2012

[El Gordo]

Just to echo the renewed welcome SW. Shame we hadn't heard from you earlier -- we could have worked on getting you over to Almeria this year, now that the old man is on the other side of the planet.

There seem to be a lot of echoes in here at the moment, because I'd also agree with what MLCM just said. My better half is still in the UK, and we are getting on just fine! Skype is a godsend -- though I've had to draw the line at M asking me to show the apartment on Skype so that she can check on the quality of my housework. We are both better off in her blissful ignorance. If she reads this, I am toast.

On the shoe front, and MLCM's comment, this is an interesting topic. I am also unsure whether the claimed shelf life of shoes is marketing myth or truth. Just last night while packing for Almeria I came across an old pair of NB 854s which were my footwear of choice before NB delisted them. I say "old pair" but in fact they are barely worn, which made me wonder if using them again might help me cope with my current recurring injury. Decided against bringing them with me just in case they fell apart, but I might give them a try out when I get back. They must be around 4 years old I should think.

Anyway, great to see you back in the saddle, and you can always drop in here for a bit of company.