can always use the box for one foot ! :lol:

 

[Mr Tiler]

You was lookin forward to the boots so much lol I'd treat yasekf in the Jan sales it is Xmas n all

 

[Sean Kelly]

Thanks for the update John, nice gift.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

You was lookin forward to the boots so much lol I'd treat yasekf in the Jan sales it is Xmas n all

It's not a treat Mr T it's a necessity!
Working in trainers is not good practise as it breaches H&S requirements and you never know when that 1200mm tile is going to land on your toes!
My last pair were hand me downs from my son when he bought safety trainers rather than the shoes I got him and I've worn them every day for 3 years.
So it's the January sales at The British Heart Foundation shop for me!

 

[High Peak Tiling]

These are the dogs ball bag John..
Scruffs Oxygen | SBP HRO WRU SRA Rated Waterproof Safety Boots

Got these for xmas, not taken them off yet

 

[CJ]

Got these.......they are comfy and do the job.

Don't break the bank either

Scruffs Vortex 2 Boot Size 8 - Footwear - Workwear -Tools, Electrical & Plumbing - Wickes

 

[Mr Tiler]

how long you had them cj? they lasting well? nice price

 

[CJ]

Had a few of these, and they do last fairly well.........get a good year out of them.

 

[One Day]

They look good. Careful with waterproof boots though - especially non-goretex ones.
Might find you get sweaty feet and wet socks in summer, just great for breeding athlete's foot!

I got some Jallatte Jalleau goretex boots after my last waterproof pair resulted in foot-fungus!
Best boots EVER

 

[White Room]

I need wide fitting boots, in a previous life I reckon I was a dolphin...must be the flippers:lol:

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Well took a couple of weeks but finally managed to get a 'new' pair of Dickies steel toecap boots!
Courtesy of British Heart Foundation and a donation of £5.00. Will still need the spare socks though as they are a size 8! Still pensioners can't be choosie.

 

[One Day]

I need wide fitting boots, in a previous life I reckon I was a dolphin...must be the flippers:lol:

Jallatte are nice and wide. I have flippers too!
Worst ones were the B&Q Dewalt tan boots. Looked great but the toe box was WAY too small.